Smith & Wesson announced the release of the new CSX E-Series 9mm pistols. The CSX E-Series are micro-compact pistols with aluminum alloy frames. Smith first released the CSX in 2022, and they’ve had a bunch of changes since then, bringing us to the latest E-Series....

MIAMI BEACH, FL — A Miami Beach homeowner armed himself and confronted a burglar who broke into his property early on the morning of February 27th, leading to a swift police response and a large-scale manhunt that ended with the suspect’s arrest. The only stolen items...

A group of anti-gun U.S. Senators has introduced a measure that would outlaw firearm magazines that could hold more than 10 rounds and authorize a so-called “buyback” program to confiscate magazines holding more rounds. The so-called Keep Americans Safe Act,...

It should come as no surprise that Rhode Island gun control advocates have been pushing for an “assault weapon” ban for years, as the smallest state in the Union takes up the challenge from larger dumpster fires like California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts,...

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — In the early hours of February 27, 2025, police responded to a shooting on the 900 block of Airline Road after a homeowner confronted and shot a trespasser on his property. According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, officers were...

CHICAGO, IL — An off-dity Chicago Police officer was forced to shoot a knife-wielding suspect on Friday afternoon after the individual aggressively advanced toward the officer despite repeated commands to stop and attempts to de-escalate the situation. The incident...

COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has released its annual report on concealed handgun licenses for 2024 , providing insight into how permit issuance and renewal patterns are evolving in the wake of Ohio’s constitutional carry law, which went into...

Primary Arms (PA) has a vibrant optics line with a good reputation. They’re coming on strong for 2025 with a bunch of new releases starting with the PLx HTX-1 red dot sight. Not only does it have some great specs, but its also PA’s first American made optic, something...

CLARKSVILLE, TN — A Christmas Eve shopping trip turned into a terrifying ordeal for a family inside a Walmart in Clarksville when a 19-year-old man held a gun to a woman’s head and threatened to kill her children before being shot by her partner in defense of his...

A handful of anti-gun bills is under consideration in the New Jersey legislature, threatening to further infringe on the rights of Garden State gun owners. Promoters of the measures claim that the bills focus on firearms safety and accountability. As reported by...

Several pro-freedom organizations, including the National Rifle Association, have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court urging justices to take up the case of the hastily passed law lawmakers quickly passed to skirt provisions of the critical 2022 ruling in...

CHEYENNE, WY — In a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allowed House Enrolled Act 0024 (House Bill 0172) to become law without his signature, paving the way for the repeal of many of the state’s restrictive gun-free...

LOUISVILLE, KY — A terrifying road rage incident in Louisville on February 26 ended with one man shot and another facing multiple charges after a violent confrontation escalated to the point of deadly force. According to Louisville Metro Police, the incident began...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) has reintroduced the Second Amendment for Every Registrable Voter (SAFER) Act, H.R. 1643 , which seeks to lower the minimum age for purchasing a handgun from a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) from 21 to 18....

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a major victory for Second Amendment advocates, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied a petition for en banc rehearing in Lara v. Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police , allowing its previous ruling to stand. The decision...

BRENTWOOD, TN — A neighbor armed with a handgun intervened in a violent attack Wednesday afternoon, shooting a man who was actively stabbing a woman outside a home on Lost Hollow Drive. Brentwood Police received a 911 call at approximately 1:17 p.m. reporting the...

Republican Senator Jon Bumstead of North Muskegon has introduced a bill intending to educate Michigan students between the 6th and 12th grades on safe firearm handling and storage. Bumstead coordinated with the  Department of Education in developing the bill and...

Gun-rights groups taking aim at Philadelphia’s ban on private firearms manufacturing have made their way to the state Supreme Court. Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), along with several individual gun owners, challenged the law, stating that...

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As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little...

A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant...

Winchester Supreme Optics recently announced the launch of a new line of thermal hunting sights to add to its already established line of rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders. The new line includes three models: the THSX 640, THSX 384, and THSD...

The U.S. Senate’s confirmation of former federal prosecutor Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is drawing cheers from pro-gun groups and jeers from those who want more restrictions on private firearms ownership. Patel, a strong gun...

We’re all hoping that 2025 will be the year where we push back against decades of 2nd Amendment encroachment. Recent court rulings have been trending pro 2A and the latest court victory by Franklin Armory and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC)...

The Utah State House has voted overwhelmingly (59-10) to support a bill requiring children to learn about gun safety as early as kindergarten. The Republican-controlled chamber is now sending the measure to the state Senate, despite concerns from anti-Second Amendment...

Following the gross weaponization of the Department of Justice(DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) by the Biden Administration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on February 7 instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to...

