Homeowner Opens Fire on Group Attempting Car Burgalary and Home Invasion in Early Morning Incident – USA Carry
DALTON, GA — An early morning confrontation between a homeowner and a group of alleged car burglars escalated into gunfire on May 3, 2025, in a residential area near Pleasant Drive and Old Grade Road. According to a statement from Whitfield County Sheriff Darren J....
Homeowner Charged with Murder After Teen Fatally Shot During Alleged Break-In That Friends Say Was TikTok Prank – USA Carry
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — A homeowner in Virginia is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing an 18-year-old during what teens claim was a social media prank — but one that may not be as innocent as it sounds. The homeowner, a 27-year-old...
GOA Calls For Action On Suppressor Deregulation, Pistol Brace Measures – The Truth About Guns
The lack of attention by a U.S. House of Representatives committee to two important pro-gun measures has one gun-rights organization raising a red flag. On May 5, Gun Owners of America (GOA) sent out a national alert to its members expressing concern over the House...
ATF agents discussed new suppressors on site they thought was private – The Truth About Guns
by Lee Williams Why do ATF agents need new suppressors for their ARs? No one was willing to answer this simple question, not the private company making the silencers and certainly not the ATF. However, ATF agents themselves were discussing the new silencers on a...
Minnesota Expands Concealed Carry Reciprocity to 33 States Following Court Ruling – USA Carry
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has significantly expanded the state’s concealed carry permit reciprocity, now recognizing permits from 33 states. This development follows the conclusion of the legal case Worth v. Jacobson...
St. Louis Teen Shot by Fellow Suspects After Resident Fires Warning Shots During Car Break-In – USA Carry
ST. LOUIS, MO — A 16-year-old was fatally shot early Friday morning during a string of vehicle break-ins in the Carondelet neighborhood, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the 6300 block of Vermont Avenue,...
Supreme Court Refuses To Block Illinois Assault Weapon Ban – The Truth About Guns
I’m not sure if United States Supreme Court Justices leave their spines at home or if they are permanently confiscated upon confirmation, but the High Court seems much more proficient at kicking the can down the road than they do at preserving and defending the...
Elderly man opens fire on 35-year-old intruder who violently attacked him and his wife during terrifying home incident – USA Carry
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — In the early hours of Sunday morning, a 35-year-old man was shot in self-defense after allegedly attacking an elderly couple in their Escambia County home. As reported by WEAR-TV , deputies responded to reports of gunfire around 1:05 a.m. on...
Home Invader Shot After Ignoring Verbal Warnings from Father Protecting Wife and 2-Year-Old – USA Carry
SEATTLE, WA — A Seattle man shot an intruder early Friday morning after the suspect broke into an apartment building and attempted to force entry into his home, where the man’s wife and 2-year-old child were present. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. at an...
Florida Man Brings Knife to Gun Fight; Doesn’t End Well – USA Carry
PLANT CITY, FL — A man was fatally shot during a confrontation at the Speed Lane Travel Center early Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. at 501 County Line Road. As reported by WFLA, officers from the Plant City Police Department responded...
SCOTUS Won’t Consider Challenge To California’s Public Property Gun Show Ban – The Truth About Guns
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 28 declined to hear a challenge to the restrictive California law prohibiting gun shows on publicly owned property. In 2022, the California legislature passed a law forbidding all gun shows on public property. In response, the Second...
Illinois Appeals Court Rules FOID Card Requirement Doesn’t Violate Constitution – The Truth About Guns
A three-judge panel of the Illinois 4th District Appellate Court ruled on April 29 that the Illinois Firearms Owner Identification card scheme, required to purchase or possess a gun in the state, is constitutional. In the case Guns Save Life v. Kelly, two of the three...
‘Hurry up and shoot Him!’ Teen’s Last Words Before Being Shot Dead by Armed Citizen in Chaotic Kansas City Liquor Store Clash – USA Carry
KANSAS CITY, MO — A confrontation at a Kansas City liquor store on Monday evening resulted in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Donovan Booker. Another individual, 18-year-old Jeremiah Williamson, has been charged in connection with the incident. As reported by the...
