NRA vs. GOA: ATF Pistol Brace Email Sparks Controversy – USA Carry
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is under scrutiny after its Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) published an article questioning the validity of an email received by Gun Owners of America (GOA) regarding stabilizing braces and their classification by the...
Laurel County Self-Defense Shooting Highlights Why You Should Always Have a Backup Gun – USA Carry
LAUREL COUNTY, KY — A potential self-defense shooting is under investigation after an incident on the evening of January 13, 2025, at a residence off Hooppole Creek Road, approximately 12 miles east of London. According to a report from the Laurel County Sheriff’s...
Senators Introduce Bill to Stop ATF Overreach on Firearm Imports – The Truth About Guns
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Jim Risch (R-ID), along with a coalition of pro-Second Amendment lawmakers, have introduced the Sporting Firearms Access Act, a bill designed to prevent the ATF from arbitrarily blocking the import of firearms and ammunition...
LAWLESS: Illinois County Defies Court, Vows to Continue Collecting Gun & Ammo Tax – The Truth About Guns
A half-score of years ago, Illinois’ most aggressive gun rights group Guns Save Life a lawsuit challenging Cook County’s (then) new gun and ammunition tax. Following those 10 years in the courts, we have two orders from Illinois Courts— including the Illinois Supreme...
“Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight”: Clerk Defends Against Armed Robber at Alabama Gas Station – USA Carry
CROPWELL, AL — An early-morning attempted robbery at a Shell gas station turned fatal when an armed clerk defended himself against a knife-wielding suspect. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on January 12, 2025, when 44-year-old Timothy Jones, a...
Roswell Man Fatally Shoots Armed Attacker in Self-Defense After Night of Drinking Turns Violent – USA Carry
ROSWELL, NM — A confrontation inside a house on the 1500 block of North Montana Avenue on Friday night, January 10, resulted in one man dead and another hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire. Police believe the fatal shooting was an act of self-defense, though the...
Legal Victory Secured for Young Adults in Pennsylvania Open Carry Case – The Truth About Guns
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) scored a significant legal victory for young adults in Pennsylvania as the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to block the state police from arresting law-abiding 18-20-year-olds for openly carrying firearms during a...
Texas City Tragedy: Teen Accidentally Shoots Brother, Father Suffers Fatal Heart Attack While Trying to Save Him – USA Carry
TEXAS CITY, TX — A devastating sequence of events unfolded in the early hours of January 13, 2025, leaving a Texas City family mourning the loss of two loved ones. According to the Texas City Police Department, officers responded to a weapons-related incident at...
Mass. Lawmaker Seeks To Repeal Last Year’s Sweeping Anti-Gun Law – The Truth About Guns
Last year, we covered how sweeping anti-gun legislation passed by the Massachusetts Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey resulted in a petition drive to put a measure to repeal the law on the state ballot and a number of court challenges. Now, a state...
Memphis Clerk Defends Himself During Armed Robbery Outside Butcher Shop – USA Carry
MEMPHIS, TN — On January 10, 2025, a robbery at Gordins Butcher Shoppe on Thomas Street escalated into a dangerous confrontation, ending in a gunfight between a store clerk and an armed suspect. Thankfully, the clerk emerged unharmed and was able to fend off the...
Suspect Armed with Pellet Gun Shot by Off-Duty Officer After Attempted Robbery and Driving Off with 13-Year-Old in Vehicle – USA Carry
BUFFALO, NY — An off-duty Niagara Falls police officer acted in self-defense after being confronted by an armed suspect during a robbery in North Buffalo on Thursday evening. The suspect, later identified as 19-year-old Dorian Jones, was armed with what appeared to be...
Repeal the NFA: Congressman Eric Burlison Reintroduces Bill to End Nearly Century-Old Firearms Law – USA Carry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Eric Burlison (MO-07) has reintroduced the Repeal the NFA Act, a bill aimed at dismantling the nearly century-old National Firearms Act (NFA). This move comes amid growing debate over federal firearm regulations and the authority of...
