The news is in that the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, struck down the federal ban on bump stocks approved by President Donald Trump following the tragic Las Vegas shooting in 2017 that resulted in the deaths of 58 people. It was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S....

California gun owners could face a restrictive—and arguably unconstitutional—new firearms storage law if some anti-gun Democrats in the state assembly get their way. A measure requiring guns to be stored where they are inaccessible for self-defense purposes—the very...

A U.S. District Court in Texas has ruled that the Biden Justice Department’s Final Rule redefining braced pistols as “short-barreled rifles” violates the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) so is therefore unconstitutional. In the lawsuit Mock v. Garland, U.S....

FORT WORTH, TX (June 13, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced a major legal victory in its Mock v. Garland lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s “pistol brace” ban rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In...

PONTIAC, MI – A shooting at a convenience store in Pontiac on Tuesday night left a man dead and his girlfriend seriously injured, raising important considerations about ammunition choices in self-defense situations. According to the Royal Oak Tribune , the incident...

OAK FOREST, IL – A man was shot while attempting to stop a car break-in in the south suburbs early Friday morning, highlighting the dangers of confronting suspects over property. The incident occurred around 1:54 a.m. in the 16900 block of LeClaire Avenue. The man,...

The pro-gun group Gun Owners of Maine is preparing to fight the state’s newly implemented three-day waiting period in court, but that fight is going to take money. Back in April, anti-gun lawmakers in the Pine Tree State passed a measure requiring a 72-hour waiting...

OAKLAND, CA – A 77-year-old homeowner was arrested after shooting and killing a robbery suspect in East Oakland, prompting a legal review to determine whether the act was justified as self-defense. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on Monday at the intersection...

In yet another deadly road rage incident, a man was fatally shot on Interstate 71 in Carroll County, Kentucky, in what is being investigated as a likely case of self-defense. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to the incident just after 7 p.m. on June 8,...

An off-duty security guard has been charged with second-degree murder after prosecutors allege he fatally shot a 17-year-old six times in the back, the AP is reporting. The teen and his friends were attempting to return a toy gun, mistaken by the guard as a real...

In a speech delivered Tuesday afternoon at the annual misnamed Gun Sense University conference, President Joe Biden pushed for more stringent gun control measures, mere hours after his son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty of federal gun charges in Delaware. The irony...

ARCADIA, CA – A burglary suspect was held at gunpoint by a homeowner after a warning shot was fired into the air during a confrontation late Sunday night in the San Gabriel Valley. Police responded to a call about a residential burglary on the 400 block of Walnut...

It will probably come as no surprise to most TTAG readers that a gun-ban advocate in the U.S. Congress has once again introduced a measure to ban many semi-automatic rifles used commonly and legally for plinking, competition, hunting and self-defense. Last week, in...

“Talk to me. Let me know what’s going through your head right now.”  Those words were spoken by a police hostage negotiator as a sharpshooter lined up to take a shot. Their goal? To neutralize a bank robber turned hostage taker in Lee County, Florida. In fact, those...

With former President Donald Trump’s recent conviction on felony charges, New York is preparing to revoke his gun license and Trump haters are calling for all of his firearms to be confiscated. But one pro-freedom group, which has long held that it is unconstitutional...

EDWARDS, MO – A domestic violence incident in Arrowhead Estates turned fatal when a 15-year-old boy shot his father while defending his mother from a physical assault. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred on the night of June 4, 2024....

PENSACOLA, FL – A domestic altercation resulted in a woman defending herself by shooting her assailant on the afternoon of May 4. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Denard Smith, was later arrested and charged with battery and aggravated assault. The incident...

Rhode Island lawmakers have passed a new bill that mandates the safe storage of firearms, which is now awaiting Governor Daniel McKee’s signature, expected later this week. The legislation, approved on Thursday, requires that all firearms be stored in a locked...

There’s a troubling trend by certain politicians to salt the ground at the U.S. Supreme Court before more significant firearm-related cases can be argued and decided. Politicians are disparaging the justices in an attempt to politicize the Court and delegitimize...

CRESTWOOD, IL – A road rage incident escalated to a fatal shooting on Monday afternoon, leaving a 35-year-old man dead. Crestwood Police Officers responded to the area of 132nd and Cicero around 3:02 P.M. after receiving reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers...

