After a U.S. District judge ruled in March that Minnesota’s ban on issuing concealed carry permits to adults 18-, 19- and 20-years old was unconstitutional and a three-judge panel of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld that ruling last month, Minnesota...

Braced pistols are making a comeback with more companies dropping new models seemingly daily. Franklin Armory just announced three new AR-style pistol models. All three are equipped with Franklin Armory’s Binary Firing System and Triumvir linear compensating and flash...

SCHILLER PARK, IL — On July 30, 2024, a road rage incident in Schiller Park escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 PM near the intersection of Irving Park Road and Scott Street. Upon...

A recent press release from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, an organization comprised of park rangers and other government workers, reveals a disturbing trend in the National Park Service: law enforcement numbers have halved since 2010 despite...

GENESEO, IL – Springfield Armory has introduced a new addition to its lineup of high-performance firearms: the 1911 DS Prodigy™ Comp AOS 9mm pistols. Announced on July 30, 2024, these new models bring together the classic features of the beloved 1911 platform with...

By Mark Oliva, NSSF President Joe Biden doesn’t plan on quietly exiting the political arena. He’s taking one last shot – albeit a wild swing – at the U.S. Supreme Court. Call it a dog whistle to the progressive wing of the Democratic Party that’s been targeting the...

A press release from so-called Everytown for Gun Safety purports to explain what “Freedom from Gun Violence” would look like under a Kamala Harris presidency. What it really does, however, is list numerous reasons why no gun owner should even consider voting for the...

With more and more states attempting to place “sin taxes” on the purchase of firearms and ammunition to fund other unconstitutional gun control initiatives, a U.S. Senator and a U.S. Representative have teamed up in an attempt to put an end to the travesty. On...

HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA — A tragic encounter on Saturday, July 27, 2024, resulted in the deaths of two men in Highland, following a confrontation that began with a hit-and-run incident. The incident occurred at 7:57 p.m. in the parking lot of 27141 Baseline Street,...

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA — A Monday night confrontation in a Chatham County neighborhood escalated into a shooting, leaving one man hospitalized with potentially serious injuries. The incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. in the 2500 block of Oak Forest Drive and involved two...

Instead of being victims, a group of bystanders fought back against a girl with a knife, successfully using shopping carts as barriers. This happened in Russia, and she was 19 years old. Russia is up towards the top of the list with the most stabbing-related deaths in...

It’s rare to see a victim act like they’re complying and then successfully take out the bad guys by shooting them. An armed couple rob a pizza place, and they tell a customer to get on the floor. As the robber is busy emptying the cash register, the customer jumps up...

Since August 2023, Naperville police have arrested 20 people at the local TopGolf for firearm possession. The police spotted most of the guns through vehicle windows, and the majority of the people arrested had drugs. At least one had a stolen vehicle, and they seem...

These gunshots occurred right after a group of us left the docks, and it’s a growing trend at a typically peaceful Chicago beach. Chicago’s mayor, Johnson, has blamed the violence on Nixon, and many people say the new variable here is the Venezuelan “migrants” who...

U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced nine federal indictments against individuals charged with firearm and violent crime offenses in West Tennessee. The indictments, issued on July 25, 2024, demonstrate the office’s commitment to prosecuting violent crimes and...

In a strange split decision, a federal judge in New Jersey reluctantly ruled that the state’s ban on AR-15s is unconstitutional, while also ruling that the state’s ban on standard-capacity magazines is not. U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan, of the U.S. District...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Saturday night in Philadelphia’s Parkside neighborhood took a dangerous turn when two 16-year-olds attempted to rob 26-year-old Wayne Hamm, who was forced to defend himself in a shootout. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on the 1200 block of...

OCEANSIDE, CA — A suspected home invasion ended tragically when an intruder was fatally shot by a resident on the 4100 block of Diamond Circle. The incident occurred on Monday evening at around 7:22 p.m., according to Oceanside Police. The incident began when an...

Every dictator knows that the first thing they must do to maintain their grip on power is ban civilian firearm ownership and then confiscate all the guns.  No one knows this better than Venezuelan dictator and mass-murderer Nicolás Maduro. The corporate media refers...