Donald Trump Jr. and MAGA Financier Set to Take GrabAGun Public – The Truth About Guns
In a bold move aimed at challenging the status quo of “woke” corporate America, Donald Trump Jr. and financier Omeed Malik are teaming up to take the online firearms retailer GrabAGun public. According to a report from the New York Post , the company—valued at $150...
Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Sweeping Long Gun And Handgun Ban – The Truth About Guns
On the first day of the new legislative session in Colorado, anti-gun Democrat lawmakers introduced one of the most sweeping bans on so-called “assault weapons” ever considered. Under Senate Bill 3, the purchase, sale and manufacture of semi-automatic guns that accept...
LGBTQ Gun Ownership on the Rise Amid Concerns of Political Unrest – The Truth About Guns
Gun ownership among LGBTQ individuals and left-leaning groups has surged in recent months as fears of targeted violence and political oppression escalated ahead of the 2024 election, according to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer and also covered by the New...
Priceville Police Arrest Suspects in Gun Store Burglary; All Stolen Firearms Recovered – USA Carry
PRICEVILLE, AL — Authorities have apprehended multiple suspects and recovered stolen firearms following a burglary at Tucker’s Guns & Ammo early Sunday morning. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:00 AM, saw two individuals forcibly enter the store in the...
Truck Theft Suspect Shot After Brandishing Pistol, Drives Himself to Hospital – USA Carry
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA — In the early hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025, a vehicle theft suspect was shot by a relative of the truck owner during an attempted theft in the 23000 block of Lakeview Drive. According to MLTNews , the incident occurred around 4:30 a.m....
Wayne County Official Charged After Guns Come Out Over A Soda – The Truth About Guns
The director of Wayne County, Michigan’s parks division, Alicia Bradford, was suspended without pay after the Oakland County Prosecutor’s office charged her and her husband, Larry Bradford, with assault with a dangerous weapon and felony firearm. The charges stem from...
FIRST LOOK: Glock 43x Aimpoint COA Collab – USA Carry
Here is a quick look at the Glock 43X Aimpoint COA collaboration. The Aimpint COA comes factory-installed from Glock I just picked it up from my FFL this morning. Drop any questions you might have in the comments. For more info, check out my initial article when it...
Firearms Research Center Receives Major Donation to Advance Second Amendment Research – The Truth About Guns
As gun owners, we are used to reading stoies about this rich leftist donor or that wealthy celebrity making donations to groups that purport to perform non-partiisan gun research only to mill out anti-gun rhetoric masked as research. But the recently created Firearms...
Texas Homeowner Defends Family from Machete-Wielding Intruder – USA Carry
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — On the evening of Friday, January 3, 2025, officers responded to a shooting incident in the 1600 block of Graham Road. The homeowner reported being threatened by an unknown male intruder armed with a machete. According to the Corpus Christi Police...
Store Clerk Fatally Shoots Armed Robber Who Held Gun to His Head During Robbery Attempt – USA Carry
PAGELAND, SC — A violent robbery attempt at the Hwy. 9 Mini Mart & Tobacco store on December 28, 2024, ended in the robber’s death after the store clerk defended himself with a firearm. According to a press release from Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater, the...
Bergman Bill Targets Discrimination Against Gun Industry – The Truth About Guns
A measure recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, aims to end corporate entities’ ability to profit from taxpayer-funded federal contracts while discriminating against the firearms industry. HR 45, known as the...
Ohio Bill Allows For Indefinite School Expulsions For Threats And Hitlists – The Truth About Guns
A bill allowing indefinite expulsion from schools for threatening behavior, including writing a hitlist or bringing a gun to class, passed late December in the Ohio Statehouse and was sent to the desk of Governor Mike DeWine, who signed it into law on January 8....
