Michigan Homeowner Defends Against Intruders With Crossbow – USA Carry
LANSING, MI — A Monroe County homeowner used a crossbow to fend off two home invaders early Tuesday morning in Frenchtown Township. The incident occurred on the 4500 block of Huron Street at around 12:38 a.m., according to local media WLNS . Authorities responded to a...
Motorcyclist Fatally Shoots Two Men Wielding Bats, Injures Woman Pointing Gun in Mistaken Identity Altercation – USA Carry
SIOUX FALLS, SD — A confrontation at a gas station on the 7100 block of West 41st Street on Monday night resulted in the deaths of two men after an altercation involving firearms and baseball bats. The incident unfolded after a group mistakenly believed that a...
CRPA Offers a Press Guide to Kamala Harris’ History on Gun Control – The Truth About Guns
The California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA), one of the largest state rifle and pistol associations in America and the oldest 2A organization in California, sits in a unique position to fully understand Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris’ record on...
Watch: Tim Walz’s Shotgun Fumble During Pheasant Hunt – Does This Inspire Confidence? – USA Carry
In a recent video released by The VSO Gun Channel, Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz was shown struggling to load a Beretta A400 shotgun during what appears to be a staged pheasant hunt. Despite being a well-known shotgun for its ease of use, Walz’s difficulty with...
Robbery Victim Exchanges Gunfire, Fatally Wounds Armed Attacker in Houston Parking Lot – USA Carry
HOUSTON, TX — A robbery attempt ended in gunfire, leaving the suspect dead in a parking lot at 10085 Westpark Drive early Thursday morning (October 10). Houston Police responded to the scene around 6:45 a.m. after reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a...
Franklin Armory Releases the G-S193 Binary Kit for the Glock 19 – The Truth About Guns
The Glock 19 is quite possibly the most popular carry gun in the United States. The Glock 17’s compact sibling shaves just enough off the grip and slide to make it easy to carry, while still packing most of the shootability of it’s big brother. On the heels of...
New York Governor Signs New Anti-Gun Bills – The Truth About Guns
New York’s already beleaguered gun owners are facing even more restrictions thanks to Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signing several more arguably unconstitutional measures into law. On October 9, Hochul signed six new anti-gun bills into law. One bill, SB 6649, infringes...
Armed Kansas Man Shoots Aggressor In Self-Defense – The Truth About Guns
The vast majority of times when armed citizens are involved in self-defense shootings the person doing the shooting is arrested, cuffed and taken to the police station. Fingerprints are generally taken, and a night in jail waiting to be bonded out isn’t uncommon....
Maryland Group Asks Supreme Court To Explore State’s Handgun Licensing Requirements – The Truth About Guns
Fresh off the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License requirement is constitutional, plaintiffs in the case are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the issue. On September 27, plaintiffs in the case Maryland Shall Issue...
Court Blocks Enforcement Of NY Carry Ban On Private Property Open To The Public – The Truth About Guns
Leaning heavily on the second Bruen standard—the ability to show a historical precedent—a district court in New York on Thursday permanently enjoined the state’s law banning guns on private property open to the public without express consent of the owner. In the case...
Hunter Attacked And Severely Bitten By Grizzly In Wyoming – The Truth About Guns
Landon Clement, 31, a hunter from Blue Ridge, Georgia, was attacked by a grizzly bear in the early morning hours of Sept. 26 in Wyoming’s Upper Green River Basin. Suffering severe bite wounds from the apex predator, he was able to escape with his life after shooting...
Hypocrite in Chief: As a Wannabe President, Harris Has a Glock Problem – The Truth About Guns
When it comes to most mainstream media journalists, you can’t blame them for not knowing about firearms. They aren’t – for the most part – “gun people.” On 60 Minutes, the CBS news program, Bill Whitaker demonstrated the latest frustrating example. He at least asked...
Florida Officials Who “Inadvertently” Banned Guns Prior to Hurricane May Pay – The Truth About Guns
The five-member Okeechobee, Florida city council and Police Chief Donald Hagan may each be forced to pay $5,000 personally – without using taxpayer dollars – for violating Florida’s powerful preemption statute, which only allows the state legislature to regulate...
FPC Targets New Jersey One-Gun-A-Month Law – The Truth About Guns
Fresh off a court win scuttling California’s law restricting firearms purchases to one every 30 days, a gun-rights group has now set its sights on another state that limits gun purchases to one a month. The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has filed another lawsuit in...
