A federal court ruled the federal handgun ban unconstitutional but restricted the relief so tightly it helps virtually no one. The post Zero Relief From Ruling In Case Challenging Federal Young Adult Handgun Purchase Ban appeared first on The Truth About Guns ....

Staccato has added a compact carry model to its HD lineup with the new Staccato HD C3.6, a purpose-built 9mm carry pistol that pairs a shortened grip and 3.6-inch barrel with the HD family’s duty-grade features. The C3.6 uses a lightweight 7075 aluminum-alloy frame...

BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) announced the filing of a second major federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act (NFA) following the recent elimination of NFA taxes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB)....

A federal judge dismissed Towner v. Century Arms, citing Smith & Wesson v. Mexico and reaffirming PLCAA protections for firearm makers. The post Court Dismisses California PLCAA Lawsuit appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Court Dismisses California PLCAA...

For Episode 27 of Flying with Guns , I flew from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on Southwest Airlines, and this one was about as smooth as it gets. I was traveling with my firearm secured in a Pelican...

SCOTUS will decide if Hawaii’s post-Bruen carry restrictions on private property violate the Second Amendment in Wolford v. Lopez. The post SCOTUS Will Hear Hawaii Carry Ban Case appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: SCOTUS Will Hear Hawaii Carry Ban Case

A recent court decision has effectively legalized open carry in Florida—and at least some Publix store managers say the company will allow it inside its stores. But not every grocery chain is following suit, and this has reignited a familiar debate: the tension...

XS Sights’ new Minimalist OR for the HK CC9 proves that simplicity, precision, and durability still matter in the red-dot era. The post XS Sights Unveils Minimalist OR Tritium Night Sights for HK CC9 appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: XS Sights...

SCOTUS takes Wolford v. Lopez, a major challenge to Hawaii’s post-Bruen gun restrictions on public-access private property. The post SCOTUS Agrees To Hear Case On Hawaii Private Property Carry Restrictions appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: SCOTUS Agrees...

LAFAYETTE, LA — A federal judge has issued a final judgment in the closely watched case Reese v. ATF , acknowledging that the federal prohibition on handgun sales to adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment—but limiting the practical impact of the decision to a...

In a major policy shift affecting large segments of the firearm enthusiast community, Reddit has announced an update to Rule 7 of its sitewide content policy that will ban all user-to-user transactions involving firearm parts or enhancements , effective October 9,...

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL — A store employee at a Wabasso convenience store fired two warning shots into the air to disarm a gun-wielding man who was threatening customers both inside and outside the business, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office....

TULSA, OK — A domestic dispute turned deadly in the early morning hours of October 3 when a woman fatally shot her child’s father inside an apartment in North Tulsa. Officers with the Tulsa Police Department responded just after midnight to reports of a shooting at...

SAYRE, PA — A deadly altercation unfolded Friday afternoon in a Sayre home when a man was forced to defend himself against a violent and prolonged assault by his wife’s ex-husband, resulting in a fatal shooting. According to the Athens Township Police Department,...

Gun sales topped 1.1 million in September 2025, marking steady demand and a new streak above the million mark. The post NSSF: New 1 Million-Plus Firearms Sales Streak Continues Through September appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: NSSF: New 1 Million-Plus...

Despite Montana banning red-flag laws, a false accusation in Washington led to a Montana man’s firearms confiscation. The post Innocent Montana Gun Owner Victimized By Washington State’s ‘Red-Flag’ Law appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Innocent Montana...

Trump’s BIS reverses Biden’s firearms export ban, reopening markets and restoring $500M in lost U.S. gun industry business. The post Commerce Department Action Finally Ends Biden’s 90-Day Export ‘Pause’ appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Commerce...

The Pennsylvania House passed a universal background check bill for long guns, sparking backlash from NRA-ILA and GOA. The post Pennsylvania House Passes So-Called ‘Universal’ Background Checks Measure appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Pennsylvania...

CUMBERLAND, IN — A Sunday evening disturbance in a Cumberland neighborhood ended in tragedy after a woman defended herself from a violent sexual assault inside her home. According to the Cumberland Metropolitan Police Department, officers were dispatched shortly...

A federal court struck down the post office carry ban, ruling it unconstitutional and siding with FPC and SAF. The post Court Rules Against Post Office Carry Ban appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Court Rules Against Post Office Carry Ban

A Texas court upheld the federal interstate handgun sales ban, sparking outrage from FPC and promises of appeal. The post Texas Court Sides With Federal Government On Interstate Handgun Sales Restriction appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Texas Court...

