04
Sep
Gun Rights Groups Sue Boston Police Commissioner Over Concealed Carry Permit Delays
The wheels of government turn slowly, as anyone who has made a visit to their DMV may testify to. But when the unreasonable delay applies to fundamental constitutional rights, this is now an issue that…
04
Sep
Study: Concealed Carry Reduces Murder Rates
Anti-gun zealots work themselves into a frenzy when there is a push to expand concealed carry in the U.S. They trot out such warnings as the landscape will be transformed into the “wild west” with…
04
Sep
US Gun Ownership Continues to Soar
Some say you should never let facts get in the way of a good argument. This is certainly true among the gun control lobby, as adherents seek to claim that the number of gun owners…
03
Sep
Hunting Rights Score Major Victory in Federal Court
A long-fought battle between hunting rights groups and environmentalists over the use of lead ammo went decisively for the former in federal court on Friday. Coming out victorious were the nation’s hunters, the National Rifle…
02
Sep
Wanted Fugitive Apprehended by Armed Homeowner
Sometimes it takes a village to put lawbreakers where they belong. Having armed, alert and courageous citizens to defend themselves and assist law enforcement is a plus that any community should welcome. This was the…
01
Sep
Surprise! ATF Circumvents Congress for Universal Background Checks
Rumors swirling of a coming universal background check mandate turned out to be very real on Thursday. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is implementing as close to a system of universal…
01
Sep
Federal Judge Blocks Ban on Handgun Sales to Young Adults
A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the federal law banning handgun sales to adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is therefore blocked across the country. This key ruling came from Senior Judge…
31
Aug
ATF Doubles Down on Efforts to Ban Forced Reset Triggers
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is determined to eradicate forced reset triggers. Unfortunately for Rare Breed Triggers out of Fargo, North Dakota, the company is in the crosshairs of the powerful…
31
Aug
Report: Far More Defensive Gun Uses Against Active Shooters Than FBI Claims
Reliance on government data is a tricky thing, especially when it may be influenced by political pressure. Getting accurate figures on defensive gun use is also a sketchy proposition as anti-Second Amendment forces work to…
31
Aug
Tennessee’s Gun Control Special Session: In Like a Lion and Out With a Fight
The special session convened in Nashville by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) ended without a single new gun control measure adopted by the state legislature. It did, however, exit the stage with some controversy and…
31
Aug
Join Me at the 2023 USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Expo in Milwaukee!
Hey there, Second Amendment enthusiasts! I'm excited to share some fantastic news with all of you. This September 8-10th, I'll be heading to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the much-anticipated 2023 USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense…
30
Aug
DC Shelling Out $5.1 Million Over Unconstitutional Arrests of Gun Owners
Washington D.C. will fork over $5.1 million as the result of a class-action lawsuit that became a triumph for law-abiding gun owners. The action was brought on behalf of victims who were arrested under egregious…
30
Aug
ATF Inspector Apparently Violates Federal Law with Document Seizure
Far from being the law unto themselves, federal agents are bound by restrictions on how they may interact with the public in the course of official duties. This is to protect citizens from an overbearing…
29
Aug
Lawmaker Calls for Buyback Of All Semiautomatic Weapons
A California lawmaker on Monday called for a national buyback of all firearms that anti-gun zealots refer to as “assault weapons.” Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) further wants to ban the manufacture and sale of AR-15s…
29
Aug
‘Red Flag’ Laws Targeted by Gun Rights Group, Defended by New York AG
So-called “red flag” laws are inherently dangerous as they seek to disarm citizens without the semblance of due process. These statutes are increasingly under fire as more people affected by their reach fight back. These…
28
Aug
Illinois Forcing Gun Owners to Self-Register Banned Weapons
Gun owners in Illinois have until Jan. 1, 2024 to self-register all of their weapons that the state now deems “illegal.” This clearly flies in the face of Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination, but this…
28
Aug
Armed Taxi Driver Stops Alleged Robbery Attempt by Serial Suspect
A Louisiana taxi driver busy trying to earn money was caught up in a frightening situation early Monday morning in Metairie. Thankfully for him, he was armed and able to defend himself from a suspect…
27
Aug
Preemption Laws Safeguard Gun Rights in 42 States
St. Louis last week jumped to the forefront of the gun rights debate when Mayor Tishaura Jones (D) announced a series of measures to strip those rights away. Among them was a ban on certain…
26
Aug
Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charges Over Two Hobby Guns
There is a newfound zest among anti-gun forces on both the federal and state levels to pursue gun hobbyists as dangerous felons. This activity is a time-honored tradition that has been handed down for generations,…
26
Aug
New Jersey to Require Unworkable Microstamping Technology for Firearms
The generally acknowledged definition of insanity is repeating the same act over and over, expecting to achieve a different result. With that in mind, it is justifiable to term the latest gun control overreach by…
26
Aug
SAF and Marine Veteran File Suit Against Maryland’s ‘Red Flag’ Law
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has teamed up with 64-year-old Marine Corps veteran Donald S. Willey in a federal lawsuit against the State of Maryland. The legal action challenges the state’s so-called “red flag” law…