Jacksonville Mayor’s Office Accused of Overseeing Alleged Illegal Firearm Registry – USA Carry
JACKSONVILLE, FL — A Jacksonville city councilman has alleged that private security personnel under the city’s direction maintained an unauthorized registry of citizens legally carrying concealed firearms into municipal buildings, potentially violating Florida law and...
Lost Your Gun in the Palisades Fire? LAPD Opens Recovery Process for 500 Firearms Found – USA Carry
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department has announced a public outreach initiative to help residents recover firearms lost during the Palisades Fire. Since January, LAPD officers have recovered approximately 500 firearms from the fire zone and are now...
Texas Lawsuit Could Blow Hole in Gun-Free Zone Laws Across the Country – USA Carry
FORT WORTH, TX — A group of Texas gun owners backed by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is asking a federal court to strike down parts of the Texas Penal Code that prohibit the carrying of firearms in specific public venues. The lawsuit, Ziegenfuss v. Martin ,...
Driver Who Shot Man Charging at Him with Chef’s Knife CLEARED by Grand Jury in Syracuse Road Rage Killing – USA Carry
SYRACUSE, NY — A 43-year-old man who fatally shot another driver during a road rage incident in downtown Syracuse will not face criminal charges after an Onondaga County grand jury determined he acted in lawful self-defense. As reported by Syracuse.com , the incident...
DOJ Files Amicus Brief Supporting Pro-Second Amendment Challenge – The Truth About Guns
For perhaps the first time in United States history, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined a petitioner as an amicus party to defend American gun rights. On May 1, the DOJ filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of a petition for...
Injunction Paves Way For Non-Residents To Apply For A California Carry Permit – The Truth About Guns
A preliminary injunction in a case brought by a major gun rights group has opened the door for nonresident gun owners to apply for a California concealed carry permit. In the Second Amendment Foundation case, CRPA v. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a U.S....
FPC Trashes DOJ’s “Horrifically Flawed” Brief In Machine Gun Ban Appeal – The Truth About Guns
A brief filed by the federal government in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in a case involving the constitutionality of banning machine guns has one pro-gun rights group seeing red. The case United States v. Justin Bryce Brown revolves around the federal government...
Robbery Turns Deadly at Snowflake Donuts as Store Owner Shoots Armed Suspect – USA Carry
HOUSTON, TX — An attempted armed robbery at a southeast Houston donut shop ended with the suspect fatally shot by the store owner early Thursday morning. As reported by KHOU 11 , the incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. at Snowflake Donuts, located on Winkler Drive...
Homeowner Shoots Intruder in Face During Attempted Break-In in Henry County – USA Carry
HENRY COUNTY, IN — A suspected home intruder was shot in the face early Friday morning after he allegedly attempted to break into a home in Henry County. As reported by 95.3 MNC , the incident occurred just before 2 a.m. at a residence in the 9300 block of South 175...
WV AG McCuskey Leads Coalition Supporting Second Amendment Task Force – The Truth About Guns
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 26 attorneys general in support of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Second Amendment Task Force, which United States Attorney General Pam Bondi created under the Trump administration. The coalition...
Texas Gun Owners Turn On Cornyn, Petition Trump Not To Endorse His Re-Election – The Truth About Guns
Saying that U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has “betrayed the trust” of Lone Star State gun owners, a Texas gun rights group is asking President Donald Trump not to endorse the longtime senator for re-election. The organization Texas Gun Rights (TGR) last week penned a letter...
Minnesota Gun Owners Take Aim At Taxpayer-Funded Anti-Gun Activism – The Truth About Guns
Fed up with their tax dollars being wasted by a University of Minnesota program advocating for more restrictive gun control laws, a Minnesota pro-gun organization is asking both the federal Department of Justice and the Department of Education to investigate. In a...
