On March 18, 2025, the North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 50 , titled “Freedom to Carry NC,” which proposes to allow U.S. citizens aged 18 and older to carry concealed handguns without obtaining a permit. The bill now moves to the Senate...

SPRING HOPE, NC — A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle, striking a juvenile driver, following an attempted theft from his truck. The case serves as a stark reminder that responsible gun owners must understand the...

A radical plan in Colorado to ban most semi-auto firearms and create a permit-to-purchase requirement for gun buyers is quickly moving through the legislative process. And at a recent committee hearing on the measure, one Colorado sheriff spoke out pointedly against...

JACKSONVILLE, FL — A man defended himself early Sunday morning after realizing he had been followed home from a nightclub. The confrontation ended with the armed suspect being shot and later hospitalized. As reported by Action News JAX , the Jacksonville Sheriff’s...

In a unique maneuver to try to get the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve a dispute between federal circuit courts, the Second Amendment Foundation has filed a response brief with the court encouraging the justices to hear its case involving licensed carry by young...

HOUSTON, TX — A business owner in north Houston shot a man suspected of attempting to break into a mechanic shop early Friday morning, according to police. As reported by ABC13 , the shop, located near W. 18th Street and Ella Boulevard, had been burglarized a few days...

DES MOINES, IA — The Iowa House Judiciary Committee has approved House Study Bill 262 (HSB262) , which would lower the minimum age requirement for acquiring or carrying weapons from 21 to 18. The bill, which has been renumbered as House File 924 (HF924), now moves...

GLENDALE, AZ — A late-night altercation in a Glendale neighborhood ended in gunfire, leaving one man dead, according to local authorities. The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. near 63rd Avenue and Keim Drive, where officers responded to reports of a shooting. Upon...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — In a significant legal development, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Florida’s law that raises the minimum age for purchasing rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21. This statute, enacted in 2018 following the Parkland high school...

PIERRE, SD — The South Dakota Legislature has passed House Bill 1218 , a measure that would allow individuals to carry concealed pistols in establishments where more than half of the income is derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages. This bill seeks to repeal the...

Washington Democrats continue to drive the state into an authoritarian dystopia, this time with the House’s recent approval of their newest anti-Second Amendment measure to require a state permit to purchase firearms. Apparently, they didn’t get the memo that the...

READING, PA — A dispute over a parking space in Reading took a violent turn Wednesday night, leaving one man with a stab wound and another with gunshot wounds to the legs. As reported by WFMZ , police responded to the 1500 block of North 10th Street, where they found...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A newly introduced bill in the Florida House of Representatives, HB 759 , aims to roll back the minimum age requirement for purchasing firearms in the state from 21 to 18 years old . The bill, filed by Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-1)  on February 19,...

Recent research from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) provides compelling evidence that legally armed civilians play a crucial role in stopping active shooter incidents. The study addresses common concerns raised by critics—such as the risks of mistaken...

By Mark Chesnut A group of 88 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate are pushing to have the Biden Administration rule restricting firearm exports by law-abiding American manufacturers reversed, and they want it done now. On March 7, the...

A group of eight Republican U.S. Senators on Thursday introduced a new measure meant to improve the fairness, speed and transparency of background checks and application processes for National Firearms Act (NFA) items. Led by U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho, the group...

SANTA FE, NM — A controversial new bill, Senate Bill 279 (SB 279) , threatens to upend the rights of law-abiding gun owners across New Mexico by enacting some of the most restrictive firearm regulations in the nation. Introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers,...

NEWINGTON, NH — A federal lawsuit alleging that a SIG SAUER P320 pistol discharged without a trigger pull has been officially dismissed after the plaintiff, a Puerto Rico police officer, admitted in court that his firearm was not defective. The case, Berrios v. SIG...

LOS ANGELES, CA — A burglary suspect was shot and killed by a security guard early Monday morning after he crashed his car into a West Los Angeles dispensary in what appeared to be a break-in attempt. Authorities are investigating whether a second suspect was...

Democrats in Congress are all fired up about President Donald Trump’s executive order demanding a whole-of-government review of federal firearms regulations, and his instructions to new Attorney General Pam Bondi to “examine all orders, regulations, guidance, plans,...

TUCSON, AZ — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a toddler accidentally shot himself with an unsecured handgun earlier this month. According to AZ Family , deputies responded to a reported medical emergency on March 3 at a home near Hartman and Linda...

AUGUSTA, ME — A newly introduced bill in the Maine Legislature, LD 885 (HP 571) , aims to amend existing firearm restrictions on school property by allowing certain concealed carry permit holders to legally carry and discharge firearms on school grounds. The bill,...

FRANKFORT, KY — The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill that would allow 18-year-olds to carry concealed firearms without a permit. Senate Bill 75, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, cleared the Senate floor on March 11, 2025, with a 26-11 vote. The bill now heads to...

