Congressional Dems: ‘No Need To Protect Second Amendment’ – The Truth About Guns
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,...
Man Arrested After Toddler Shoots Himself with Handgun Left on Bed – USA Carry
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...
Maine Bill Seeks to Expand Firearm Rights for Concealed Carry Permit Holders on School Property – USA Carry
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,...
Kentucky Senate Passes Bill to Lower Concealed Carry Age to 18, Moves to House for Consideration – USA Carry
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...
Permit-To-Purchase Measure On The Move In Washington State – The Truth About Guns
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 Man Grazed by Bullet After Dog Jumps on Bed Where He and Friend Were Lying and Allegedly Fires Gun – USA Carry
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...
The Seventh Circuit Upholds NFA Restrictions on SBRs in United States v. Rush – The Truth About Guns
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...
LMT Defense & SWISSLOXX AG Win Swiss Rifle Contract – The Truth About Guns
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 Man Fatally Shoots Brother to Stop Baseball Bat Attack on Elderly Mother – USA Carry
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...
Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Outside The White House – The Truth About Guns
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...
Homeowner Shoots Two of Three Intruders, Killing One in Grand Terrace Home Invasion – USA Carry
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...
SIG Sauer Defends P320 Amid Controversy Over Alleged Unintended Discharges – USA Carry
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...
Armed Citizen Shoots Suspect that Drew Airsoft Pistol on Employee at O’Reilly Auto Parts – USA Carry
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...
DeSantis Set To Repeal Parkland Gun Control Measures – The Truth About Guns
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...
ATF too busy harassing legitimate gun dealers to investigate rifle theft – The Truth About Guns
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...
Montana House Advances Bill To Preempt Local Red Flag Laws – The Truth About Guns
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...
3rd Circuit Leaves Young Adult Carry Victory In Place – The Truth About Guns
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...
Florida Kicks Off Session With Pro-Gun Bills On Tap – The Truth About Guns
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...
Mexico vs. U.S. Gunmakers: Supreme Court Case Explained (2025 Updates) – The Truth About Guns
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...
South Dakota Advances Campus Carry Bill, Allowing Concealed Guns at Public Colleges and Universities – USA Carry
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...
Illinois Concealed Carrier Cleared in Fatal Self-Defense Shooting Over Parking Spot Dispute Outside Bar – USA Carry
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,...
Kentucky Senate Advances Bill to Lower Concealed Carry Age to 18 – USA Carry
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...
New Jersey Governor Wants To Price Americans Out Of Their Second Amendment – The Truth About Guns
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...
Legislation Would Protect Gun Trace Data From Political Abuse – The Truth About Guns
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...
NYC Concealed Carry Applicants File Federal Lawsuit Over Extreme Licensing Delays – USA Carry
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...
Negligent Discharge at Indiana Range Serves as Reminder of Holster Safety – USA Carry
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...
Employee Fatally Shoots Tire Shop Owner Before Owner’s Son Defends Himself and Stops the Threat – USA Carry
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...
SHUSH Act: Will Suppressors Finally Go Mainstream? – The Truth About Guns
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...
GOA Battles Entrenched DOJ Over Biden’s ‘Engaged In The Business’ Final Rule – The Truth About Guns
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 Releases Their New CSX E-Series 9mm Pistols – The Truth About Guns
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....
Armed Miami Beach Homeowner Confronts Intruder Who Stole Yogurts, Triggers Overnight Manhunt – USA Carry
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...
Dems Pushing Federal Mag Capacity Bill – The Truth About Guns
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,...
Rhode Island Assault Weapons Bill Could Put Gun Stores Out Of Business – The Truth About Guns
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,...
Homeowner Shoots Trespasser During Early Morning Confrontation in Corpus Christi, TX – USA Carry
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...
Off-Duty Chicago Officer Shoots Advancing Knife-Wielding Suspect — Politicians Offer Condolences to Attacker and His Family – USA Carry
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...
Ohio Concealed Carry Permits in 2024: New Data Highlights Impact of Constitutional Carry – USA Carry
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 Releases the New US Made PLx HTX-1 – The Truth About Guns
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...
Father Shoots Attacker Who Held Gun to His Partner’s Head and Threatened Their Children Inside Tennessee Walmart – USA Carry
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...
N.J. Gun Owners Facing Onslaught Of Bad Bills – The Truth About Guns
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...
NRA, Others Urge SCOTUS To Hear N.Y. Carry Case – The Truth About Guns
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...
Wyoming Governor Allows Repeal of Gun-Free Zones Bill to Become Law Without Signature – USA Carry
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...
Grandfather Defends Family After Violent Road Rage Attack in Louisville – USA Carry
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...
Bill to Lower Handgun Purchase Age to 18 Reintroduced by Rep. Thomas Massie – USA Carry
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....