Weed Store Owner Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting Amid Post-Hurricane Chaos – The Truth About Guns
Just hours after Hurricane Helene swept through the Big Bend region of Florida, causing widespread destruction throughout the area and beyond, an attempted robbery at a local weed store escalated into a fatal shooting. With law enforcement stretched thin responding to...
Off-Duty Atlanta Police Investigator Fatally Shot During Attempted Break-In – The Truth About Guns
An off-duty Atlanta police investigator was fatally shot by a homeowner during an attempted break-in early Friday morning in Douglas County, Georgia. Authorities have released video footage and additional details regarding the incident, which occurred around 5:08 a.m....
SCOTUS Appears to be Leaning Toward Support of Biden Admin on Ghost Guns – The Truth About Guns
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Garland v. VanDerStok , a case that could redefine the federal government’s ability to regulate “ghost guns”—untraceable firearms assembled from kits or components without serial numbers. The Biden administration...
DeSantis Warns Looters: “You Don’t Know What’s Behind that Door in a Second Amendment State” – The Truth About Guns
With Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stern warning to those considering looting in the wake of the storm. Speaking at a briefing at the state’s Emergency Operations Center, the governor emphasized that Florida’s status as a “Second...
No Charges Filed Against Hawaii Man Who Shot Suspect on Front Loader After Ramming Cars and Killing Three – USA Carry
WAIANAE, HI — Prosecutors have decided not to file charges against a man who fatally shot his neighbor during a violent dispute in Waianae. The incident occurred on August 31, stemming from a long-running conflict between neighbors. The dispute turned deadly when...
Senior Housing Resident Fatally Shoots Machete-Wielding Man Who Was Banging on Doors and Causing a Disturbance – USA Carry
NEW HAVEN, CT — A confrontation involving a machete resulted in the fatal shooting of a man at the Bella Vista senior living complex on Friday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. when New Haven police responded to reports of a disturbance at the...
The Donald to Speak at NRA Event – The Truth About Guns
The NRA announced last week that President Donald J. Trump will serve as the special guest keynote speaker at the NRA’s “Defend the 2nd” event in Savannah, GA, on Tuesday, October 22nd. When it comes to preserving and strengthening our Constitutional rights in...
Road Rage Incident in Glendale Leaves One Dead, Questions Surround Self-Defense Claim – USA Carry
GLENDALE, AZ — A deadly road rage incident unfolded on Monday morning in Glendale, Arizona, leaving one man dead and raising questions about the justification of the shooting. Police were called to the intersection of 67th Avenue and Camelback Road at around 8 a.m.,...
Church Safety Team Member Arrested for False Report After Alleged Shooting Incident – USA Carry
BURNET, TX — On Sunday, October 6, 2024, an alleged shooting incident occurred at The Church at the Epicenter, located at 2401 N US 281 in Burnet County, Texas. A member of the church’s volunteer safety team, Jacob Wayne Tarver, 45, claimed that he fired multiple...
Former Alaska Gun Store Owner Acquitted On Federal Firearms Charge – The Truth About Guns
Aaron Horwath of Kenai, Alaska, was acquitted by a jury of his peers on September 27 on a federal charge of dealing in firearms without a license. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) charged the owner of Gator Guns Inc. last summer on the...
House Oversight Committee Subpoenas White House and ATF Over Alleged Gun Control Collusion – The Truth About Guns
The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention as part of an investigation into potential collusion...
West Seattle Woman Fatally Shot After Confronting Process Servers with Shotgun – USA Carry
SEATTLE, WA — A confrontation on Tuesday afternoon in West Seattle ended tragically when a 57-year-old woman was fatally shot after presenting a shotgun during an interaction at her home. Seattle Police responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 1:00 p.m. in the...
More On Ghost Guns: Arguments Start Tomorrow in Supreme Court Case – The Truth About Guns
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin hearing oral arguments in the case involving so-called “ghost guns” on Tuesday. The case, Garland v. VanDerStok, challenges the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 2022 Final Rule that redefined important legal terms dealing with guns,...
Armed Walgreens Employee Shoots, Kills Gun-Wielding Shoplifter in Calumet City, IL – USA Carry
CALUMET CITY, IL — In the early morning hours of October 6, 2024, a theft at a Walgreens located in the 500 block of Torrence Avenue escalated into a fatal shooting after one of the suspects displayed a firearm. Calumet City Police responded to a report of retail...
