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,...

CZ has officially announced the release of the new Shadow 2 Carry, a handgun that merges sport-pistol precision with the practical needs of everyday concealed carry. Drawing from the highly respected CZ Shadow 2 lineage, the Shadow 2 Carry offers refined ergonomics,...

We reported recently how Florida lawmakers were advancing a measure to lower the age for purchasing a long gun—which had been raised to 21 back in 2018 after the mass murder at a high school in Parkland, Florida—back to 18. Late last month, the state House of...

LITTLE ROCK, AR —  Arkansas has taken a major step toward expanding protections for gun owners, with lawmakers approving a constitutional amendment that strengthens the right to keep and bear arms across the state. Senate Joint Resolution 11 (SJR11) , led by Sen....

A measure that is on the move in the Tennessee Legislature would significantly strengthen legal protections for those in the firearm industry in The Volunteer State. SB1360 has passed both chambers with overwhelming majorities and is headed for Gov. Bill Lee’s desk...

Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law allowing Iowans 18 and older to own and carry a handgun, lowering the minimum age from 21. While Iowans 18 years or older can already purchase long guns, this bill follows recent court decisions across the country that...

HELENA, MT — Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has issued a bold invitation to firearms manufacturers in Colorado following the passage of a sweeping new gun control law. In a video posted to social media platform X, Gianforte extended a public call for gun makers to...

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A suspected carjacker was shot and killed Friday evening on North Hairston Road in the Stone Mountain area after allegedly attempting to forcibly take another person’s vehicle. As reported by 11Alive News , the incident occurred just after 6 p.m....

LOS ANGELES, CA — As of April 23, 2025, California has officially opened its concealed carry permit application process to nonresidents. This change follows legal action brought by the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) in CRPA v. LASD , which successfully...

When special operations units demand cutting-edge thermal optics, only a few names are trusted to deliver. Pixels on Target just secured its place among them. Florida-based Pixels has landed a major 10-year contract to supply USSOCOM with its MAS-N Squad thermal...

A challenge to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2020 ban on some 1,500 models of firearms deemed “assault-style weapons” by the Canadian government has failed, a fact that should make all Americans appreciate our Second Amendment more than ever. On April 15, a...

The United States First Circuit Court of Appeals, on April 17, held that Massachusetts law banning the sale, transfer, or possession of an assault weapon is not unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, sending a clear message to Americans that the Boston-based...

TUCSON, AZ — A Tucson store employee shot and killed a man who allegedly assaulted him in a parking lot encounter that police believe may have been self-defense, according to a statement from the Tucson Police Department. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. on...

MIRAMAR, FL — A man who fatally shot another during a heated confrontation inside a Walgreens has been cleared of all charges after prosecutors determined the shooting was an act of self-defense. The incident took place just before noon on February 3, 2025, at a...

Henry Repeating Arms has announced a new iteration of its popular Homesteader 9mm carbine, introducing the Homesteader 9mm M-LOK in Brushed Bronze. This updated model combines enhanced functionality with a striking aesthetic, catering to homeowners, ranchers, and...

Some concealed carriers are often faced with a dilemma. The internal struggle sounds something like: “I’m just making a quick run to the pharmacy. Surely, I don’t need to take my gun with me just to do that.” A recent case of armed self-defense in Florida proves the...

In its ongoing lawsuit to rid Texas gun owners of laws prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms at certain locations in the Lone Star State, the Firearms Policy Coalition has filed a motion for summary judgment in the case Ziegenfuss v. McCraw. At issue are...

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A home invasion in the early morning hours of April 16 ended when a St. Petersburg resident opened fire on two intruders, fatally injuring one while the other fled the scene. According to a press release from the St. Petersburg Police Department,...

CROCKETT COUNTY, TN — A deadly domestic violence incident is under investigation after a pregnant woman fatally shot a man who allegedly assaulted her during a late-night altercation at a rural Tennessee residence. According to the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department...