If you thought Big Gun Control’s howling over America’s newest FBI Director Kash Patel was shrill, just wait until they wake up to news that Donald Trump plans to appointed Patel the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives and really...

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly passed multiple gun control bills on February 12, including several that are now on their way to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office for his signature. The controversial legislation has prompted intense debate between...

A controversial gun control measure in Washington state, House Bill 1504, failed to make it out of committee before a crucial legislative deadline, effectively halting its progress for the 2025 session. However, proponents of the bill may attempt to reintroduce it in...

CALIFORNIA — A newly introduced bill, AB 1333 , is raising alarms among gun rights advocates as it seeks to eliminate California’s “no duty to retreat” protections for those forced to defend themselves in life-threatening situations. This misguided piece of...

A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant...

As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little...

We’re all hoping that 2025 will be the year where we push back against decades of 2nd Amendment encroachment. Recent court rulings have been trending pro 2A and the latest court victory by Franklin Armory and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC)...

If you thought Big Gun Control’s howling over America’s newest FBI Director Kash Patel was shrill, just wait until they wake up to news that Donald Trump plans to appointed Patel the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives and really...

The Utah State House has voted overwhelmingly (59-10) to support a bill requiring children to learn about gun safety as early as kindergarten. The Republican-controlled chamber is now sending the measure to the state Senate, despite concerns from anti-Second Amendment...

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly passed multiple gun control bills on February 12, including several that are now on their way to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office for his signature. The controversial legislation has prompted intense debate between...

Following the gross weaponization of the Department of Justice(DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) by the Biden Administration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on February 7 instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to...

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) will discuss a motion at its February 24, 2025, board meeting to address gender equity in the sport by establishing an ad hoc advisory committee. The motion, detailed in the meeting agenda [USPSA Board of...

CONCORD, CA — A late-night armed robbery at a Concord convenience store ended in the fatal shooting of the suspect after one employee attempted to disarm him, and another stepped in with a firearm to stop the threat. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday,...

OLYMPIA, WA — A new gun control bill, House Bill 1163, has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature, aiming to impose stricter regulations on firearm purchases and concealed pistol licenses. The bill, which would require a permit to purchase any firearm,...

NEW YORK, NY — Following a landmark 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down New York’s stringent concealed carry restrictions, thousands of New Yorkers have applied for permits to legally carry firearms. However, many applicants report experiencing...

Gun-rights groups taking aim at Philadelphia’s ban on private firearms manufacturing have made their way to the state Supreme Court. Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), along with several individual gun owners, challenged the law, stating that...

PHILADELPHIA, PA  — A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has struck down Pennsylvania’s restriction on concealed carry for adults under 21, affirming that law-abiding young adults have Second Amendment rights. However, a coalition of 19...

DENVER, CO  — While Colorado has seen fluctuations in concealed carry permit applications over the past few years, the overall trend suggests that gun ownership and personal protection remain a priority for many residents. In the past five years, over 161,000...

MEXICO, NY — A man was shot and killed in the early hours of Saturday morning in a Tops grocery store parking lot, with the suspect later claiming he acted in self-defense after snowballs were thrown at his truck, according to court documents. New York State Police...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A mother of four defended her home Tuesday night by shooting a man who forcibly entered her apartment after yelling threats and racial slurs. According to local media outlet News 9 , Oklahoma City Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old John...

Following the gross weaponization of the Department of Justice(DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) by the Biden Administration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on February 7 instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to...

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly passed multiple gun control bills on February 12, including several that are now on their way to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office for his signature. The controversial legislation has prompted intense debate between...

If you thought Big Gun Control’s howling over America’s newest FBI Director Kash Patel was shrill, just wait until they wake up to news that Donald Trump plans to appointed Patel the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives and really...

The Utah State House has voted overwhelmingly (59-10) to support a bill requiring children to learn about gun safety as early as kindergarten. The Republican-controlled chamber is now sending the measure to the state Senate, despite concerns from anti-Second Amendment...

A Bill has been introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates that seeks to close a loophole in the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) that was exploited by Sandy Hook families to destroy Remington and is now being used by Uvalde families to...

We’re all hoping that 2025 will be the year where we push back against decades of 2nd Amendment encroachment. Recent court rulings have been trending pro 2A and the latest court victory by Franklin Armory and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC)...

CHARLESTON, WV — A newly introduced bill in the West Virginia House of Delegates aims to expand concealed carry rights to include primary and secondary school grounds. House Bill 2650, introduced on February 20, 2025, would amend existing law to allow individuals with...

HOUSTON, TX  — A birthday celebration turned violent in Harris County when a neighbor opened fire on partygoers, prompting multiple armed individuals to return fire. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), deputies responded to reports of a shooting in...