Gun Cases Among Key Issues Supreme Court Will Tackle in New Term – The Truth About Guns
The United States Supreme Court begins its new term today and plans to hear a wide ranging number of cases dealing with eveything from guns to online porn. While no doubt a number of you are definitely into online porn, it is the gun cases TTAG will focus on today....
Pennsylvania Teen With Toy Gun Shot During Attempted Robbery – The Truth About Guns
Kensington, Pennsylvania, police say a teen has been hospitalized after being shot while using a toy gun in an attempt to rob a man who was armed with a real gun. The victim and his girlfriend were taking a walk around 11 PM on September 29th near the 2200 block of...
Washington Court Says AR-Style Rifles Not Protected Under Second Amendment – The Truth About Guns
Using what seems to be faulty reasoning concerning the “common use” of AR-style rifles for self-defense purposes, a district court in Washington State has denied a request for a preliminary injunction against the state’s so-called “assault weapons” ban. On September...
SCOTUS Takes Case Concerning Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers – The Truth About Guns
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the case concerning Mexico suing some U.S. gun manufacturers for allegedly putting guns into the hands of Mexican drug cartels. Mexico claims the companies deliberately chose to “profit off the criminal market for their...
Bounty Hunters Shoot Man After He Tries to Run Them Over With Vehicle in Fort Worth – USA Carry
FORT WORTH, TX — Two bounty hunters shot a man during a pursuit Monday evening after he allegedly attempted to ram them with his vehicle, according to a Fort Worth Police news release. The incident took place around 6 p.m. at 3019 Avenue N. Police arrived at the scene...
Security Guard Shoots Man After Bear Spray Attack Outside CYFD Building in Albuquerque – USA Carry
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — On the evening of October 1, 2024, a security guard working at the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) building in Albuquerque was involved in a shooting after being attacked with bear spray. According to the New Mexico State Police, at...
Utah Lawmaker Proposes Young Adult Open Carry Measure – The Truth About Guns
We’ve chronicled in the past how young adult gun owners ages 18 to 20 are often deprived of their rights, despite the fact that Second Amendment protections apply to all lawful American adults. Now, a Utah lawmaker is trying to make sure young adult gun owners in the...
Facebook, Instagram Interfere With NRA Election Efforts – The Truth About Guns
The National Rifle Association is calling out Facebook and Instagram for election interference in the wake of the social media platforms labeling posts about Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on guns “false information.” NRA has repeatedly made posts about Harris’...
Las Vegas Homeowner Shoots And Kills Intruder – The Truth About Guns
A Las Vegas resident recently shot and killed an intruder attempting to break into their home in the morning hours of Thursday, September 26th. Police say the shooting occurred while the homeowner was on the phone with authorities reporting the man had already broken...
Vance, Walz Tackle Issue of Gun Violence During VP Debate – The Truth About Guns
During Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate, firearms and gun violence became a major topic of discussion, particularly concerning school shootings and gun control measures. JD Vance, the Republican candidate, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, representing the...
A Real Gun Beats a Fake One Every Time: Victim Turns Tables on Philly Robber – The Truth About Guns
A Philadelphia man acted in self-defense when he shot a 16-year-old who attempted to rob him using a fake gun, according to police. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, as reported by 6abc in Philadelphia. The...
New Massachusetts Gun Law Could Effectively Ban Nonresident Hunters – The Truth About Guns
A sweeping gun-control law passed earlier this year in Massachusetts could negatively impact hunters—especially nonresidents—who don’t understand the restrictive regulations. The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) is warning that...
Florida City Illegally Bans Guns and Ammo Sales During Hurricane Helene – The Truth About Guns
The City of Okeechobee, Florida, adopted an illegal ordinance shortly before Hurricane Helene made landfall last week, which banned the sale of guns and ammunition and prohibited firearm possession in public by anyone other than law enforcement or members of the...
Heckler & Koch Launches HK USA to Meet Growing U.S. Demand – The Truth About Guns
German firearms giant Heckler & Koch (HK) is expanding its operations in the United States, a move signaling a closer focus on U.S. consumers and a step toward addressing the growing demand for HK products in the country. The move may also indicate a shift in how the...
Homeowner Forced to Shoot Intruder After Acting Erratically and Not Heeding Warnings to Leave – USA Carry
LAS VEGAS, NV — A homeowner shot and killed a man who was attempting to break into their residence early Thursday morning, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on September 26, around 7:40 a.m., in the 6400 block of Placer Drive, located near West...
