When it comes to most mainstream media journalists, you can’t blame them for not knowing about firearms. They aren’t – for the most part – “gun people.” On 60 Minutes, the CBS news program, Bill Whitaker demonstrated the latest frustrating example. He at least asked...

The five-member Okeechobee, Florida city council and Police Chief Donald Hagan may each be forced to pay $5,000 personally – without using taxpayer dollars – for violating Florida’s powerful preemption statute, which only allows the state legislature to regulate...

Fresh off a court win scuttling California’s law restricting firearms purchases to one every 30 days, a gun-rights group has now set its sights on another state that limits gun purchases to one a month. The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has filed another lawsuit in...

Just hours after Hurricane Helene swept through the Big Bend region of Florida, causing widespread destruction throughout the area and beyond, an attempted robbery at a local weed store escalated into a fatal shooting. With law enforcement stretched thin responding to...

An off-duty Atlanta police investigator was fatally shot by a homeowner during an attempted break-in early Friday morning in Douglas County, Georgia. Authorities have released video footage and additional details regarding the incident, which occurred around 5:08 a.m....

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Garland v. VanDerStok , a case that could redefine the federal government’s ability to regulate “ghost guns”—untraceable firearms assembled from kits or components without serial numbers. The Biden administration...

With Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stern warning to those considering looting in the wake of the storm. Speaking at a briefing at the state’s Emergency Operations Center, the governor emphasized that Florida’s status as a “Second...

WAIANAE, HI — Prosecutors have decided not to file charges against a man who fatally shot his neighbor during a violent dispute in Waianae. The incident occurred on August 31, stemming from a long-running conflict between neighbors. The dispute turned deadly when...

NEW HAVEN, CT — A confrontation involving a machete resulted in the fatal shooting of a man at the Bella Vista senior living complex on Friday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. when New Haven police responded to reports of a disturbance at the...

The NRA announced last week that President Donald J. Trump will serve as the special guest keynote speaker at the NRA’s “Defend the 2nd” event in Savannah, GA, on Tuesday, October 22nd. When it comes to preserving and strengthening our Constitutional rights in...

GLENDALE, AZ — A deadly road rage incident unfolded on Monday morning in Glendale, Arizona, leaving one man dead and raising questions about the justification of the shooting. Police were called to the intersection of 67th Avenue and Camelback Road at around 8 a.m.,...

BURNET, TX — On Sunday, October 6, 2024, an alleged shooting incident occurred at The Church at the Epicenter, located at 2401 N US 281 in Burnet County, Texas. A member of the church’s volunteer safety team, Jacob Wayne Tarver, 45, claimed that he fired multiple...

Aaron Horwath of Kenai, Alaska, was acquitted by a jury of his peers on September 27 on a federal charge of dealing in firearms without a license. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) charged the owner of Gator Guns Inc. last summer on the...

The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention as part of an investigation into potential collusion...

SEATTLE, WA — A confrontation on Tuesday afternoon in West Seattle ended tragically when a 57-year-old woman was fatally shot after presenting a shotgun during an interaction at her home. Seattle Police responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 1:00 p.m. in the...

The U.S. Supreme Court will begin hearing oral arguments in the case involving so-called “ghost guns” on Tuesday. The case, Garland v. VanDerStok, challenges the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 2022 Final Rule that redefined important legal terms dealing with guns,...

CALUMET CITY, IL — In the early morning hours of October 6, 2024, a theft at a Walgreens located in the 500 block of Torrence Avenue escalated into a fatal shooting after one of the suspects displayed a firearm. Calumet City Police responded to a report of retail...

The United States Supreme Court begins its new term today and plans to hear a wide ranging number of cases dealing with eveything from guns to online porn. While no doubt a number of you are definitely into online porn, it is the gun cases TTAG will focus on today....

Kensington, Pennsylvania, police say a teen has been hospitalized after being shot while using a toy gun in an attempt to rob a man who was armed with a real gun. The victim and his girlfriend were taking a walk around 11 PM on September 29th near the 2200 block of...

