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...
2024 Presidential Debate: Beware an Anti-Gunner in Gun Owner’s Clothing – The Truth About Guns
While Democrats will celebrate that their candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris “looked presidential” in tonight’s debate and was successful at getting under her opponent’s skin, Republican’s will scowl and correctly note that Harris was long on platitudes and short...
Attorneys General File Supreme Court Brief To Limit The ATF – The Truth About Guns
A coalition of 27 state Attorneys General has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court urging Justices to limit the Biden Administration’s ban on “ghost guns” through a “Frame or Receiver” rule proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...
Robbery Suspect Killed After Victim Wrestles Gun Away and Shoots Him at Harris County, TX Apartment Complex – USA Carry
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A robbery suspect was fatally shot after his intended victim wrestled a gun away from him and used it in self-defense at an apartment complex on FM 1960 West. The incident occurred at the 6700 block of FM 1960 W, at The Standard at Champions Park...
The Fighting 10/22? A Primer On Rimfire Carbines – USA Carry
Believe it or not, a rimfire carbine such as the ever-popular Ruger 10/22 makes more sense than many people might be willing to admit. They are cost-effective to buy and run, and they are 50-state legal. The .22 LR is fully capable of penetration to a sufficient depth...
Woman Shoots Intruder Who Tried Breaking In Through Bathroom Window While Her Daughter Was Showering – USA Carry
CHICAGO, IL — A woman shot an intruder Saturday night to protect her children as a man tried to break into her home in Chicago. She had come home from celebrating her birthday with her family. Not long after they got home, her daughter was showering when a man tried...
Harris-Walz Campaign Recruiting Veterans to Influence Views on Gun Ownership – The Truth About Guns
The next time you see a social media post from a military veteran who claims to support banning certain firearms or any other infringement of our civil rights, realize they may be getting paid to violate their oath. An email obtained last week by the Second Amendment...
CCKRBA Calls Out VP Harris For Seeking Removal Of School Resource Officers – The Truth About Guns
A prominent gun-rights organization is calling out Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat “nominee” for president, on her 2019 advocacy of removing school resource officers from schools in light of such resource officers stopping and arresting the alleged murderer...
Florida: Jealous Boyfriend Shot In Apparent Self-Defense Incident – The Truth About Guns
As the old saying goes, “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” That’s the lesson a jealous, and dangerous, Florida man recently learned when he decided to assault one of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriends. Threatening someone that you’ll shoot them is dangerous in more...
9th Circuit Upholds Carry Ban In Some California, Hawaii Locations – The Truth About Guns
A federal court has ruled that Hawaii and California—two of the most anti-gun states in the nation—can enforce some portions of their “sensitive places” laws passed after the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen . On...
Armed Citizen Saves Woman And Child During Carjacking And Sexual Assault – The Truth About Guns
A woman’s screams caught the attention of an unnamed hero on August 30th in Tazewell County, Virginia. Armed with a 9mm handgun, the Good Samaritan moved swiftly toward danger, putting himself in harm’s way to protect the life of a stranger and her child. Unknowingly...
KelTec Releases the 5.7x28mm SUB2000 GEN3 5.7 – The Truth About Guns
If you follow KelTec on social media, you know they’ve been teasing a new product for a while now. They’ve been showing photos of 5.7x28mm rounds, a pistol style magazine and close cropped images of a grip. You could tell it was a grip fed 5.7 but was it a pistol,...
64-Year-Old Veteran Shoots Illegal Alien in Self-Defense During Facebook Marketplace Robbery Attempt – USA Carry
CULLMAN, AL — A 64-year veteran of the U.S. military was shot but successfully defended himself during a violent robbery attempt on September 1, 2023. The veteran, whose name has not been released, was meeting a man to purchase equipment through an online transaction....
Armed Tulsa Man Stops Five Attackers – The Truth About Guns
As a political writer and solid believer in the right to armed self-defense, I spend some time each day researching defensive shooting episodes throughout the country in order to keep my finger on the pulse of the matter. And as a resident of a Tulsa, Oklahoma,...
Man with Mental Health Issues Fatally Shot in Self-Defense After Showing Up at Home with Gun – USA Carry
DAVIESS COUNTY, IN — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in what appears to be a self-defense incident on State Road 257, just north of the East Fork of the Wabash River bridge. According to local media , deputies responded to a call...
Florida Deputy’s Sig P320 Sold For $40 On Cash App After Being Found In Restroom – The Truth About Guns
A deputy’s department-issued Sig Sauer P320 found its way into the hands of a convicted felon last week when it was left behind in a restroom stall at the RaceTrac convenience store in Oviedo, Florida, 20 miles northeast of Orlando. Stopping to answer nature’s call at...
Father Of Alleged Georgia School Shooter Arrested, Charged – The Truth About Guns
Police in Georgia have arrested the father of the 14-year-old who allegedly killed two students and two teachers and injured nine others in an attack at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 54-year-old Colin...