Bill Introduced to Ban Federal Contracts with Gun Dealers Linked to Violent Crime – The Truth About Guns
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.-08) have introduced new legislation aimed at preventing the federal government from contracting with firearms dealers who are identified as having a history of selling guns that turn up as...
Kamala Harris Calls Safety a Civil Right While Pushing Gun Restrictions, Highlighting a Contradiction in Approach – The Truth About Guns
Vice President Kamala Harris sparked debate Thursday when she declared that “the right to be safe is a civil right” during an East Room event where President Joe Biden signed a new executive order aimed at limiting the development of gun technologies. Harris’s...
NRA Asks Supreme Court To Consider AWB Case – The Truth About Guns
For many gun-rights advocates, the desire to have the U.S. Supreme Court to finally hear a case involving an “assault weapons” ban is at the top of the list. Having the court rule once and for all that such bans are unconstitutional would likely put an end to all the...
Homeowner Fatally Shoots Alleged Intruder Armed with Shovel in Northwest Harris County, TX – USA Carry
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A man was shot and killed late Tuesday night after allegedly attempting to break into a home with a shovel in northwest Harris County, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on the 7400 block of Woodoak Drive near W Little York and...
FPC Files Brief In Appeal Concerning 3rd Grader’s Gun-Related Cap – The Truth About Guns
The Firearms Policy Coalition has filed an opening brief in the appeals phase of an FPC-backed lawsuit challenging a Michigan Public School’s ban on gun-related speech. The case involves a third-grade Michigan girl who, on the school’s “hat day,” was told she couldn’t...
Homeowner Shoots Intruder During Second Burglary After Firearms Stolen in First Break-In – USA Carry
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, OH — Authorities are investigating a series of events surrounding an aggravated burglary and shooting incident that unfolded over two days in Harrison Township, located in Montgomery County. On Monday, September 23, 2024, deputies from the...
Biden-Harris Set to Announce New Executive Order on Gun Violence – The Truth About Guns
Many Americans wondered if Joe Biden was still doing anything as president or if he was simply enjoying lame duck status, when suddenly this popped up on Fox News. President Biden is preparing to sign a new executive order aimed at reducing gun violence, the media...
Hawaii Homeowner Arrested After Stopping Violent Neighbor, Released After Self-Defense Ruling – The Truth About Guns
Only in Hawaii would prosecutors arrest an armed homeowner who stopped a violent neighbor who had just rammed several cars with a front-end loader, shot and killed three women, wounded two others, and posed an immediate threat to shoot more. Yet, that’s exactly what...
Marion County Deputy Arrested After Negligently Shooting Girlfriend During Dry Fire and Cleaning Session – USA Carry
OCALA, FL — A Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after negligent shooting and killing his girlfriend during a gun cleaning session on the night of September 19, 2024. The deputy, Leslie Boileau, called 911 after the...
Fresno Gun Stores Owners Blame California Laws, Taxes, And The Economy For Shutdowns – The Truth About Guns
Right off the bat, California is a horrible place to own a business, and I’m talking about any business, not just a gun store. If you don’t believe me, you may be surprised by the number of companies and some of the names on the list fleeing the failing state since...
Texas AG Appeals Court Decision Upholding State Fair Carry Ban – The Truth About Guns
With the Texas State Fair set to open on Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is still working to ensure lawful Texans can protect themselves at the month-long event. In early August, Texas State Fair officials announced an updated policy banning all firearms,...
Son Shoots Armed Intruder Who Followed Mother Home from Casino and Forced Entry – USA Carry
ABINGTON, PA — A home invasion on the 1800 block of Horace Ave was thwarted in the early morning hours of September 23, 2024, when a resident’s son acted in defense of his mother. The incident began shortly after 1 a.m., when the suspect, later identified as Khabir...
Maryland’s Red Flag Law Challenged in State Supreme Court – The Truth About Guns
Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Maryland resident Donald S. Willey have filed an appellants’ brief with the Maryland Supreme Court, challenging the state’s “red flag” law. The case, Willey v. Brown, originated in U.S. District Court for the...
Bait and Switch: Biden Admin Goes After the Wrong People for Deadly Violence in City Streets – The Truth About Guns
(Editor’s Note: Remember Joe Biden? He’s supposedly the one running our country though other than some sightings at his vacation home in Delaware, he hasn’t been heard from since Kamala Harris was installed as the face of the Democratic presidential campaign. His –...