FAFO: Armed Teen Carjacker Shot by Armed Citizen at Red Roof Inn Motel – USA Carry
RALEIGH, N.C. — An attempted carjacking near the Red Roof Inn off Glenwood Avenue and Interstate 440 on Sunday night ended with a teenage suspect shot after the would-be victim turned the tables with his own firearm, Raleigh police reported. The incident occurred just...
Pregnant Mother Defends Herself and Children from Violent Ex-Partner, Father of Her Children, in Grovetown, Georgia – USA Carry
GROVETOWN, GA — On Monday, January 6, 2025, around 9:27 p.m., Grovetown police responded to reports of a domestic dispute and subsequent gunfire in the 7600 block of Main Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a woman had fired a single shot to stop a man,...
Fifth Circuit Panel Questions ATF’s Ban On Forced Reset Triggers – The Truth About Guns
On December 9, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit seemed skeptical regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) classifying forced reset triggers (FRTs) as illegal machine guns. U.S. Circuit Judge Leslie Southwick was seemingly...
Two Pro-Gun Bills Headed for Ohio Governor’s Signature – The Truth About Guns
On December 18, the Ohio State Senate voted overwhelmingly to send amended Senate Bill 58 to Governor Mike DeWine’s desk to sign into law. SB 58, moving forward with a voting margin of 25-6, would prohibit any government entity in Ohio from requiring citizens to...
Illinois Lawmakers Add Confiscation To Protective Order Law – The Truth About Guns
A bill mandating that police seize firearms from anyone subject to an order of protection or red-flag orders within 96 hours was passed by the Illinois House of Representatives on January 7, just before the General Assembly’s lame-duck session was adjourned. House...
Ohio Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder – The Truth About Guns
An attempted burglary in Englewood, Ohio, turned deadly early Friday morning when a homeowner shot and killed the alleged intruder. The incident occurred at a residence around 2 a.m., and authorities are now investigating what they say appears to be a clear case of...
Woman Fatally Shot After Forcing Entry Into Ex-Partner’s Apartment – USA Carry
TUCSON, AZ — On January 4, 2025, Tucson police responded to a fatal shooting in the 800 block of West Ajo Way after receiving a 9-1-1 call just after 1:30 p.m. Officers from Operations Division South arrived to find 23-year-old Nazhoni Nunez with gunshot trauma....
Negligent Discharge: Rapper Fires Gun Through Pants Pocket on Podcast – USA Carry
This, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why you should always carry concealed with a holster. No exceptions. Whether you’re carrying on your hip, in your pocket, in a bag, or anywhere else, your handgun should ALWAYS be secured in a holster that prevents negligent...
Illinois Appeals Court Hears Challenge To Firearm Owner ID Cards – The Truth About Guns
In the neverending onslaught of lawsuits across the country, as Democrats continue to legislate in contempt of the United States Supreme Court Bruen decision, an Illinois appellate court is set to decide whether or not the state’s Firearm Owner’s ID card requirement...
Mossberg Introduces the 590R & 590RM Rotary Safety Shotguns – The Truth About Guns
Mossberg just dropped two new versions of their iconic 590 pump shotgun. The new 590R and 590RM 12-gauge shotguns aren’t just updates with new stocks or barrel lengths though, these bring something truly new to the platform. The R stands for Rotary, as in the addition...
Baltimore Gun Owner Believes ATF No-Knock Raid Was Racially Motivated – The Truth About Guns
More details have come to light, along with voiced suspicions on a story TTAG shared last week with readers about a recent ATF raid on a Baltimore gun owner and his family. The early-morning flashbang raid on a black gun owner’s home by the ATF has the man convinced...
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Introduced – The Truth About Guns
Since voters in November granted Republicans a majority in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, gun-rights advocates have been hopeful for relief from the issues caused by the inconsistent state laws regarding concealed carry of firearms. The...
Glock Unveils New A-CUT Optic Models with Pre-Installed Aimpoint Red Dots – USA Carry
A few dA few days ago, I received an email from my contact at Glock telling me that something new was “coming soon.” All I could tell from the email was that it was some type of collaboration between Glock and Aimpoint. So it was obviously a pistol/red dot combo, but...