Apalachee High School Shooting Renews Calls for Gun Legislation – The Truth About Guns
In an all-too-familiar scene that sickens all Americans, a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning claimed the lives of four people—two students and two teachers—and left nine others injured, according to the Georgia Bureau of...
Illinois’ Public Transport Carry Ban Ruled Unconstitutional as Four Passengers Murdered on CTA Blue Line – The Truth About Guns
Rockford, Illinois Federal Judge, Iain Johnston has ruled Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transportation unconstitutional, yet it is clear that just days after the murder of four CTA Blue Line passengers, city officials and policymakers still don’t get it or...
Employee Fatally Shoots Robbery Suspect Assaulting Staff at Maryland Restaurant – USA Carry
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — An employee at a Chinese restaurant in Capitol Heights shot and killed a suspect who was reportedly robbing the establishment and assaulting staff. The incident occurred at the Oriental Express restaurant on the 5200 block of Marlboro...
FPC Petitions Supreme Court To Hear Michigan Gun Range Case – The Truth About Guns
A gun-rights advocacy group has petitioned the Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit about a Michigan township placing onerous restrictions on shooting ranges and firearms training. At issue is whether the Second Amendment presumptively protects against restrictions...
Tulsa Homeowner Fatally Shoots Attacker, Injures Another After Group Assault – USA Carry
TULSA, OK — On the evening of September 3, 2024, a homeowner acted in self-defense, fatally shooting one individual and critically injuring another after being attacked by a group near 2700 North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. At around 7:00 p.m., Tulsa police...
Polymer80 Closes Its Doors After Mounting Legal Troubles – The Truth About Guns
Polymer80, at one time the largest manufacturer of 80% receiver kits for home gun builders, has shut down operations, becoming a casualty of the anti-Second Amendment agenda. The company caved to insurmountable legal defense and settlement costs that have plagued...
Navy Commander In Backward Scope Photo Fiasco Relieved Of Duty – The Truth About Guns
The U.S. Navy has relieved the destroyer commander, who was pictured firing a rifle with the scope mounted backward, of his duty because of the incident and the resulting backlash. According to a report in the San Diego Union-Tribune , Cmdr. Cameron Yaste was removed...
Following Terror Attack, German Government Pushes Knife Ban – The Truth About Guns
In the aftermath of a recent attack in which a Syrian Islamic extremist wielding a knife murdered three innocent festival goers and wounded eight others, authorities in Germany are pushing forward with a plan to ban knives. According to a report at nbcnews.com, the...
‘I Gotta Protect My Family’: Homeowner Defends Household During Late-Night Break-In – USA Carry
KENT, WA — A homeowner in Kent, Washington, faced a terrifying encounter when an intruder broke into his home during the early hours of Tuesday morning, forcing him to take defensive action to protect his family. The incident occurred at around 1:27 a.m. on the 26600...
Paul Harrell: A Final Goodbye to a Firearms Legend – USA Carry
Whether you loved his content or simply respected his influence, Paul Harrell was undeniably a significant figure in the YouTube firearms community. Paul passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a channel that became a go-to resource for...
Husband Shoots Suspect After Wife is Stabbed During Argument in Houston Home – USA Carry
HOUSTON, TX — Charges have been filed against a 40-year-old man in connection with a stabbing and shooting that took place on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 13910 Nitida Street. The suspect, Keith Levale Strange, is now facing charges of aggravated assault with a...
VP Harris, ATF Ignore Congressional Inquiry On Glock Lawsuit Collusion – The Truth About Guns
We reported back in late-July how the White House was colluding with anti-gun groups to target gunmaker Glock with a frivolous lawsuit. At the time, the chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee had sent a letter demanding that Stefanie Feldman, the Director of...
Knives Out: After Virtually Outlawing Guns, U.K. Officials Now Coming After Knives – The Truth About Guns
Remember that slippery slope of continual government regulation followed by overreach by always justifying “we just need to do a little more and then our plans will work” TTAG wrote about the other day? Well, if you don’t believe in it, just take a look at what’s...
Feds Team Up, Finally Targeting Actual Criminals for Illegal Guns, Drugs, Trafficking – The Truth About Guns
Operation Rock Water, a multiagency anti-trafficking investigation led by the FBI and DEA, scored another victory in Texas on Thursday arresting twenty-one suspects with El Paso gang ties in a local, state, and federal effort. The individuals apprehended are...
Machete-Wielding Intruder Confronted By Texas Homeowner At Gunpoint – The Truth About Guns
A machete-wielding intruder had second thoughts when he found himself staring down the business end of a Texas homeowner’s 9mm handgun. The confrontation happened around 5 p.m. on August 21. Liberty Hill homeowner, Darryl Stevens, caught the intruder on camera...