Pennsylvania’s 21+ Concealed Carry Age Restriction Stays Overturned as Third Circuit Denies Rehearing – USA Carry
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...
Armed Neighbor Intervenes, Shoots Suspect Stabbing Woman in Brentwood, TN – USA Carry
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...
Michigan Bill To Teach Firearm Safety To Students – The Truth About Guns
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...
PA Supreme Court Will Hear Case On Philadelphia’s Gun Making Ban – The Truth About Guns
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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For 10 days only, when you purchase ANY suppressor you will receive a free BANISH 22K-V2! All you have to pay is the tax stamp. When purchasing online, your FREE BANISH 22K-V2 will be automatically added to your cart. After you purchase sit back as our team...
Senate Bill Would Raise Age To Purchase Common Semi-Autos, Normal-Capacity Magazines – The Truth About Guns
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 Unveils New Thermal Hunting Sights – The Truth About Guns
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...
Bill Prohibits Tennessee Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownership – The Truth About Guns
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...
Anti-, Pro-Gun Groups React To Patel FBI Confirmation – The Truth About Guns
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...
FRAC and Franklin Armory Score Major Victory Against ATF in Overreach Lawsuit – The Truth About Guns
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)...
Utah Bill To Teach Kindergarteners Gun Safety In School – The Truth About Guns
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...
More Than Half Of Republican Senators Petition ATF To Back Off Biden Infringements – The Truth About Guns
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...
Sources: Kash Patel Named Acting Director of BATF – The Truth About Guns
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...
Virginia General Assembly Advances Gun Control Bills To Youngkin’s Desk – The Truth About Guns
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...
Washington’s Firearm Insurance Bill Fails to Advance, but Could Return in 2026 – USA Carry
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 Bill AB 1333 Would Force Crime Victims to Retreat Before Defending Themselves – USA Carry
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...
Bill Prohibits Tennessee Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownership – The Truth About Guns
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...
Senate Bill Would Raise Age To Purchase Common Semi-Autos, Normal-Capacity Magazines – The Truth About Guns
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...
FRAC and Franklin Armory Score Major Victory Against ATF in Overreach Lawsuit – The Truth About Guns
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)...
Sources: Kash Patel Named Acting Director of BATF – The Truth About Guns
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...
Utah Bill To Teach Kindergarteners Gun Safety In School – The Truth About Guns
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...
Virginia General Assembly Advances Gun Control Bills To Youngkin’s Desk – The Truth About Guns
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...
More Than Half Of Republican Senators Petition ATF To Back Off Biden Infringements – The Truth About Guns
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...
USPSA Board Proposes Gender Equity Committee – The Truth About Guns
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...
Armed Robber Fatally Shot by Store Employee After Struggle Over Shotgun – USA Carry
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,...
Washington’s HB 1163 Seeks to Implement Firearm Purchase Permits, But Faces Hurdles Similar to Last Year’s Failed Bill – USA Carry
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 Concealed Carry Applicants Face Delays and Legal Hurdles – USA Carry
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...
PA Supreme Court Will Hear Case On Philadelphia’s Gun Making Ban – The Truth About Guns
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...
Third Circuit Strikes Down Pennsylvania’s Concealed Carry Age Restriction, 19 State Attorneys General Push Back – USA Carry
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...
Colorado Concealed Carry Numbers Remain Strong as Semi-Auto Gun Ban Legislation Looms – USA Carry
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...
NY Man Claims Self-Defense After Deadly Shooting Over Alleged Snowball Incident – USA Carry
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...
Recently Released Convict Shot by Oklahoma City Mother After Kicking in Her Door – USA Carry
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...
More Than Half Of Republican Senators Petition ATF To Back Off Biden Infringements – The Truth About Guns
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...
Virginia General Assembly Advances Gun Control Bills To Youngkin’s Desk – The Truth About Guns
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...
Sources: Kash Patel Named Acting Director of BATF – The Truth About Guns
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...
Utah Bill To Teach Kindergarteners Gun Safety In School – The Truth About Guns
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...
West Virginia Firearms Liability Clarification Act – The Truth About Guns
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...
FRAC and Franklin Armory Score Major Victory Against ATF in Overreach Lawsuit – The Truth About Guns
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)...
West Virginia House Bill Seeks to Allow Concealed Carry on School Grounds – USA Carry
CHARLESTON, WV — A newly introduced bill in the West Virginia House of Delegates aims to expand concealed carry rights to include primary and secondary school grounds. House Bill 2650, introduced on February 20, 2025, would amend existing law to allow individuals with...
Texas Homeowner and Guests Return Fire After Neighbor Opens Fire at Birthday Party – USA Carry
HOUSTON, TX — A birthday celebration turned violent in Harris County when a neighbor opened fire on partygoers, prompting multiple armed individuals to return fire. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), deputies responded to reports of a shooting in...