Colorado’s sweeping new unconstitutional gun ban, just signed by Democrat Gov. Jared Polis on April 10, is already becoming the subject of scrutiny at the federal level. For some background, the new law, which will take effect in August 2026, bans the sale of the most...

DES MOINES, IA — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has officially signed House File 924 into law, lowering the minimum age to acquire or carry a weapon in the state from 21 to 18. The law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2025 , represents a significant expansion of firearm...

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri State University is mourning the tragic loss of senior football player Todric McGee, who died early Saturday, April 19, from injuries sustained in what authorities say may have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound resulting from a negligent...

SAMPSON COUNTY, NC — Deputies with the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a domestic violence incident in which a man was shot in what authorities are describing as a clear case of self-defense. As reported by The Daily Record , the situation unfolded...

When Missouri lawmakers passed the “Second Amendment Protection Act” in 2021 and Republican Gov. Mike Parson signed it into law, anti-gun advocates immediately challenged the law in court. Ultimately, a circuit court deemed the law unconstitutional, and enforcement...

In Germany, owning guns is a privilege that can be taken away—not for breaking the law, but for holding the wrong political opinion. Members and supporters of the right-leaning Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party are now facing mass gun license revocations. The...

by Lee Williams  Patrick “Tate” Adamiak had been a longtime collector of semi-automatic MACs before the ATF raided his home, found nothing illegal but imprisoned him for 20 years anyway.  Adamiak had been an active-duty E-6 in the Navy and was about to enter Naval...

DUPUYER, MT — A shed hunter in north-central Montana was forced to defend himself on Friday when a charging grizzly bear closed in on him at close range. The man, who was uninjured, shot and killed the bear during the encounter. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife &...

BUTTS COUNTY, GA — A late-night home invasion on April 14 ended without injury after a local father used his firearm to stop an aggressive intruder from entering his family’s home. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. and has sparked renewed discussion on the...

Concerned over reports of secret surveillance of American gun owners by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is asking for answers. On April 10, Sen. Paul, the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government...

LOS ANGELES, CA — In a major development for nonresident gun owners, the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) has announced that out-of-state residents will soon be able to apply for a California concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit. This change, effective...

We reported last year how the Texas State Fair banned concealed handguns and later reported on the resulting court battles, which the fair eventually won, keeping gun owners disarmed at the fair last fall. Now, Texas lawmakers are taking aim at the situation with a...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A major law enforcement response unfolded at Florida State University on Thursday following an active shooter incident that left at least six people injured and forced a full campus lockdown. The violence occurred near the Student Union, prompting...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A controversial federal gun charge has been dropped against Taylor Taranto, a man accused of illegally possessing a braced pistol that the government claimed was a short-barreled rifle (SBR). The move by President Trump’s Department of Justice marks...

A pair of companion bills currently making rounds in the House and Senate seek to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans by preventing Veterans Affairs (VA) from reporting names to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as a...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — A bill aimed at expanding concealed carry rights to more young adults has cleared the Missouri House and is now under consideration in the Senate. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 328 (HCS HB 328), sponsored by Rep. Tim Taylor (R-48),...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly introduced bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to strip the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of its stockpile of firearms and ammunition, returning federal law enforcement responsibilities to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The...

CORRYVILLE, OH — A deadly encounter outside a liquor store in Cincinnati underscores the severe risk involved in trying to draw a weapon when already facing one—known as “drawing from the drop.” In this case, despite getting his shot off first, the armed citizen was...

Massachusetts already ranks among the most restrictive states when it comes to gun laws, but for some, it’s still not enough. On March 26, gun control activists from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action gathered in Boston for an Advocacy Day event. They...

GULFPORT, MS — A family Easter egg hunt organized by Empowerment Ministries Christian Center turned tragic on Saturday when a domestic dispute escalated into a deadly shooting at the Goldin Sports Complex. One church leader was killed while intervening to protect...