Judging by recent actions, members of the Memphis City Council apparently think their position is lofty enough that they don’t have to follow state law. On July 23, council members approved several anti-gun measures that will appear on the ballot on election day in an...

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Corpus Christi detectives have arrested Douglas Watters, 56, following the shooting death of an intruder at his home. The incident, which occurred on July 28, has raised concerns due to a four-hour delay in reporting the shooting to authorities....

SEATTLE, WA — A shooting at Lincoln Park is under investigation after an armed bystander intervened in a domestic assault, leaving one man critically injured. At around 10:39 AM, Seattle police and fire department units responded to reports of a violent incident in...

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act yesterday, a legislative proposal aimed at reducing federal regulation of firearm suppressors. The bill is designed to simplify the purchase process for law-abiding citizens and...

The NRA announced plans to challenge Massachusetts’ new firearms law, signed by Governor Maura Healey last week. The law has sparked significant concern among gun owners out of a very real concern it will effectively ban common firearms. Governor Healey signed the...

We recently reported about the gun-ban group Giffords’ plans to donate $15 million to Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris and other anti-gun candidates prior to this fall’s critical presidential election. Now, at least one pro-freedom organization is...

Tune into this episode of the USA Carry Podcast where we welcome Tim Chandler, a seasoned firearm instructor from FPF Training, Justified Defensive Concepts and 360 Performance Shooting. This episode dives into effective strategies for home defense, emphasizing the...

MARBLE FALLS, TX — An elderly man was arrested after threatening staff at a Verizon Wireless store with a knife on July 23, 2024. The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. at the store located at 2600 U.S. 281, next to Cinergy Cinemas. Charles Jones, 80, of Kingsland,...

With the constant attacks on the Second Amendment at nearly every level of government, sometimes our news coverage tends to be on the contentious side. That’s why it’s great when we have some good news to share. The good news this time comes from our friends at Henry...

CAMDEN, AR — On July 24, 2024, at approximately 12:51 a.m., officers from the Camden Police Department responded to a call regarding shots fired on Spring Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 25-year-old man walking toward the roadway with his hands raised....

The gun haters at the anti-gun group Giffords are going all-in for gun-ban advocate and apparent Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris, earmarking $15 million to help the vice president and other anti-freedom candidates on this fall’s ballot. According to a...

What kind of government entity would deprive citizens of the right to carry a firearm for self-defense while fishing? Until this week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had just such a gun ban for anglers in the state. But thanks to a legal challenge...

Massachusetts’ lawful gun owners will have more red tape to navigate as a bill signed into law this week by Democrat Gov. Maura Healey will further infringe on their right to keep and bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment. On Thursday, Gov. Healey signed the...

In a move jointly celebrated this summer by Vermont hunters, gun owners who appreciate quiet shooting and the American Suppressor Association (ASA), Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) signed House Bill 878 into law, permanently legalizing the use of suppressors while hunting...

The head of the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee isn’t playing games when it comes to the White House avoiding answers to questions about potential collusion with antigun groups to target GLOCK, Inc., with a frivolous lawsuit. Recently, Chairman of...

TOWNS COUNTY, GA — On the afternoon of July 15, 2024, Bruce Douglas Partin Jr., a 39-year-old inmate trustee from the Towns County Detention Center, escaped from a work detail at the Towns County Transfer Station. Despite deploying drones and a K9 tracking unit, the...

CADIZ, KY — A self-defense incident unfolded in the early hours of July 20, 2024, in Trigg County, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Austin Gardner of Cadiz. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has identified Gardner as the individual who entered the residence...

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Friday that oral arguments for its upcoming case involving the government’s ban on so-called “ghost guns” will begin on Oct. 8. It is the lone gun-related challenge on the court’s fall docket. The case, VanDerStok v. Garland ,...

CHICAGO, IL — An attempted carjacking on the Far South Side of Chicago escalated into a shootout between the suspects and an off-duty Chicago Police Department officer early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on the 10800 block of South Campbell...

President Joe Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has taken another shot to the chin over the agency’s propensity to make laws rather than enforce them. On Thursday, a federal judge in Texas overturned the administration’s ban on forced...

District Judge Christopher C. Conner with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued an order granting summary judgment to SAF and its partners, finding the state’s law banning carry of a firearm in a vehicle without a license...

