EL PASO COUNTY, CO – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a deceptive scam involving concealed carry permits that is currently circulating within the community. Individuals are advised to exercise caution and avoid clicking on links in...

On the second anniversary of the Robb Elementary School attack, families in Uvalde pursued further legal action, suing Meta Platforms, which owns Instagram, and Activision Blizzard, the maker of Call of Duty, claiming these companies bear responsibility for products...

If recent happenings out in the liberal bastion of western Oregon are any indication, Americans are continuing to become more fed up with soft-on-crime prosecutors allowing crime to run rampant. Last week, voters in Portland voted Multnomah County District Attorney...

We reported last week how both the National Rifle Association and the Firearms Policy Coalition have filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking a review of lower court decisions regarding Mexico’s attempts to impose its gun-control preferences on Americans. Now,...

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law a significant expansion of the state’s concealed carry regulations on Wednesday, now permitting licensed individuals with additional training to carry concealed weapons in previously restricted areas...

One of the most common “butwhatabouts” when it comes to the notion of never putting birdshot in a home defense shotgun is turkey loads. The idea, of course, is that turkey loads use a heavier shot and are (usually) loaded to higher velocity than typical game bird or...

WINNETKA, IL – A quiet Memorial Day morning in Winnetka, IL turned perilous when a homeowner exchanged gunfire with thieves attempting to steal his luxury vehicles, all while his five daughters slept inside. The incident occurred just before 5 a.m. in the serene...

TTAG reported yesterday on the violent long holiday weekend Chicago was experiencing—yet again—and with the weekend over, the final tally of shooting-related violence left 41 people shot, nine of them fatally. Among the victims was a 5-year-old girl, Reign Ware, whose...

Winnetka, IL. Early Monday morning, a shootout occurred during an attempted car theft outside a home in Winnetka, a suburb north of Chicago and one of the wealthiest in the state. There were three people involved. Some of them broke into his home office, stole keys,...

AWR Hawkins over at Breitbart is reporting that ATF Director Steven Dettelbach faced pointed questions from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) regarding the new universal background check rule during a House Judiciary hearing on Thursday. Gaetz sought a precise definition of what...

Between Friday and Sunday this weekend, Chicago witnessed what has become its almost expected tragic surge in gun violence, with at least 31 people shot and five fatalities. The violence underscores a simple fact: the city doesn’t have a gun problem, it has a crime...

ATF agents cut off the electricity to Bryan Malinowski’s Little Rock home before executing their search warrant March 19. None of the agents wore body cameras, and they covered Malinowski’s doorbell camera with tape to hide their actions. Fifty-seven seconds after...

DELAND, FL – A dramatic turn of events unfolded on Wednesday afternoon in DeLand, FL when a homeowner defended his residence against four armed intruders, shooting two of them. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. at a home located at 931 Clark Ave. Volusia County...

ATLANTA, GA – A confrontation between neighbors in DeKalb County escalated into a shooting, leaving one man hospitalized and facing charges of aggravated assault. Local media reported that the incident occurred around 4:18 p.m. Monday in the 800 block of Summit Creek...

The months-long saga for at least one American trapped on the island of Turks and Caicos (TCI) after airport security there discovered loose rounds of ammunition in his travel bag seems to finally be coming to end. A TCI judge today issued a suspended 52-month...

Recently, anti-gun doofuses on Savannah, Georgia’s city council thought it would be cute to pass some local gun control ordinances. On the surface, the ordinances seemed fairly reasonable. One tells people in the city to secure firearms in a vehicle that’s unoccupied...

The case involving Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers and retailers for violence south of the border is beginning to see some action from pro-gun rights organizations. On Wednesday, both the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and the National Rifle...

BEAUMONT, TX – A would-be church burglar got more than he bargained for Tuesday morning when he was caught in the act by an armed deacon. Quentin Grant, a deacon at Impact Ministries, arrived at the church in the 1100 block of Delaware St. just before 10:20 a.m. on...

In more anti-everything wackiness from the Empire State, New York Democratic Congresswoman Grace Meng apparently wants to make it easier for criminals to shoot you. Meng has reintroduced legislation – for the third time – that would ban civilian body armor if it can...

Republican Senators are pushing back against the Biden administration rule that broadens the definition of who must register as a federal firearms dealer, arguing it imposes unconstitutional restrictions on gun sales. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. John...