The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has announced a series of major improvements to its self-defense liability insurance policy for its 825,000+ members. These enhancements are designed to provide even greater protection and peace of mind to...

With roughly 75 days to go before the Democrat National Convention rolls into town, Chicago’s crime problem just seems to keep growing. It seems the Dems putting on the event have selected “Our future is created here” as the event’s slogan. Given that Murder City USA...

ORMOND BEACH, FL – An attempted carjacking at an Exxon gas station in Ormond Beach was thwarted by a vigilant bystander with a concealed carry firearm on Saturday morning. The incident began when Marvette Perry, 36, allegedly tried to steal a couple’s car. The victim...

Further bolstering the case against the state of California for restricting gun purchases to one a month, the National Rifle Association has filed a brief with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal in the lawsuit challenging that law. In the case Nguyen v. Bonta ,...

It should not surprise anyone that the partisan political hacks in New York’s government continue their lawfare against former President Donald Trump.  Following the guilty verdicts in his kangaroo trial in NYC last week, mainstream media types have gleefully seized...

STANTON, CA – A violent confrontation in a normally quiet Stanton neighborhood led to a rideshare driver shooting a nude assailant in self-defense on Sunday night, according to witnesses and law enforcement. The incident unfolded shortly before 8 p.m. in the 7000...

LOS ANGELES, CA – In Los Angeles, the number of individuals licensed to carry concealed firearms has risen dramatically following a 2022 Supreme Court decision that made it easier for Americans to carry concealed weapons in public spaces. From a mere four active...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – YouTube has announced significant changes to its policies regarding firearm-related content, stirring a robust debate over digital censorship and Second Amendment rights. Starting June 18, 2024, the platform will impose age restrictions on videos...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A swift and coordinated effort by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives and officers led to the arrest of 19-year-old Bryant Hoskins on Wednesday. Hoskins is suspected of involvement in a violent shooting and carjacking...

FORT WORTH, TX — An incident unfolded on Wednesday evening in Fort Worth, Texas, where a juvenile male was fatally shot following a robbery attempt that turned deadly. The Fort Worth Police Department reported that officers were called to the scene of a shooting in...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A series of violent crimes ended tragically when a man was fatally shot by a homeowner during a break-in late Wednesday night, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Ja’Darian Graham, embarked on a...

Making a pistol wider, longer, taller and heavier is usually not a great idea, especially in an EDC gun. But that is exactly what Springfield Armory did to the original Hellcat to create the Hellcat Pro, a pistol that improved on the functionality of the original...

PONCA CITY, OK — A violent home invasion ended in tragedy on Sunday evening when a man was fatally shot after attempting to force entry into a residence in Ponca City. The incident occurred shortly after 7:00 pm at a home located at 2200 W. Central Avenue. According...

A jury has been selected and opening statements will begin today in Hunter Biden’s trial for allegedly violating federal firearms laws. The jury of six men, six women and four alternates was selected by late afternoon on the first day of jury selection. Much of the...

It seems its former name, Fort Benning, isn’t the only thing Georgia’s current Fort Moore has lost. The Army has also had 31 SIG M17s go missing and they have no idea how or by whom. But the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (DACID) is on the case...

CHICAGO, IL — An attempted burglary in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood led to a homeowner shooting and critically injuring a suspect early Sunday morning. Local media reported that the incident unfolded around midnight in the 8100 block of South Champlain Avenue....

CHICAGO, IL — A confrontation on Chicago’s northwest side turned violent late Friday night when a concealed carry holder used his firearm in self-defense, resulting in four people, including himself, being critically injured. The incident occurred around 11:23 p.m. in...

CHICAGO, IL — An early morning carjacking attempt was foiled on Chicago’s Northwest Side when a concealed carry license holder defended himself against a group of armed assailants. Chicago Police reported that around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, a 34-year-old man was...

When one of the highlighted quotes in an Associated Press news story is “There was a street party in the area before the gunfire broke out and an unnamed witness at the scene said hundreds of people were enjoying themselves with everyone in white T-shirts and ‘women...

A harrowing video is making the rounds online after German police said they shot and wounded a man armed with a knife who attacked a right-wing demonstration in the southwestern city of Mannheim on Friday. Social media footage showed a bearded man in glasses attacking...