Everytown’s Train SMART program gets praise from media but faces sharp criticism from NSSF and even gun-control allies. The post Everytown For Gun Safety Dupes USA Today With New Phony Gun Training Program appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Everytown For...

DECATUR, AL — A woman fatally shot a man with a long history of criminal convictions after he reportedly broke into her home late Sunday night. Authorities say the woman is cooperating with police and is not facing charges as the investigation continues. The incident...

The DOJ sues LASD, alleging unconstitutional delays in CCW approvals that deny Californians their Second Amendment rights. The post Department Of Justice Sues Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Over CCW Delays appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source:...

John Lott highlights how gun-free zones, like Michigan’s LDS church, leave worshippers defenseless against violent attackers. The post After MI Church Attack, John Lott Points Out The Danger Of ‘Gun-Free’ Zones—Yet Again appeared first on The Truth About Guns ....

FORT WORTH, TX — A federal judge in the Northern District of Texas has ruled that the long-standing federal ban on firearms inside United States Post Offices and on surrounding postal property is unconstitutional as applied to members of the Firearms Policy Coalition...

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – A 36-year-old woman was shot and killed outside her home Saturday night after confronting suspected burglars. Police say Anna Scott was away from her house when she received an alert from her doorbell camera showing three men trying to break in....

NRA and NSSF urge the 9th Circuit to strike down California’s switchblade ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The post NRA, NSSF Wade Into Cali Switchblade Case appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: NRA, NSSF Wade Into Cali Switchblade...

WICHITA, KS — A late-night vehicle burglary in Wichita escalated into a shooting that left both a homeowner and a teenage suspect in critical condition, highlighting the dangers of confronting suspects outside the safety of the home. Police say the incident occurred...

LOS ANGELES, CA – The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil-rights complaint against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Robert Luna, alleging a pattern and practice of effectively denying concealed carry weapon permits by imposing extraordinary...

CzechPoint revives the legendary Vz. 61 Skorpion in 9x18 Makarov, turning this Cold War icon into a serious modern PDW option for collectors and shooters. The post CzechPoint Revives the 9mm Makarov Vz. 61 – The Cold War PDW Reborn appeared first on The Truth About...

Gun-rights groups challenge major banks over past discrimination, demanding a commitment to end debanking of the gun industry. The post Coalition Of Gun Rights Groups Challenge Big Banks Over Gun Industry Debanking History  appeared first on The Truth About Guns ....

More than three decades ago, a Republican president with a “no new gun laws” campaign promise pulled the rug out from under America’s gun owners. In 1989, President George H.W. Bush banned the importation of 43 models of semi-automatic rifles — rifles the media loves...

Gov. Tim Walz called a special session to push an assault weapons ban, but pro-gun Republicans refused to budge, blocking his latest gun-control agenda. The post MN: Walz Mad That Republicans Won’t Compromise On Gun Control Proposals appeared first on The Truth About...

A CeaseFire Chicago employee meant to “interrupt” violence was sentenced to 22 years for three armed carjackings, proving the city’s crime-fighting tactics aren’t working. The post Chicago Violence Interrupter Program Seems Long On Violence And Short On Interruption...

CRESSKILL, NJ — The Borough of Cresskill has become the second municipality in New Jersey to remove the local portion of the state-mandated concealed carry permit fee. The move comes shortly after Readington Township introduced a similar measure , highlighting a...

BUCKEYE, AZ — Buckeye police are investigating a negligent discharge that occurred inside a Walmart McDonald’s near Watson and Yuma Road on Wednesday. According to the Buckeye Police Department, a man in his 70s was seated inside the McDonald’s restaurant located...

The California Rifle & Pistol Association and Second Amendment Foundation are suing Santa Clara County over its $2,000 CCW process, calling it unconstitutional. The post CRPA And SAF Sue Santa Clara County Over Onerous CCW Fees & Requirements appeared first on The...

If you have been paying attention to the threat profile of your contemporary world, then you may have seen a notice issued by the National Counterterrorism Center regarding the high likelihood of a terror attack on the homeland in the near future. The predicted model...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, AL — An 85-year-old man was hospitalized with severe injuries after allegedly shooting and killing his son in what authorities believe was an act of self-defense during a violent domestic incident Monday night. Deputies with the Lawrence County...

