18
Mar
Ninth Circuit Rules Against Hawaii Gun Control Law Over Two Years After Arguments Were Presented
There’s much to be said for speedy trials and swift justice, but not from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The bench is no friend of the Second Amendment, though it is theoretically bound to…
16
Mar
Bill Allowing Concealed Carry in South Dakota Bars Heads to Governor’s Desk
A measure to permit patrons to carry concealed handguns in businesses that draw over half of their revenue from alcohol cleared the South Dakota legislature and is now on the governor’s desk. House Bill 1218…
16
Mar
Appeals Court Rules Against Florida Suit to Permit Purchases of Long Guns by Young Adults
A controversial federal court ruling last week found that the constitutional protection of the right to keep and bear arms does not apply to young adults. A full panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court…
14
Mar
Prominent Lawmaker Claims Second Amendment Needs No Protection
US lawmakers take a solemn oath to defend the Constitution, but some have not taken that responsibility seriously in recent years. Take Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD). He and several anti-gunner colleagues are up in arms…
14
Mar
Anti-Second Amendment Extremists Present Wild Claim About US Mass Shootings
In this era of “fact-checking,” gun control extremists should know better than to run around shouting statistics that are easily debunked. But they do not, and an outlandish claim earlier this week generated strong pushback.…
13
Mar
New Mexico Lawmaker Warns That the State Will “Trample the Second Amendment”
A New Mexico legislator sounded the alarm last week over renewed attempts by anti-gun forces to make criminals out of law-abiding citizens. State Rep. Stefani Lord (R) blasted the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act, or…
13
Mar
Washington State House Passes Legislation Requiring Governmental Permission to Purchase a Firearm
Nowhere in the nation’s rich history and tradition, and certainly nowhere in the Constitution, is there anything that even hints at requiring a governmental permission slip to exercise your freedoms. This certainly applies to the…
12
Mar
Former VP Candidate Introduces Bill to Increase Minimum Age to Purchase Sporting Rifles
The Age 21 Act is before the U.S. Senate, proving there are no breaks for Second Amendment advocates. This misguided proposal would establish a nationwide prohibition on young adults purchasing popular semi-automatic sporting rifles and…
12
Mar
Gun Safety Training Mandated for All Arkansas Public School Students
Parents of Arkansas public school students have a welcome addition to the state’s curriculum to look forward to. After approval in the state Senate and House, Act 229 mandates that all young people in the…
12
Mar
California Homeowner Uses Firearm to Hold Off Four Alleged Home Invaders
A frightening home invasion in California last week turned deadly for one suspect and left two others hospitalized. It was approximately 9:18 p.m. Tuesday when a Grand Terrace homeowner found himself face to face with…
11
Mar
Georgia Lawmakers Attempt to Add Teeth to State Preemption Law
Local governments in most states are not free to infringe on Second Amendment rights thanks to preemption laws. While this hierarchy of authority is logical and overwhelmingly constitutional, there are still attempts by anti-gunners in…
10
Mar
NYC Residents File Lawsuit Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Delays for Concealed Carry Applications
It is said that justice delayed is justice denied, and the same principle applies to constitutional rights. New York City residents face utterly unnecessary delays in obtaining concealed carry licenses, and now nine filed a…
09
Mar
Appeals Court Hears Oral Arguments Over ‘Gun-Free’ Buffer Zones
Are 1,000-foot buffer zones around schools where guns are not allowed constitutional? That question will be determined by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which heard arguments last week from both sides of the issue.…
09
Mar
Armed Self-Defense a Risky Proposition in Minnesota After Bill’s Failure
The fundamental right for law-abiding citizens to exercise armed self-defense in Minnesota suffered a significant blow Thursday. The House of Representatives rejected a bill to enshrine this freedom into law. Last year, the Minnesota Supreme…
09
Mar
Armed Self-Defense a Risky Proposition in Minnesota After Bill’s Failure
The fundamental right for law-abiding citizens to exercise armed self-defense in Minnesota suffered a significant blow Thursday. The House of Representatives rejected a bill to enshrine this freedom into law. Last year, the Minnesota Supreme…
09
Mar
February Gun Sales Plummet Nine Percent to Second-Worst Level in 13 Years
Firearm sales in February plunged to levels virtually unseen in well over a decade. Experts note, however, that the dip is not due to a loss of enthusiasm among the shooting public. Instead, it likely…
08
Mar
Colorado Hunting Enthusiasts Welcome Good News from Legislature
Make no mistake. One of the myriad of ways that anti-gunners are going after the people’s Second Amendment rights is through attacks on sporting traditions such as hunting. Multiple states are seeing efforts by activists…
06
Mar
Buyer’s Remorse: DeSantis Urges Repeal of Florida Gun Control Laws Passed After Parkland Shooting
It has been said that legislation passed under duress or in emergencies results in bad law. For Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), that is what took place after 2018’s Parkland massacre. While there were obvious…
06
Mar
Supreme Court Appears Wary of Mexican Lawsuit Against US Gun Manufacturers
The U.S. Supreme Court does not appear to favor allowing Mexico’s contentious $10 billion lawsuit against American weapons manufacturers to proceed. On Tuesday, the high court heard a 90-minute oral argument that claimed the domestic…
06
Mar
Alleged Trespasser Shot by Texas Homeowner
An armed Corpus Christi homeowner had a harrowing encounter with an alleged intruder Thursday morning, but thanks to the ready firearm the incident has a happy ending. The initial call to the CCPD came in…
04
Mar
NSSF Applauds Proposal to Safeguard National Tracing Center Data
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) strongly endorsed a congressional proposal to protect firearm trace data. The Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act, sponsored by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), will improve safeguards against potential misuse…