New Florida Law Expands Concealed Carry Rights for Off-Duty Officers and Military Members – USA Carry
TALLAHASSEE, FL — A comprehensive firearm bill that enhances carry rights for correctional probation officers and expands waiting period exemptions for certain firearm purchasers, including military servicemembers, has been officially enrolled and is now awaiting the...
California Lawmakers Want Background Checks for Gun Barrels — What’s Next, Springs and Screws? – USA Carry
SACRAMENTO, CA — California lawmakers are advancing a controversial new bill, SB 704, that would treat firearm barrels like complete firearms, requiring all sales and transfers to go through a licensed dealer with a background check. The legislation, introduced by...
Bass Pro and Beretta Cleared After Friend’s Negligent Discharge Leaves Man Amputated in Car Shooting – USA Carry
EMPORIA, KS — The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that Bass Pro Outdoor World and Beretta U.S.A. are immune from a product-liability lawsuit filed by Marquise Johnson, who was accidentally shot by a friend attempting to disassemble a Beretta handgun inside a vehicle....
West Virginia Governor Signs Sweeping New Laws Protecting Firearms Industry and Second Amendment – USA Carry
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law three major bills aimed at strengthening protections for the firearms industry and reinforcing Second Amendment rights in West Virginia. The legislation, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, addresses...
Federal Measure Would Protect Second Amendment Rights of Renters, Tenants – The Truth About Guns
A measure introduced in the U.S. Congress on April 17 is designed to secure the Second Amendment rights of Americans who live in rental properties whose landlords receive financial assistance from the federal government. The Preserving Rights of Tenants by Ensuring...
North Dakota Governor Signs Major Gun Law: No More Duty to Inform, Public Gathering Carry Downgraded to $100 Ticket, and Campus Firearms Approved – USA Carry
BISMARCK, ND — On April 23rd, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1588 into law, enacting several significant enhancements to the state’s firearm carry and self-defense laws. House Bill 1588 , sponsored by Representative Ben Koppelman, revises a number...
“She Had No Other Choice But to Defend Herself. That Is Why People Have Guns”: Pregnant Tennessee Woman Cleared in Shooting of Husband – USA Carry
CROCKETT COUNTY, TN — In an important update to a previously reported incident, authorities have officially determined that a pregnant woman who shot and killed her husband during a violent domestic assault acted in lawful self-defense. As I previously reported , the...
SCOTUS Will Not Hear Minnesota Appeal On Carry Age Restriction – The Truth About Guns
The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear Minnesota’s appeal of the state’s carry age restrictions on 18 to 20-year-old adults, which were previously determined to violate Constitutional protections. Minnesota enforced the now-defunct age restriction law...
How ATF used inert RPGs to imprison American sailor for 20 years – The Truth About Guns
by Lee Williams For those seeking to add some flair to their man cave, inert or nonfiring Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers may satisfy your needs. GunBroker.com offers inert RPG-2 rockets for $120.00, a nonfiring RPG-7 replica for $395.00, or an inert Russian...
Taurus 58: 15+1 Capacity .380 ACP With DA/SA Trigger Built for Everyday Carry – USA Carry
BAINBRIDGE, GA — Taurus has officially announced the release of the new Taurus 58, a lightweight, high-capacity .380 ACP pistol designed specifically for everyday carry needs. The firearm blends modern materials with classic functionality, offering users a durable,...
CZ Shadow 2 Carry Combines Competition Precision with Everyday Protection – USA Carry
CZ has officially announced the release of the new Shadow 2 Carry, a handgun that merges sport-pistol precision with the practical needs of everyday concealed carry. Drawing from the highly respected CZ Shadow 2 lineage, the Shadow 2 Carry offers refined ergonomics,...
Lowering Florida Long Gun Purchase Age Unlikely Following FSU Shooting – The Truth About Guns
We reported recently how Florida lawmakers were advancing a measure to lower the age for purchasing a long gun—which had been raised to 21 back in 2018 after the mass murder at a high school in Parkland, Florida—back to 18. Late last month, the state House of...
