LAS VEGAS, NV — A man who was openly carrying a firearm was fatally shot with his own weapon after an erratic individual attempted to disarm him during a violent encounter at an AutoZone on East Charleston Boulevard. On May 23, 2025, at approximately 4:48 p.m., Las...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced a major policy shift on Friday, rolling back its controversial “zero-tolerance” stance toward Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) during compliance inspections. The updated national...

FORT MYERS, FL — A chaotic scene turned into a self-defense incident Sunday night after a man allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people, prompting two bystanders to open fire to stop the attack. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began...

PEORIA, AZ — A potentially deadly situation was defused late Saturday night after an intoxicated man, ejected from a sports bar, returned with a firearm and opened fire into the building. The suspect was shot and killed by an armed bystander during a confrontation in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic and tightly contested vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—by a single vote, 215-214. Included in the bill is the full removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA),...

KEARNS, UT — An 18-year-old man who opened fire during an attempted armed robbery while selling champagne out of the trunk of his car may not face charges, even as questions remain about the legality of his firearm possession. As reported by KSL , police have arrested...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A critical federal effort is underway to stop credit card companies and financial institutions from tracking lawful firearm and ammunition purchases using merchant category codes (MCCs) that single out gun retailers. Senate Bill 1715 and its House...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A suspected intruder was fatally shot by a homeowner during a break-in at a residence in the Canyon Gate Country Club community early on May 4. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a 911 call shortly after 5 a.m. from a woman reporting...

FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS, MD — A fatal shooting occurred early Sunday morning during an attempted car break-in in the 5700 block of J Street, leading to the death of a suspect and injuries to two others, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. The deceased...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Governor Kevin Stitt signed HB 2818 into law on May 15, 2025, officially enacting a sweeping update to Oklahoma’s self-defense and firearms statutes. Authored by Rep. Jay Steagall, the measure passed both chambers with broad support — 73-16 in the...

SPOKANE, WA — A knife-wielding man who attacked a woman and fatally stabbed another individual was shot and killed by an armed citizen in what police describe as a clear case of self-defense. The violence erupted just after 5:15 p.m. on May 13 at an apartment complex...

CHESTER, NY — A public official and federally licensed firearms dealer is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was attempting to deliver food in a residential neighborhood and became lost. On the night of May 2, 2025, around...

EVANSVILLE, IN — A resident was forced to defend himself against three armed intruders in a terrifying home invasion on May 13, fatally shooting one as the other two fled, according to the Evansville Police Department. Police were dispatched to a residence on the 3000...

FLORENCE, SC — A violent confrontation broke out at a Florence fast food restaurant when a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle entered and opened fire on a teenage employee, sending shockwaves through a busy commercial district that sees thousands of customers daily....

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Gun Owners of America (GOA) is calling out the House Ways and Means Committee for what it sees as a weak and disappointing move on suppressor reform, saying lawmakers missed a clear chance to roll back unconstitutional gun control. The new...

by Lee Williams  The list of false claims and fake charges used to convict former sailor Patrick “Tate” Adamiak is nearly as lengthy as the 20-year prison sentence he received.  Federal prosecutors aided by the ATF got a jury to find the former U.S. Navy E-6 guilty of...

If Arizona’s legislature has anything to say about the influx of liberals turning the state purple, they’re saying it by passing bills to protect law-abiding Americans from some of the more discriminatory practices levied against the community. It will now be up to...

An Oregon State Senate committee hosted a number of debates on Monday, May 12, as Oregonians lined up to tell the legislature what they think about a new bill that leftists say would toughen up gun laws while Second Amendment advocates argue the proposal would do...

CHATTANOOGA, TN — A 30-year-old man was forced to defend himself during an attempted armed robbery that unfolded during a private sale meet-up on May 8. The incident occurred just after 5:00 p.m. in the 4800 block of Swan Road, according to the Chattanooga Police...

A new report from the National Shooting Sports shows just how devastating President Joe Biden’s “zero tolerance” police was for America’s gun retailers. According to the report, the ATF recently released updated data on inspections, warning letters, and revocations of...

More than half of the state attorneys general in the nation consider Hawaii’s ban on carrying a firearm in so-called “sensitive” places so egregious that they have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case challenging the ban. On May 5, 26 AGs filed an amicus...

A criminal investigation is now underway after it was revealed that the City of Jacksonville, Florida, may have been maintaining unlawful records of gun owners entering public buildings—an act that, if proven, directly violates longstanding state law protecting the...

by Lee Williams  The ATF admitted it issues $1,300 rifle suppressors for the “health and safety” of its law enforcement agents, “due to the extensive training and quarterly firearms qualifications they must complete,” according to our story published Wednesday.  But...

You read that right—California and Illinois lawmakers are pushing bills to ban Glock pistols. Why? Because some criminals have illegally installed so-called “Glock switches” to convert them to full-auto fire. These devices, also known as auto sears, are already...

A U.S. Congresswoman from South Carolina has introduced two pro-gun measures that would free shotgun purchasers from miles of red tape and restore the ability to ship concealable firearms through the U.S. Postal Service. U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina,...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A violent armed robbery in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Tuesday night ended with a licensed concealed carrier firing 16 rounds at a fleeing vehicle after he and his girlfriend were attacked and robbed at gunpoint. The incident occurred...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A chaotic scene unfolded Wednesday afternoon outside the Nusenda Credit Union near the Uptown Transit Center when a man attempting to rob ATM users was stopped by an armed citizen. According to witnesses, 28-year-old Justyn McDaniel began harassing...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A former construction worker who returned to his previous worksite armed with a rifle and began shooting at his ex-coworkers was shot and wounded in self-defense Friday morning in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, according to police. Authorities...

If there was ever an enemy to America’s lawful gun owners, it was the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California. In fact, until her death in 2023, Feinstein never met a gun ban she didn’t embrace. Now, her replacement, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, is continuing...

Congresswoman Sheri Biggs, Representative for South Carolina’s third congressional district, has introduced two bills to restore and defend American gun rights. The Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act repeals a federal prohibition on mailing concealable firearms...

DES MOINES, IA — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 106 into law on May 6, 2025, authorizing the lawful possession of loaded firearms while operating or riding snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under specific conditions. Previously, Iowa law...

GREECE, NY — A store owner at Henry’s Convenience Store shot a teenage robbery suspect in self-defense during an attempted armed robbery early Tuesday morning, according to Greece Police. As reported by WHEC , the 17-year-old suspect entered the Denise Road store...

RALEIGH, NC — In a significant advancement for Second Amendment rights in North Carolina, the House passed House Bill 674, known as the “Firearms Liberty Act,” on May 7 with a 70-42 vote. The legislation introduces lifetime concealed carry permits, streamlines...

As an Oregonian, I do my best to keep my fellow citizens here and across the country abreast of what is going on in my own backyard in terms of gun legislation. Unfortunately most of the time this is being talked about for Oregon it typically means we’re under threat...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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, 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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 ,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

by Lee Williams  For those seeking to add some flair to their man cave, inert or nonfiring Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers may satisfy your needs. GunBroker.com offers inert RPG-2 rockets for $120.00, a nonfiring RPG-7 replica for $395.00, or an inert Russian...

BAINBRIDGE, GA — Taurus has officially announced the release of the new Taurus 58, a lightweight, high-capacity .380 ACP pistol designed specifically for everyday carry needs. The firearm blends modern materials with classic functionality, offering users a durable,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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