Using what seems to be faulty reasoning concerning the “common use” of AR-style rifles for self-defense purposes, a district court in Washington State has denied a request for a preliminary injunction against the state’s so-called “assault weapons” ban. On September...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the case concerning Mexico suing some U.S. gun manufacturers for allegedly putting guns into the hands of Mexican drug cartels. Mexico claims the companies deliberately chose to “profit off the criminal market for their...

FORT WORTH, TX — Two bounty hunters shot a man during a pursuit Monday evening after he allegedly attempted to ram them with his vehicle, according to a Fort Worth Police news release. The incident took place around 6 p.m. at 3019 Avenue N. Police arrived at the scene...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — On the evening of October 1, 2024, a security guard working at the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) building in Albuquerque was involved in a shooting after being attacked with bear spray. According to the New Mexico State Police, at...

We’ve chronicled in the past how young adult gun owners ages 18 to 20 are often deprived of their rights, despite the fact that Second Amendment protections apply to all lawful American adults. Now, a Utah lawmaker is trying to make sure young adult gun owners in the...

The National Rifle Association is calling out Facebook and Instagram for election interference in the wake of the social media platforms labeling posts about Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on guns “false information.” NRA has repeatedly made posts about Harris’...

A Las Vegas resident recently shot and killed an intruder attempting to break into their home in the morning hours of Thursday, September 26th. Police say the shooting occurred while the homeowner was on the phone with authorities reporting the man had already broken...

During Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate, firearms and gun violence became a major topic of discussion, particularly concerning school shootings and gun control measures. JD Vance, the Republican candidate, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, representing the...

A Philadelphia man acted in self-defense when he shot a 16-year-old who attempted to rob him using a fake gun, according to police. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, as reported by 6abc in Philadelphia. The...

A sweeping gun-control law passed earlier this year in Massachusetts could negatively impact hunters—especially nonresidents—who don’t understand the restrictive regulations. The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) is warning that...

The City of Okeechobee, Florida, adopted an illegal ordinance shortly before Hurricane Helene made landfall last week, which banned the sale of guns and ammunition and prohibited firearm possession in public by anyone other than law enforcement or members of the...

German firearms giant Heckler & Koch (HK) is expanding its operations in the United States, a move signaling a closer focus on U.S. consumers and a step toward addressing the growing demand for HK products in the country. The move may also indicate a shift in how the...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A homeowner shot and killed a man who was attempting to break into their residence early Thursday morning, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on September 26, around 7:40 a.m., in the 6400 block of Placer Drive, located near West...

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.-08) have introduced new legislation aimed at preventing the federal government from contracting with firearms dealers who are identified as having a history of selling guns that turn up as...

Vice President Kamala Harris sparked debate Thursday when she declared that “the right to be safe is a civil right” during an East Room event where President Joe Biden signed a new executive order aimed at limiting the development of gun technologies. Harris’s...

For many gun-rights advocates, the desire to have the U.S. Supreme Court to finally hear a case involving an “assault weapons” ban is at the top of the list. Having the court rule once and for all that such bans are unconstitutional would likely put an end to all the...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A man was shot and killed late Tuesday night after allegedly attempting to break into a home with a shovel in northwest Harris County, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on the 7400 block of Woodoak Drive near W Little York and...

The Firearms Policy Coalition has filed an opening brief in the appeals phase of an FPC-backed lawsuit challenging a Michigan Public School’s ban on gun-related speech. The case involves a third-grade Michigan girl who, on the school’s “hat day,” was told she couldn’t...

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, OH — Authorities are investigating a series of events surrounding an aggravated burglary and shooting incident that unfolded over two days in Harrison Township, located in Montgomery County. On Monday, September 23, 2024, deputies from the...

Many Americans wondered if Joe Biden was still doing anything as president or if he was simply enjoying lame duck status, when suddenly this popped up on Fox News. President Biden is preparing to sign a new executive order aimed at reducing gun violence, the media...

Only in Hawaii would prosecutors arrest an armed homeowner who stopped a violent neighbor who had just rammed several cars with a front-end loader, shot and killed three women, wounded two others, and posed an immediate threat to shoot more. Yet, that’s exactly what...