Arkansas Moves to Bolster Gun Rights with New Constitutional Amendment—Here’s What It Means for You – USA Carry
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Arkansas has taken a major step toward expanding protections for gun owners, with lawmakers approving a constitutional amendment that strengthens the right to keep and bear arms across the state. Senate Joint Resolution 11 (SJR11) , led by Sen....
Tennessee Bill Would Strengthen Protection For Firearm Industry In The Volunteer State – The Truth About Guns
A measure that is on the move in the Tennessee Legislature would significantly strengthen legal protections for those in the firearm industry in The Volunteer State. SB1360 has passed both chambers with overwhelming majorities and is headed for Gov. Bill Lee’s desk...
Iowa Governor Signs Law Lowering Handgun Age To 18 – The Truth About Guns
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law allowing Iowans 18 and older to own and carry a handgun, lowering the minimum age from 21. While Iowans 18 years or older can already purchase long guns, this bill follows recent court decisions across the country that...
‘Move Back to America’: Montana Governor Slams Colorado Gun Ban, Woos Firearm Makers to Flee – USA Carry
HELENA, MT — Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has issued a bold invitation to firearms manufacturers in Colorado following the passage of a sweeping new gun control law. In a video posted to social media platform X, Gianforte extended a public call for gun makers to...
SHOT DEAD during carjacking attempt: Armed citizen opens fire on suspect who tried to steal his car in Stone Mountain, Georgia – USA Carry
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A suspected carjacker was shot and killed Friday evening on North Hairston Road in the Stone Mountain area after allegedly attempting to forcibly take another person’s vehicle. As reported by 11Alive News , the incident occurred just after 6 p.m....
Now Everyone Can Pack in California — Out-of-Staters Finally Allowed to Apply for Concealed Carry Permits – USA Carry
LOS ANGELES, CA — As of April 23, 2025, California has officially opened its concealed carry permit application process to nonresidents. This change follows legal action brought by the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) in CRPA v. LASD , which successfully...
Pixels on Target Awarded Contract to Produce MAS-N Squad – The Truth About Guns
When special operations units demand cutting-edge thermal optics, only a few names are trusted to deliver. Pixels on Target just secured its place among them. Florida-based Pixels has landed a major 10-year contract to supply USSOCOM with its MAS-N Squad thermal...
Appeals Court Allows Canada’s Sweeping 2020 Firearms Ban To Stand – The Truth About Guns
A challenge to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2020 ban on some 1,500 models of firearms deemed “assault-style weapons” by the Canadian government has failed, a fact that should make all Americans appreciate our Second Amendment more than ever. On April 15, a...
U.S. First Circuit Court Of Appeals Rules Assault Weapon Ban Constitutional – The Truth About Guns
The United States First Circuit Court of Appeals, on April 17, held that Massachusetts law banning the sale, transfer, or possession of an assault weapon is not unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, sending a clear message to Americans that the Boston-based...
Tucson Store Employee Shoots and Kills Alleged Attacker in Parking Lot After Assault During Merchandise Viewing – USA Carry
TUCSON, AZ — A Tucson store employee shot and killed a man who allegedly assaulted him in a parking lot encounter that police believe may have been self-defense, according to a statement from the Tucson Police Department. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. on...
EXONERATED: Concealed Carry Holder Who Fatally Shot Aggressor Inside Florida Walgreens Cleared of Charges Under Stand Your Ground Law – USA Carry
MIRAMAR, FL — A man who fatally shot another during a heated confrontation inside a Walgreens has been cleared of all charges after prosecutors determined the shooting was an act of self-defense. The incident took place just before noon on February 3, 2025, at a...
Henry Unveils New Homesteader 9mm M-LOK in Brushed Bronze – The Truth About Guns
Henry Repeating Arms has announced a new iteration of its popular Homesteader 9mm carbine, introducing the Homesteader 9mm M-LOK in Brushed Bronze. This updated model combines enhanced functionality with a striking aesthetic, catering to homeowners, ranchers, and...