We reported back in January how Washington State gun owners were facing a bill that would greatly expand so-called “gun-free” zones to include parks, government buildings and a wide swath of other areas where “children are likely to be present.” Now, anti-gun...

MEMPHIS, TN — A man suffered a grazing gunshot wound early Monday morning in what police are calling an accidental discharge but should be called a negligent discharge caused by a dog. However, several details surrounding the incident raise questions about how the...

By Jim Strong Yesterday, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in United States v. Rush that short-barreled rifles (SBRs) can still be restricted under the National Firearms Act (NFA). This decision relies on outdated legal precedent and the flawed reasoning that...

Probably best known for the iconic M203 40mm grenade launcher, LMT Defense has long been a trusted manufacturer and supplier of small arms for the USA and many specialized units worldwide. Partnering with SWISSLOXX AG from Switzerland, the company has recently...

LOS ANGELES, CA — A man shot and killed his brother in a Beverly Grove home Friday afternoon after witnessing him violently attack their 80-year-old mother with a baseball bat, authorities said. The incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. near Alfred Street and...

A 27-year-old Indiana man was shot by Secret Service agents outside the White House perimeter just after midnight on Saturday. According to sources, Indiana police had notified authorities in D.C. that the man was driving into the area to commit suicide, and...

GRAND TERRACE, CA — A homeowner in Grand Terrace defended himself against multiple intruders on Tuesday night, resulting in one suspect’s death and two others being hospitalized. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred around...

NEWINGTON, NH — SIG Sauer has issued a strong rebuttal against ongoing lawsuits and media reports alleging that its popular P320 pistol can fire without a trigger pull. In a March 7, 2025, press release titled The Truth About the P320 , the company firmly stated that...

TERRE HAUTE, IN — A legally armed citizen stepped in to defend an O’Reilly Auto Parts employee after a suspect, armed with what appeared to be a handgun, threatened the worker on the evening of March 6, 2025. The confrontation ended with the suspect being shot...

The 2018 Parkland, Florida, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School led to an avalanche of tragedy, including seventeen fatalities, the knee-jerk signing of Senate Bill 7026 by then-Governor Rick Scott, and David Hogg. Unfortunately, we can’t bring back the...

by Lee Williams  When Paul Szabo purchased the Shooter’s Emporium in 2020, which is located just a short 45-minute drive north of Indianapolis, he got some “bad vibes” from an employee whom he later terminated.  Szabo’s fears were quickly confirmed. An in-house audit...

Sometimes, I get to write about a state fighting for the rights of its citizens, and although I’m still likely to say mean things about detractors, I revel in the opportunity to praise legislature that reflects our Founding values as a nation. Today, it’s the state of...

Over the past year, we’ve covered the issue of young adults 18, 19, and 20 having their Second Amendment-protected rights trampled not only by the federal government but also by state governments in various states. We’ve shown how court cases have resulted in a mixed...

The Florida Legislature kicked off its 2025 session on Tuesday with a number of pro-gun measures on the docket, some rolling back restrictions that were passed back in 2018 after the mass murder at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Following that shooting, the state...

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court started working on Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, where Mexico has demanded $10 billion from American gunmakers like Smith & Wesson and Interstate Arms. The claim? These companies fuel cartel violence...

PIERRE, SD — A bill that could significantly expand the right to carry concealed firearms on college campuses in South Dakota is now one step away from becoming law. Senate Bill 100, introduced by Senator Jim Voita, has cleared both chambers of the South Dakota...

GLENWOOD, IL — A fatal shooting that took place outside a Glenwood bar on February 23, 2025, has been ruled self-defense following a comprehensive investigation by local authorities and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force. After reviewing surveillance footage,...

FRANKFORT, KY — A bill advancing through the Kentucky legislature would allow 18-year-olds to carry concealed firearms without a permit, lowering the current minimum age from 21. Senate Bill 75, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, passed the Senate Veterans, Military...

With leftist states in a frenzy, introducing new measures to infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans, it should come as no surprise that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is throwing his state’s hat in the ring in the race to become the...

A new measure before the U.S. Congress is designed to enhance safeguards for protected firearm trace data, which the weaponized Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) misused under the Biden Administration. The 2003 Tiahrt Amendment prohibits the...

NEW YORK CITY, NY —  Nine New York City residents who applied for concealed carry licenses have filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York, accusing the city of unconstitutional delays in processing their applications. The case, Milani et al. v. New York...

TERRE HAUTE, IN — A negligent discharge incident at Top Guns, a well-known shooting range and gun store in Indiana, left one man injured earlier this week. The incident, which occurred before the man had even begun shooting, serves as an important reminder of the...

