I’ve often watched divorced parents exchanging kids with their former spouses in a convenience store parking lot near my home and wondered how often fights occur during such transfers. While violent crime statistics don’t include figures on that particular occurrence,...

SUMMERVILLE, SC — A Summerville homeowner stopped a burglary in progress Friday morning, protecting his neighbor and her child after they fled to his home for safety during the incident. According to the Summerville Police Department, officers responded just before 9...

SEATTLE, WA — A delivery driver defended himself early Saturday morning outside the PIVOT Apartments in Seattle’s Pine neighborhood when a suspected thief attempted to steal his van. The incident occurred around 4:45 AM. According to a local news outlet , the driver...

School shootings are horrendous events that affect far more people than they should. As tragedies go, the act of a student shooting and killing teachers and other students shows a disrespect for life that is impossible for most of us to comprehend. The most recent...

LAKE WALES, FL — A home invasion in Lake Wales ended with the homeowner exercising his right to self-defense and the intruder, who sustained a gunshot wound, facing legal consequences. The incident unfolded just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday when John Coles was awakened...

In case you haven’t noticed, the Firearms Policy Coalition is currently litigating more Second Amendment-related lawsuits than just about all of the other gun-rights groups combined. That’s because the organization’s overall strategy is focused on restoring the right...

How on earth does a 2-year-old get a hold of a loaded gun? Ask 18-year-old Andrew Sanchez of Fresno, California, whose firearm somehow ended up in the hands of a child, resulting in the death of a 22-year-old mother. Sanchez was arrested inside the couple’s apartment...

First of all, there is no such thing as a “ghost gun.” This is a made-up term by the anti-Second Amendment lobby used to create a negative stigma around homemade firearms, which have been a deeply rooted tradition throughout American history dating back to the...

LAVEEN, AZ — An early morning home invasion in a Laveen neighborhood ended with a homeowner opening fire on multiple armed intruders, sending them fleeing and leaving one suspect hospitalized. The incident occurred just after 1 a.m. Monday near 51st Avenue and...

CHICAGO, IL — A bystander was seriously injured during a shootout involving burglary suspects and a concealed carry license (CCL) holder late Thursday night in the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. in the...

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has decided not to pursue charges against Ian Bascombe, a 58-year-old MTA bus driver, following a violent altercation aboard a Brooklyn bus, Dec. 13. This decision comes in the wake of the recent acquittal of Daniel Penny, a...

A 14-year-old Florida teen warming the bench in a juvenile detention facility has picked up a second-degree murder charge in connection with his 2023 fatal shooting of a 19-year-old, according to deputies. As if not depressing enough to question the fate of humanity,...

The TSA is on track to discover fewer firearms at airport checkpoints in 2024 compared to last year, despite record-high passenger volumes. According to figures reported by American Rifleman , TSA intercepted 5,028 firearms during the first nine months of 2024, a...

SPOKANE COUNTY, WA — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on December 13, 2024. The incident involved the armed owner of the vehicle, who reportedly shot the suspect, and has raised questions about the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A House staffer was arrested on the morning of December 2, 2024, after United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers discovered ammunition and “high-capacity magazines” in his bag during routine security screening at the Cannon House Office Building....

CHEYENNE, WY — Wyoming lawmakers are set to consider Senate File 37 (SF0037) during the 2025 legislative session, a bill designed to establish an enhanced concealed carry permit allowing permit holders to carry firearms in school zones, on school campuses, and at...

The NRA has announced the appointment of John Commerford as the Interim Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA). The decision was made by NRA Executive Vice President & CEO Doug Hamlin, marking the second leadership transition for the...

The Department of Justice under the current Biden administration, has introduced a new pair of gun control “rules” with the goal being to bring regulations into compliance with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).  The BSCA, mostly passed by Democrats, saw 15...

A man who intended to carry out an attack on a North Texas church has been arrested in White Settlement, according to an incident report from the Fort Worth Fire Department. Police found the man in the Texas suburb parked in a van filled with firearms and live...

ROCHESTER, NY — A suspected home invasion early Sunday morning on Emerson Street ended in a fatal shooting when a resident acted to protect his family from intruders. Police identified the deceased as 22-year-old Zhymar Thacker, who was found inside the home around...

