24
Jan
Study: US Murder and Violent Crime Rates Plummeted in 2025
There are an estimated 500 million firearms in circulation in the U.S., and anti-gunners believe this to be the root of all evil. Then there’s the fact that 29 states have adopted constitutional carry, meaning…
24
Jan
Maryland’s Version of ‘Vampire Rule’ Struck Down by Appeals Court
Even as Hawaii’s contentious “vampire rule” is before the U.S. Supreme Court, a lower court last week struck a blow against Maryland’s similar law. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the state’s private…
22
Jan
Florida Gun Dealer Extradited to New York to Face Charges
A Florida man targeted by New York officials for selling gun kits and parts is now at the notorious Riker’s Island prison facility after being flown from the Orange County Jail last week. Lawrence Michael…
21
Jan
SCOTUS Startled by Reliance on Racist Laws to Defend ‘Vampire Rule’
It’s said that the secret to seeing everything is simply living long enough. If that’s true, the U.S. Supreme Court listened to the claims of a lifetime this week as attorneys attempted to defend Hawaii’s…
21
Jan
Lynchburg Leaders Push for Second Amendment Sanctuary Status
When a storm is coming, smart people prepare. They know to have fresh water, flashlights, generators, and other essential items for what lies ahead. The same holds for protecting our fundamental rights, and when these…
20
Jan
Arizona Man Fatally Shoots Alleged Intruder
Word will spread at some point that it is unwise to break into another person’s home in the U.S. With hundreds of millions of firearms in law-abiding citizens’ hands and a nation fed up with…
20
Jan
Security Guard Cleared in Fatal Self-Defense Shooting of Armed Woman
A Michigan security guard is in the clear after a shooting claimed the life of a young woman. According to Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, 33-year-old Alexandra Fields was involved in a brawl at the…
19
Jan
California Man Finds Alleged Intruder, Fires in Self-Defense
Imagine returning to your home just before midnight and finding an armed stranger inside. This scenario would be unsettling in any case and possibly tragic if you did not have the means to protect yourself.…
19
Jan
Fifth Circuit Rules Machine Guns Not Protected by Second Amendment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Tuesday issued a unanimous ruling rejecting a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on machine guns manufactured post-1986. The Gun Control Act of 1968 was…
18
Jan
SC Teen Uses Firearm to Defend Against Alleged Road Rager
Stereotypes are obviously invalid but consider this scenario. An elderly man encounters a teenage driver, and a dispute erupts that leads to gunfire. So, who was the aggressor? In a wild Saturday morning exchange in…
18
Jan
DOJ: Ban on Mailing Handguns Violates Second Amendment
The revamped Department of Justice (DOJ) sided with gun rights last week by delivering an opinion on the federal ban on mailing concealable firearms. The increasingly unpredictable agency opined that the nearly century-old prohibition violates…
17
Jan
NSSF: American Civilians Now Own Over 500 Million Firearms
If anti-gunners are ever to reach their goal of a U.S. without firearms, they have their work cut out for them. A new report by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) illustrates just how entrenched…
16
Jan
Michigan School District Rolls Out NRA’s Gun Safety Program for Children
There are hundreds of millions of firearms in circulation in the U.S., and roughly half of all households have at least one gun. And while the overwhelming majority of owners practice safe storage and keep…
15
Jan
Appeals Court Orders DOJ to Proceed in ‘Engaged in the Business’ Lawsuit
The relationship between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Second Amendment community is fraught with inconsistencies. While Attorney General Pam Bondi’s (R) agency now throws its considerable weight behind some legal challenges to unconstitutional…
15
Jan
Florida Gun Parts Dealer Jailed Over New York Complaint
An Orlando man continues to languish behind bars over his refusal to hand over the customer list for his firearm parts business. For that offense, Lawrence Michael DeStefano faces possible centuries locked away. The owner…
14
Jan
Texas Man Fatally Shoots Suspected Burglar in Early Morning Confrontation
The foolishness of attempting to break into another person’s home cannot be overstated, but these alarming incidents continue to occur. A suspected Texas burglar paid the ultimate price for his mistake. It was about 6…
14
Jan
Georgia Bill: Citizens Could Sue Cities Over 2A Infringements
Savannah officials know they lack a legal leg to stand on for their ongoing dispute with the state over gun restrictions, and they may now face financial consequences for infringing on Second Amendment rights. Georgia…
13
Jan
Tennessee Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting Break-In Suspect
It can be a risky proposition to use lethal force for self-defense, even in an obvious situation where the intended victim has a reasonable fear of imminent harm. That’s because of the nearly instant life-and-death…
13
Jan
Gov. Hochul Declares Intent to Eradicate ‘Ghost Guns’
As states that are bastions of Second Amendment opponents compete to see who can infringe on gun rights the most, New York may be taking the lead. In 2025, the anti-gun Everytown group hosted a…
12
Jan
Pro-2A South Carolina Lawmakers Act to Defend Weapons Industry
As more states opposed to Second Amendment rights dig in to launch attacks on the weapons industry, South Carolina lawmakers are bucking that trend. State Rep. Chris Wooten (R) recently introduced House Bill 4723, the…
12
Jan
New Year’s Day Brings Spike in ATF Form Submissions and Chaos
New Year’s Day is a time of rest—and recovery—for millions of Americans as the long holiday season finally wraps up. But for many gun owners and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF),…