Committee Passes Resolution To Overturn ATF’s “Engaged In The Business” Rule – The Truth About Guns
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval—a piece of legislation that would overturn the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule redefining who is...
JROTC Students Aid Officer, Apply Tourniquet After Negligent Discharge at School – USA Carry
MARBLE FALLS, TX — A group of Brackenridge Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) students quickly responded to help a Marble Falls School Resource Officer (SRO) who sustained an injury following a negligent discharge of his firearm. The incident occurred...
Florida Deputy Kills His Girlfriend While Cleaning Guns – The Truth About Guns
A Florida deputy has been charged with manslaughter after shooting and killing his girlfriend, 25-year-old Polina Wright, in what he alleges to be an accident while cleaning guns. The incident which took place on the night of Thursday, Sept. 19, unfolded after the...
Nevada Man Turns the Tables on Armed Robber, Fatally Shoots Attacker in Self-Defense – USA Carry
HENDERSON, NV — A 33-year-old man shot and killed an armed robber who attempted to hold him at gunpoint in a predawn incident on September 21, 2024. The confrontation occurred around 3:57 a.m. in the 1000 block of Wellness Place, prompting a swift response from the...
Minnesota Update: Eighth Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Firearm Carry Age Restrictions – The Truth About Guns
The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mandate on September 20, officially shutting down the Minnesota Attorney General’s efforts to preserve the state’s ban on firearm carry for individuals aged 18 to 20. The decision follows a legal challenge backed by...
Court Document Reveals Would-Be Assassin’s Extensive Plan To Kill Trump – The Truth About Guns
For those who continue to argue that the recent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life while golfing in Florida wasn’t a real “assassination attempt,” a recently released court document proves that assertion to be untrue. The court document included details...
Colorado Teen Shot In The Face By Town Council Member While Scouting Photoshoot Location – The Truth About Guns
A Colorado teen scouting locations for a homecoming photoshoot was shot in the face on September 10th by a local town council member. The 17-year-old told authorities that he and a friend parked on a public road and hopped a gate at a Conifer residence, 30 miles...
Authorities Seize Over 350 Websites Importing Switches And Suppressors From China – The Truth About Guns
U.S. authorities announced on September 11 that they had seized 355 websites used to sell suppressors and conversion kits, known as “switches,” which are used to convert semi-automatic handguns into machine guns. The suppressors, reportedly being imported into the...
Father and Son Open Fire on Armed Suspects During Car Burglary, Shooting One in the Face in San Antonio – USA Carry
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A vehicle burglary escalated into a violent confrontation in downtown San Antonio Tuesday afternoon when a family encountered two armed suspects in the act of breaking into their car. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. in a parking lot near the...
Michigan Man Free After Shooting Ruled Self-Defense – The Truth About Guns
When Christopher Peterson of Inkster, Michigan, had to pull his firearm and shoot his mother’s ex-boyfriend on July 3, he likely had no idea he’d be charged with second-degree murder and have a court fight on his hands. Thankfully for Peterson, two months after the...
Another Year, Another Worthless Columbus, Ohio, Gun “Buyback” – The Truth About Guns
A recent gun “buyback” in Ohio proves once again that politicians will do anything to make their constituents “feel” safer, whether they really are safer or not. Over the weekend, Columbus leaders held a so-called “buyback,” which Mayor Andrew Ginther called an...
Poll: Georgia Parents Call for Stricter School Safety Measures Following Deadly Shooting – The Truth About Guns
In the aftermath of a deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Northeast Georgia early this month that left four people dead and nine others wounded, a new poll reveals widespread support for increased mental health services, school safety reforms and...
Missouri Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder Who Prayed to Horse, Attacked Dog, and Tried to Break In – USA Carry
DEARBORN, MO — A homeowner in Dearborn, Missouri, fatally shot a man after the intruder displayed erratic behavior and attempted to break into the residence. The incident occurred on the morning of September 18, 2024, in the 15000 block of Masonic Drive. According to...
Teacher Threatens to Shoot Unruly Third-Grade Class – The Truth About Guns
Lack of discipline and excessive behavioral problems exhibited by students in the classroom are frequently discussed topics these days. There are many theories on what is causing the issue—soft parenting and lax rules enforcement in schools, social disruptions created...