LENOIR CITY, TN — A domestic dispute on Tuesday night resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man and injuries to his parents. According to the Lenoir City Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call from a neighbor reporting a fight at a residence on West...

In a controversial move, the attorneys general of New Jersey and Minnesota filed lawsuits on December 12 against Glock, accusing the gun manufacturer of knowingly producing pistols that can be easily modified into illegal machine guns using inexpensive conversion...

Florida may soon reclaim its “Gunshine State” moniker as Republican lawmakers introduce bills aimed at rolling back key gun restrictions enacted following the 2018 Parkland school shooting. These bills, if passed, would expand gun rights in the state by repealing the...

CHICAGO, IL — A robbery turned deadly Saturday afternoon in the Back of the Yards neighborhood when an armed suspect was shot with his own weapon during a confrontation with his intended victim. The incident occurred around 2:51 p.m. in the 1500 block of West Garfield...

WAGONER COUNTY, OK – The grandfather of one of the three teens killed after breaking into a home is saying the use of an AR-15 by the homeowner’s son, who encountered the home invaders, was excessive. In 2017, an attempted burglary in Wagoner County, Oklahoma,...

The father of a A 33-year-old man was forced to shoot his son in self-defense after a family argument broke out and the younger man began physically attacking his parents. Officers in Lenoir City, Tennessee, responded to the family’s home around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10...

A Detroit Police officer is under investigation and has been placed on “no gun status” after ballistic analysis revealed she shot two innocent bystanders while responding to a call on the city’s west side. Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison updated the media...

Academy Sports + Outdoors has recalled Redfield 12-gun and 18-gun fireproof safes. According to the company, the recall is due to a serious injury hazard and risk of death. While the language sounds alarming, the danger the company is referring to comes from a...

In an exciting collaboration, Ruger and Magpul have unveiled the RXM 9mm pistol—a feature-rich, modular handgun designed to stand out in the crowded polymer-frame striker-fired market. Combining Ruger’s precision firearm manufacturing expertise with Magpul’s...

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A man waiting in his car outside the Crafty Crab restaurant thwarted an attempted carjacking Wednesday night, relying on quick thinking and his firearm to defend himself. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on December 4, the man had parked outside the...

The United States Department of Justice has announced the arrest of an illegal Chinese National on a criminal complaint alleging that he exported shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items to North Korea. According to the DOJ, the items were concealed...

With the Washington State Supreme Court preparing to consider the constitutionality of a state law banning firearms magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) on Monday filed an amicus brief with the court supporting...

One must wonder if the incoming Trump Administration’s well-laid plans to streamline the government and trim the bureaucratic fat might affect the propensity of federal agencies to waste taxpayer dollars chasing fabricated monsters. With less than two months remaining...

SYDNEY, NSW — An American woman has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after attempting to smuggle a 24-carat gold-plated handgun into Australia. On April 23, 2023, 29-year-old Liliana Goodson was arrested at Sydney Airport when Australian Border Force (ABF)...

Local gun rights groups like the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) play an essential role in protecting our Second Amendment rights. Their recent victory in Eloy, Arizona, highlights the importance of supporting these organizations and their tireless efforts to...

A U.S. Congressman is working to try and head off a Biden Administration scheme to use Medicaid funds to finance so-called “gun violence prevention” programs. In September, the Biden Administration announced new executive orders directing federal agencies to advance...

The arrest of Luigi Mangione, suspected in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is certain to bring renewed scrutiny to the debate over restricting the capabilities of 3D printers to make so-called “ghost guns.” Mangione, apprehended Monday at a...

A Manhattan jury this morning found Marine veteran and subway hero Daniel Penny not guilty in the choking death of Jordan Neely. The jury acquitted Penny of criminally negligent homicide, which could have cost him four years in prison, in Neely’s chokehold death...

The United States Supreme Court has set an official conference date of December 13 to decide if the High Court will hear Snope v. Brown , a case directly challenging Maryland’s assault weapon ban, addressing whether states can legally ban semi-automatic rifles such as...

The fascist Canadian government, under the “leadership” of fürer, Justin Trudeau, said Thursday, December 5 that it is outlawing another 324 varieties of firearms. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says these guns belong on the battlefield, not in the hands of...