VIDEO: Rapper Shoots Himself in Leg During Podcast – The Truth About Guns
The jokes write themselves. While on a podcast, Cedric White, known to many as “rapper” OG 2 Low, popped off a round while digging around in his pocket. On camera. The host of the podcast, MikeD, provides the delicious irony as he was just talking about “those choices...
Trudeau’s Resignation Could Mark an End to Canada’s Controversial Gun Grab – The Truth About Guns
In a major political shakeup, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after nearly a decade in office, citing internal party struggles and a loss of public confidence. Trudeau’s departure comes as his Liberal Party faces record-low approval...
New Jersey Attorney Sues Over Gun Permit Denial Due To Pro-Palestinian Politics – The Truth About Guns
A New Jersey attorney is suing Springfield Township, its police department and a host of others in federal district court, alleging his Second Amendment rights were violated when he was denied a concealed carry permit due to pro-Palestinian social media posts. Rajeh...
Florida Woman Suffers Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Negligent Discharge on Bus – USA Carry
ORLANDO, FL — A firearm incident on a Lynx bus in East Orlando early Monday morning has left one woman hospitalized after what authorities described as an accidental discharge (but is techincally a negligent discharge.) Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office...
New Details Emerge in Christmas Eve Defensive Shooting at Tennessee Walmart – The Truth About Guns
Newly released details about the Christmas Eve shooting at a Clarksville, Tennessee, Walmart and reported on TTAG reveal the armed citizen who shot a man dangerously wielding a handgun in the store following an altercation acted in defense of his family. According to...
Armed Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder After Leaving House to Check His for Vehicle Damage – USA Carry
ENGLEWOOD, OH — A man attempting to break into a home on the 600 block of Overla Boulevard early Friday morning was fatally shot by a resident after a confrontation in the backyard. Englewood police responded to a 911 call placed at approximately 2:03 a.m., reporting...
North Dakota Supreme Court Rules Against Fargo Prohibition Of Home Gun Sales – The Truth About Guns
Many Americans see conservative states as the last frontier where freedom isn’t just a punchline. Leftists, however, flock to larger metropolitan areas of these states, bringing with them the same morally corrupt values that ruined their overtaxed, high-crime and...
Texas Judge Rules Pot User Still Has 2A Rights – The Truth About Guns
In the ongoing battle over cannabis use and gun ownership, a Texas district judge recently ruled that smoking marijuana does not automatically negate a person’s Second Amendment-protected right to keep and bear arms. One portion of the Gun Control Act of 1968 makes it...
VR Headset First Use in a Self-Defense Case – Let’s Talk Defensive Gun Use
In a groundbreaking development during a stand-your-ground hearing, Broward County Judge Andrew Siegel donned a virtual reality headset for a first-of-its-kind experience in a Florida courtroom. This historic use of technology was aimed at better understanding the...
Amazon Warehouse Shooting Likely Self-Defense – The Truth About Guns
Workplace violence is fairly common in today’s world, and often, innocent people are hurt or killed in such episodes. Sometimes, however, employees who are armed and trained in using their firearms can turn the tables in workplace violence situations. Such was...
Suspected Terrorist Attack in New Orleans – New Years Eve – Let’s Talk Defensive Gun Use
At least 10 dead and 30 injured following a terrorist attack on people celebrating New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. Reports indicate that a pickup truck crossed the border at Eagle Pass, Texas, two days before it crashed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. The suspect is...
New Year Brings New Gun Laws – The Truth About Guns
As the calendar flips to 2025, a number of new gun laws are set to take effect across the United States, some strengthening gun rights protections and some simply eroding them. Here’s a look at some of the more notable ones as reported by USA Today that are taking...
Armed Citizen Defends Family in Christmas Eve Walmart Shooting – The Truth About Guns
A 19-year-old man is facing charges after an altercation inside a crowded Walmart in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Christmas Eve escalated into a shooting, police said. The Clarksville Police Department (CPD) reported that Labron Gibson, 19, was charged with four counts...