Hunter Biden arrived at the Delaware courthouse this morning, accompanied by his wife, as his federal gun crime trial gets under way. Jury selection will begin today. The case, historic for being the first time a sitting president’s child has faced trial, could have...

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department has a problem on its hands. Several actually. But they severed relations with one of their many problems last Friday by terminating the trigger happy Deputy Eddie Duran after he shot and killed a USAF Special Operations airman...

TAYLOR, TX – A burglary attempt in Taylor ended with the intruder shot by a homeowner late Monday night. According to Taylor Police Department, the intruder, identified as Austin Sumpter, was armed with a knife inscribed with the words “Hail Satan” when he unlawfully...

Gang violence is nothing new within the Continental United States.  Urban areas, in particular, are often plagued by criminal gang violence.  Even in the 19th Century, areas like the Five Points neighborhood in Manhattan were ruled by rival gangs.  Then, Prohibition...

CARMICHAEL, CA – In a overnight incident at the Sutter Crossing Apartments on Sutter Avenue, Carmichael, a man was shot and killed in what deputies are calling a clear case of self-defense. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene after receiving...

Rachael Wilks claims she acted in self-defense when she shot and killed Brian Brown, the father of her unborn twins, inside their Gainesville home on New Year’s Eve 2021. Her attorney, Aaron Kelley, told the jury on Wednesday that Wilks feared for her life after...

Republican Governor Phil Scott in Vermont has earned the ire of Green Mountain State gun owners as he passively allowed a so-called “ghost gun” bill to become law without his signature. While he didn’t sign it, he also didn’t veto it, proving that party affiliation...

At the same time media outlets were reporting on a questionable verdict in the Donald Trump case that is highly likely to be overturned on appeal and only win the former president more support in the 2024 elections, they were also reporting on the NRA’s landmark...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A home burglary turned violent when a homeowner shot a man who had forcibly entered her residence in Kissimmee on Tuesday, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office reports. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old David Martinez-Estrada, now faces multiple...

HOUSTON, TX – A domestic dispute escalated into a shooting at a Houston apartment complex, resulting in the arrest and charging of 39-year-old Ryan Ameer Shah. The incident occurred in the garage parking lot of the complex located at 2525 South Voss Road around 8:45...

In the ongoing injustice of Americans being imprisoned in the Turks and Caicos Islands for accidental possession of a few rounds ammunition that they could legally own and transport in the United States, an Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to the charges. Ryan Watson...

With the deadline looming to pass bills out of their respective chambers this legislative session, anti-gun lawmakers in the California House and Senate approved three anti-gun measures that would infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens while not affecting...

Dive deep into the complex world of self-defense laws on this episode of the USA Carry Podcast. Hosts Sal and Luke explore the nuances of “Stand Your Ground,” duty to retreat, and the castle doctrine, using real-life incidents to illustrate how these laws apply in...

WICHITA, KS – A confrontation at a local massage parlor turned fatal when a 71-year-old employee exchanged gunfire with an alleged robber on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at Beijing Massage, located at 2723 Boulevard Plaza, an area near Lincoln and George...

EL PASO COUNTY, CO – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a deceptive scam involving concealed carry permits that is currently circulating within the community. Individuals are advised to exercise caution and avoid clicking on links in...

On the second anniversary of the Robb Elementary School attack, families in Uvalde pursued further legal action, suing Meta Platforms, which owns Instagram, and Activision Blizzard, the maker of Call of Duty, claiming these companies bear responsibility for products...

If recent happenings out in the liberal bastion of western Oregon are any indication, Americans are continuing to become more fed up with soft-on-crime prosecutors allowing crime to run rampant. Last week, voters in Portland voted Multnomah County District Attorney...

We reported last week how both the National Rifle Association and the Firearms Policy Coalition have filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking a review of lower court decisions regarding Mexico’s attempts to impose its gun-control preferences on Americans. Now,...

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law a significant expansion of the state’s concealed carry regulations on Wednesday, now permitting licensed individuals with additional training to carry concealed weapons in previously restricted areas...

One of the most common “butwhatabouts” when it comes to the notion of never putting birdshot in a home defense shotgun is turkey loads. The idea, of course, is that turkey loads use a heavier shot and are (usually) loaded to higher velocity than typical game bird or...