OCALA, FL — A Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after negligent shooting and killing his girlfriend during a gun cleaning session on the night of September 19, 2024. The deputy, Leslie Boileau, called 911 after the...

Right off the bat, California is a horrible place to own a business, and I’m talking about any business, not just a gun store. If you don’t believe me, you may be surprised by the number of companies and some of the names on the list fleeing the failing state since...

With the Texas State Fair set to open on Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is still working to ensure lawful Texans can protect themselves at the month-long event. In early August, Texas State Fair officials announced an updated policy banning all firearms,...

ABINGTON, PA — A home invasion on the 1800 block of Horace Ave was thwarted in the early morning hours of September 23, 2024, when a resident’s son acted in defense of his mother. The incident began shortly after 1 a.m., when the suspect, later identified as Khabir...

Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Maryland resident Donald S. Willey have filed an appellants’ brief with the Maryland Supreme Court, challenging the state’s “red flag” law. The case, Willey v. Brown, originated in U.S. District Court for the...

(Editor’s Note: Remember Joe Biden? He’s supposedly the one running our country though other than some sightings at his vacation home in Delaware, he hasn’t been heard from since Kamala Harris was installed as the face of the Democratic presidential campaign. His –...

The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval—a piece of legislation that would overturn the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule redefining who is...

MARBLE FALLS, TX — A group of Brackenridge Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) students quickly responded to help a Marble Falls School Resource Officer (SRO) who sustained an injury following a negligent discharge of his firearm. The incident occurred...

A Florida deputy has been charged with manslaughter after shooting and killing his girlfriend, 25-year-old Polina Wright, in what he alleges to be an accident while cleaning guns. The incident which took place on the night of Thursday, Sept. 19, unfolded after the...

HENDERSON, NV — A 33-year-old man shot and killed an armed robber who attempted to hold him at gunpoint in a predawn incident on September 21, 2024. The confrontation occurred around 3:57 a.m. in the 1000 block of Wellness Place, prompting a swift response from the...

The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mandate on September 20, officially shutting down the Minnesota Attorney General’s efforts to preserve the state’s ban on firearm carry for individuals aged 18 to 20. The decision follows a legal challenge backed by...

For those who continue to argue that the recent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life while golfing in Florida wasn’t a real “assassination attempt,” a recently released court document proves that assertion to be untrue. The court document included details...

A Colorado teen scouting locations for a homecoming photoshoot was shot in the face on September 10th by a local town council member.  The 17-year-old told authorities that he and a friend parked on a public road and hopped a gate at a Conifer residence, 30 miles...

U.S. authorities announced on September 11 that they had seized 355 websites used to sell suppressors and conversion kits, known as “switches,” which are used to convert semi-automatic handguns into machine guns. The suppressors, reportedly being imported into the...

SAN ANTONIO, TX — A vehicle burglary escalated into a violent confrontation in downtown San Antonio Tuesday afternoon when a family encountered two armed suspects in the act of breaking into their car. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. in a parking lot near the...

When Christopher Peterson of Inkster, Michigan, had to pull his firearm and shoot his mother’s ex-boyfriend on July 3, he likely had no idea he’d be charged with second-degree murder and have a court fight on his hands. Thankfully for Peterson, two months after the...

A recent gun “buyback” in Ohio proves once again that politicians will do anything to make their constituents “feel” safer, whether they really are safer or not. Over the weekend, Columbus leaders held a so-called “buyback,” which Mayor Andrew Ginther called an...

In the aftermath of a deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Northeast Georgia early this month that left four people dead and nine others wounded, a new poll reveals widespread support for increased mental health services, school safety reforms and...

DEARBORN, MO — A homeowner in Dearborn, Missouri, fatally shot a man after the intruder displayed erratic behavior and attempted to break into the residence. The incident occurred on the morning of September 18, 2024, in the 15000 block of Masonic Drive. According to...

Lack of discipline and excessive behavioral problems exhibited by students in the classroom are frequently discussed topics these days. There are many theories on what is causing the issue—soft parenting and lax rules enforcement in schools, social disruptions created...