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has reintroduced the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act , aiming to expand the concealed carry rights of qualified law enforcement officers, including retired and off-duty personnel. The bill seeks...

As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little...

A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant...

FORT WORTH, TX — A smoke shop employee in southwest Fort Worth defended himself by shooting an armed suspect during an attempted robbery on Thursday morning, according to local police. The incident occurred at Artisan Vapor & CBD, located at 4821 Bryant Irvin Road,...

ATLANTA, GA — A heated argument over a parking space escalated into gunfire early Saturday morning, leaving three people injured, including an innocent bystander. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to reports of multiple people shot at 420...

HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced House Bill 454 , a legislative proposal aimed at reshaping Pennsylvania’s concealed carry laws. The bill seeks to remove the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed firearm...

BOISE, ID –  A new bill introduced in the Idaho House of Representatives seeks to expand the ability of school employees to carry concealed firearms on school property, aiming to enhance security and response times in active shooter situations. House Bill 273,...

About a week ago, we reported that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a tax holiday for purchasing firearms, ammunition and accessories. Dubbed “Second Amendment Summer,” DeSantis’s initiative would eliminate taxes on these products from Memorial Day to the Fourth...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida lawmakers have introduced SB 814, a bill that would finally allow lawful adults to carry firearms on college and university campuses. Sponsored by Senator Randy Fine, this legislation removes the current prohibition on campus carry,...

CROZET, VA — A deadly attack in the parking lot of a Harris Teeter grocery store on Saturday, February 17, 2025, was stopped by an off-duty federal law enforcement officer, preventing what officials say could have been a higher casualty event. According to the...

MANCHESTER, KY — A juvenile in Clay County was forced to defend himself early Saturday morning when two armed intruders broke into his home, attempting to steal firearms from a safe. Both suspects were shot by the young defender, with one dying at the scene and the...

For all intents and purposes, Colorado has rendered the Second Amendment a privilege, not a right, and that still upsets leftist politicians who wanted even more draconian restrictions placed on gun ownership in the state. In January, Democrat lawbreakers, sorry, I...

In perhaps one of the most egregiously ironic demonstrations of recent leftist sabre rattling, Democratic legislators Debra Mule (yes, there is a joke in there I’m holding back on), Scott Davis, and the Free and Fair Litigation Group (biting my lip hard now) have...

HOUSTON, TX — A road rage incident on the morning of February 13 escalated into an assault, prompting a female driver to defend herself with a firearm. The confrontation occurred around 8:45 a.m. near Aldine Westfield Road and Old Cypresswood Drive, according to the...

MEMPHIS, TN — A routine stop at a local convenience store turned violent Wednesday night when an attempted robbery escalated into a shootout, leaving a teenager wounded. Memphis police responded to Prescott Mart on Sharpe Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. Upon arrival,...

The state of Maryland and City of Baltimore have filed a lawsuit against gunmaker Glock for criminals illegally converting the company’s guns to fire full-auto, even though it’s not the company’s fault. Earlier this week, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and...

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a Massachusetts statute which bans young adults in the 18-to-20 age group from acquiring, possessing or carrying any semiautomatic firearm of any type or any handgun. The case is...

DENVER, CO — A new bill introduced in the Colorado Legislature, House Bill 25-1133 , would prohibit adults under the age of 21 from purchasing ammunition, imposing yet another restriction on law-abiding gun owners in the state. This bill, along with Senate Bill...

A federal judge in Illinois has ruled that the state law requiring citizens to have a Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card to possess a firearm in the home for personal protection is unconstitutional. In the ruling on the case State of Illinois v. Vivian Claudine...

HOUSTON, TX — A concealed carrier who was confronted by an aggressive robber at a gas station complied with the assailant’s demands until he saw an opportunity to defend himself, ultimately shooting the suspect when the threat escalated. The incident occurred around...

HOUSTON, TX — A man attempting to force his way into an apartment in the early hours of February 13, 2025, was shot and killed by a resident after breaking down the front door and initiating an assault. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies...

PORTLAND, ME — A federal judge has ruled against Maine’s recently enacted 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, granting a preliminary injunction that halts enforcement of the law. The decision, issued by Chief U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker on February...

A new measure introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to strengthen the protections offered to gunmakers against lawsuits stemming from the unlawful use of their legally manufactured and lawfully sold products. First, some background information. In 2005, Congress enacted...

PIERRE, SD — A major step toward campus self-defense rights is underway in South Dakota as Senate Bill 100 moves through the legislature with strong support. This bill, introduced by Senator Voita, aims to prevent public colleges and technical institutions from...