OGDEN, UT — A homeowner in Ogden reported that he and a neighbor shot two pit bulls in self-defense on Monday after the dogs cornered, attacked, and charged at them. Dane Wise recounted the incident, explaining that the dogs entered his cul-de-sac in the evening while...

No matter what certain media outlets proclaim, the economy is terrible, period. As such, disposable income is limited for most people. While many of us tout the importance of routinely training with our defensive firearms, such as shooting regularly and taking...

ST. LOUIS, MO — A 16-year-old male suspect was critically injured in an attempted armed robbery in the Soulard neighborhood early Saturday morning. According to local media , the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of 9th Street and Russell...

OMAK, WA — On the evening of July 21, 2024, an incident occurred in the 400 block of Hanford Street, resulting in the death of a suspect involved in an assault. According to a press release from the Omak Police Department, the event unfolded at approximately 7:15 PM...

SEATTLE, WA — A commercial burglary in South Seattle early this morning resulted in a 42-year-old suspect being shot and arrested by Seattle Police. At approximately 2:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of a burglary in progress at a smoke shop and convenience...

Attorneys representing two New York state residents challenging the state’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” have filed a memorandum in support of their earlier motion for summary judgment. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC)...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — A fatal shooting occurred at the Arbor Lakes Apartments on Sunday, resulting in the death of 33-year-old Jimmie Jackson Franklin from Chicago. According to Arlington Heights police, no charges will be filed against the man responsible for the...

In a quiet cul-de-sac in Ogden, Utah, an evening that started with routine truck maintenance quickly turned into a scene right out of an action movie for Dane Wise and his neighbor. The unexpected stars of this drama? Two pit bulls with a penchant for aggression. Dane...

The forces pushing in on President Joe Biden and hastening him to quit the 2024 presidential campaign won. Now all eyes and attention are turned toward Vice President Kamala Harris to pick up the torch. She’s the presumptive Democratic nominee until things are...

TAYLOR COUNTY, FL — One man is dead after breaking into a home on Osteen Road in Perry, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Officials stated that the homeowner was awakened by the sound of glass breaking as someone forced their way through the front door....

The National Rifle Association on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the DOJ/ATF’s Final Rule redefining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms. The NRA, along with two individuals, filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District...

Would you willingly give a free gun to a criminal? Of course not. But that’s exactly what any legal gun owner who has an unsecured gun stolen from their vehicle does without intending to. No, I am not victim-blaming, I promise. The victim of any crime is just that, a...

LILLIAN, TX — In a tragic turn of events, a juvenile in North Texas shot and killed his 48-year-old stepfather on Wednesday night while trying to protect his mother from an assault, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded when the...

Smith & Wesson is continually updating their line of pistols and rifles and the latest in that evolution is the new Performance Center M&P9 Carry Comp Series pistols. Check out the details on the latest S&W carry options below. The new Carry Comp pistols come in...

TUPELO, MS — A home invasion on Monday night in Tupelo ended with the homeowner successfully defending himself and his property. On July 15, 2024, around 11:00 PM, a resident in the 400 block of Goodlett Street reported that his home was broken into while he was...

OMAHA, NE — Omaha police have identified Nicholas Gomez, 40, as the man killed in a shooting early Tuesday at a residence near 51st and Q Streets. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 2:20 a.m. after reports of gunfire. Inside the home, police discovered...

While the Republican Party has taken most of the references to firearms out of its official Party Platform, a meeting hosted by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday leaves little doubt that the GOP...

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — On Sunday, July 14, around 4 a.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to reports of a shooting on the 300 block of W. Bijou Street. The incident involved a male suspect who had broken into several businesses in the area. According...

ORION TOWNSHIP, MI — An armed intruder, identified as 67-year-old Galen Gavitt of Unionville, was fatally shot by his ex-girlfriend’s stepson during a break-in at their Orion Township home yesterday. Gavitt had a personal protection order and an extreme risk...

So, when Democrats and Republicans alike all called for a softening to the hate and vitriol used in the run up to the current election following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, we wondered how long it might be before it was again politics as usual. Looks...

ANDERSON, IN — A deadly shooting in downtown Anderson on Monday evening may be justified under Indiana’s self-defense laws, according to the local prosecutor. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. along 9th Street, where a 51-year-old businessman was playing a...