YORKTOWN, VA — A road rage incident that began on a busy highway escalated into a physical confrontation and ended in a shooting on April 9, 2025, at the Grafton Station Apartment complex, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 2:00...

Following Gov. Jared Polis’ signing of the sweeping gun ban measure last week, some Colorado sheriffs, who have opposed the bill all along, are still speaking out against the action. The measure bans the sale of the most popular selling rifle in America—the Modern...

South Carolina lawmakers are one step closer to making the Palmetto State the 21st to ban the use of firearms-specific merchant category codes (MCCs) for citizens buying guns and ammunition. Last week, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill...

The Missouri House just sent a clear message: gun rights shouldn’t stop at the bus stop. In a 106-45 vote on Thursday, lawmakers passed House Bill 328, a measure that would legalize concealed carry on public transit and lower the minimum age for a concealed carry...

In a move that continues a growing trend among law enforcement agencies, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office in Washington State has officially adopted the Shadow Systems DR920 as its new standard-issue sidearm. Following a thorough evaluation process, Kitsap County...

Springfield Armory has just expanded its popular SAINT Victor lineup with the introduction of a new 5.56mm AR pistol—and it looks like another solid addition for anyone in the market for a compact, hard-hitting firearm. The new SAINT Victor Pistol in 5.56mm brings...

DENVER, CO — In a move drawing sharp criticism from Second Amendment advocates, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has officially signed SB25-003 into law, enacting one of the most aggressive state-level restrictions on semiautomatic firearms and rapid-fire devices in the...

NASHVILLE, TN — A 23-year-old man is recovering after being shot early Monday morning during a confrontation with suspected car burglars outside his home on Smokey Hill Road. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the incident began around 4:08 a.m. when...

CHICAGO, IL — A concealed-carry license holder was injured in a shootout with two suspects during an attempted carjacking early Tuesday morning in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, according to Chicago police. As reported by ABC7 Chicago , the shooting happened around...

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday the creation of a Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force to protect the fundamental right to keep and bear arms. The task force is part of Bondi’s response to President Donald Trump’s executive order of February...

Did you know that, before the 1970s, firearms and hunter-safety courses were a normal part of the nationwide grade school curriculum? It’s true and makes sense in a country whose Founding documents recognize the inherent right to self-preservation through the Second...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major policy shift, Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced the creation of a Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force at the Department of Justice, signaling a significant realignment of federal priorities regarding gun rights and regulatory...

CLAY COUNTY, FL — An early morning confrontation in a Clay County neighborhood ended with a homeowner holding a suspect at gunpoint after firing a warning shot during an attempted air conditioner theft. As reported by WOKV , the incident took place near the...

JACKSON, MI — A 47-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot while allegedly attempting to break into a residence in the early morning hours on April 7. As reported by MLive , Jackson police responded to a 911 call at approximately 5:44 a.m. from a...

The gun-haters at the Michael Bloomberg-funded group Everytown For Gun Safety have announced that they plan to spend millions of dollars to elect state attorney generals who they say will “stand up for the law,” code for help them in their efforts to curtail private...

According to US officials, Kash Patel, who was sworn in as FBI Director on February 21 and named acting ATF director three days later, has been removed from his later appointment and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. The leadership change, initially reported...

COLUMBUS, OH — A newly introduced bill in the Ohio House aims to clarify and expand lawful concealed carry provisions while also offering a path to firearm rights restoration for nonresidents with Ohio convictions. House Bill 68, sponsored by Representatives Adam...

SPOTSYLVANIA, VA — A third-grade student at Lee Hill Elementary School unintentionally discharged a loaded handgun inside a classroom last week, prompting a swift response from school staff and law enforcement. Fortunately, no students or staff were injured. According...

The Rust shooting case—where Alec Baldwin negligently fired a .45 Long Colt round that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza on October 21, 2021—keeps coming up in the news despite the case being nearly 4 years old. My latest dive into...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL — A Franklin County man is being praised for his quick and courageous actions after he intervened to protect his daughter from an armed and reportedly unstable roommate who attempted to carry out a premeditated shooting spree. The incident unfolded...

