A potentially precedent-setting gun rights case returned to federal court last month, when a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Baird v. Bonta , a challenge to California’s effective ban on openly carrying a loaded firearm in public. I...

GREENWOOD, IN — On July 17, 2022, a violent attack unfolded in the food court of Greenwood Park Mall. The individual responsible was armed with two AR-style rifles, a handgun, and more than 100 rounds of ammunition. But within just 15 seconds, a legally armed citizen...

REDBY, MN — A suspected intruder was fatally shot after forcing entry into a home in the Redby District on July 9, 2025, according to the Red Lake Department of Public Safety. Red Lake Dispatch received a 911 call from a homeowner reporting that a male subject had...

ALTOONA, PA — Gun Owners of America (GOA), the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and Pennsylvania resident Bonita Shreve have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a nearly century-old law that prohibits ordinary Americans from mailing handguns through the United States...

REDMOND, WA — A late-night confrontation over a suspected car theft escalated into a defensive shooting outside a business near the 15800 block of Redmond Way on July 6, according to Redmond Police. The incident unfolded around 11 p.m. when an employee from a nearby...

CHEYENNE, WY — House Bill 0172, known as the Wyoming Repeal Gun-Free Zones Act, officially went into effect on July 1, 2025 , removing most location-based restrictions on concealed carry across the state. Here’s what gun owners and the public need to know now that the...

BLACK BEACH, WY — A late-night camping trip turned violent on July 5 when an attempt to stop an intoxicated man from driving ended in gunfire, leaving two people injured at a remote site between Black Beach and Cottonwood campgrounds in Natrona County. According to...

A body cam video from 2023 shows just how quickly things can spiral when emotions override judgment — especially when you’re armed. In the footage, a man is confronted by police after being fired from his job. Instead of leaving the premises as requested, he insists...

KEITHVILLE, LA — A workplace dispute turned violent Friday morning in Caddo Parish, leading to a justified self-defense shooting, according to local authorities. Around 11 a.m. on June 27, deputies from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a...

ELKHORN CITY, KY — A home invasion turned violent in the Elkhorn City community of Pike County on the evening of June 30 when an armed intruder reportedly attempted to shoot a homeowner and a woman inside the residence. Kentucky State Police responded to the incident...

Washington, DC – In a fast-moving turn of events, Congress has moved forward on the massive reconciliation One Big Beautiful Bill, but key pro-2A reforms have faced a Senate Parliamentarian blockage setting the stage for a fierce fight ahead. Below are two must-watch...

BISMARCK, ND – We recently received a question from a reader that prompted a deeper look into North Dakota’s reciprocity laws for concealed carry. Specifically, the question was whether North Dakota recognizes non-resident concealed carry permits from other states....

HIALEAH, FL — A heated argument between groups of UPS employees escalated into a shooting outside a Hialeah shipping facility, resulting in one man being wounded and facing felony charges. The incident occurred Thursday at the UPS facility located at 969 East 56th...

RALEIGH, NC — As expected, Governor Josh Stein has vetoed Senate Bill 50, the Freedom to Carry NC  bill , which would have allowed law-abiding North Carolinians 18 and older to carry concealed handguns without a permit. The move sets up a major showdown in the state...

RIALTO, CA — A domestic disturbance turned deadly in Rialto on June 27 when a 29-year-old man was fatally shot after allegedly stabbing one family member and attempting to stab another during a violent incident at a residence on North Spruce Avenue. Police responded...

CHICAGO, IL — A concealed carry license holder opened fire on two armed robbers Tuesday morning in the West Loop after witnessing them assault and rob a woman at gunpoint, according to the Chicago Police Department. The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. in the 1100...

Wayne, MI – A tragic incident occurred at Crosspointe Community Church in suburban Detroit on Sunday morning when a gunman, identified as 31-year-old Brian Anthony Browning, opened fire on the church’s exterior during a Vacation Bible School service. A church member...

BATON ROUGE, LA — In a major win for Second Amendment advocates, Louisiana has officially enacted House Bill 407, removing residency restrictions for concealed handgun permits. Signed by Governor Jeff Landry, the new law—effective August 1, 2025—enables non-residents...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — In a unified move to support Second Amendment rights, 24 state attorneys general, led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey, have formally urged Congress to pass H.R. 38, the...

RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina’s Freedom to Carry NC  bill (Senate Bill 50) passed a critical milestone on Tuesday, June 11, clearing its second reading in the House with a 59–48 vote . The bill, which would legalize permitless concealed carry for law-abiding citizens...

CHICAGO, IL – A concealed carry holder in Chicago ended a robbery spree last night. When the attacker went after his fourth victim, he learned the hard way that not everyone is an easy target. The final intended victim was a 36-year-old man who was unloading his car....

MARIETTA, GA — A violent attempted carjacking at a gas station in Marietta was stopped by a fast-acting armed citizen, preventing further harm and leading to the suspect’s arrest. The incident began when Teresa Mayorkas exited a gas station on Franklin Gateway and was...

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced this week that a new reciprocity agreement has been finalized with Virginia, officially allowing Virginia concealed carry permit holders to lawfully carry in Pennsylvania. While Virginia has long...

If you’ve seen the viral clip floating around where Indiana State Representative Jim Lucas says “I’m carrying right now,” you’ve probably also seen the meltdown that followed. Headlines screamed about him “brandishing” a firearm in front of students. Social media...

RICHMOND, VA — A robbery attempt at a local restaurant ended in gunfire Thursday night when an employee shot and killed an armed suspect who entered the business wearing a mask and carrying a firearm. According to Richmond Police, the incident occurred around 9:30...

RALEIGH, NC — Senate Bill 50, titled Freedom to Carry NC , continues to advance in the North Carolina House. On June 3, 2025, the bill was reported favorably and re-referred to the House Rules, Calendar, and Operations Committee after narrowly clearing the House...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A simple ATM stop nearly turned deadly for 22-year-old Bryson Chen, who was shot and robbed for $40 while withdrawing cash late at night. The shooting occurred March 10 on North Las Vegas Boulevard near Cheyenne Avenue, according to the Las Vegas...

LAS VEGAS, NV — What began as a minor fender bender quickly escalated into a fatal self-defense shooting Monday evening on the westbound 215 Beltway near Jones Boulevard, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). Police say the incident started...

CHICAGO, IL — A road rage incident escalated into gunfire Tuesday night on Chicago’s Northwest Side, resulting in a car crashing into an apartment building but causing no injuries, according to Chicago police. The confrontation took place around 9:45 p.m. in the 7700...

AUSTIN, TX — Texas lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 706, a measure that simplifies and broadens the state’s recognition of handgun licenses issued by other states. The bill has been sent to the governor’s desk and, if signed, will take effect on September 1, 2025....

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A mother shot a convicted child molester multiple times after allegedly catching him attempting to sexually assault her 12-year-old daughter inside a hotel room, according to court documents and police reports. The incident occurred on May 24 at the...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A man who was openly carrying a firearm was fatally shot with his own weapon after an erratic individual attempted to disarm him during a violent encounter at an AutoZone on East Charleston Boulevard. On May 23, 2025, at approximately 4:48 p.m., Las...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced a major policy shift on Friday, rolling back its controversial “zero-tolerance” stance toward Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) during compliance inspections. The updated national...

FORT MYERS, FL — A chaotic scene turned into a self-defense incident Sunday night after a man allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people, prompting two bystanders to open fire to stop the attack. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began...

PEORIA, AZ — A potentially deadly situation was defused late Saturday night after an intoxicated man, ejected from a sports bar, returned with a firearm and opened fire into the building. The suspect was shot and killed by an armed bystander during a confrontation in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic and tightly contested vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—by a single vote, 215-214. Included in the bill is the full removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA),...

KEARNS, UT — An 18-year-old man who opened fire during an attempted armed robbery while selling champagne out of the trunk of his car may not face charges, even as questions remain about the legality of his firearm possession. As reported by KSL , police have arrested...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A critical federal effort is underway to stop credit card companies and financial institutions from tracking lawful firearm and ammunition purchases using merchant category codes (MCCs) that single out gun retailers. Senate Bill 1715 and its House...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A suspected intruder was fatally shot by a homeowner during a break-in at a residence in the Canyon Gate Country Club community early on May 4. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a 911 call shortly after 5 a.m. from a woman reporting...

FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS, MD — A fatal shooting occurred early Sunday morning during an attempted car break-in in the 5700 block of J Street, leading to the death of a suspect and injuries to two others, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. The deceased...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Governor Kevin Stitt signed HB 2818 into law on May 15, 2025, officially enacting a sweeping update to Oklahoma’s self-defense and firearms statutes. Authored by Rep. Jay Steagall, the measure passed both chambers with broad support — 73-16 in the...

SPOKANE, WA — A knife-wielding man who attacked a woman and fatally stabbed another individual was shot and killed by an armed citizen in what police describe as a clear case of self-defense. The violence erupted just after 5:15 p.m. on May 13 at an apartment complex...

CHESTER, NY — A public official and federally licensed firearms dealer is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was attempting to deliver food in a residential neighborhood and became lost. On the night of May 2, 2025, around...

EVANSVILLE, IN — A resident was forced to defend himself against three armed intruders in a terrifying home invasion on May 13, fatally shooting one as the other two fled, according to the Evansville Police Department. Police were dispatched to a residence on the 3000...

FLORENCE, SC — A violent confrontation broke out at a Florence fast food restaurant when a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle entered and opened fire on a teenage employee, sending shockwaves through a busy commercial district that sees thousands of customers daily....

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Gun Owners of America (GOA) is calling out the House Ways and Means Committee for what it sees as a weak and disappointing move on suppressor reform, saying lawmakers missed a clear chance to roll back unconstitutional gun control. The new...

by Lee Williams  The list of false claims and fake charges used to convict former sailor Patrick “Tate” Adamiak is nearly as lengthy as the 20-year prison sentence he received.  Federal prosecutors aided by the ATF got a jury to find the former U.S. Navy E-6 guilty of...

If Arizona’s legislature has anything to say about the influx of liberals turning the state purple, they’re saying it by passing bills to protect law-abiding Americans from some of the more discriminatory practices levied against the community. It will now be up to...

An Oregon State Senate committee hosted a number of debates on Monday, May 12, as Oregonians lined up to tell the legislature what they think about a new bill that leftists say would toughen up gun laws while Second Amendment advocates argue the proposal would do...

CHATTANOOGA, TN — A 30-year-old man was forced to defend himself during an attempted armed robbery that unfolded during a private sale meet-up on May 8. The incident occurred just after 5:00 p.m. in the 4800 block of Swan Road, according to the Chattanooga Police...

A new report from the National Shooting Sports shows just how devastating President Joe Biden’s “zero tolerance” police was for America’s gun retailers. According to the report, the ATF recently released updated data on inspections, warning letters, and revocations of...

More than half of the state attorneys general in the nation consider Hawaii’s ban on carrying a firearm in so-called “sensitive” places so egregious that they have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case challenging the ban. On May 5, 26 AGs filed an amicus...

A criminal investigation is now underway after it was revealed that the City of Jacksonville, Florida, may have been maintaining unlawful records of gun owners entering public buildings—an act that, if proven, directly violates longstanding state law protecting the...

by Lee Williams  The ATF admitted it issues $1,300 rifle suppressors for the “health and safety” of its law enforcement agents, “due to the extensive training and quarterly firearms qualifications they must complete,” according to our story published Wednesday.  But...

You read that right—California and Illinois lawmakers are pushing bills to ban Glock pistols. Why? Because some criminals have illegally installed so-called “Glock switches” to convert them to full-auto fire. These devices, also known as auto sears, are already...

A U.S. Congresswoman from South Carolina has introduced two pro-gun measures that would free shotgun purchasers from miles of red tape and restore the ability to ship concealable firearms through the U.S. Postal Service. U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina,...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A violent armed robbery in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Tuesday night ended with a licensed concealed carrier firing 16 rounds at a fleeing vehicle after he and his girlfriend were attacked and robbed at gunpoint. The incident occurred...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A chaotic scene unfolded Wednesday afternoon outside the Nusenda Credit Union near the Uptown Transit Center when a man attempting to rob ATM users was stopped by an armed citizen. According to witnesses, 28-year-old Justyn McDaniel began harassing...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A former construction worker who returned to his previous worksite armed with a rifle and began shooting at his ex-coworkers was shot and wounded in self-defense Friday morning in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, according to police. Authorities...