Sen. John Kennedy Introduces Bill to Expand Law Enforcement Concealed Carry Rights – USA Carry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has reintroduced the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act , aiming to expand the concealed carry rights of qualified law enforcement officers, including retired and off-duty personnel. The bill seeks...
Senate Bill Would Raise Age To Purchase Common Semi-Autos, Normal-Capacity Magazines – The Truth About Guns
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...
Bill Prohibits Tennessee Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownership – The Truth About Guns
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...
Vape Shop Employee Shoots Armed Robber During Attempted Robbery in Fort Worth – USA Carry
FORT WORTH, TX — A smoke shop employee in southwest Fort Worth defended himself by shooting an armed suspect during an attempted robbery on Thursday morning, according to local police. The incident occurred at Artisan Vapor & CBD, located at 4821 Bryant Irvin Road,...
Two Georgia Men Shoot Each Other During Parking Space Dispute, Female Bystander Also Hit – USA Carry
ATLANTA, GA — A heated argument over a parking space escalated into gunfire early Saturday morning, leaving three people injured, including an innocent bystander. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to reports of multiple people shot at 420...
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Introduces Bill for Constitutional Carry and Optional Concealed Carry Permits – USA Carry
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced House Bill 454 , a legislative proposal aimed at reshaping Pennsylvania’s concealed carry laws. The bill seeks to remove the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed firearm...
Idaho Bill Proposes Armed School Staff to Bolster Security – USA Carry
BOISE, ID – A new bill introduced in the Idaho House of Representatives seeks to expand the ability of school employees to carry concealed firearms on school property, aiming to enhance security and response times in active shooter situations. House Bill 273,...
Georgia Senate Approves Gun Tax Holiday – The Truth About Guns
About a week ago, we reported that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a tax holiday for purchasing firearms, ammunition and accessories. Dubbed “Second Amendment Summer,” DeSantis’s initiative would eliminate taxes on these products from Memorial Day to the Fourth...
Florida Bill Would Finally Allow Campus Carry at Colleges and Universities – USA Carry
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida lawmakers have introduced SB 814, a bill that would finally allow lawful adults to carry firearms on college and university campuses. Sponsored by Senator Randy Fine, this legislation removes the current prohibition on campus carry,...
Off-Duty Federal Officer Stops Potential Mass Shooting at Virginia Grocery Store – USA Carry
CROZET, VA — A deadly attack in the parking lot of a Harris Teeter grocery store on Saturday, February 17, 2025, was stopped by an off-duty federal law enforcement officer, preventing what officials say could have been a higher casualty event. According to the...
Kentucky Juvenile Defends Himself During Armed Home Invasion, Fatally Shoots Two Intruders – USA Carry
MANCHESTER, KY — A juvenile in Clay County was forced to defend himself early Saturday morning when two armed intruders broke into his home, attempting to steal firearms from a safe. Both suspects were shot by the young defender, with one dying at the scene and the...
Colorado Senate To Approve Firearm Restriction Bill With Exemption – The Truth About Guns
For all intents and purposes, Colorado has rendered the Second Amendment a privilege, not a right, and that still upsets leftist politicians who wanted even more draconian restrictions placed on gun ownership in the state. In January, Democrat lawbreakers, sorry, I...
Democrats Sue Nassau County Executive For Establishing An Illegal Militia – The Truth About Guns
In perhaps one of the most egregiously ironic demonstrations of recent leftist sabre rattling, Democratic legislators Debra Mule (yes, there is a joke in there I’m holding back on), Scott Davis, and the Free and Fair Litigation Group (biting my lip hard now) have...
Armed Woman Stops Road Rage Attacker in Houston | Caught on Camera – USA Carry
HOUSTON, TX — A road rage incident on the morning of February 13 escalated into an assault, prompting a female driver to defend herself with a firearm. The confrontation occurred around 8:45 a.m. near Aldine Westfield Road and Old Cypresswood Drive, according to the...
Memphis Robbery Suspect Wielding Two Guns Opens Fire After Brother Tries to Defend, Injuring Teen – USA Carry
MEMPHIS, TN — A routine stop at a local convenience store turned violent Wednesday night when an attempted robbery escalated into a shootout, leaving a teenager wounded. Memphis police responded to Prescott Mart on Sharpe Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. Upon arrival,...
Maryland Lawsuit Targets Glock For Violence Perpetrated By Criminals – The Truth About Guns
The state of Maryland and City of Baltimore have filed a lawsuit against gunmaker Glock for criminals illegally converting the company’s guns to fire full-auto, even though it’s not the company’s fault. Earlier this week, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and...
SAF Files Lawsuit Challenging Massachusetts Gun Ban for Young Adults – The Truth About Guns
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a Massachusetts statute which bans young adults in the 18-to-20 age group from acquiring, possessing or carrying any semiautomatic firearm of any type or any handgun. The case is...