Two federal cases show a divided Trump DOJ—supporting gun owners in Illinois while fighting to keep handgun sales bans for 18–20-year-olds in Louisiana. The post Why Are FPC, SAF Having To Battle Trump’s DOJ Over Young Gun Owners’ 2A Rights? appeared first on The...

RALEIGH, NC — A vote in the North Carolina House to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 50, the Freedom to Carry NC Act, was on the agenda Monday but has now been postponed . The bill seeks to allow law-abiding residents to carry a concealed firearm...

WASHINGTON, DC — Gun Owners of America (GOA), along with the NRA’s legislative arm and several other pro-Second Amendment organizations, have issued a joint letter to the heads of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and the Bank Policy Institute, demanding an immediate...

TULSA, OK — A confrontation that began inside a Tulsa gas station ended with a fatal shooting in the parking lot late Sunday night. Around 11:20 p.m. on September 21, 2025, Tulsa Police officers responded to reports of a shooting at the QuikTrip located at 220 N....

DALLAS, TX — Authorities say a man opened fire outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas early Wednesday morning, killing one detainee before taking his own life. The Dallas Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the...

Rep. Robert Leadbeter’s HB 1867 aims to stop Red Flag gun confiscation laws before they start, citing due process violations and Second Amendment concerns. The post Rep. Robert Leadbeter Introduces Anti-Red Flag Legislation in Pennsylvania appeared first on The Truth...

PA Democrats are advancing five gun-control bills including universal checks, red-flag laws, and a one-gun-a-month limit, sparking NRA-ILA opposition. The post 5 Bad Proposals Currently Being Pushed By Anti-Gun Pennsylvania Lawmakers appeared first on The Truth About...

The DOJ is backing the challenge to New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles and 10+ round magazines, calling the restrictions a violation of the Second Amendment. The post DOJ Gets Involved In Another State AWB Case appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: DOJ Gets...

READINGTON, NJ — The Township of Readington has introduced an ordinance that would create a refund mechanism for residents applying for concealed carry permits. If approved, the measure would reimburse applicants the $150 municipal portion of the $200 state-required...

SUGAR CREEK, MO — A chaotic and violent sequence of events unfolded in Sugar Creek on September 20, leaving a pregnant woman hospitalized and a suspect in custody after police and civilians intervened. According to a statement of probable cause filed by Detective...

The LWV used two unrelated shootings—one with a bolt gun, one with a revolver—to call for banning assault weapons and limiting magazine size. The post After Rifle, Revolver Shootings, League Of Women Voters Pushes For AWB Legislation appeared first on The Truth About...

CHICAGO, IL — A concealed carry license holder shot and killed a man Saturday morning after he allegedly tried to break into a West Side apartment where a woman and her children were inside, according to police. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. in the 3400...

RIDGELAND, SC — A man was shot and killed during an attempted armed robbery at Jay’s Barber Shop on Thursday morning after entering the shop with a machete and threatening those inside. According to investigators, the incident unfolded around 10:30 a.m. when...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued a statement this week strongly opposing the First District Court of Appeals ruling that declared Florida’s ban on open carry unconstitutional . Fried argued the decision “paves the way for open carry...

SANTA CLARA, CA — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA), and several individuals have filed a lawsuit against the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, challenging what they describe as unconstitutional concealed...

MANDEVILLE, LA — I joined Tom Gresham on Gun Talk to talk through Florida’s recent open carry change. For years, Florida was one of just a handful of states that banned open carry outright, except in limited cases like hunting or fishing. That ban was recently struck...

Minnesota Democrats opened a special session to push bans on rifles, binary triggers, and more gun laws after a church shooting. The post Minnesota Dems Preview Proposals For Special Legislative Session On Gun Control appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source:...

Russia’s 6.02×41mm is designed to punch through Level IV plates and double the reach of 5.45×39 — a serious warning shot in the small-arms arms race. The post Russia’s 6.02×41mm Cartridge: A Middle Finger to NATO’s Body Armor appeared first on The Truth About Guns ....

Glassboro Public Schools has integrated ZeroEyes AI gun detection and Singlewire alerts to speed emergency response and protect students and staff. The post New Jersey Public School District To Implement AI Gun Detection System appeared first on The Truth About Guns ....

Kansas appeals judges are reviewing a felony conviction of a 78-year-old man arrested for open carrying on his own property. The post Kansas Appeals Court Hears Case On Bizarre Anti-First And Second Amendment Statute appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source:...