The engineers at Smith & Wesson have apparently been busy this year, as evidenced by their flurry of mid-year new product drops. The latest is the .380 ACP Bodyguard 2.0. The original Bodyguard was released back in 2010 and was similar in size and capacity to the...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — A fatal shooting at Forest Creek Apartments in Escambia County, Florida, has been ruled a “Stand Your Ground” case by Sheriff Chip Simmons. The incident occurred on Friday at around 5:45 p.m., when a confrontation between two men escalated into...

After meeting last week with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, New Orleans officials quietly removed the 1,000-foot gun-free zone they had established illegally smack dab in the middle of the city’s popular French Quarter. “I had a productive meeting with NOPD...

We’ve reported several times over the past year how 18- to 20-year-old gun owners in many states are denied their Second Amendment rights despite being considered “adults” for other constitutionally protected freedoms. It’s a travesty, and many such laws have been...

ST. LOUIS, MO — In a landmark ruling, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals declared Minnesota’s ban on carrying firearms for 18- to 20-year-olds unconstitutional. The decision in Worth v. Jacobson reaffirms that age-based firearm bans violate the Second Amendment. The...

Amazon Prime Day is here, and it’s the perfect opportunity for gun owners to find great deals on essential items. While Amazon doesn’t sell firearms, there are plenty of related products that can enhance your safety, home security, and shooting experience. From first...

Harrisburg, PA – The Dauphin County District Attorney, Fran Chardo, announced that no criminal charges will be filed in the shooting death of Paul M. Kattouf. The Harrisburg Bureau of Police conducted a thorough investigation and concluded that the use of deadly force...

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, has announced the release of the Bodyguard 2.0, an advanced version of their popular micro pistol series that originally launched in 2011. SEE ALL S&W BODYGUARD 2.0 DEALS The...

On Friday, July 12th, Governor Chris Sununu (R-New Hampshire) signed HB 1186, “an act relative to firearm purchaser’s privacy,” into law. Thanks to the tireless work of leading New Hampshire gun rights advocate Rep. Jason Janvrin (R-Rockingham District 40) and the...

CINCINNATI, OH — Two women were hospitalized after a shooting occurred in Avondale early Friday morning. According to Cincinnati police, the incident began when a woman was sitting in her vehicle in the 3500 block of Reading Road. Two other women approached her car...

Matt Carriker, the man behind the popular YouTube channel Demolition Ranch , has released a statement following the shocking news that the individual who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump was wearing a shirt from his brand. “I’m sure there will be a lot of people...

Debate over federal legislation designed to protect veterans from having their gun rights infringed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs simply for having someone help them with their finances is getting contentious. A U.S. House of Representatives hearing on...

Smith & Wesson is on a roll this summer with new releases. Hot on the heels of the new Carry Comp pistols are two more new product drops for EDC pistols. This time it’s the SD40 2.0 and the M&P 9 Shield Plus with threaded barrel. SD40 2.0 The SD series was Smith &...

A top manufacturer and seller of firearms suppressors has jumped into a new market—the firearms market, to be exact. On Thursday, SilencerCo announced it had acquired Zev Technologies, well-known maker of many Glock aftermarket parts and, lately, complete firearms....

In a surprise move late Friday afternoon, the judge presiding over the Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial dismissed the charges against the actor. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the charges with prejudice, meaning Baldwin cannot be tried again for the killing of...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A Fourth of July celebration turned deadly on Indianapolis’ near northwest side when a dispute between neighbors escalated into a shootout, leaving one woman dead and three others injured. The incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday....

A shooting attack on two Chicago police officers last month marked the 19th time already this year that a suspect turned loose on pretrial release attempted to kill or killed someone while awaiting their court date, according to a report at CWBChicago.com. Derrien...

Opening statements were made Wednesday in the involuntary manslaughter trial for actor Alec Baldwin, with prosecutors showing body cam videos of first-responders at the scene and painting Baldwin as a reckless person with little care for safe gun handling. “The...

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Several good Samaritans intervened to stop an attempted carjacking in East Hollywood late last month, demonstrating the power of community action. The incident, captured on cellphone video, took place near the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and...

LOS ANGELES, CA — A homeowner in Valley Village shot an intruder during an attempted burglary on Monday afternoon, prompting a police search for two additional suspects, according to authorities. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at...