Wisconsin Rule Banning Guns While Fishing is Reeled In – The Truth About Guns
Anglers in Wisconsin can now legally carry firearms while fishing, following a recent decision by the state’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules. The Republican-controlled committee voted 8-2 on Dec. 17 to temporarily repeal a long-standing Department...
BREAKING: ATF Director Reportedly Resigns – The Truth About Guns
While there is not yet confirmation of this from official sources or the White House, Jared Yanis at Guns & Gadgets on YouTube shared a letter late yesterday allegedly from ATF Director Steve Dettlebach to President Joe Biden announcing his resignation effective...
Congress Passes Bill To Expand Public Shooting Opportunities – The Truth About Guns
The U.S. Congress has passed and sent to President Joe Biden for his signature a measure that would greatly expand shooting opportunities on public lands. The legislation is important because the U.S. government manages about 28% of the country’s land mass for...
Proposed PARTS Act Would Clarify Suppressor Definitions – The Truth About Guns
Last month, Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced the bipartisan “Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence Act of 2024” (PARTS Act), H.R. 10145, which seeks to modernize and clarify the federal definition of firearm suppressors under...
25-Year-Old Shoots Three Armed Boys, Ages 12 to 15, During Christmas Eve Robbery Attempt in Harris County – USA Carry
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A robbery attempt by a group of teens on Christmas evening ended with three boys aged 12 to 15 hospitalized after being shot by the intended victim, according to Harris County authorities. The incident occurred at the Willow Plaza Apartments on...
“This Is the State of Florida. If You Want to Break Into Someone’s Home, You Should Expect to Be Shot,” Sheriff Says After Homeowner Thwarts Invasion – USA Carry
BRADENTON, FL — A homeowner’s quick thinking and preparedness turned a potentially deadly home invasion into a successful act of self-defense late Thursday night in the River Club community. The incident resulted in the fatal shooting of one suspect and the arrest of...
Trump Eyeing Masters for ATF Top Job While Dettelbach Defends His Record – The Truth About Guns
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled a shakeup at the ATF, pledging to replace current Director Steve Dettelbach on his first day in office. While Dettelbach defends his record of reducing violent crime and modernizing gun regulations, speculation about his...
Court Rules Those Convicted Of Nonviolent Misdemeanors Retain 2A Rights – The Truth About Guns
A Pennsylvania man who pled guilty to food stamp fraud back in 1995 got a great Christmas present two days early. Bryan Range had been denied his right to keep and bear arms for nearly 30 years. But on December 23, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed its...
“Expect to be Shot,” Florida Sheriff Warns After Man Defends Home Against Intruders – The Truth About Guns
A Florida homeowner fatally shot a masked intruder and scared off another during a home invasion this week, prompting a stern warning from local law enforcement. “If you want to break into someone’s home, you should expect to be shot,” Manatee County Sheriff Rick...
FPC Sues Louisiana Over Nonresident Carry Ban – The Truth About Guns
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has announced it has filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s ban on firearms carry by nonresidents. In the case, Mate v. Westcott , which is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, FPC argues...
Everytown For Gun Safety Needs a Safe Space as Constitutional Carry Reduces Permit Applications – The Truth About Guns
In 2024, South Carolina became the 29th state to implement Constitutional Carry, permitting citizens legally allowed to possess firearms to carry a concealed handgun without paying a fee or obtaining a license and without fear of being arrested or prosecuted for doing...
Felon Cites Bruen In Second Circuit Interstate Regulation Gun Charges – The Truth About Guns
Federal public defender Kendra Hutchinson braved an uphill climb on December 12, presenting a despondent Second Amendment challenge before a panel consisting of U.S. Second Circuit Judges and Biden appointees Beth Robinson, Myrna Perez and Allison Nathan. Needless to...