ATLANTA, GA — On the afternoon of February 27, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded at a local tire shop in southeast Atlanta, leaving both the shop owner and a disgruntled employee dead following a workplace dispute that escalated to gunfire. According to the Atlanta...

Anyone who knows me knows this is a subject near and dear to my heart, whether you’ve had to endure my constant complaints about tinnitus in both my ears or have had the experience of saying something to me over and over while I keep asking you to repeat yourself as I...

Last year, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and other plaintiffs won a court victory over the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) unconstitutional final rule redefining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms. The rule, pushed under the...

Smith & Wesson announced the release of the new CSX E-Series 9mm pistols. The CSX E-Series are micro-compact pistols with aluminum alloy frames. Smith first released the CSX in 2022, and they’ve had a bunch of changes since then, bringing us to the latest E-Series....

MIAMI BEACH, FL — A Miami Beach homeowner armed himself and confronted a burglar who broke into his property early on the morning of February 27th, leading to a swift police response and a large-scale manhunt that ended with the suspect’s arrest. The only stolen items...

A group of anti-gun U.S. Senators has introduced a measure that would outlaw firearm magazines that could hold more than 10 rounds and authorize a so-called “buyback” program to confiscate magazines holding more rounds. The so-called Keep Americans Safe Act,...

It should come as no surprise that Rhode Island gun control advocates have been pushing for an “assault weapon” ban for years, as the smallest state in the Union takes up the challenge from larger dumpster fires like California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts,...

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — In the early hours of February 27, 2025, police responded to a shooting on the 900 block of Airline Road after a homeowner confronted and shot a trespasser on his property. According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, officers were...

CHICAGO, IL — An off-dity Chicago Police officer was forced to shoot a knife-wielding suspect on Friday afternoon after the individual aggressively advanced toward the officer despite repeated commands to stop and attempts to de-escalate the situation. The incident...

COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has released its annual report on concealed handgun licenses for 2024 , providing insight into how permit issuance and renewal patterns are evolving in the wake of Ohio’s constitutional carry law, which went into...

Primary Arms (PA) has a vibrant optics line with a good reputation. They’re coming on strong for 2025 with a bunch of new releases starting with the PLx HTX-1 red dot sight. Not only does it have some great specs, but its also PA’s first American made optic, something...

CLARKSVILLE, TN — A Christmas Eve shopping trip turned into a terrifying ordeal for a family inside a Walmart in Clarksville when a 19-year-old man held a gun to a woman’s head and threatened to kill her children before being shot by her partner in defense of his...

A handful of anti-gun bills is under consideration in the New Jersey legislature, threatening to further infringe on the rights of Garden State gun owners. Promoters of the measures claim that the bills focus on firearms safety and accountability. As reported by...

Several pro-freedom organizations, including the National Rifle Association, have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court urging justices to take up the case of the hastily passed law lawmakers quickly passed to skirt provisions of the critical 2022 ruling in...

CHEYENNE, WY — In a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allowed House Enrolled Act 0024 (House Bill 0172) to become law without his signature, paving the way for the repeal of many of the state’s restrictive gun-free...

LOUISVILLE, KY — A terrifying road rage incident in Louisville on February 26 ended with one man shot and another facing multiple charges after a violent confrontation escalated to the point of deadly force. According to Louisville Metro Police, the incident began...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) has reintroduced the Second Amendment for Every Registrable Voter (SAFER) Act, H.R. 1643 , which seeks to lower the minimum age for purchasing a handgun from a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) from 21 to 18....

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a major victory for Second Amendment advocates, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied a petition for en banc rehearing in Lara v. Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police , allowing its previous ruling to stand. The decision...

BRENTWOOD, TN — A neighbor armed with a handgun intervened in a violent attack Wednesday afternoon, shooting a man who was actively stabbing a woman outside a home on Lost Hollow Drive. Brentwood Police received a 911 call at approximately 1:17 p.m. reporting the...

Republican Senator Jon Bumstead of North Muskegon has introduced a bill intending to educate Michigan students between the 6th and 12th grades on safe firearm handling and storage. Bumstead coordinated with the  Department of Education in developing the bill and...

Gun-rights groups taking aim at Philadelphia’s ban on private firearms manufacturing have made their way to the state Supreme Court. Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), along with several individual gun owners, challenged the law, stating that...

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As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little...

Winchester Supreme Optics recently announced the launch of a new line of thermal hunting sights to add to its already established line of rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders. The new line includes three models: the THSX 640, THSX 384, and THSD...

A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant...

The U.S. Senate’s confirmation of former federal prosecutor Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is drawing cheers from pro-gun groups and jeers from those who want more restrictions on private firearms ownership. Patel, a strong gun...