Fox News Report: Harris Said LEOs Could Enter Homes To Check Gun Storage – The Truth About Guns
In a Second Amendment bombshell of a story, Fox News on Wednesday reported that Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat nominee for president, once said that law enforcement officers could walk into private citizens’ homes and inspect how they were storing their...
You’ll Have to Shoot Me”: Homeowner Does Just That During Tense Break-In – USA Carry
HANLEY HILLS, MO — In the early hours of September 17, 2024, a man was shot by a homeowner after breaking into a residence in Hanley Hills and threatening the family inside. The intruder, Cedric Marshall, 38, has been charged with first-degree burglary and...
FPC, SAF Petition Supreme Court To Address Circuit Split In Delaware AWB Cases – The Truth About Guns
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) on Monday filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court to address a circuit court split in two consolidated challenges to Delaware’s ban on so-called “assault...
Defensive Shooting at Funeral Home Leads to Quick Arrangements, No Arraignment – The Truth About Guns
A man shot in self-defense at his family’s business in Greenville, North Carolina, didn’t have to be transported far for his final arrangements. The man, Terence Rountree, Jr. was shot and killed by a family member after a dispute with the relative turned violent in...
Date Set For Court Review Of Florida’s Young Adult Gun Purchase Ban – The Truth About Guns
An October 22 start date has been announced for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to begin hearing arguments in the National Rifle Association’s case challenging Florida’s ban on long gun purchase by adults 18 to 20 years old. In early March, a three-judge panel of...
Judge Rules Memphis Anti-Gun Questions Can Appear On November Ballot – The Truth About Guns
The strange tale of Memphis city officials attempting to get three anti-gun questions on the November ballot despite the proposals violating Tennessee’s firearms pre-emption law has taken a new twist. As we reported in late July, Memphis city leaders approved several...
Security Guard Fatally Shoots Armed Man During Party Altercation in Owensboro, Kentucky – USA Carry
OWENSBORO, KY — A fatal shooting occurred early Sunday morning, September 15, 2024, during a party at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Owensboro, Kentucky. The incident, which unfolded after a large fight broke out, resulted in the death of 21-year-old Nelson Castillo,...
Guns.com Leaves YouTube Amid Growing Censorship Concerns – USA Carry
In an era of increasing censorship and ever-changing platform policies, Guns.com has announced that it will no longer be posting videos on YouTube. After years of building an impressive library of over 2,000 videos, nearly 400,000 subscribers, 120 million views, and...
Indicted: Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs Alleged to Have Used Guns to Intimidate Victims, Force Participants in Sex Parties – The Truth About Guns
Rapper and record producer Sean “Diddy” Combs aka Puffy aka Puff Daddy aka P. Diddy has changed his name more times than the late Prince (aka some damn symbol we can’t even make on a keyboard aka the artist formerly known as Prince) and the still-performing John...
Latest Would-Be Trump Assassin Broke Numerous Gun Laws – The Truth About Guns
The second would-be presidential assassin in just two months should never have possessed a firearm because of his status as a convicted felon. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has an arrest history showing more than 100 contacts with law enforcement going back to the 1990s,...
Kentucky Lawmaker Pushes Waiting Period Following I-75 Shooting – The Truth About Guns
Following a deranged whack job opening fire on a busy interstate highway last week, some Kentucky lawmakers have decided that a waiting period would be just the ticket to stop a violent person from acting out the violence they are planning in their head. According to...
Road Rage Incident in Hermitage Escalates to Gunfire, Ends in Crash – USA Carry
HERMITAGE, TN — A road rage incident in Hermitage escalated into a dangerous exchange of gunfire between two drivers late Tuesday night, resulting in one man fleeing the scene after crashing his car into an embankment. According to the Metro Nashville Police...
Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder During Break-In; Deceased Intruder’s Mother Found Dead in Neighboring Home – USA Carry
HOBBS, NM — In the early morning hours of September 13, 2024, a homeowner in Hobbs, New Mexico, fatally shot an intruder during a break-in at a residence on the 2100 block of North Rojo. According to the Hobbs Police Department, officers responded to a report of...
New Jersey Cop Accidentally Shoots Himself During Training – The Truth About Guns
An officer was seriously hurt September 10 when he accidentally shot himself in the leg during advanced firearms training at the Police Academy shooting range in Paterson, New Jersey. Officials say he was transported to St. Joseph’s University Trauma Center and is...
Homeowner Shoots Suspected Burglar in Southeast San Antonio Incident – USA Carry
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A homeowner shot a suspected burglar early Thursday morning on the southeast side of San Antonio, authorities reported. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. near the 2300 block of Hicks Avenue when the homeowner encountered an alleged intruder. San...