If there was ever an enemy to America’s lawful gun owners, it was the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California. In fact, until her death in 2023, Feinstein never met a gun ban she didn’t embrace. Now, her replacement, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, is continuing...

Congresswoman Sheri Biggs, Representative for South Carolina’s third congressional district, has introduced two bills to restore and defend American gun rights. The Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act repeals a federal prohibition on mailing concealable firearms...

DES MOINES, IA — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 106 into law on May 6, 2025, authorizing the lawful possession of loaded firearms while operating or riding snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under specific conditions. Previously, Iowa law...

GREECE, NY — A store owner at Henry’s Convenience Store shot a teenage robbery suspect in self-defense during an attempted armed robbery early Tuesday morning, according to Greece Police. As reported by WHEC , the 17-year-old suspect entered the Denise Road store...

RALEIGH, NC — In a significant advancement for Second Amendment rights in North Carolina, the House passed House Bill 674, known as the “Firearms Liberty Act,” on May 7 with a 70-42 vote. The legislation introduces lifetime concealed carry permits, streamlines...

As an Oregonian, I do my best to keep my fellow citizens here and across the country abreast of what is going on in my own backyard in terms of gun legislation. Unfortunately most of the time this is being talked about for Oregon it typically means we’re under threat...

DALTON, GA — An early morning confrontation between a homeowner and a group of alleged car burglars escalated into gunfire on May 3, 2025, in a residential area near Pleasant Drive and Old Grade Road. According to a statement from Whitfield County Sheriff Darren J....

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — A homeowner in Virginia is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing an 18-year-old during what teens claim was a social media prank — but one that may not be as innocent as it sounds. The homeowner, a 27-year-old...

The lack of attention by a U.S. House of Representatives committee to two important pro-gun measures has one gun-rights organization raising a red flag. On May 5, Gun Owners of America (GOA) sent out a national alert to its members expressing concern over the House...

by Lee Williams  Why do ATF agents need new suppressors for their ARs? No one was willing to answer this simple question, not the private company making the silencers and certainly not the ATF.  However, ATF agents themselves were discussing the new silencers on a...

ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has significantly expanded the state’s concealed carry permit reciprocity, now recognizing permits from 33 states. This development follows the conclusion of the legal case Worth v. Jacobson...

ST. LOUIS, MO — A 16-year-old was fatally shot early Friday morning during a string of vehicle break-ins in the Carondelet neighborhood, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the 6300 block of Vermont Avenue,...

I’m not sure if United States Supreme Court Justices leave their spines at home or if they are permanently confiscated upon confirmation, but the High Court seems much more proficient at kicking the can down the road than they do at preserving and defending the...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — In the early hours of Sunday morning, a 35-year-old man was shot in self-defense after allegedly attacking an elderly couple in their Escambia County home. As reported by WEAR-TV , deputies responded to reports of gunfire around 1:05 a.m. on...

SEATTLE, WA — A Seattle man shot an intruder early Friday morning after the suspect broke into an apartment building and attempted to force entry into his home, where the man’s wife and 2-year-old child were present. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. at an...

PLANT CITY, FL — A man was fatally shot during a confrontation at the Speed Lane Travel Center early Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. at 501 County Line Road. As reported by WFLA, officers from the Plant City Police Department responded...

The U.S. Supreme Court on April 28 declined to hear a challenge to the restrictive California law prohibiting gun shows on publicly owned property. In 2022, the California legislature passed a law forbidding all gun shows on public property. In response, the Second...

A three-judge panel of the Illinois 4th District Appellate Court ruled on April 29 that the Illinois Firearms Owner Identification card scheme, required to purchase or possess a gun in the state, is constitutional. In the case Guns Save Life v. Kelly, two of the three...

KANSAS CITY, MO — A confrontation at a Kansas City liquor store on Monday evening resulted in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Donovan Booker. Another individual, 18-year-old Jeremiah Williamson, has been charged in connection with the incident. As reported by the...

JACKSONVILLE, FL — A Jacksonville city councilman has alleged that private security personnel under the city’s direction maintained an unauthorized registry of citizens legally carrying concealed firearms into municipal buildings, potentially violating Florida law and...

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department has announced a public outreach initiative to help residents recover firearms lost during the Palisades Fire. Since January, LAPD officers have recovered approximately 500 firearms from the fire zone and are now...