Fla. Walgreens Shooting Ruled Self-Defense – The Truth About Guns
Some concealed carriers are often faced with a dilemma. The internal struggle sounds something like: “I’m just making a quick run to the pharmacy. Surely, I don’t need to take my gun with me just to do that.” A recent case of armed self-defense in Florida proves the...
FPC Seeks Summary Judgment In Lone Star State Carry Ban Lawsuit – The Truth About Guns
In its ongoing lawsuit to rid Texas gun owners of laws prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms at certain locations in the Lone Star State, the Firearms Policy Coalition has filed a motion for summary judgment in the case Ziegenfuss v. McCraw. At issue are...
Florida Man Shoots and Kills Home Intruder at 2AM After Duo Storm House — Second Suspect Still on the Run – USA Carry
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A home invasion in the early morning hours of April 16 ended when a St. Petersburg resident opened fire on two intruders, fatally injuring one while the other fled the scene. According to a press release from the St. Petersburg Police Department,...
Pregnant Woman Shoots and Kills Armed Attacker in Domestic Violence Incident – USA Carry
CROCKETT COUNTY, TN — A deadly domestic violence incident is under investigation after a pregnant woman fatally shot a man who allegedly assaulted her during a late-night altercation at a rural Tennessee residence. According to the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department...
Republican Colorado Lawmakers Appeal To AG Bondi Over Sweeping New Gun Law – The Truth About Guns
Colorado’s sweeping new unconstitutional gun ban, just signed by Democrat Gov. Jared Polis on April 10, is already becoming the subject of scrutiny at the federal level. For some background, the new law, which will take effect in August 2026, bans the sale of the most...
Signed, Sealed, Armed: Iowa Lowers Carry Age to 18 Starting July 1 – USA Carry
DES MOINES, IA — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has officially signed House File 924 into law, lowering the minimum age to acquire or carry a weapon in the state from 21 to 18. The law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2025 , represents a significant expansion of firearm...
Missouri State Football Player Dies Following Apparent Negligent Discharge – USA Carry
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri State University is mourning the tragic loss of senior football player Todric McGee, who died early Saturday, April 19, from injuries sustained in what authorities say may have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound resulting from a negligent...
Domestic Assault Ends in Gunfire: Man Shot in Apparent Act of Self-Defense – USA Carry
SAMPSON COUNTY, NC — Deputies with the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a domestic violence incident in which a man was shot in what authorities are describing as a clear case of self-defense. As reported by The Daily Record , the situation unfolded...
Missouri Lawmakers Resurrect Second Amendment Preservation Act – The Truth About Guns
When Missouri lawmakers passed the “Second Amendment Protection Act” in 2021 and Republican Gov. Mike Parson signed it into law, anti-gun advocates immediately challenged the law in court. Ultimately, a circuit court deemed the law unconstitutional, and enforcement...
Germany Is Revoking Gun Rights from AfD Supporters—and It’s a Warning Shot for the West – The Truth About Guns
In Germany, owning guns is a privilege that can be taken away—not for breaking the law, but for holding the wrong political opinion. Members and supporters of the right-leaning Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party are now facing mass gun license revocations. The...
ATF wanted former sailor to serve an additional 10 years in prison for 100% legal MAC Flats – The Truth About Guns
by Lee Williams Patrick “Tate” Adamiak had been a longtime collector of semi-automatic MACs before the ATF raided his home, found nothing illegal but imprisoned him for 20 years anyway. Adamiak had been an active-duty E-6 in the Navy and was about to enter Naval...
Shed Hunter Faces Off with Charging Grizzly, Drops It with One Shot – USA Carry
DUPUYER, MT — A shed hunter in north-central Montana was forced to defend himself on Friday when a charging grizzly bear closed in on him at close range. The man, who was uninjured, shot and killed the bear during the encounter. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife &...