Imagine a credit union that dictates their idea of morality to their members via fine print in their agreements that most members don’t even read.  Idaho Central Credit Union did just that until one member actually read her agreement and found some very objectionable...

The New Orleans’ Police Superintendent is playing political games to try to stop lawful citizens from carrying firearms in one popular tourist area, despite the fact that state lawmakers just passed a constitutional carry law this spring. New Gov. Jeff Landry just...

Someone at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) believes it is easier – or more politically convenient – to roll over to gun control activists and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit than it is to defend a federal law protecting...

Murder City USA lived up to its moniker over the Independence Day weekend. Chicago accounted for between a third and half of all homicides nationwide over the extended Independence Day weekend. With all of the bodies accounted for, gang members in Chicago accounted...

MARYVILLE, TN., (7/9/2024) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the Performance Center® M&P9 Carry Comp Series pistols. SEE ALL M&P Carry Comp Series DEALS Whether...

What happens when an 18-year-old thug brings his old, inferior S&W Sigma 9mm (but it has a laser!) to attempt a carjacking of trained U.S. Marshals guarding Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s residence in Washington, D.C.? Suffice it to say things didn’t go well for Kentrell...

MEMPHIS, TN — A dramatic shootout unfolded during an attempted carjacking at a BP Gas Station on East Shelby Drive in Hickory Hill late Sunday night, July 7, 2024. Surveillance video released by Memphis Police shows the tense moments leading up to the gunfire exchange...

In a dramatic turn of events, a convenience store employee at a gated Essex Food Store in Portsmouth, Virginia, defended himself against a thief last Thursday afternoon, resulting in the thief’s death. It was around 2:25 p.m., when 27-year-old Rahsaan Nixon entered...

The trial for actor Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust began today in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with jury selection in the case. Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of Hutchins,...

TUCSON, AZ – On July 4, 2024, a home invasion attempt ended in a fatal shooting in the 100 block of E. Elvado Road, according to the Tucson Police Department. The incident, which occurred just after 1:00 p.m., resulted in the death of 31-year-old Freddy Wayne Batt Jr....

Chad Wainscott, a 50-year-old farmer and grandfather from Worthville, Kentucky, was fatally shot at a local gun store after a fellow customer accidentally discharged a firearm. The tragic incident, which occurred June 29, took place at Humphrey Double H Farms...

If it seems like you’ve seen a lot of news about the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) recently it’s because you have. The organizations is one of the most active in the nation at challenging unconstitutional firearm laws in courtrooms throughout the country. In...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Chicago Rapper Lil Durk’s 10-year-old son has been accused of shooting his stepfather, Joshua Pippens, during a domestic dispute in Indiana. The incident, which took place on July 1, has sparked intense debate and concern on social media. According...

TAMPA, FL – An attempted burglary in Tampa’s Palmetto Beach community ended in tragedy early this morning when a homeowner fatally shot an intruder. The incident occurred around 4:19 am at a residence on the 1300 block of South Bermuda Blvd. According to the Tampa...

Gannett’s flagship newspaper USA TODAY claims in a recent story that if a Delaware gun shop had “done its job” in 2018, Hunter Biden would never have been able to illegally purchase the .38 Special Colt Cobra revolver, which led to his three felony convictions. “By...

California gun owners have long been besieged by a lengthy list of unjust, unconstitutional firearm laws that make practicing their Second Amendment right more difficult. And a new law that just took effect is going to make freedom even more scarce in The Golden...

It’s regrettable, although not all that uncommon, when a family member has to shoot another family member in self-defense. And it seems even more regrettable when a young man is forced to shoot his father to protect himself and his mother. Yet that seems to be the...

If you like your .40 caliber numbers to end in 5 then you’re in luck. Smith & Wesson just added .45 Colt to the chamberings offered in the new Model 1854 lever action rifle line up. Available in either black polymer and stainless steel or walnut and black Armornite...

CARROLLTON, KY — A tragic incident at a Kentucky gun store led to the death of a beloved grandfather, Chad Wainscott, 50, after a customer negligently discharged a firearm. The Incident occurred on Saturday around 8:30 pm at Humphrey Double H Farms Enterprises Inc. in...