FORT WORTH, TX — A group of Texas gun owners backed by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is asking a federal court to strike down parts of the Texas Penal Code that prohibit the carrying of firearms in specific public venues. The lawsuit, Ziegenfuss v. Martin ,...

SYRACUSE, NY — A 43-year-old man who fatally shot another driver during a road rage incident in downtown Syracuse will not face criminal charges after an Onondaga County grand jury determined he acted in lawful self-defense. As reported by Syracuse.com , the incident...

For perhaps the first time in United States history, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined a petitioner as an amicus party to defend American gun rights.  On May 1, the DOJ filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of a petition for...

A preliminary injunction in a case brought by a major gun rights group has opened the door for nonresident gun owners to apply for a California concealed carry permit. In the Second Amendment Foundation case, CRPA v. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a U.S....

A brief filed by the federal government in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in a case involving the constitutionality of banning machine guns has one pro-gun rights group seeing red. The case United States v. Justin Bryce Brown revolves around the federal government...

HOUSTON, TX — An attempted armed robbery at a southeast Houston donut shop ended with the suspect fatally shot by the store owner early Thursday morning.​ As reported by KHOU 11 , the incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. at Snowflake Donuts, located on Winkler Drive...

HENRY COUNTY, IN — A suspected home intruder was shot in the face early Friday morning after he allegedly attempted to break into a home in Henry County. As reported by 95.3 MNC , the incident occurred just before 2 a.m. at a residence in the 9300 block of South 175...

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 26 attorneys general in support of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Second Amendment Task Force, which United States Attorney General Pam Bondi created under the Trump administration. The coalition...

Saying that U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has “betrayed the trust” of Lone Star State gun owners, a Texas gun rights group is asking President Donald Trump not to endorse the longtime senator for re-election. The organization Texas Gun Rights (TGR) last week penned a letter...

Fed up with their tax dollars being wasted by a University of Minnesota program advocating for more restrictive gun control laws, a Minnesota pro-gun organization is asking both the federal Department of Justice and the Department of Education to investigate. In a...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A comprehensive firearm bill that enhances carry rights for correctional probation officers and expands waiting period exemptions for certain firearm purchasers, including military servicemembers, has been officially enrolled and is now awaiting the...

SACRAMENTO, CA — California lawmakers are advancing a controversial new bill, SB 704, that would treat firearm barrels like complete firearms, requiring all sales and transfers to go through a licensed dealer with a background check. The legislation, introduced by...

EMPORIA, KS — The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that Bass Pro Outdoor World and Beretta U.S.A. are immune from a product-liability lawsuit filed by Marquise Johnson, who was accidentally shot by a friend attempting to disassemble a Beretta handgun inside a vehicle....

CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law three major bills aimed at strengthening protections for the firearms industry and reinforcing Second Amendment rights in West Virginia. The legislation, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, addresses...

A measure introduced in the U.S. Congress on April 17 is designed to secure the Second Amendment rights of Americans who live in rental properties whose landlords receive financial assistance from the federal government.  The Preserving Rights of Tenants by Ensuring...

BISMARCK, ND — On April 23rd, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1588 into law, enacting several significant enhancements to the state’s firearm carry and self-defense laws. House Bill 1588 , sponsored by Representative Ben Koppelman, revises a number...

CROCKETT COUNTY, TN — In an important update to a previously reported incident, authorities have officially determined that a pregnant woman who shot and killed her husband during a violent domestic assault acted in lawful self-defense. As I previously reported , the...

The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear Minnesota’s appeal of the state’s carry age restrictions on 18 to 20-year-old adults, which were previously determined to violate Constitutional protections. Minnesota enforced the now-defunct age restriction law...

by Lee Williams  For those seeking to add some flair to their man cave, inert or nonfiring Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers may satisfy your needs. GunBroker.com offers inert RPG-2 rockets for $120.00, a nonfiring RPG-7 replica for $395.00, or an inert Russian...

BAINBRIDGE, GA — Taurus has officially announced the release of the new Taurus 58, a lightweight, high-capacity .380 ACP pistol designed specifically for everyday carry needs. The firearm blends modern materials with classic functionality, offering users a durable,...