Stranger Shattered Child’s Bedroom Window—Then This Georgia Dad Grabbed His Gun and Took Action – USA Carry
BUTTS COUNTY, GA — A late-night home invasion on April 14 ended without injury after a local father used his firearm to stop an aggressive intruder from entering his family’s home. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. and has sparked renewed discussion on the...
Sen. Rand Paul Seeks Answers Regarding Secret ATF Surveillance Program – The Truth About Guns
Concerned over reports of secret surveillance of American gun owners by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is asking for answers. On April 10, Sen. Paul, the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government...
California Opens CCW Application Process to Nonresidents Starting April 23 – USA Carry
LOS ANGELES, CA — In a major development for nonresident gun owners, the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) has announced that out-of-state residents will soon be able to apply for a California concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit. This change, effective...
Bill To Remedy Texas State Fair Concealed Carry Ban Passes First Hurdle – The Truth About Guns
We reported last year how the Texas State Fair banned concealed handguns and later reported on the resulting court battles, which the fair eventually won, keeping gun owners disarmed at the fair last fall. Now, Texas lawmakers are taking aim at the situation with a...
FSU Campus Locked Down After Active Shooter Incident Leaves at Least 6 Injured – USA Carry
TALLAHASSEE, FL — A major law enforcement response unfolded at Florida State University on Thursday following an active shooter incident that left at least six people injured and forced a full campus lockdown. The violence occurred near the Student Union, prompting...
Trump’s DOJ Drops Charge Claiming Braced Pistol Was an Illegal Short-Barreled Rifle – USA Carry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A controversial federal gun charge has been dropped against Taylor Taranto, a man accused of illegally possessing a braced pistol that the government claimed was a short-barreled rifle (SBR). The move by President Trump’s Department of Justice marks...
Bills Protecting Veteran Second Amendment Rights Hit The House And Senate – The Truth About Guns
A pair of companion bills currently making rounds in the House and Senate seek to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans by preventing Veterans Affairs (VA) from reporting names to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as a...
Missouri Bill to Lower Concealed Carry Age to 18 Passes House – USA Carry
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — A bill aimed at expanding concealed carry rights to more young adults has cleared the Missouri House and is now under consideration in the Senate. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 328 (HCS HB 328), sponsored by Rep. Tim Taylor (R-48),...
‘Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act’ Seeks to Strip Guns and Ammo from Agency – USA Carry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly introduced bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to strip the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of its stockpile of firearms and ammunition, returning federal law enforcement responsibilities to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The...
Attempted Draw from the Drop Ends in Fatal Shooting Outside Cincinnati Liquor Store – USA Carry
CORRYVILLE, OH — A deadly encounter outside a liquor store in Cincinnati underscores the severe risk involved in trying to draw a weapon when already facing one—known as “drawing from the drop.” In this case, despite getting his shot off first, the armed citizen was...
Despite Strict Gun Laws, Massachusetts Pushes for Even More Gun Control – The Truth About Guns
Massachusetts already ranks among the most restrictive states when it comes to gun laws, but for some, it’s still not enough. On March 26, gun control activists from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action gathered in Boston for an Advocacy Day event. They...
Armed Bystander Ends Shooting at Easter Egg Hunt, but Not Before Church Deacon Killed Protecting Others – USA Carry
GULFPORT, MS — A family Easter egg hunt organized by Empowerment Ministries Christian Center turned tragic on Saturday when a domestic dispute escalated into a deadly shooting at the Goldin Sports Complex. One church leader was killed while intervening to protect...
Road Rage Escalates: Man Opens Driver’s Door, Punches Driver Before Being Shot – USA Carry
YORKTOWN, VA — A road rage incident that began on a busy highway escalated into a physical confrontation and ended in a shooting on April 9, 2025, at the Grafton Station Apartment complex, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 2:00...