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Governor J.B. Pritzker’s gun and magazine ban will remain in effect through the appeals process.  Last month, US District Court Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled the so-called “Protect Illinois...

A Michigan woman with special needs has been hospitalized and is fighting for her life after she was mistaken for a burglar and shot by her grandfather in his home.  The incident occurred on November 29 in Buena Vista Township at around 7:55 PM.  Police responded to...

The ongoing legal battle over California’s strict ammunition purchase and transportation laws reached a critical milestone this week as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena heard oral arguments in Rhode v. Bonta , Dec. 4. The case challenges provisions of...

Doctor Timothy W. Wheeler and six fellow ear surgeons recently submitted a proposal to their national specialist society, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). The seven ear doctors wanted their academy to support their new policy...

New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that would require local law enforcement agencies and state police to notify federal immigration authorities any time an illegal immigrant applies for a firearms purchaser identification card (FPIC) or handgun purchase permit...

A growing coalition of U.S. states and firearm advocacy groups is mounting a vigorous defense of American gun manufacturers against a lawsuit brought by the Mexican government. At the heart of the legal battle are accusations by Mexico that U.S. firearm companies are...

SIDNEY, NE — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday morning at a rural residence south of Sidney. According to local news media , the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots-fired call at a home on County Road 109 in...

MEMPHIS, TN — A robbery victim behind a Parkway Village hotel turned a potentially fatal encounter into a self-defense success after disarming his attackers and using one of their firearms to protect himself early Friday morning. According to local media , officers...

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — A tense home invasion escalated into a vehicle pursuit before ending in the arrest of a suspect who sustained a gunshot wound. The incident occurred on Friday, November 29, at approximately 3:00 PM on the 7200 block of Chandler Drive. According...

You’ve likely seen anti-gun advocates crowing over the recent Georgia court decision where a judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Savannah’s ordinance imposing fines and potential jail time for citizens who leave firearms in unlocked cars. In the action, gun owner...

Second Amendment advocates, and any liberty-loving American who remembers a better time before the Biden Administration, have been rejoicing since the call of the 2024 election in favor of President Donald Trump. As he is known to do, the President-Elect is wasting no...

It’s not unusual for states to pass pro-gun laws and big-city bureaucrats disagree with those laws. What is uncommon, however, is for police leaders to get into a public spat with the state attorney general over such laws. That’s what happened recently in Louisiana...

The battle against California’s oppressive gun show laws might just be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court—that is if the pro-freedom Second Amendment Foundation has anything to do with it. The case revolves around the California law prohibiting gun shows on public...

In the week leading up to Black Friday, the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducted 613,380 firearm-related background checks, a 9.8% decrease from the 680,671 checks recorded during the same period in 2023. The data, released by the...

Despite assurances that he had no intentions to pardon his son from the president as well as aides as recently as a week ago, President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on Sunday. The blanket pardon wipes out his criminal convictions on tax and gun charges and...

With the 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals set to hear the case concerning New Jersey’s ban on so-called “assault weapons,” the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) recently filed its opening brief explaining why the ban is unconstitutional. The appeal comes in the case...

With the Washington State Supreme Court set to begin considering the state’s ban on firearms magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds, pro-rights groups are giving the court something to think about. In the case State of Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns Inc ., the...

Lawmakers in Texas have begun pre-filing bills for next year’s legislative session, and both pro-gun and anti-gun measures indicate that the session is likely to be an active one where guns and the Second Amendment are concerned. Within the first three days of the...

A federal judge recently denied a request by an illegal alien, who had purchased 170 guns and undergone multiple background checks, to drop illegal gun possession charges because he claimed they violated his Second Amendment right to bear arms. According to a Fox News...

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — A 70-year-old man, identified only as Robert, says he was forced to defend his family during a violent break-in early Sunday morning at a business he manages on Folsom Boulevard and West La Loma Drive. The incident left the intruder dead, but...

ROCKFORD, IL — Authorities in Winnebago County responded to a domestic disturbance on the city’s east side that ended with an elderly man defending a female victim by shooting her attacker. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on November 25 in the 8900 block of...