We’re all hoping that 2025 will be the year where we push back against decades of 2nd Amendment encroachment. Recent court rulings have been trending pro 2A and the latest court victory by Franklin Armory and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC)...

The Utah State House has voted overwhelmingly (59-10) to support a bill requiring children to learn about gun safety as early as kindergarten. The Republican-controlled chamber is now sending the measure to the state Senate, despite concerns from anti-Second Amendment...

Following the gross weaponization of the Department of Justice(DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) by the Biden Administration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on February 7 instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to...

If you thought Big Gun Control’s howling over America’s newest FBI Director Kash Patel was shrill, just wait until they wake up to news that Donald Trump plans to appointed Patel the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives and really...

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly passed multiple gun control bills on February 12, including several that are now on their way to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office for his signature. The controversial legislation has prompted intense debate between...

A controversial gun control measure in Washington state, House Bill 1504, failed to make it out of committee before a crucial legislative deadline, effectively halting its progress for the 2025 session. However, proponents of the bill may attempt to reintroduce it in...

CALIFORNIA — A newly introduced bill, AB 1333 , is raising alarms among gun rights advocates as it seeks to eliminate California’s “no duty to retreat” protections for those forced to defend themselves in life-threatening situations. This misguided piece of...

A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant...

As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little...

We’re all hoping that 2025 will be the year where we push back against decades of 2nd Amendment encroachment. Recent court rulings have been trending pro 2A and the latest court victory by Franklin Armory and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC)...

If you thought Big Gun Control’s howling over America’s newest FBI Director Kash Patel was shrill, just wait until they wake up to news that Donald Trump plans to appointed Patel the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives and really...

The Utah State House has voted overwhelmingly (59-10) to support a bill requiring children to learn about gun safety as early as kindergarten. The Republican-controlled chamber is now sending the measure to the state Senate, despite concerns from anti-Second Amendment...

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly passed multiple gun control bills on February 12, including several that are now on their way to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office for his signature. The controversial legislation has prompted intense debate between...

Following the gross weaponization of the Department of Justice(DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) by the Biden Administration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on February 7 instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to...

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) will discuss a motion at its February 24, 2025, board meeting to address gender equity in the sport by establishing an ad hoc advisory committee. The motion, detailed in the meeting agenda [USPSA Board of...

CONCORD, CA — A late-night armed robbery at a Concord convenience store ended in the fatal shooting of the suspect after one employee attempted to disarm him, and another stepped in with a firearm to stop the threat. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday,...

OLYMPIA, WA — A new gun control bill, House Bill 1163, has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature, aiming to impose stricter regulations on firearm purchases and concealed pistol licenses. The bill, which would require a permit to purchase any firearm,...

NEW YORK, NY — Following a landmark 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down New York’s stringent concealed carry restrictions, thousands of New Yorkers have applied for permits to legally carry firearms. However, many applicants report experiencing...

Gun-rights groups taking aim at Philadelphia’s ban on private firearms manufacturing have made their way to the state Supreme Court. Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), along with several individual gun owners, challenged the law, stating that...

PHILADELPHIA, PA  — A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has struck down Pennsylvania’s restriction on concealed carry for adults under 21, affirming that law-abiding young adults have Second Amendment rights. However, a coalition of 19...

DENVER, CO  — While Colorado has seen fluctuations in concealed carry permit applications over the past few years, the overall trend suggests that gun ownership and personal protection remain a priority for many residents. In the past five years, over 161,000...

MEXICO, NY — A man was shot and killed in the early hours of Saturday morning in a Tops grocery store parking lot, with the suspect later claiming he acted in self-defense after snowballs were thrown at his truck, according to court documents. New York State Police...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A mother of four defended her home Tuesday night by shooting a man who forcibly entered her apartment after yelling threats and racial slurs. According to local media outlet News 9 , Oklahoma City Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old John...

Following the gross weaponization of the Department of Justice(DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) by the Biden Administration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on February 7 instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to...

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly passed multiple gun control bills on February 12, including several that are now on their way to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office for his signature. The controversial legislation has prompted intense debate between...

If you thought Big Gun Control’s howling over America’s newest FBI Director Kash Patel was shrill, just wait until they wake up to news that Donald Trump plans to appointed Patel the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives and really...

The Utah State House has voted overwhelmingly (59-10) to support a bill requiring children to learn about gun safety as early as kindergarten. The Republican-controlled chamber is now sending the measure to the state Senate, despite concerns from anti-Second Amendment...

A Bill has been introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates that seeks to close a loophole in the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) that was exploited by Sandy Hook families to destroy Remington and is now being used by Uvalde families to...

We’re all hoping that 2025 will be the year where we push back against decades of 2nd Amendment encroachment. Recent court rulings have been trending pro 2A and the latest court victory by Franklin Armory and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC)...