Colorado Sheriffs Voice Displeasure With Gov. Polis Signing Sweeping Gun-Ban Measure – The Truth About Guns
Following Gov. Jared Polis’ signing of the sweeping gun ban measure last week, some Colorado sheriffs, who have opposed the bill all along, are still speaking out against the action. The measure bans the sale of the most popular selling rifle in America—the Modern...
S.C. Seeks To Be 21st State To Ban Firearm Specific Merchant Category Codes – The Truth About Guns
South Carolina lawmakers are one step closer to making the Palmetto State the 21st to ban the use of firearms-specific merchant category codes (MCCs) for citizens buying guns and ammunition. Last week, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill...
Missouri House Votes to Allow Guns on Public Transit, Lower Concealed Carry Age – The Truth About Guns
The Missouri House just sent a clear message: gun rights shouldn’t stop at the bus stop. In a 106-45 vote on Thursday, lawmakers passed House Bill 328, a measure that would legalize concealed carry on public transit and lower the minimum age for a concealed carry...
Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Chooses Shadow Systems DR920 as New Duty Pistol – The Truth About Guns
In a move that continues a growing trend among law enforcement agencies, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office in Washington State has officially adopted the Shadow Systems DR920 as its new standard-issue sidearm. Following a thorough evaluation process, Kitsap County...
Springfield Armory Adds Compact Firepower with New SAINT Victor 5.56mm Pistol – The Truth About Guns
Springfield Armory has just expanded its popular SAINT Victor lineup with the introduction of a new 5.56mm AR pistol—and it looks like another solid addition for anyone in the market for a compact, hard-hitting firearm. The new SAINT Victor Pistol in 5.56mm brings...
Governor Polis Quietly Signs Sweeping Semiautomatic Firearm Ban Into Law Behind Closed Doors – USA Carry
DENVER, CO — In a move drawing sharp criticism from Second Amendment advocates, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has officially signed SB25-003 into law, enacting one of the most aggressive state-level restrictions on semiautomatic firearms and rapid-fire devices in the...
Armed Confrontation with Car Burglars Leaves Homeowner Wounded in Driveway Shootout – USA Carry
NASHVILLE, TN — A 23-year-old man is recovering after being shot early Monday morning during a confrontation with suspected car burglars outside his home on Smokey Hill Road. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the incident began around 4:08 a.m. when...
Concealed Carrier Injured in Early Morning Shootout with Suspected Carjackers in Chicago – USA Carry
CHICAGO, IL — A concealed-carry license holder was injured in a shootout with two suspects during an attempted carjacking early Tuesday morning in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, according to Chicago police. As reported by ABC7 Chicago , the shooting happened around...
AG Pam Bondi Creates 2A Task Force – The Truth About Guns
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday the creation of a Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force to protect the fundamental right to keep and bear arms. The task force is part of Bondi’s response to President Donald Trump’s executive order of February...
Schools Take Aim At Firearm Safety And Education Programs – The Truth About Guns
Did you know that, before the 1970s, firearms and hunter-safety courses were a normal part of the nationwide grade school curriculum? It’s true and makes sense in a country whose Founding documents recognize the inherent right to self-preservation through the Second...
Bondi’s DOJ Launches 2nd Amendment Task Force to Overhaul Federal Gun Regulations – USA Carry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major policy shift, Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced the creation of a Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force at the Department of Justice, signaling a significant realignment of federal priorities regarding gun rights and regulatory...
Florida Man Holds AC Unit Thief at Gunpoint After Firing Warning Shot with Shotgun – USA Carry
CLAY COUNTY, FL — An early morning confrontation in a Clay County neighborhood ended with a homeowner holding a suspect at gunpoint after firing a warning shot during an attempted air conditioner theft. As reported by WOKV , the incident took place near the...
Michigan Homeowner Shoots Intruder in Neck During Early Morning Break-In – USA Carry
JACKSON, MI — A 47-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot while allegedly attempting to break into a residence in the early morning hours on April 7. As reported by MLive , Jackson police responded to a 911 call at approximately 5:44 a.m. from a...