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the proposed $1.91 billion sale of Minnesota-based Vista Outdoor’s ammunition business to Czech company Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has sparked national-security concerns among U.S. lawmakers. Vista is the owner of multiple...

NASHVILLE, TN – An attempted car break-in escalated into a dangerous gunfight early Tuesday morning, raising concerns about the use of firearms for property protection. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. at the Summit Apartments in Antioch. Metro Nashville police...

NASHVILLE, TN – Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who pulled a gun and fired a shot near the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 3112 Nolensville Pike, late Saturday night after yelling at volunteer workers on the...

NEWINGTON, N.H., (May 15, 2024) – SIG SAUER, a distinguished leader in firearm innovation, proudly unveiled the SIG CONNECT App at the NRA Annual Meeting (NRAAM). Showcased at the SIG SAUER NRAAM Booth, SIG CONNECT offers a complete interactive shooting experience,...

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule that would require all firearms sellers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores in Texas. The rule aims to close a loophole allowing...

Striking while the iron was hot, the National Rifle Association on May 19 filed a lawsuit challenging Delaware’s new law requiring a permit to purchase a firearm. The filing came on the very same day the measure was signed into law by Gov. John Carney. NRA filed the...

SUFFOLK, VA – A 17-year-old aspiring rapper from Virginia, known as Rylo Huncho, shot himself while attempting to film a music video for social media last week. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of following firearm safety rules. Rylo...

Of all the regulatory priorities to have, pistol braces are about the last thing that should be on anyone’s list but here we are anyway. The Biden administration is currently litigating to keep an ATF rule prohibiting their use, but challenges to that ruling are...

The battle for over California’s law banning more than one firearm purchase in a 30-day period is heating up with state attorneys recently filing their opening brief in their appeal of the victory won in district court by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC). “We...

MONROVIA, CA – A man armed with several knives was fatally shot outside the home of a woman who had a restraining order against him on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. in the 400 block of South Shamrock Avenue. Officers were dispatched to the...

SAVANNAH, GA – Savannah police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of May 18 in the 1100 block of West 49th Street, where a 16-year-old male juvenile was shot and killed during an alleged break-in attempt. Around 7:35 p.m., officers...

A cadre of pro-gun organizations has won a major early victory over the Biden Administration’s new Final Rule redefining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms. The gross overstep by the Justice Department (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...

A DC judge released Amonte Moody, an 18-year-old, who was caught on camera firing 26 shots from an AR-15 at a car full of people. The DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of gunfire a little after 2 a.m. on April 22. The investigation revealed...

After dialing 911 for a home invasion, a Chicago mom had to wait hours for help because 911 told her, “We have no units to send you.” As a mother, the thought of a home invasion is terrifying. But what’s even scarier is the idea of calling 911 and being told that no...

Former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke to an exuberant crowd on Saturday at the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association in Dallas and promised to continue his unwavering support of the Second Amendment over the next four...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a measure that will strengthen the state’s firearm preemption law. Landry signed Senate Bill 194, sponsored by state Sen. Blake Miquez, on Wednesday. “This bill strengthens 2A rights to ensure a consistent set of gun laws across...

Despite how delicious a good pizza can be, everyone knows it isn’t great for their health, but for one would-be robber, it actually proved fatal. Such was the case in Houston last weekend when a pizza delivery driver delivered more than just the pepperoni when he...

DOVER, DE – In a move that has sparked considerable debate, Governor John Carney signed into law a new bill requiring individuals to obtain a permit and complete gun safety training before purchasing a handgun in Delaware. This law, known as the ‘permit to purchase’...

WILLOW SPRINGS, IL – What began as an ordinary afternoon for a Willow Springs homeowner turned into a tense confrontation when he found himself holding a burglary suspect at gunpoint in his backyard while his nine-year-old daughter played nearby. Two Chicago men,...

Soft-on-crime politicians, prosecutors and judges claim they’re “helping” the community by not locking up violent offenders. In reality, they’re victimizing the community by returning feral monsters back onto the streets to they can do horrific things to still more...

PORTLAND, OR – A man was shot and injured after causing a disturbance in downtown Portland on Thursday night, according to authorities. Around 9:15 p.m., Portland police officers responded to multiple reports of a man aggressively banging on apartment windows near 600...