One would think that the U.S. Supreme Court would be interested in considering the constitutionality of New York’s restrictive carry law since the law was hastily written and passed because of the court’s 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v....

I realize the title of this article is going to rub some people the wrong way, but before you break out the torches and pitchforks, please allow me to explain. The 9mm Luger cartridge has progressed from being an ‘also-ran’ in the cartridge race to a pariah in the...

RALEIGH, NC — Two firearm-related bills aimed at strengthening Second Amendment protections and enhancing personal defense rights are making their way through the North Carolina House of Representatives. House Bill 427 and House Bill 439, both sponsored by...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A vehicle burglary escalated into a dangerous exchange of gunfire after a homeowner fired a warning shot from inside his home late Wednesday night, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. The incident occurred in the 21800...

JENSEN BEACH, FL — A local couple armed with a shotgun confronted a man with devil horn tattoos on his face as he attempted to enter their home late Tuesday night, helping to end a string of burglary attempts in their Jensen Beach apartment complex. The suspect,...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A man was fatally shot early Friday morning after allegedly attempting to force his way into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. Authorities are investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide. As...

LOS BANOS, CA — A Los Banos homeowner acted in self-defense during a violent home invasion that occurred in the early morning hours of March 28, 2025, leaving three suspects wounded and four in custody. According to the Los Banos Police Department, officers responded...

We’ve reported in the past how the city of Savannah, Georgia, passed an ordinance imposing fines and potential jail time for citizens who leave firearms in unlocked cars. The ordinance directly violates the state’s firearms preemption law, and last December a judge...

When President Trump issued his Executive order, Protecting Second Amendment Rights, directing U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi “to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens, and present a proposed plan of action to the President,”...

SAN ANTONIO, TX — A confrontation over a phone repair escalated into deadly violence Tuesday afternoon, leaving two men dead and prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the incident occurred around 3:30...

In a controversial legal decision that could have major implications for the firearms industry, an Illinois judge has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit against Smith & Wesson may proceed—a move that the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is blasting as “outrageous.”...

CHINO HILLS, CA — A homeowner in Chino Hills fired at an intruder after two unknown suspects broke into their residence on the evening of April 2, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:22 PM on the 2800 block of Venezia Terrace Drive and prompted a multi-agency law...

by Lee Williams  The U.S. Justice Department’s Special Litigation Section describes itself merely as one of several sections working within the Civil Rights Division.  In truth, they are much more than that.  The Special Litigation Section was created to protect...

by Lee Williams It now appears that the only way former American sailor, Patrick “Tate” Adamiak, may get out of his undeserved 20-year prison sentence is through a presidential pardon, because federal prosecutors are now using the lies and fake evidence created by the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act  on March 27, 2025. The proposed legislation would prohibit states from imposing excise taxes on...

RALEIGH, NC — A newly introduced bill in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to significantly expand Second Amendment protections and improve firearm storage options in schools. House Bill 674 , titled The Firearms Liberty Act , was filed on April 1, 2025, by...

HOUSTON, TX — A suspect was shot in the leg late Wednesday night after allegedly being caught rummaging through a storage unit in southwest Houston, according to local authorities. As reported by ABC13 , the incident occurred near Almeda and West Fuqua when two...

In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on March 31 ruled that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), passed by Congress in 2004 and signed into law by President George W. Bush, is constitutional and applies to bar the lawsuit Gustafson...

Over the past few years, we’ve closely covered the topic of states placing an additional punitive excise tax on firearms and ammunition, with federal lawmakers even introducing legislation to make it illegal for states to do so. California has an additional 11% excise...

ARLINGTON, TX — A 63-year-old woman was fatally stabbed late Monday night in an Arlington apartment complex, despite the efforts of an armed neighbor who attempted to intervene during the attack. Around 11:58 p.m. on March 31, 2025, Arlington police responded to...