Bloomberg’s Everytown Earmarks $10 Million To Elect Anti-Gun State AGs – The Truth About Guns
The gun-haters at the Michael Bloomberg-funded group Everytown For Gun Safety have announced that they plan to spend millions of dollars to elect state attorney generals who they say will “stand up for the law,” code for help them in their efforts to curtail private...
FBI Director Kash Patel Removed As Acting ATF Director – The Truth About Guns
According to US officials, Kash Patel, who was sworn in as FBI Director on February 21 and named acting ATF director three days later, has been removed from his later appointment and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. The leadership change, initially reported...
Ohio House Bill 68 Would Expand Concealed Carry Access and Restore Firearm Rights for Nonresidents – USA Carry
COLUMBUS, OH — A newly introduced bill in the Ohio House aims to clarify and expand lawful concealed carry provisions while also offering a path to firearm rights restoration for nonresidents with Ohio convictions. House Bill 68, sponsored by Representatives Adam...
Parents Charged After Child’s Negligent Discharge of Handgun in Virginia 3rd Grade Classroom – USA Carry
SPOTSYLVANIA, VA — A third-grade student at Lee Hill Elementary School unintentionally discharged a loaded handgun inside a classroom last week, prompting a swift response from school staff and law enforcement. Fortunately, no students or staff were injured. According...
Alec Baldwin Rust Shooting: Expert Witness Interview – The Truth About Guns
The Rust shooting case—where Alec Baldwin negligently fired a .45 Long Colt round that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza on October 21, 2021—keeps coming up in the news despite the case being nearly 4 years old. My latest dive into...
Armed Father Stops Active Shooter Threat After Daughter Targeted by Roommate – USA Carry
FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL — A Franklin County man is being praised for his quick and courageous actions after he intervened to protect his daughter from an armed and reportedly unstable roommate who attempted to carry out a premeditated shooting spree. The incident unfolded...
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Challenge To NY Concealed Carry Law – The Truth About Guns
One would think that the U.S. Supreme Court would be interested in considering the constitutionality of New York’s restrictive carry law since the law was hastily written and passed because of the court’s 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v....
How the 9mm Became King – USA Carry
I realize the title of this article is going to rub some people the wrong way, but before you break out the torches and pitchforks, please allow me to explain. The 9mm Luger cartridge has progressed from being an ‘also-ran’ in the cartridge race to a pariah in the...
Two Pro-2A Bills Advance in North Carolina House: Mental Health Record Privacy and Concealed Knife Carry Proposals Gain Momentum – USA Carry
RALEIGH, NC — Two firearm-related bills aimed at strengthening Second Amendment protections and enhancing personal defense rights are making their way through the North Carolina House of Representatives. House Bill 427 and House Bill 439, both sponsored by...
Homeowner Fires Warning Shot at Car Burglary Suspects, Prompting Return Gunfire – USA Carry
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A vehicle burglary escalated into a dangerous exchange of gunfire after a homeowner fired a warning shot from inside his home late Wednesday night, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. The incident occurred in the 21800...
Florida Couple Confronts Tattooed “Devil-Faced” Intruder with Shotgun, Aids in Arrest – USA Carry
JENSEN BEACH, FL — A local couple armed with a shotgun confronted a man with devil horn tattoos on his face as he attempted to enter their home late Tuesday night, helping to end a string of burglary attempts in their Jensen Beach apartment complex. The suspect,...
Woman’s Friend Fatally Shoots Ex-Boyfriend as He Tries to Force Entry Into Albuquerque Apartment – USA Carry
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A man was fatally shot early Friday morning after allegedly attempting to force his way into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. Authorities are investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide. As...
Armed Homeowner Fends Off Five Intruders in Violent Los Banos Home Invasion – USA Carry
LOS BANOS, CA — A Los Banos homeowner acted in self-defense during a violent home invasion that occurred in the early morning hours of March 28, 2025, leaving three suspects wounded and four in custody. According to the Los Banos Police Department, officers responded...