WINNETKA, IL – A quiet Memorial Day morning in Winnetka, IL turned perilous when a homeowner exchanged gunfire with thieves attempting to steal his luxury vehicles, all while his five daughters slept inside. The incident occurred just before 5 a.m. in the serene...

TTAG reported yesterday on the violent long holiday weekend Chicago was experiencing—yet again—and with the weekend over, the final tally of shooting-related violence left 41 people shot, nine of them fatally. Among the victims was a 5-year-old girl, Reign Ware, whose...

Winnetka, IL. Early Monday morning, a shootout occurred during an attempted car theft outside a home in Winnetka, a suburb north of Chicago and one of the wealthiest in the state. There were three people involved. Some of them broke into his home office, stole keys,...

AWR Hawkins over at Breitbart is reporting that ATF Director Steven Dettelbach faced pointed questions from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) regarding the new universal background check rule during a House Judiciary hearing on Thursday. Gaetz sought a precise definition of what...

Between Friday and Sunday this weekend, Chicago witnessed what has become its almost expected tragic surge in gun violence, with at least 31 people shot and five fatalities. The violence underscores a simple fact: the city doesn’t have a gun problem, it has a crime...

ATF agents cut off the electricity to Bryan Malinowski’s Little Rock home before executing their search warrant March 19. None of the agents wore body cameras, and they covered Malinowski’s doorbell camera with tape to hide their actions. Fifty-seven seconds after...

DELAND, FL – A dramatic turn of events unfolded on Wednesday afternoon in DeLand, FL when a homeowner defended his residence against four armed intruders, shooting two of them. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. at a home located at 931 Clark Ave. Volusia County...

ATLANTA, GA – A confrontation between neighbors in DeKalb County escalated into a shooting, leaving one man hospitalized and facing charges of aggravated assault. Local media reported that the incident occurred around 4:18 p.m. Monday in the 800 block of Summit Creek...

The months-long saga for at least one American trapped on the island of Turks and Caicos (TCI) after airport security there discovered loose rounds of ammunition in his travel bag seems to finally be coming to end. A TCI judge today issued a suspended 52-month...

Recently, anti-gun doofuses on Savannah, Georgia’s city council thought it would be cute to pass some local gun control ordinances. On the surface, the ordinances seemed fairly reasonable. One tells people in the city to secure firearms in a vehicle that’s unoccupied...

The case involving Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers and retailers for violence south of the border is beginning to see some action from pro-gun rights organizations. On Wednesday, both the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and the National Rifle...

BEAUMONT, TX – A would-be church burglar got more than he bargained for Tuesday morning when he was caught in the act by an armed deacon. Quentin Grant, a deacon at Impact Ministries, arrived at the church in the 1100 block of Delaware St. just before 10:20 a.m. on...

In more anti-everything wackiness from the Empire State, New York Democratic Congresswoman Grace Meng apparently wants to make it easier for criminals to shoot you. Meng has reintroduced legislation – for the third time – that would ban civilian body armor if it can...

Republican Senators are pushing back against the Biden administration rule that broadens the definition of who must register as a federal firearms dealer, arguing it imposes unconstitutional restrictions on gun sales. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. John...

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the proposed $1.91 billion sale of Minnesota-based Vista Outdoor’s ammunition business to Czech company Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has sparked national-security concerns among U.S. lawmakers. Vista is the owner of multiple...

NASHVILLE, TN – An attempted car break-in escalated into a dangerous gunfight early Tuesday morning, raising concerns about the use of firearms for property protection. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. at the Summit Apartments in Antioch. Metro Nashville police...

NASHVILLE, TN – Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who pulled a gun and fired a shot near the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 3112 Nolensville Pike, late Saturday night after yelling at volunteer workers on the...

NEWINGTON, N.H., (May 15, 2024) – SIG SAUER, a distinguished leader in firearm innovation, proudly unveiled the SIG CONNECT App at the NRA Annual Meeting (NRAAM). Showcased at the SIG SAUER NRAAM Booth, SIG CONNECT offers a complete interactive shooting experience,...

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule that would require all firearms sellers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores in Texas. The rule aims to close a loophole allowing...

Striking while the iron was hot, the National Rifle Association on May 19 filed a lawsuit challenging Delaware’s new law requiring a permit to purchase a firearm. The filing came on the very same day the measure was signed into law by Gov. John Carney. NRA filed the...

