18
May
Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Temporary Injunction Against Illinois Gun Ban
Dealing a blow to the Second Amendment rights of Illinois citizens, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to grant a temporary injunction on a sweeping state law. Dubbed the Protect Illinois Communities…
18
May
Gun Stores to Remain Open During Emergencies in Alaska
Gun stores will not have to close their doors during disasters declared by the Alaska governor thanks to legislation cleared by lawmakers on Wednesday. The measure now awaits the signature of Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R).…
17
May
Minnesota Poised to Enact Major Gun Control Provisions
The Minnesota legislature narrowly passed a sweeping package of gun control bills Tuesday, and now they simply await the governor’s signature to become state law. Gov. Tim Walz (D) already announced that “when the bill…
16
May
North Carolina Gun Sales Explode After Law’s Repeal
A battle over gun rights waged in North Carolina, and the final volley was fired on March 29, 2023. That was the day the state legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D) veto of a popular…
15
May
States Attack Private Shooting Ranges as ‘Antigovernment Paramilitary Training Camps’
Target shooting is as old as bows and arrows, and having a private range set up on your property goes back as long as there’s been guns. But for a small Vermont town, a feud…
15
May
Faith Leaders Condemn Changes to New York Gun Laws
Churches and synagogues have not been strangers to attacks from violent criminals, and some in New York are speaking out against recent changes to a controversial state law. The Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) was…
14
May
New York’s Attempts to Defy Bruen are Successful
If there’s one thing that last year’s landmark Supreme Court decision in New York Pistol and Rifle Association v. Bruen was supposed to accomplish, it was to allow citizens of the Empire State to concealed…
14
May
Federal Judge Strikes Down Ban on Handgun Sales to Adults Under 21
A federal judge in Virginia struck down a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to adults 18- to 20-years-old. In the Wednesday ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Payne in Richmond issued…
13
May
Florida Enacts Prohibition of Credit Card Companies Tracking Gun Purchases
Florida lawmakers took a giant step towards ensuring that gun purchases using credit cards will not be collected into a giant database by credit card companies. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed the legislation into law…
12
May
Armed Dog Walker Fatally Shoots Firefighter Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend
Intense debate is swirling around an incident where a Washington, D.C., firefighter was shot and killed after reportedly assaulting his girlfriend. He was confronted by an armed dog walker, according to law enforcement. The Charles…
11
May
Unusual Texas Gun Control Measure Falters in House
A startling and rare advance of a Texas gun control measure dissipated Wednesday when the bill to raise the minimum age for purchase of semiautomatic rifles faltered. The legislation picked up surprise momentum when it…
11
May
Canada Launches Gun Confiscation Program
It is unquestionably a blueprint for what many U.S. political leaders want to accomplish at home. Canada has embarked on a sweeping firearms "buyback" program, which as part of the ban on so-called “assault weapons”…
10
May
Armed Tennessee Homeowner Ends Home Invasion in a Hurry
Defending one’s home is a concept as old as humanity. It is easy to imagine our ancestors living in caves or stone shelters fending off attackers to protect what they cherished the most. And in…
09
May
Surprise: Texas Bill to Raise Age for Semiautomatic Rifle Purchase Clears House Panel
Texas legislators in a surprising move Monday advanced a bill to raise the state’s minimum age to purchase certain semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21. In a state that has suffered from several senseless acts…
09
May
White House Doubles Down on False Gun Claims
Politicians have a mantra — never let a crisis go to waste. And though the current target of their ire, your Second Amendment rights, is misguided, they are quick to double down on their facts.…
08
May
Women are Now the Fastest Growing Demographic of US Gun Owners
American women are arming themselves in record numbers in defiance of those who would strip away gun ownership from law-abiding citizens. That’s the word from a Gallup survey, which showed 15% of U.S. women owned…
07
May
Gun Rights Coalition Sues Washington State Over Unconstitutional Law
It is an undeniable sign of the times. Anti-gun political leaders ram through legislation to strip away Second Amendment rights, and this is countered by gun rights advocates filing suit to protect these time-honored freedoms.…
06
May
Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Struck Down in Erroneous Ruling
Illinois’ ban on so-called “assault weapons” is back in force less than a week after an injunction was granted by U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn. The judge issued a temporary injunction against the statewide ban,…
06
May
Appeals Court Upholds California’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
A California appeals court struck a blow against the Second Amendment last week as it upheld a ban on so-called “assault weapons.” The ruling was the first on the issue since the U.S. Supreme Court…
05
May
Senate and House Lawmakers Introduce National ‘Stand Your Ground’ Legislation
A pair of lawmakers introduced a national “stand your ground” proposal in Congress Thursday in an effort to make the laws already on the books in several states valid nationwide. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and…
04
May
New Poll Reveals More Americans Oppose Federal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
This will not be music to the ears of anti-gun zealots. Despite the constant braying of gun control advocates and the mainstream media, Americans are simply not buying their narrative. Once again, a very reputable…