Two truck drivers sued Minnesota over its carry permit reciprocity law, arguing it violated their Second Amendment rights. A federal judge ruled against them. The post Minnesota Court Leaves 2 Truckers Out In The Cold In Concealed Carry Reciprocity Ruling appeared...

Gun-rights groups filed briefs asking the Supreme Court to strike down California’s 10-round magazine ban in Duncan v. Bonta. The post SAF Urges SCOTUS To Hear California Magazine Capacity Limit Lawsuit appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: SAF Urges SCOTUS...

Franklin Armory’s Antithesis is now shipping. This NFA-exempt firearm features a short barrel, stock, and transfers on a 4473 with no tax stamp or wait time. The post Franklin Armory’s Antithesis: NFA-Exempt, Short-Barreled Firearm Now Shipping appeared first on The...

Florida’s open carry ban is gone. A court struck it down, making open carry of rifles, shotguns, and handguns fully legal statewide. The post How Florida’s gun community legalized open carry without using lawmakers appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: How...

MIAMI, FL – A former Miami police chief warned that Florida’s new open carry landscape could create deadly confusion, even for lawful gun owners. That risk exists in fast-moving incidents where multiple people are armed, but the historical record shows these tragedies...

DECATUR, IL – A 67-year-old concealed carry permit holder shot and seriously wounded an armed attacker after being fired upon inside a storage building in the 200 block of West Packard Street on Sept. 2, according to a sworn police affidavit. According to the...

CARSON CITY, NV — After nearly three weeks of disruption, Nevada’s firearm background check system is back online. State officials confirmed Monday morning that the Brady Firearms Unit resumed operations at 8:00 a.m., restoring the ability of federally licensed...

Florida AG James Uthmeier says Tina Allgeo lawfully stood her ground when she fatally shot an attacker in Orlando, calling for charges to be dropped. The post AG Says Florida Woman Charged With Murder In Road Rage Episode Acted In Self-Defense appeared first on The...

The Eleventh Circuit just heard arguments in the controversial CRS Firearms AutoKeyCard case. We break down what happened—and what could happen next. The post Eleventh Circuit Hears Appeal in AutoKeyCard Case Involving CRS Firearms appeared first on The Truth About...

HOUSTON, TX — A man fatally shot a woman’s ex-boyfriend Monday night after the ex allegedly launched a brutal assault at a home on Hoffman Street, according to the Houston Police Department (HPD). The incident happened around 10:25 p.m. on September 8 at 6915 Hoffman...

CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR — Authorities say an elderly homeowner shot and killed a man who forced entry into his residence on Wednesday evening. According to a statement from the Cherokee Village Police Department, the incident occurred at a home on Katta Drive when the...

A 27-state coalition, led by Montana AG Austin Knudsen, is asking SCOTUS to strike down Washington’s 10-round magazine limit. The post 27 State AGs Ask U.S. Supreme Court To Oveturn Washington Magazine Restrictions appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: 27...

California has seen a wave of smash and grab robberies in recent years. These are not petty thefts. They are organized, often violent, and they put store owners directly in harm’s way. Two recent incidents highlight just how different the outcomes can be depending on...

Attorneys general from 25 states have petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn Massachusetts’ burdensome nonresident carry law. The post 25 States Ask SCOTUS To Strike Down Massachusetts’ Nonresident Carry Law appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: 25 States...

A Tennessee court struck down restrictive carry laws, ruling they violated the right to self-defense. The post Court Ruling Overturning Tennessee Concealed Carry Laws Prompts Appeal appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Court Ruling Overturning Tennessee...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida’s First District Court of Appeal has struck down the state’s decades-old prohibition on open carry, declaring the law unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The ruling reverses the 2022 conviction of Pensacola resident Stanley Victor...

BATON ROUGE, LA — Southern University, along with several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation, went into lockdown today after receiving notice of a potential threat to campus safety. Southern University confirmed that the lockdown...

Illinois remains the only state with a complete suppressor ban after a federal judge ruled silencers are not “arms” under the Second Amendment. The post Illinois’ Suppressor Ban Upheld By Judge appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Illinois’ Suppressor Ban...

PLANT CITY, FL — Florida’s first-ever Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is officially underway and will continue through December 31, 2025. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the tax holiday Monday, giving Floridians nearly four months to save on firearms, ammunition,...

OREM, UT — Conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot earlier today during an event at Utah Valley University, prompting a lockdown on campus and swift law enforcement response. The incident occurred around noon local time while Kirk...