In a move that should surprise no one familiar with how many Democratic Party politicians operate, SAF’s Gun Mag Editor in Chief Dave Workman is reporting that Washington State Senator Patty Kuderer, who earlier this year sponsored a bill to require all gun owners to...

DALLAS, TX – Early Wednesday morning, a burglary suspect learned a harsh lesson about breaking into homes when he was shot by an occupant of a residence in far southwest Dallas. The incident occurred shortly after 4:30 a.m. at a home in the 7100 block of Nutmeg Lane,...

Another American tourist was arrested at Howard Hamilton International Airport in Turks and Caicos on Monday after ammunition was allegedly found in their luggage during a routine security check, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police and Breitbart....

A 71-year-old man was fatally shot in self-defense after allegedly threatening a family with a gun on their property, NBC News Yakima is reporting. Officers responded to a report of shots fired on May 11 at 3:30 p.m. They found the 71-year-old man dead from a gunshot...

Barrett Firearms’ once popular REC7 DI rifle is set to hit the market in summer 2024 after a production pause due to the MK 22 contract. The MK 22 contract was a nearly $50 million, five-year contract Barrett received from the U.S. Army in 2021 to supply their MK 22...

TRENTON, NJ – A Mercer County man was arrested Friday night after he posted threats online to kill white people, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Joshua Cobb, 23, of Trenton, was charged with transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce....

Taurus, a renowned leader in firearm innovation, proudly announces the latest evolution of its award-winning TaurusTX 22 line. This new iteration of the TaurusTX 22 is designed to exceed the expectations of shooters with its enhanced features and performance-driven...

While lawmakers in many states like Virginia, Colorado and Maine have pushed all sorts of anti-gun measures this spring, those in some states have worked hard to restore or expand gun owners’ rights. And one good example of that is Louisiana. The House of...

HOUSTON, TX – A late-night altercation at a sports bar in the Denver Harbor area led to a shooting that left two men injured and raised serious questions about the actions of a man who took matters into his own hands. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. on...

SHREVEPORT, LA – A juvenile male was shot and killed late Saturday night while allegedly attempting to break into a vehicle in the 8900 block of Hawthorn Drive. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on May 11, 2024, when the Shreveport Police Department (SPD)...

Local residents, indeed people nationwide, were distressed to learn that a 13-year-old girl was shot in Chicago last Tuesday morning just before school. How could such a thing happen to a young child on her way to school? Then, days later, we learned that the young...

SAN ANTONIO, TX – In a twist of events, two men previously arrested for a shooting on the city’s South side have been released after an investigation concluded that they acted in self-defense. The incident, which took place at the intersection of Roosevelt and...

A federal judge has expedited the legal proceedings against a new rule by the ATF that mandates universal background checks on private firearm sales. U.S. District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk’s decision on Friday sets the stage for a rapid review of the...

HOUSTON, TX — A robbery attempt turned fatal early Sunday morning when a food delivery driver was forced to defend himself against an armed assailant at 3322 Yellowstone Boulevard. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:25 a.m. on May 12, 2024, will be...

An effort by anti-gun lawmakers to overturn Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of the state’s “assault weapon” ban legislation has failed. On Friday, the state Senate voted 18-16 to overturn the governor’s veto of LD 2086. However, that vote fell far short of the two-thirds...

It appears no one will be held criminally accountable for ATF’s botched March 19 raid, during which 53-year-old Little Rock airport executive Bryan Malinowski was shot and killed in his own home. The post-shooting investigation is as flawed as ATF’s choice of tactics,...

Firearms and ammunition manufacturers have topped $17 billion in excise tax contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937, the NSSF reported. When adjusted for inflation, the total is more than $27.38 billion. The latest Firearms and...

CHICAGO, IL – A concerning incident on Chicago’s South Side has spotlighted the perilous paths some youths are taking, as a 13-year-old girl was shot as her and a 14-year-old boy were attempting to steal an SUV. The shooting occurred around 7:49 a.m. on Tuesday in the...

HOUSTON, TX – A home invasion turned fatal at an apartment complex on West Gulf Bank Road around 12:30 a.m. today (May 9), highlighting critical aspects of home security and the importance of being prepared for unexpected threats. The incident, which resulted in the...

Maine gun owners aren’t out of the woods yet concerning the proposed “assault weapons” ban pushed by anti-gun Democrat lawmakers this session. While Gov. Janet Mills vetoed LD 2086 back on April 29, some in the legislature are attempting to override the governor’s...