In a Second Amendment bombshell of a story, Fox News on Wednesday reported that Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat nominee for president, once said that law enforcement officers could walk into private citizens’ homes and inspect how they were storing their...

HANLEY HILLS, MO — In the early hours of September 17, 2024, a man was shot by a homeowner after breaking into a residence in Hanley Hills and threatening the family inside. The intruder, Cedric Marshall, 38, has been charged with first-degree burglary and...

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) on Monday filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court to address a circuit court split in two consolidated challenges to Delaware’s ban on so-called “assault...

A man shot in self-defense at his family’s business in Greenville, North Carolina, didn’t have to be transported far for his final arrangements. The man, Terence Rountree, Jr. was shot and killed by a family member after a dispute with the relative turned violent in...

An October 22 start date has been announced for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to begin hearing arguments in the National Rifle Association’s case challenging Florida’s ban on long gun purchase by adults 18 to 20 years old. In early March, a three-judge panel of...

The strange tale of Memphis city officials attempting to get three anti-gun questions on the November ballot despite the proposals violating Tennessee’s firearms pre-emption law has taken a new twist. As we reported in late July, Memphis city leaders approved several...

OWENSBORO, KY — A fatal shooting occurred early Sunday morning, September 15, 2024, during a party at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Owensboro, Kentucky. The incident, which unfolded after a large fight broke out, resulted in the death of 21-year-old Nelson Castillo,...

In an era of increasing censorship and ever-changing platform policies, Guns.com has announced that it will no longer be posting videos on YouTube. After years of building an impressive library of over 2,000 videos, nearly 400,000 subscribers, 120 million views, and...

Rapper and record producer Sean “Diddy” Combs aka Puffy aka Puff Daddy aka P. Diddy has changed his name more times than the late Prince (aka some damn symbol we can’t even make on a keyboard aka the artist formerly known as Prince) and the still-performing John...

The second would-be presidential assassin in just two months should never have possessed a firearm because of his status as a convicted felon.  Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has an arrest history showing more than 100 contacts with law enforcement going back to the 1990s,...

Following a deranged whack job opening fire on a busy interstate highway last week, some Kentucky lawmakers have decided that a waiting period would be just the ticket to stop a violent person from acting out the violence they are planning in their head. According to...

HERMITAGE, TN — A road rage incident in Hermitage escalated into a dangerous exchange of gunfire between two drivers late Tuesday night, resulting in one man fleeing the scene after crashing his car into an embankment. According to the Metro Nashville Police...

HOBBS, NM — In the early morning hours of September 13, 2024, a homeowner in Hobbs, New Mexico, fatally shot an intruder during a break-in at a residence on the 2100 block of North Rojo. According to the Hobbs Police Department, officers responded to a report of...

An officer was seriously hurt September 10 when he accidentally shot himself in the leg during advanced firearms training at the Police Academy shooting range in Paterson, New Jersey. Officials say he was transported to St. Joseph’s University Trauma Center and is...

SAN ANTONIO, TX — A homeowner shot a suspected burglar early Thursday morning on the southeast side of San Antonio, authorities reported. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. near the 2300 block of Hicks Avenue when the homeowner encountered an alleged intruder. San...

While firearms have largely been a federal affair in Canada, one province is taking matters into its own hands, declaring an unfettered right to own and use guns as part of a more comprehensive Bill of Rights. The United Conservative Party (UCP) board approved the new...

President Trump is alive and well after another assassination attempt which just took place late Sunday afternoon at one of his golf courses in Florida. This marks the second attempt to kill the former president in almost exactly two months. In the first incident,...

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. introduced the LC Carbine in .45 ACP at the SHOT Show in January of this year. It was a nice looking platform and seemed well thought out. A lightweight, 16-inch carbine, with factory threaded barrel folding stock, and it takes Glock mags....

If there’s one thing for certain, it’s that the anti-gun fake news site thetrace.org, which touts itself as an unbiased news source, is always going to come down on the wrong side of the ongoing debate over the Second Amendment. But don’t take my word that it’s...