A Delaware court has struck down the state’s 2022 law banning firearm purchases for adults under 21, ruling it unconstitutional under Article 1, Section 20. The post Delaware Superior Court Rules The State’s Under-21 Gun Purchase Ban Unconstitutional appeared first on...

Reports that the Trump DOJ may push a firearms ban on trans Americans after the Minneapolis school shooting have sparked backlash. The post 3 Gun-Rights Groups Voice Opposition To Reported Trans Firearm Ban Proposal appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: 3...

BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed its opening brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit , seeking to overturn a federal district court ruling that dismissed its lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition on firearm...

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed its opening brief in Greene v. Bondi, urging the 3rd Circuit to strike down the federal law banning firearms for medical marijuana users. The post SAF Files Appellate Brief In 3rd Circuit Medical Marijuana Gun Ban Challenge...

CHICAGO, IL — Chicago rapper 4Block Lil Mari got into a shootout Sunday while trying to carjack a woman who happens to be a concealed carry holder (CCL). Multiple suspects, including 4Block Lil Mari , drove up to the woman and a 16-year-old. From what I can piece...

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Kansas decision that found the federal machine gun ban unconstitutional. The post 10th Circuit: Machine Gun Ban Constitutional appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: 10th Circuit: Machine Gun Ban Constitutional

CHICAGO, IL — A federal appellate court has upheld Illinois’ prohibition on carrying concealed firearms on public transit systems, reversing a lower court ruling that had declared the restriction unconstitutional. The case stems from Illinois’ 2013 Firearm Concealed...

The 7th Circuit has upheld Illinois’ ban on concealed carry aboard CTA and Metra trains, reversing a district court ruling that found it unconstitutional. The post 7th Circuit Rules Illinois Carry Ban On CTA And Metra Constitutional appeared first on The Truth About...

PLANT CITY, FL — A man was shot early Friday morning after allegedly attempting to force his way into a residence and assaulting a woman outside, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to a home on the 3400 block of Gentry Road...

The DOJ has requested time to argue against Illinois’ assault weapons ban in Barnett v. Raoul, calling the law unconstitutional under Bruen. The post DOJ Wants To Present Oral Arguments Opposing Illinois’ Ban On ‘Assault Weapons’ appeared first on The Truth About Guns...

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — A Crystal Lake man is facing a firearms-related charge after his legally owned handgun was discovered on an elementary school playground by a child following the end of the school day, local authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 3:50...

PHELAN, CA — In the early hours of Wednesday morning, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a home invasion in the 9000 block of Alta Mesa Avenue. Investigators said the resident was awakened around 2:10 a.m. after hearing noises...

FORREST CITY, AR — A 22-year-old man was fatally shot during an attempted home invasion early Wednesday morning in Forrest City. Police say the suspect tried to break into a home on Center Street and was later found dead in a nearby field after being shot by the...

The Mountain States Legal Foundation has filed Del Toro v. Polis, a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s SB25-003. The post MSLF Files Lawsuit Challenging Colorado’s Latest Second Amendment Infringement appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: MSLF Files Lawsuit...

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that banning marijuana users from owning firearms violates the Second Amendment. The post 10th Circuit Rules Gun Ban For Marijuana Users Is Unconstitutional—Kind Of, Anyway appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: 10th...

LAS VEGAS, NV — Firearm sales across Nevada remain on hold as the state continues to deal with the fallout of a cyberattack that crippled its background check system on August 24. Without functioning checks, federally licensed dealers cannot legally transfer firearms...

SYLVANIA, OH — An Army veteran and former Indiana special deputy is facing felony charges in Lucas County after being stopped by a sheriff’s deputy while transporting a recently purchased vehicle. Vontae Garrett says he was driving back to Indiana when he was pulled...

BAINBRIDGE, GA — Taurus USA has officially announced the release of the Taurus 66 Combat, a revolver designed to merge classic reliability with modern performance features. The firearm is chambered in .357 Magnum and offers a host of enhancements that make it suitable...

Gov. Tim Walz is calling for a special legislative session after the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, pushing a sweeping gun control package. The post MN: Waltz Considering Special Legislative Session To Pass More Gun Control Laws appeared first on The Truth...

A viral video showing a man confronting and fatally shooting a bear inside his home has sparked widespread interest online. The incident occurred in the early morning hours when the homeowner, now widely referred to as “The Bear Guy ,” encountered a black bear in his...