18
Apr
Montana Hunter Uses Rifle to Save Himself From Charging Grizzly Bear
A Montana man is thankful to be alive today after a frightening confrontation last week, and this time the incident did not involve a violent criminal bent on destruction. Instead, it was a charging grizzly…
17
Apr
Texas Lawmakers Act to Protect Citizens Involved in Self-Defense Incidents
Law-abiding citizens use the Second Amendment every day in the U.S. to defend themselves, their loved ones, and their property from violent criminals. Deploying lawful force for protection should not expose good people to civil…
16
Apr
Missouri House Moves to Expand Second Amendment Rights
Missouri gun enthusiasts may rest assured that a committed group of lawmakers safeguards their Second Amendment rights. And while not everything these legislators attempt passes judicial scrutiny, they never appear to waver. Take last week,…
16
Apr
Permit to Purchase Scheme Moves Closer to Reality in Washington State
Anti-gunners know they cannot ban all firearms outright due to the pesky Second Amendment. In lieu of this draconian action, they are forced to settle for erecting every conceivable barrier—great and small—between law-abiding citizens and…
15
Apr
Controversial ATF Deputy Director Forced to Retire
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is in a state of overhaul and flux, and this is a welcome development for Second Amendment advocates. Now comes word that a long-time top official,…
15
Apr
Jury Acquits Michigan Man of Murder Charge in Self-Defense Case
A Michigan man spent nine grueling months behind bars waiting for his trial on murder charges in the July 2024 death of another man. Eric M. Wills II argued that he acted in self-defense, but…
15
Apr
Colorado Sheriffs Blast New Gun Control Law as Unconstitutional
Law enforcement officials on the front lines of Colorado’s battle with violent crime are not happy with the state’s most recent gun control measures. Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed the legislation last week without fanfare…
15
Apr
Alleged Air Conditioner Thief Captured After Warning Shot from Intended Victim
It must have been a hot morning in Florida as one man allegedly decided to make off with another person’s window air conditioner. That turned out to be a poor method to cool off as…
13
Apr
Lawmakers Demand End to Federal Policy Declaring Gun Violence a ‘Public Health Crisis’
A group of pro-Second Amendment legislators penned a sharp letter demanding the end of the federal government policy declaring gun violence equates to a “public health crisis.” Fox News Digital reported that fifteen House members,…
13
Apr
South Carolina Closer to Becoming 21st State to Protect Gun Owners’ Privacy
South Carolina lawmakers heeded the call of gun rights advocates last week as the House passed the Second Amendment Financial Privacy bill. House Bill 3930, which is strongly endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA),…
12
Apr
AG Bondi Creates Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force
The federal government's attitude toward gun rights continued to change last week with a landmark announcement from Attorney General Pam Bondi. On Wednesday, she proclaimed the establishment of the Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force to…
12
Apr
Patel Replaced as Acting ATF Head by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has been given new leadership. Multiple reports indicate that Daniel Driscoll, the Secretary of the Army, will lead the embattled agency in the future. According to…
11
Apr
Texas Woman Uses Knife to Fight Off Alleged Carjacker
Second Amendment enthusiasts know that firearms are not the only tools that are integral to being prepared for the worst. A Texas woman discovered on Monday that having a handy knife can also mean the…
10
Apr
Colorado Governor Signs Controversial Bill Making Modern Sporting Rifles More Difficult to Purchase
The contentious issue of Colorado lawmakers attempting to put ownership of popular semi-automatic rifles out of reach for many citizens culminated with Gov. Jared Polis (D) signing the bill into law on Thursday. That settled…
10
Apr
Anti-Second Amendment Virginia Lawmakers Fail to Override Youngkin’s Veto
Fortunately for gun rights enthusiasts, Virginia law requires a two-thirds majority to override the governor’s veto pen. That statutory limitation saved the day and previewed future legislative battles in the Old Dominion. At issue was…
09
Apr
SAF Blasts Controversial Ruling by Illinois Judge on Smith & Wesson Lawsuit
An Illinois judge ruled that a contentious lawsuit against Smith & Wesson may proceed, despite federal law prohibiting such frivolous legal actions against the weapons industry. This brought an immediate and sharp rebuke from the…
09
Apr
Georgia House Approves Upholding Preemption Law to Block Savannah’s Gun Control
Georgia leaders are stepping up to stop a city’s attempt to restrict Second Amendment rights despite a clear state law prohibiting such actions. The Peach State is one of many that wisely prevents local municipalities…
08
Apr
Credit Card Companies May Now Track New York Ammunition Purchasers
Even as several states move to protect their citizens’ Second Amendment rights and block the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases, some are headed in the opposite direction. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed…
07
Apr
Bill Reintroduced to Repeal Federal Transfer Tax on Short-Barreled Rifles
If a new congressional action is successful, the federal excise tax levied when certain firearms governed by the National Firearms Act of 1934 are purchased will no longer apply. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Rep.…
07
Apr
Armed Citizen Shoots Suspect Allegedly Pilfering Houston Storage Unit
Situations that call for armed action are rarely known beforehand. The well-established pattern is for upstanding Americans to be going about their day-to-day business when suddenly a criminal interrupts their routine and threatens life and…
06
Apr
DOJ to Investigate Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Over Possible Second Amendment Abuses
In previous years, the federal government could be counted on to bring the hammer down on Second Amendment rights. Critics charged that agencies such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) were…