KISSIMMEE, FL — A man lost his life in an negligent shooting over the weekend while attempting to put firearm in his waistband, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a residence on Caribbean View Terrace near Kissimmee after reports...

If you think the old Winchester model 1894 your great-grandfather left you in his will is an old gun, it might be time to rethink that assessment. Researchers in Arizona believe they have found the oldest gun ever discovered in the continental United States—a nearly...

In October, Dr. John Lott of the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) broke the news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had stealth-revised its reported violent crime data for 2022 to show a 4.5% increase, rather than the originally reported 2.1%...

Based defender of inalienable rights and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that he intends to file suit against his state’s Jackson County over the legislature’s brazen violation of state gun rights. Making the Nov. 21 public announcement on X,...

With former President Donald Trump winning the recent election and Republicans retaining the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and regaining the majority in the U.S. Senate, Democrats are desperate to pass whatever gun-control measures they can before...

LAPLACE, LA — A disturbance at a home in the 2100 block of Williamsburg Drive on November 21, 2024, led to the fatal shooting of 51-year-old Anthony Kelly. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, which appears to be a case of...

MIAMI-DADE, FL — A late-night argument at a McDonald’s escalated into violence, leaving a 15-year-old girl injured and her mother facing charges after an accidental shooting on Friday night. The incident unfolded at the McDonald’s near Northwest Seventh Avenue and...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A road rage altercation on the Las Vegas Strip turned fatal Monday afternoon when an Uber driver was shot and killed in what authorities are investigating as a possible act of self-defense. The incident unfolded around 4 p.m. near the Palazzo at the...

Recent research has shown that most Americans own firearms for self-defense reasons. A recent armed citizen episode in California is living proof of how owning a gun and knowing how to use it when the chips are down saved the life of one Golden State grandfather—and...

Through the U.S. Department of Justice, the Biden Administration has weaponized the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), turning it into an agency constantly battling against America’s lawful gun owners and closely regulated gun retailers. In...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man attempting to steal a vehicle was fatally shot by the car’s owner during a chaotic incident near an ATM in the Frankford neighborhood on Friday afternoon. The altercation occurred around 3:08 p.m. at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and...

CHICAGO, IL — A food vendor with a concealed carry license was injured, and a suspect was fatally shot during a confrontation Friday night in the Austin neighborhood. The incident occurred around 8:50 p.m. in the 300 block of South Central Avenue. Chicago police...

On Nov. 21, the Firearms Policy Committee (FPC) filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, challenging the state’s ban on carrying firearms for residents of other states. In Shaffer v. Quattrone , the plaintiffs argue that the carry ban for lawful nonresidents,...

Police in New York want the legal ability to seize firearms during a domestic violence call – even if no arrests were made. However, instead of going through normal legal channels and obtaining a search warrant or court order, police just want the legal ability to...

ENTERPRISE, AL — A violent confrontation turned deadly on November 18, 2024, when a man defending himself from a pipe-wielding attacker fired a single shot, fatally striking the assailant in the groin. Enterprise Police Department (EPD) officers responded to a...

LAKEWOOD, WA — A confrontation over shoplifting at a local convenience store escalated into a gunfight Wednesday morning, leaving the store owner with a gunshot wound to his leg. The incident occurred at McChord Mart on the 5000 block of Solberg Drive Southwest,...

In a lawsuit brought by the City of Philadelphia and community organizations, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the state’s firearms preemption law. This law forbids cities from instituting more restrictive gun statutes than the state’s laws. The court...

There are gun purchase waiting periods and then there are “holy crap” long gun purchase waiting periods. And that’s just what two Democratic lawmakers in Ohio want to make happen, the Ohio Capital Journal is reporting. The two have introduced a proposal for a 10-day...

A Leamington, Ontario, woman faces multiple charges after Texas deputies in Angelina County found stolen firearms, including a short-barreled rifle, and ammunition in her possession during a traffic stop. According to the police, Jahtaya O’Day Jah-Kiara Hamilton’s...

Those TTAG readers who have followed the issue of bump stocks and banning the devices will likely recall that in mid-June the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ban implemented during Donald Trump’s first presidency. In the 6-3 decision, the court ruled that a bump...