In a move lauded by Second Amendment supporters, Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) is poised to introduce legislation that would remove gun silencers from federal regulation, a significant shift in firearm accessory laws. Titled the Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act, or SHUSH...

After being besieged by a number of anti-gun bills during this legislative session, Colorado gun owners have a big victory to claim for the Second Amendment. The Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Tuesday voted to indefinitely postpone House Bill...

BATON ROUGE, LA – A controversial bill that sought to restrict concealed carry of firearms within 100 feet of parade routes in Louisiana failed to pass in the Louisiana House on Monday, May 6. House Bill 627 , introduced by Representative Mandie Landry, did not garner...

HOUSTON, TX – A confrontation that turned deadly at 868 Ringold Street on Saturday night is now under grand jury investigation, according to Houston police. The incident occurred around 10:05 p.m., resulting in the death of a 58-year-old man whose identity is still...

New legislation proposed in New York aims to be the first in the nation to prevent gun manufacturers from selling pistols that can be modified to shoot like machine guns, according to The Wall Street Journal. The bill, targeting the use of “pistol converters” or...

TULSA, OK – An attempted burglary at a Tulsa apartment complex turned painful for a suspect when he was shot in the left buttock by a resident early Monday morning. The incident, which unfolded around 3:30 a.m., began when the resident caught the suspect attempting to...

It’s no secret to TTAG readers that municipal officials in many cities—both large and small—are prone to concocting their own anti-gun schemes to infringe upon the rights of gun owners when visiting those cities. That’s why many states have passed preemption laws...

A Cleveland Amazon driver was busy delivering his daily run of goop Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Stanley cups, James Patterson novels, leggings and Manspot Manscape Groin Hair trimmers last Saturday afternoon when he was approached by an armed thug waving a gun in his face....

A slightly watered-down version of Colorado Democrats’ onerous gun tax bill was approved on Monday by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The version of HB 24-1349 passed by the committee would levy a 6.5% tax on the sale of all firearms, firearm accessories and...

In Canada, despite stringent gun control measures and a recent national handgun freeze, firearm-related crime continues to surge, highlighting potential gaps in the current strategy, particularly around handguns and the illegal gun market from the U.S., as reported by...

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A confrontation at a Northwest Side apartment complex escalated into a shooting late Wednesday evening, resulting in two people hospitalized. The incident unfolded around 9:30 p.m. at a complex off Vance Jackson Road near Fredericksburg Road. Local...

In a tragic incident that saw a 5-year-old Michigan boy shot dead by a young relative, the grandparents of the 5-year-old are now facing felony charges under Michigan’s new safe storage law, WZZM 13 reported. That law is the same one under which James and Jennifer...

Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr has declared Savannah’s new gun storage ordinance “void,” citing conflicts with state law, while Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson remains defiant insisting his city intends to enforce the law, making gun-owning citizens who get...

The open Southern Border is of utmost concern to anyone  who is  wise enough to realize that such a situation is unsustainable for the survival of a nation.  Not only does the influx of unmitigated and unregulated ILLEGAL migration strain national resources, but it...

ORANGE CITY, FL – A dispute at Luna Sands RV Resort in Orange City escalated into a shooting early Wednesday morning, resulting in the arrest of a local man on charges of attempted murder. Deputies responded to the scene at 1440 E. Minnesota Avenue shortly before 5...

CLEVELAND, OH – A suspect is dead following a failed carjacking attempt involving an Amazon delivery driver in Cleveland. The incident, which took place around 4:05 p.m. on Saturday near the intersection of West 48th Street and Franklin Avenue, quickly escalated to...

Former President Donald Trump will speak to National Rifle Association members later this month at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas, Texas. According to the association, his keynote speech set for May 18 will be President Trump’s ninth address on NRA’s...

When American retailers sold more than 1 million new firearms in a single month nearly five years ago many considered it a milestone. Now it has become more of the norm, with April marking the fifty-seventh straight month of guns sales of a million or more. According...

On October 6th at the Smith & Wesson Tennessee Headquarters Grand Opening, Jerry Miculek attempted and set two new World Records with his Smith & Wesson Revolver, beating out Max Michel’s old record and setting an entirely new record. Fastest Time to Hit 6 Target...