Bill of Rights To Grant Unrestricted Firearm Freedom Proposed in Alberta – The Truth About Guns
While firearms have largely been a federal affair in Canada, one province is taking matters into its own hands, declaring an unfettered right to own and use guns as part of a more comprehensive Bill of Rights. The United Conservative Party (UCP) board approved the new...
BREAKING – ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT 2.0: Trump Unharmed After Shots Fired in Another Assassination Attempt – The Truth About Guns
President Trump is alive and well after another assassination attempt which just took place late Sunday afternoon at one of his golf courses in Florida. This marks the second attempt to kill the former president in almost exactly two months. In the first incident,...
Ruger Announces the LC Carbine Now in 10mm Auto – The Truth About Guns
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. introduced the LC Carbine in .45 ACP at the SHOT Show in January of this year. It was a nice looking platform and seemed well thought out. A lightweight, 16-inch carbine, with factory threaded barrel folding stock, and it takes Glock mags....
Anti-Gun Site The Trace Tries To Scare Readers Into Voting For Kamala – The Truth About Guns
If there’s one thing for certain, it’s that the anti-gun fake news site thetrace.org, which touts itself as an unbiased news source, is always going to come down on the wrong side of the ongoing debate over the Second Amendment. But don’t take my word that it’s...
NRA Targets Montana Senate Race With 7-Figure Ad Buy – The Truth About Guns
In its first television ad buy of the 2024 election cycle, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is targeting a Democrat U.S. senator from Montana with a $2 million advertising campaign. According to a Fox News report, the gun-rights organization is running the...
Colorado Gun Stores Fight Back Against Migrant Gangs Using Children For Smash And Grabs – The Truth About Guns
If you’ve seen the news in recent weeks, then you know America is dealing with repercussions involving migrant gangs due to a crisis on our southern border. Specifically in urban areas designated as sanctuary cities, the situation is growing out of control with...
Self-Defense Shooting Reignites Stand-Your-Ground Debate In Hawaii – The Truth About Guns
A particularly brutal attack at a party in a Waianae, Hawaii, neighborhood has at least one lawmaker in the Aloha State considering reintroducing a Stand-Your-Ground proposal when the state legislature reconvenes next year. On August 31, party goers were enjoying...
National Constitutional Carry Measure Introduced In Congress – The Truth About Guns
For those concealed carry practitioners in the 21 states that don’t yet have a constitutional, or “permitless,” carry law on the books, help could be on the way at the federal level. On Wednesday, Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced the National...
The Accidental Gun Owner: Kamala Reveals She Owns a Gun – The Truth About Guns
By Larry Keane The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump didn’t provide voters with much regarding a topic that is one of the most important issues to them as they consider which candidate they’ll support on...
Senator Introduces Resolution to Keep Names of Mass Shooters Out of Media – The Truth About Guns
Senator Mike Lee of Utah and Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee have introduced a joint resolution aimed at urging the media to adopt more responsible journalistic practices when reporting on mass shootings. The resolution is intended to reduce what has been...
AL: Montgomery Mayor Signs Ordinance Curbing Concealed Carry – The Truth About Guns
Alabama’s constitutional, or “permitless,” concealed carry law is coming under further fire from another elected official in the state. Last week we reported that Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch was gathering information to try to get legislation introduced requiring...
Escambia Woman Retrieves Handgun from Purse, Shoots One of Two Robbery Suspects Posing as Cleaning Helpers – USA Carry
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — On September 8, 2024, deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery and shots-fired incident in the 400 block of Forest Street. The incident occurred while a homeowner was cleaning a rental property with the help of...
Homeowner Shoots Intruder Through Door to Protect His Family After Being Pushed to the Ground and Locked Out – USA Carry
SWEETWATER, TN — A home invasion in Monroe County ended in tragedy on September 5, 2024, when a homeowner fatally shot an intruder who had forcibly re-entered the residence, placing the homeowner’s family in imminent danger. The incident occurred on Brunner Road at...
Shameless Partisan Hack: Sen. Warnock Miscasts Blame for School Shootings – The Truth About Guns
One learns to grow a thick skin when dealing in the world of politics. That’s especially true representing the firearm industry on Capitol Hill and in statehouses across the country. The firearm and ammunition industry is faced with the most hostile presidential...