A recent article at VoxelMatters , a 3D-printing publication, tells us about an effort to stop the 3D printing of firearms and firearms parts. 3DPrinterOS, a company that develops software to manage printers, worked with a university to develop algorithms that should...

A woman confronted an 18-year-old man at a restaurant after finding that he had been exchanging text messages with her 13-year-old daughter, which led to a police confrontation and the suspect being shot multiple times.  The Florida mother, upon learning the night...

DECATUR, IL — On the evening of November 18, 2024, a 35-year-old male intruder was fatally shot during an attempted unlawful entry into a residence in the 2000 block of E. Damon Avenue. A 66-year-old female resident was also injured during the incident. According to...

MCLOUD, OK — A suspect is recovering from a gunshot wound and now faces multiple charges following a series of burglaries in the area. The incident unfolded Saturday afternoon when local authorities responded to reports of stolen property, including a firearm, money,...

A federal judge has ruled against Attorney General Letitia James and other New York officials, rejecting their motion to dismiss a constitutional challenge to the state’s ban on bulletproof vests and protective body armor.  U.S. District Court Judge John Sinatra Jr....

LOWNDES COUNTY, MS — On Saturday, November 16, 2024, at approximately 3:51 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at 6751 Highway 12. While en route, E-911 dispatchers informed them that shots had been fired at the location. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male...

BILLINGS, MT — On November 14, 2024, at approximately 1:52 a.m., officers from the Billings Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Calhoun Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered three individuals with gunshot wounds, one of whom was...

CHAMPAIGN, IL — Champaign Police responded to a report of a home invasion involving gunfire on November 10, 2024, at approximately 4:09 a.m. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Harrington Drive, where officers found two injured men upon arrival. One individual,...

Welcome to Episode 12 of the USA Carry Podcast! This week, we’re joined by special guests Jay Allen, a country music singer and philanthropist, and Trevor Greer, a Marine veteran. In this episode, Jay shares a harrowing personal experience that pushed him to...

A pair of New Jersey firearms dealers found themselves in hot water of the unconstitutional kind when they were sued by the state’s Office of the Attorney General for allegedly selling ammunition to undercover agents without first verifying the buyers were legally...

DAYTON, OH — An early-morning encounter at a gas station on November 14 turned fatal when an alleged attempted robbery led to a defensive shooting . The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at the RoadDog gas station on James H. McGee Boulevard, marking Dayton’s seventh...

URBANA, IL — On Saturday, November 16, 2024, a road rage incident escalated into a shooting at the intersection of Busey Avenue and Park Street. Urbana police responded to the scene at approximately 4:30 PM after receiving reports of a shooting with injuries. The...

The 2024 General Election is now over and as the nation, states and local municipalities prepare for new representation, it appears “woke,” left-leaning lobbying groups have taken to attacking nonprofit organizations in an ill-focused attempt to gain new support. A...

Every November, swarms of hunters prepare to head out into the Pennsylvania wilderness in anticipation of deer season, however, some may unexpectedly find themselves on the wrong side of the law if they also possess a medical marijuana card. While shooters have long...

RUSKIN, FL — A home burglary turned deadly in the early hours of November 10, when an armed suspect was fatally shot after breaking into a residence on the 3000 block of Double D Ranch Trail. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received an...

The NSSF is calling on President-elect Donald Trump to dismantle the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, established under President Joe Biden. The NSSF argues the office, funded by taxpayers, focuses on limiting Second Amendment rights rather than...

DESOTO, TX — A home invasion attempt in DeSoto on Friday, November 8, 2024, ended in gunfire after a woman defended herself from an armed man who followed her into her neighborhood and attempted to force his way into her home. The incident took place around 7:54 p.m....

OMERSET, PA — Election Day 2024 brought a historic turnout at the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, where an unprecedented 330 residents lined up to obtain concealed carry permits, breaking the office’s all-time record. Lines of residents stretched through courthouse...

Welcome back to the USA Carry Podcast! In Episode 11, we dive into the topic of lone wolf attacks—a type of violence that, while often unpredictable, poses a real threat that armed citizens should understand. In this episode, we explore what defines a lone wolf attack...