PENSACOLA, FL — A woman working at the Holiday Inn in downtown Pensacola defended herself with a firearm on Monday after a man who had been stalking her attacked her in the hotel’s laundry room. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when 35-year-old Marquise James...

A measure that would outlaw the use of a new firearm-specific Merchant Category Code (MCC) for gun purchases in South Dakota has been approved by the State Senate. At issue is a new Merchant Category Code (MCC) for gun purchases adopted by the International...

U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) has introduced H.R. 45, the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act, into Congress with the backing of 38 co-sponsors. This proposed legislation, also supported by the NSSF, aims to prevent corporations from profiting...

A 43-year-old California business owner was arrested after an alleged murder plot against one of his own employees was foiled by a gun jam. The incident occurred in Half Moon Bay, a small coastal city just south of San Francisco.  Authorities say Thomas Azevedo, owner...

FORT WORTH, TX — A 37-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and confronting the occupants, according to the Fort Worth Police Department. Local media reported that officers responded to a shooting call at...

MUSTANG, OK — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in a Mustang home, where a domestic dispute between two armed family members ended in gunfire. According to the Mustang Police Department, 71-year-old Michael Shadid was shot...

A U.S. senator from Oklahoma is targeting banks and other financial institutions that discriminate against those in the firearms industry and other groups not considered politically correct enough. Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin, along with Sen. Kevin Cramer,...

The son and grandson of Joseph T. Tomasello, a notorious Colombo crime family capo, have been arrested on federal weapons charges after a raid on their Staten Island home turned up a huge arsenal, including a large stash of “ghost guns” and equipment used to produce...

What do you do if you’re the chief executive of a state and you want to ban so-called “assault weapons,” but you’ve never managed to get the legislature to do your dirty work for you? If you’re the governor of Rhode Island, you try to get such a ban by more backdoor...

HOUSTON, TX — A road rage incident escalated into a self-defense shooting on January 17, 2025, leaving one man wounded after he allegedly threatened a young couple on the road. The incident unfolded around 9:30 p.m. near the 5300 block of North McCarty Street....

CRPA is supporting a lawsuit challenging California’s ban on suppressors, Sanchez v. Bonta . The lawsuit, started by a pro se litigant and is now in the Ninth Circuit will decide the critical question of whether suppressors are “arms” and thus subject to the full...

AUSTIN, TX — A new bill filed in the Texas Senate, SB 83, seeks to expand concealed carry rights for school employees, allowing licensed handgun carriers to carry their firearms on school grounds without additional district-imposed restrictions. What the Bill Proposes...

Properly Declaring Firearms for Air Travel is Key to Avoiding Trouble WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported intercepting 6,678 firearms  at airport security checkpoints in 2024 , with a staggering 94% of them loaded . While this...

Peter Brennan, his wife Jacqueline Shaw and their eight-year-old son Archie Brennan will never forget the day the ATF raided their Texas gun-parts shop, which is located in northeast Texas near the Oklahoma border.  “We pulled up to our gun shop in an old GMC truck...

A cadre of gun-rights organizations has set its sights on New Jersey’s ban on the possession of common hollow-point ammunition outside the home for self-defense. The Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) and the Coalition of New Jersey Firearm...

Immigration officials have had their work cut out for them, aggressively pursuing and deporting violent illegal immigrants since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. They have not been alone, however, as it has been an all-hands-on-deck effort for federal, state and...

We’ve covered the ongoing controversy of Memphis, Tennessee, city leaders making an end-run around Tennessee’s firearms preemption law by putting a three-part gun control question on the November ballot. Voters approved the ballot measure, and, despite the secretary...

Thermal optics have become increasingly popular among hunters, law enforcement and military professionals due to their ability to detect heat signatures in complete darkness, adverse weather and through smoke or fog. As technology advances, these optics are becoming...

BOARDMAN, OH — A resident of an apartment complex on Shields Road was forced to defend himself early Tuesday morning when a neighbor allegedly kicked in his door. The intruder, identified as 58-year-old Lawrence L. Simon, was shot in the leg during the encounter....

CHARLOTTE, NC — A DoorDash driver has been indicted on first-degree murder charges after fatally shooting a 15-year-old who allegedly attempted to steal his vehicle in Uptown Charlotte. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the incident occurred on...

LINCOLNTON, NC — A vape shop employee and a suspect were injured after an armed robbery at a local business turned violent on Thursday afternoon. The incident, which unfolded at Dave’s Vape Shop on North Aspen Street around 1:20 p.m., led to multiple arrests and...

Missouri’s “Second Amendment Preservation Act” has returned to the state’s general assembly after previously being ruled unconstitutional, a statement so full of irony that it is difficult to type. How could a law intended solely to preserve what is arguably the...