Top 10 Defensive Gun Use Stories of 2024 – USA Carry
2024 saw numerous defensive gun use (DGU) incidents that underscored the importance of responsible firearm ownership and the right to self-defense. Here are the top 10 most-read articles on USA Carry, showcasing incidents where armed citizens protected themselves or...
Mom Shoots Son In Self-Defense – The Truth About Guns
Anytime shootings happen between family members, it’s a tragic situation. But when a mother has to shoot her own son in a self-defense situation, it somehow seems even more tragic. That’s exactly what happened in November in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania. According to...
Congressmen Barry Moore And Eric Burlison Call To Abolitish The ATF – The Truth About Guns
U.S. Representative Barry Moore from Alabama has joined Representative Eric Burlison of Missouri in co-sponsoring a bill that seeks to dismantle and shut down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In the past, I have been skeptical of this...
Cops: CO Parking Lot Shooting Likely Self-Defense – The Truth About Guns
I’ve often watched divorced parents exchanging kids with their former spouses in a convenience store parking lot near my home and wondered how often fights occur during such transfers. While violent crime statistics don’t include figures on that particular occurrence,...
Neighbor Shoots Suspect After Mother and Child Flee to His Home During Break-In – USA Carry
SUMMERVILLE, SC — A Summerville homeowner stopped a burglary in progress Friday morning, protecting his neighbor and her child after they fled to his home for safety during the incident. According to the Summerville Police Department, officers responded just before 9...
Seattle Delivery Driver Defends Against Van Theft, Sends Suspect to the Hospital – USA Carry
SEATTLE, WA — A delivery driver defended himself early Saturday morning outside the PIVOT Apartments in Seattle’s Pine neighborhood when a suspected thief attempted to steal his van. The incident occurred around 4:45 AM. According to a local news outlet , the driver...
CCRKBA Blasts Biden For Latest School Shooting Response – The Truth About Guns
School shootings are horrendous events that affect far more people than they should. As tragedies go, the act of a student shooting and killing teachers and other students shows a disrespect for life that is impossible for most of us to comprehend. The most recent...
News Outlet Labels Florida Homeowner as ‘Suspect’ After Defending Family in Home Invasion – USA Carry
LAKE WALES, FL — A home invasion in Lake Wales ended with the homeowner exercising his right to self-defense and the intruder, who sustained a gunshot wound, facing legal consequences. The incident unfolded just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday when John Coles was awakened...
Another Magazine Ban, Another FPC Lawsuit – The Truth About Guns
In case you haven’t noticed, the Firearms Policy Coalition is currently litigating more Second Amendment-related lawsuits than just about all of the other gun-rights groups combined. That’s because the organization’s overall strategy is focused on restoring the right...
Toddler Shoots Fatally Mother While Playing With Unsecured Firearm – The Truth About Guns
How on earth does a 2-year-old get a hold of a loaded gun? Ask 18-year-old Andrew Sanchez of Fresno, California, whose firearm somehow ended up in the hands of a child, resulting in the death of a 22-year-old mother. Sanchez was arrested inside the couple’s apartment...
Michigan Senate Bans “Ghost Guns” – The Truth About Guns
First of all, there is no such thing as a “ghost gun.” This is a made-up term by the anti-Second Amendment lobby used to create a negative stigma around homemade firearms, which have been a deeply rooted tradition throughout American history dating back to the...
Multiple Armed Suspects Force Their Way into Arizona Home, Homeowner Fires in Self-Defense, Injuring One – USA Carry
LAVEEN, AZ — An early morning home invasion in a Laveen neighborhood ended with a homeowner opening fire on multiple armed intruders, sending them fleeing and leaving one suspect hospitalized. The incident occurred just after 1 a.m. Monday near 51st Avenue and...
Bystander Injured in Shootout Between Burglary Suspects and Concealed Carry Holder on Chicago’s South Side – USA Carry
CHICAGO, IL — A bystander was seriously injured during a shootout involving burglary suspects and a concealed carry license (CCL) holder late Thursday night in the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. in the...