SUFFOLK, VA – A 17-year-old aspiring rapper from Virginia, known as Rylo Huncho, shot himself while attempting to film a music video for social media last week. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of following firearm safety rules. Rylo...

Of all the regulatory priorities to have, pistol braces are about the last thing that should be on anyone’s list but here we are anyway. The Biden administration is currently litigating to keep an ATF rule prohibiting their use, but challenges to that ruling are...

The battle for over California’s law banning more than one firearm purchase in a 30-day period is heating up with state attorneys recently filing their opening brief in their appeal of the victory won in district court by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC). “We...

MONROVIA, CA – A man armed with several knives was fatally shot outside the home of a woman who had a restraining order against him on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. in the 400 block of South Shamrock Avenue. Officers were dispatched to the...

SAVANNAH, GA – Savannah police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of May 18 in the 1100 block of West 49th Street, where a 16-year-old male juvenile was shot and killed during an alleged break-in attempt. Around 7:35 p.m., officers...

A cadre of pro-gun organizations has won a major early victory over the Biden Administration’s new Final Rule redefining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms. The gross overstep by the Justice Department (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...

A DC judge released Amonte Moody, an 18-year-old, who was caught on camera firing 26 shots from an AR-15 at a car full of people. The DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of gunfire a little after 2 a.m. on April 22. The investigation revealed...

After dialing 911 for a home invasion, a Chicago mom had to wait hours for help because 911 told her, “We have no units to send you.” As a mother, the thought of a home invasion is terrifying. But what’s even scarier is the idea of calling 911 and being told that no...

Former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke to an exuberant crowd on Saturday at the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association in Dallas and promised to continue his unwavering support of the Second Amendment over the next four...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a measure that will strengthen the state’s firearm preemption law. Landry signed Senate Bill 194, sponsored by state Sen. Blake Miquez, on Wednesday. “This bill strengthens 2A rights to ensure a consistent set of gun laws across...

Despite how delicious a good pizza can be, everyone knows it isn’t great for their health, but for one would-be robber, it actually proved fatal. Such was the case in Houston last weekend when a pizza delivery driver delivered more than just the pepperoni when he...

DOVER, DE – In a move that has sparked considerable debate, Governor John Carney signed into law a new bill requiring individuals to obtain a permit and complete gun safety training before purchasing a handgun in Delaware. This law, known as the ‘permit to purchase’...

WILLOW SPRINGS, IL – What began as an ordinary afternoon for a Willow Springs homeowner turned into a tense confrontation when he found himself holding a burglary suspect at gunpoint in his backyard while his nine-year-old daughter played nearby. Two Chicago men,...

Soft-on-crime politicians, prosecutors and judges claim they’re “helping” the community by not locking up violent offenders. In reality, they’re victimizing the community by returning feral monsters back onto the streets to they can do horrific things to still more...

PORTLAND, OR – A man was shot and injured after causing a disturbance in downtown Portland on Thursday night, according to authorities. Around 9:15 p.m., Portland police officers responded to multiple reports of a man aggressively banging on apartment windows near 600...

In a move that should surprise no one familiar with how many Democratic Party politicians operate, SAF’s Gun Mag Editor in Chief Dave Workman is reporting that Washington State Senator Patty Kuderer, who earlier this year sponsored a bill to require all gun owners to...

DALLAS, TX – Early Wednesday morning, a burglary suspect learned a harsh lesson about breaking into homes when he was shot by an occupant of a residence in far southwest Dallas. The incident occurred shortly after 4:30 a.m. at a home in the 7100 block of Nutmeg Lane,...

Another American tourist was arrested at Howard Hamilton International Airport in Turks and Caicos on Monday after ammunition was allegedly found in their luggage during a routine security check, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police and Breitbart....

A 71-year-old man was fatally shot in self-defense after allegedly threatening a family with a gun on their property, NBC News Yakima is reporting. Officers responded to a report of shots fired on May 11 at 3:30 p.m. They found the 71-year-old man dead from a gunshot...

Barrett Firearms’ once popular REC7 DI rifle is set to hit the market in summer 2024 after a production pause due to the MK 22 contract. The MK 22 contract was a nearly $50 million, five-year contract Barrett received from the U.S. Army in 2021 to supply their MK 22...