SLIDELL, LA — A home invasion in the Slidell area on the evening of March 31 resulted in two individuals being charged, including one of the homeowners, after shots were fired during and after the altercation. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office,...

Fed up with states taxing gun purchasers in order to try to curb gun ownership, two congressmen and a U.S. senator have introduced a measure to put a stop to such abuse. U.S. Reps Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, and Darrell Issa, R-California, along with U.S. Sen....

The ongoing controversy over the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) using facial recognition software to identify gun owners has raised the ire of the head of the U.S. House of Representatives House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — TSA officers at Philadelphia International Airport stopped a Media, Pennsylvania man from bringing a loaded firearm through a security checkpoint on Monday, March 31. The 9mm handgun, containing 14 rounds, was detected during routine screening....

EAST BATON ROUGE, LA — A man was shot in the arm early Saturday morning after confronting two individuals allegedly attempting to break into vehicles outside his home, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 8800 block of Mable...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA — A suspected home intruder was shot during a confrontation with a homeowner in the 100 block of Blue Spruce Drive on the night of March 30, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m. after...

President Trump hit the ground running in his second term, issuing a wide range of Executive Orders, approximately 170 at the time I write this, addressing everything from Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports to Protecting Second Amendment Rights. But the latter of those...

The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has launched an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to determine whether the agency violates American’s gun rights via excessive fees and wait times throughout its concealed carry...

Spurred by the Biden Administration’s redefining braced pistols as short-barreled rifles (SBRs), placing them under the auspices of the National Firearms Act (NFA), a U.S. Congressman and a U.S. Senator have filed companion bills in Congress to remove short-barreled...

WOLCOTT, CT — A domestic dispute turned deadly on Saturday evening, resulting in the deaths of a father, mother, and son inside a home on Bound Line Road, according to local authorities. Police say the fatal confrontation was ultimately stopped by a legally armed...

Local elections have the power to influence national gun control matters, including gun rights. Have you considered why national organizations like Everytown and Moms Demand Action endorse and financially support what we would think are minor local candidates? It’s...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 70-year-old homeowner shot and killed a man who allegedly broke into his Point Breeze residence early Thursday morning, according to Philadelphia police. The incident occurred around 1:31 a.m. on the 1600 block of South 18th Street. Officers...

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), one leader in the battle to protect the right to keep and bear arms, has launched a new national television commercial aimed at rallying America behind President Donald Trump’s pro-Second Amendment agenda. In a press release...

A House Judiciary Committee markup session was held on Tuesday, March 25, advancing several pro-Second Amendment measures for a full vote in the United States House of Representatives. Notably, the long-awaited “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act” was...

BOERNE, TX — Matt Carriker, the founder and face of Demolition Ranch , has officially stepped away from YouTube, concluding his nearly two-decade run with two emotional and explosive final videos. Known for his unique blend of firearm experimentation, high-energy...

Facing dire consequences if anti-gun legislation made it through the legislature and went to gun-hating Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk for consideration, New Mexico gun owners dodged a bullet recently when two bad measures didn’t survive the legislative process....

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO — A suspected stabbing turned into a case of armed self-defense Tuesday evening after a man was reportedly attacked outside his home and responded by shooting his assailant. According to an update from the Manitou Springs Police Department,...

LOS ANGELES, CA — A late-night attempt to steal tires from a vehicle ended in gunfire when a homeowner confronted the suspects outside his residence in the North Hills area of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred around...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Eric Burlison (MO-07) has introduced two significant pro-Second Amendment bills in the 119th Congress: H.R. 335, known as the Repeal the NFA Act , and H.R. 221, the Abolish the ATF Act . Both proposals aim to dismantle federal...

The House Judiciary Committee held a markup session on Tuesday, March 25, voting on several bills, including the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.” Now that this key legislative process is complete, the issue of reciprocity is cleared for consideration...