Brooklyn DA Declines to Prosecute Bus Driver in Self-Defense Case – The Truth About Guns
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has decided not to pursue charges against Ian Bascombe, a 58-year-old MTA bus driver, following a violent altercation aboard a Brooklyn bus, Dec. 13. This decision comes in the wake of the recent acquittal of Daniel Penny, a...
Florida 13-Year-Old Sells A Gun To 19-Year-Old Then Fatally Shoots Him – The Truth About Guns
A 14-year-old Florida teen warming the bench in a juvenile detention facility has picked up a second-degree murder charge in connection with his 2023 fatal shooting of a 19-year-old, according to deputies. As if not depressing enough to question the fate of humanity,...
TSA on Pace to Catch Fewer Firearms at Airport Checkpoints in 2024 – The Truth About Guns
The TSA is on track to discover fewer firearms at airport checkpoints in 2024 compared to last year, despite record-high passenger volumes. According to figures reported by American Rifleman , TSA intercepted 5,028 firearms during the first nine months of 2024, a...
Armed Jeep Owner in Washington Opens Fire on Suspect During Pursuit – USA Carry
SPOKANE COUNTY, WA — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on December 13, 2024. The incident involved the armed owner of the vehicle, who reportedly shot the suspect, and has raised questions about the...
Democrat House Staffer Arrested for Unlawful Possession of Ammunition in Cannon House Office Building – USA Carry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A House staffer was arrested on the morning of December 2, 2024, after United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers discovered ammunition and “high-capacity magazines” in his bag during routine security screening at the Cannon House Office Building....
Wyoming Bill Proposes Enhanced Concealed Carry Permits for School Zones – USA Carry
CHEYENNE, WY — Wyoming lawmakers are set to consider Senate File 37 (SF0037) during the 2025 legislative session, a bill designed to establish an enhanced concealed carry permit allowing permit holders to carry firearms in school zones, on school campuses, and at...
John Commerford Appointed Interim Executive Director of NRA-ILA – The Truth About Guns
The NRA has announced the appointment of John Commerford as the Interim Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA). The decision was made by NRA Executive Vice President & CEO Doug Hamlin, marking the second leadership transition for the...
Biden DOJ Rolls Out New Gun Control Measures – The Truth About Guns
The Department of Justice under the current Biden administration, has introduced a new pair of gun control “rules” with the goal being to bring regulations into compliance with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The BSCA, mostly passed by Democrats, saw 15...
Man With Guns And Explosives Planning A Church Attack Arrested In Texas – The Truth About Guns
A man who intended to carry out an attack on a North Texas church has been arrested in White Settlement, according to an incident report from the Fort Worth Fire Department. Police found the man in the Texas suburb parked in a van filled with firearms and live...
Rochester Resident Wounded While Defending Family in Fatal Home Invasion Shooting – USA Carry
ROCHESTER, NY — A suspected home invasion early Sunday morning on Emerson Street ended in a fatal shooting when a resident acted to protect his family from intruders. Police identified the deceased as 22-year-old Zhymar Thacker, who was found inside the home around...
Tennessee Father Fatally Shoots Son in Defense During Violent Domestic Altercation – USA Carry
LENOIR CITY, TN — A domestic dispute on Tuesday night resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man and injuries to his parents. According to the Lenoir City Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call from a neighbor reporting a fight at a residence on West...
We Can’t Stop Crime, So We’ll Go After Glock: New Jersey, Minnesota AGs Sue Manufacturer – The Truth About Guns
In a controversial move, the attorneys general of New Jersey and Minnesota filed lawsuits on December 12 against Glock, accusing the gun manufacturer of knowingly producing pistols that can be easily modified into illegal machine guns using inexpensive conversion...