In its first television ad buy of the 2024 election cycle, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is targeting a Democrat U.S. senator from Montana with a $2 million advertising campaign. According to a Fox News report, the gun-rights organization is running the...

If you’ve seen the news in recent weeks, then you know America is dealing with repercussions involving migrant gangs due to a crisis on our southern border. Specifically in urban areas designated as sanctuary cities, the situation is growing out of control with...

A particularly brutal attack at a party in a Waianae, Hawaii, neighborhood has at least one lawmaker in the Aloha State considering reintroducing a Stand-Your-Ground proposal when the state legislature reconvenes next year. On August 31, party goers were enjoying...

For those concealed carry practitioners in the 21 states that don’t yet have a constitutional, or “permitless,” carry law on the books, help could be on the way at the federal level. On Wednesday, Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced the National...

By Larry Keane The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump didn’t provide voters with much regarding a topic that is one of the most important issues to them as they consider which candidate they’ll support on...

Senator Mike Lee of Utah and Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee have introduced a joint resolution aimed at urging the media to adopt more responsible journalistic practices when reporting on mass shootings. The resolution is intended to reduce what has been...

Alabama’s constitutional, or “permitless,” concealed carry law is coming under further fire from another elected official in the state. Last week we reported that Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch was gathering information to try to get legislation introduced requiring...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — On September 8, 2024, deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery and shots-fired incident in the 400 block of Forest Street. The incident occurred while a homeowner was cleaning a rental property with the help of...

SWEETWATER, TN — A home invasion in Monroe County ended in tragedy on September 5, 2024, when a homeowner fatally shot an intruder who had forcibly re-entered the residence, placing the homeowner’s family in imminent danger. The incident occurred on Brunner Road at...

One learns to grow a thick skin when dealing in the world of politics. That’s especially true representing the firearm industry on Capitol Hill and in statehouses across the country. The firearm and ammunition industry is faced with the most hostile presidential...

While Democrats will celebrate that their candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris “looked presidential” in tonight’s debate and was successful at getting under her opponent’s skin, Republican’s will scowl and correctly note that Harris was long on platitudes and short...

A coalition of 27 state Attorneys General has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court urging Justices to limit the Biden Administration’s ban on “ghost guns” through a “Frame or Receiver” rule proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A robbery suspect was fatally shot after his intended victim wrestled a gun away from him and used it in self-defense at an apartment complex on FM 1960 West. The incident occurred at the 6700 block of FM 1960 W, at The Standard at Champions Park...

Believe it or not, a rimfire carbine such as the ever-popular Ruger 10/22 makes more sense than many people might be willing to admit. They are cost-effective to buy and run, and they are 50-state legal. The .22 LR is fully capable of penetration to a sufficient depth...

CHICAGO, IL — A woman shot an intruder Saturday night to protect her children as a man tried to break into her home in Chicago. She had come home from celebrating her birthday with her family. Not long after they got home, her daughter was showering when a man tried...

The next time you see a social media post from a military veteran who claims to support banning certain firearms or any other infringement of our civil rights, realize they may be getting paid to violate their oath.  An email obtained last week by the Second Amendment...

A prominent gun-rights organization is calling out Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat “nominee” for president, on her 2019 advocacy of removing school resource officers from schools in light of such resource officers stopping and arresting the alleged murderer...

As the old saying goes, “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” That’s the lesson a jealous, and dangerous, Florida man recently learned when he decided to assault one of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriends. Threatening someone that you’ll shoot them is dangerous in more...

A federal court has ruled that Hawaii and California—two of the most anti-gun states in the nation—can enforce some portions of their “sensitive places” laws passed after the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen . On...

A woman’s screams caught the attention of an unnamed hero on August 30th in Tazewell County, Virginia. Armed with a 9mm handgun, the Good Samaritan moved swiftly toward danger, putting himself in harm’s way to protect the life of a stranger and her child. Unknowingly...

If you follow KelTec on social media, you know they’ve been teasing a new product for a while now. They’ve been showing photos of 5.7x28mm rounds, a pistol style magazine and close cropped images of a grip. You could tell it was a grip fed 5.7 but was it a pistol,...