NEW YORK, NY – A recent incident at Columbia University involved an NYPD Emergency Service Unit officer inadvertently firing his weapon inside Hamilton Hall while using a weapon-mounted light. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office confirmed that the discharge...

MAULDIN, SC – A potentially deadly confrontation occurred early Wednesday morning in the Indigo Pointe subdivision of Mauldin, South Carolina, as a suspect fired shots at a homeowner during a spree of car break-ins. The incident was part of a larger string of thefts...

Hodgdon Powder Company has announced the purchase of RCBS Reloading, joining the two storied handloading brands together under the same corporate ownership. According to a press release from Hodgdon, the purchase of RCBS from Vista Outdoors was finalized on Thursday,...

Back in the day, we used to paint our front sights white or red if we wanted to see them better. Times have changed, and now fiber optics are a much better option. They really do stand out, and work even in fairly low light. Fiber Optic inserts work great for all...

Wednesday, December 13, 2023, began just like any other workday for Bryan Montiea Wilson, a 33-year-old resident of West Columbia, South Carolina, who had never been in trouble with the law. At 6 a.m., Wilson began his shift at Harsco Rails on West Technology Drive,...

MIAMI, FL – Three men are now facing serious charges following a dramatic armed robbery and subsequent shootout that occurred outside the Wynwood Brick House club in Miami. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning, just before 2 a.m., at 178...

JACKSON, MS – A startling home invasion in Jackson led to an exchange of gunfire when a resident returned to find intruders in her home. The incident, which took place on Daniel Circle on Wednesday, May 1, reminds us of the unpredictable nature of home security and...

The Biden Administration’s attempted exportation of so-called “red-flag” laws to the states through the recently created National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center is drawing fire from the top law enforcement officers of nearly half the states. Led by West...

On Monday afternoon, a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force attempted to apprehend a career felon, Terry Clark Hughes. Usually the Marshals get their man, even violent fugitives like Hughes. Unfortunately, on this day the 39-year-old Hughes saw them coming. In the end,...

We just reported on Monday about the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) planning to make the Biden Administration’s “temporary” export ban a permanent policy. Now, a U.S. Senator is making plans to skuttle the BIS scheme. On Tuesday,...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Following a harrowing incident where a grandmother shot an auto theft suspect to protect herself and her 4-year-old granddaughter, new details have emerged, including an exclusive interview with the grandmother and footage from the security camera....

Joe Biden was in rare form as he took to a podcast to announce that gun control will be the centerpiece of a second term during the aptly-named Smartless podcast. In the fortieth minute of the just-released interview, Biden calls Thomas Jefferson’s remark that the...

The US Supreme Court announced Tuesday that several Illinois cases seeking a writ of certiorari to the court have been distributed to members of the court for a May 16th conference. This is the first sign that the members of the court might take action to remedy a...

ST. LOUIS, MO – In an overnight home invasion incident, a St. Louis homeowner was shot by a burglar during an attempted break-in, illustrating the dangers of directly confronting intruders. The confrontation occurred around 1:57 a.m. Sunday in the 5800 block of Wise...

Springfield Armory has introduced the SA-16A2, a meticulously crafted homage to the iconic M-16A2 service rifle, revered for its formidable performance and historical significance on the battlefield. This modern rendition is not just a nostalgic piece; it combines the...

Smith & Wesson has sold Thompson/Center Arms, the U.S. manufacturer of products catering to hunters, shooters and outdoor enthusiasts since 1967, to former owner Greg Ritz, according to reports. Ritz, a seasoned media and manufacturing entrepreneur, is also the host...

We’ve written about it repeatedly.  It’s gang violence that’s rampant across America, not so-called “gun violence.” The problem has become so bad that even full-time partisan political hack and part-time Attorney General Merrick Garland admitted as much at an ATF...

Anti-gun Democrats in the California legislature have advanced four more punitive bills out of their policy committees, all of which infringe on lawful gun owners’ Second Amendment rights while having no effect on violent criminals. If passed by the legislature and...

SAN ANTONIO, TX – In San Antonio, a noticeable increase in residents using firearms to defend themselves has been observed, as two separate incidents on Thursday morning demonstrated effective self-defense, according to local police. The first incident occurred in an...

SAN ANTONIO, TX – In a harrowing incident on the Northwest Side of San Antonio, a woman was shot after she and a man stepped outside to investigate noises they believed were from someone attempting to burglarize vehicles. This incident underscores the risks of leaving...