Florida Lawmakers Push to Roll Back Post-Parkland Gun Restrictions – The Truth About Guns
Florida may soon reclaim its “Gunshine State” moniker as Republican lawmakers introduce bills aimed at rolling back key gun restrictions enacted following the 2018 Parkland school shooting. These bills, if passed, would expand gun rights in the state by repealing the...
Armed Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot During Struggle on Chicago’s South Side – USA Carry
CHICAGO, IL — A robbery turned deadly Saturday afternoon in the Back of the Yards neighborhood when an armed suspect was shot with his own weapon during a confrontation with his intended victim. The incident occurred around 2:51 p.m. in the 1500 block of West Garfield...
Grandfather of Teen Killed in Home Invasion Calls AR-15 Use ‘Unfair’ – USA Carry
WAGONER COUNTY, OK – The grandfather of one of the three teens killed after breaking into a home is saying the use of an AR-15 by the homeowner’s son, who encountered the home invaders, was excessive. In 2017, an attempted burglary in Wagoner County, Oklahoma,...
Father Forced to Shoot His Son in Self-Defense – The Truth About Guns
The father of a A 33-year-old man was forced to shoot his son in self-defense after a family argument broke out and the younger man began physically attacking his parents. Officers in Lenoir City, Tennessee, responded to the family’s home around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10...
Recent Ballistic Analysis Places Officer On No Gun Status After Bystander Shooting – The Truth About Guns
A Detroit Police officer is under investigation and has been placed on “no gun status” after ballistic analysis revealed she shot two innocent bystanders while responding to a call on the city’s west side. Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison updated the media...
Academy Sports Recalls Redfield 12-Gun and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes – The Truth About Guns
Academy Sports + Outdoors has recalled Redfield 12-gun and 18-gun fireproof safes. According to the company, the recall is due to a serious injury hazard and risk of death. While the language sounds alarming, the danger the company is referring to comes from a...
Ruger and Magpul Announce the RXM 9mm Modular Pistol Collaboration – USA Carry
In an exciting collaboration, Ruger and Magpul have unveiled the RXM 9mm pistol—a feature-rich, modular handgun designed to stand out in the crowded polymer-frame striker-fired market. Combining Ruger’s precision firearm manufacturing expertise with Magpul’s...
Armed Citizen Defends Against Attempted Carjacking Outside Crafty Crab, a St. Petersburg Restaurant – USA Carry
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A man waiting in his car outside the Crafty Crab restaurant thwarted an attempted carjacking Wednesday night, relying on quick thinking and his firearm to defend himself. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on December 4, the man had parked outside the...
Illegal Chinese National Arrested In California Shipping Weapons And Devices To North Korea – The Truth About Guns
The United States Department of Justice has announced the arrest of an illegal Chinese National on a criminal complaint alleging that he exported shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items to North Korea. According to the DOJ, the items were concealed...
FPC Weighs In On Mag Ban Case Before Washington Supreme Court – The Truth About Guns
With the Washington State Supreme Court preparing to consider the constitutionality of a state law banning firearms magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) on Monday filed an amicus brief with the court supporting...
Feds Crack Down On Machine Gun Conversion Devices In Wisconsin – The Truth About Guns
One must wonder if the incoming Trump Administration’s well-laid plans to streamline the government and trim the bureaucratic fat might affect the propensity of federal agencies to waste taxpayer dollars chasing fabricated monsters. With less than two months remaining...
American Tourist Sentenced to 12 Months in Jail for Smuggling Gold-Plated 1911 Into Australia – USA Carry
SYDNEY, NSW — An American woman has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after attempting to smuggle a 24-carat gold-plated handgun into Australia. On April 23, 2023, 29-year-old Liliana Goodson was arrested at Sydney Airport when Australian Border Force (ABF)...
Protecting Gun Rights: How AzCDL Ensured Compliance with Arizona’s Preemption Laws – USA Carry
Local gun rights groups like the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) play an essential role in protecting our Second Amendment rights. Their recent victory in Eloy, Arizona, highlights the importance of supporting these organizations and their tireless efforts to...