15
Sep
‘Extreme’ Oregon Gun Control Law Headed to Court
September 18, 2023 is the day when what is classified as the “most extreme” gun control law in the U.S. will be in an Oregon courtroom. Measure 114 barely passed with just over 50% approval…
14
Sep
Preliminary Injunction Granted in California Firearms Advertising Case
California lawmakers managed to offend both the First and Second Amendments with a new law, and a federal appeals court panel in San Francisco was forced to step in. The panel unanimously reversed the denial…
14
Sep
Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against New Mexico Carry Ban
That didn’t take long. U.S. District Court Judge David Urias on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D) executive order against gun carry rights. She mandated a…
13
Sep
California Defies Supreme Court with Bill Restricting Carry Rights
The roster of states thumbing their noses at the United States Supreme Court is up to five. On Tuesday, California lawmakers approved legislation making it more difficult to acquire a carry permit while expanding the…
13
Sep
Coalition of New Mexico Democrats Demands End to Carry Ban
The slings and arrows targeting New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) are increasingly coming from within her own ranks. The governor shocked many last week when she unilaterally banned open and concealed carry in…
13
Sep
Arizona City Officials Ban Advertising by Firearms Dealer
Travelers through the Flagstaff Airport for years were greeted with advertising posted in the baggage claim area by Timberline Firearms and Training. The Arizona facility announced to departures and arrivals that the city was home…
12
Sep
Outrage Grows Over New Mexico Carry Ban – Even Among Gun Rights Opponents
You know it’s bad when your own family tells you that you messed up. That’s the situation faced by embattled New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) after her ill-advised executive order last week banning…
12
Sep
Attempted Armed Robbery in Georgia Stopped by Armed Bystander
A Zaxby’s chicken restaurant just north of Atlanta was the scene of a potentially deadly encounter Sunday evening, and an armed customer saved the day. According to Alpharetta police, a 57-year-old man attempted to rob…
12
Sep
Heroic Teenager Defends Home from Violent Intruder
A frightening home intrusion was halted in its tracks Friday night in a dramatic confrontation in Phoenix, Arizona. Police report that an alleged intruder broke out a window of a home and hit a door.…
11
Sep
Lawsuits Target New Mexico After Concealed Carry Prohibition
Friday’s surprise emergency order by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) banning concealed carry in the state’s largest city is bearing bitter fruit. Multiple lawsuits and threats of more came pouring in within 24…
10
Sep
Second Amendment Advocates Outraged After Governor Temporarily Suspends Concealed Carry Rights
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lijan Grisham (D) stepped into a hornet’s nest with her Friday executive order banning concealed carry for self-defense in cities such as Albuquerque. The order took effect immediately and lasts for…
09
Sep
California Senate Approves 11% Tax on Guns, Ammo
A proposal to add an 11% tax on guns and ammunition in California cleared the state Senate on Thursday. The controversial measure now moves to the House and almost certainly to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D)…
09
Sep
Montana Unveils New Law That May Actually Save Lives
Anti-Second Amendment groups are notorious for trotting out any ridiculous measure and claiming it will “save lives.” A current example is California’s proposed 11% tax on guns and ammunition, which is nothing more than a…
08
Sep
Native American Women Arming Themselves for Self-Defense
New Mexico features a sprawling span of Indian country, and there is a common saying among residents who encounter trouble and need rescue from elsewhere. “No one is coming to save you.” With this in…
08
Sep
Oklahoma Sheriff Opens Investigation into ATF SWAT Raid
Pushmataha County Sheriff’s officials opened an investigation into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) SWAT raid on a local federal firearm license (FFL) holder. Undersheriff Dustin Bray said Tuesday that his office…
07
Sep
Preliminary Injunction Issued in ATF’s War on Rare Breed Triggers
Rare Breed Triggers suffered a loss in a Brooklyn District court on Tuesday when Federal Judge Nina R. Morrison issued a preliminary injunction against the business. The company was founded in Florida and is now…
07
Sep
California Exempts Government Officials From 28th Amendment Proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is busy attempting to export his state’s failed gun control policies to the rest of the nation through the proposed 28th Amendment. This addition to the Constitution has zero chance of…
06
Sep
Labor Day Home Invasion Halted by Armed Homeowner
Holidays are meant to be celebrated, whether it’s a cookout with family or simply enjoying time away from work and other duties. These days are not to face life-and-death situations at the hands of a…
05
Sep
California City Suspends ‘Sensitive Places’ Enforcement Under Litigation Threat
Even for California, Santa Clara County has a particularly notorious reputation as being unfriendly to the Second Amendment. Part of the reason was the hypocrisy exhibited by longtime former Sheriff Laurie Smith. Her regime made…
05
Sep
Gun Rights for Marijuana Users Now Even More Hazy
Federal law bans drug users from possessing firearms. This even applies to those who partake in marijuana where it is legal at the state level for medicinal purposes, creating a conflict between levels of government…
05
Sep
Nebraska Cities Pick Fight with New Constitutional Carry Status
Nebraskans joined the fraternity of 26 other constitutional carry states this month, but it has not come without controversy. Before Sept. 2, a citizen had to pass a criminal background check, pay a $100 fee…