The Truth About Guns has long tracked the federal government’s habit of pushing past constitutional limits in the name of law enforcement. Now we have another example of the FBI taking an interest in a gun-rights organisation for reasons that remain unclear and...

Concealed Carry Reciprocity legislation currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress is facing opposition from two large police unions that seemingly want officers to be armed and nobody else. Apparently unaware that all states have laws that allow carry of...

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX — A suspected burglar was shot and killed early Sunday morning after reportedly breaking into a home in Grand Prairie, prompting a self-defense investigation by local authorities. According to the Grand Prairie Police Department, officers were...

HUNTSVILLE, AL — A 34-year-old man was fatally shot after unlawfully entering a Huntsville residence on Tuesday evening, according to WAFF48 . The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Brahan Avenue and has been ruled a case of self-defense. The deceased, identified...

MARIETTA, GA — A 20-year-old woman is facing felony charges after attempting to steal a Canik pistol from TruPrep , a well-known gun and preparedness store just northwest of Atlanta. Her plan unraveled within seconds—ending with a bodyslam, a zip tie arrest, and a...

The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) is fighting to greatly limit the scope of the recent court ruling that the nationwide ban on concealed carry in post offices is unconstitutional. And that effort is drawing fire from some top gun-rights...

The often criticized Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has operated under an acting director since February. Now, President Donald Trump is seeking to put an end to that situation. On November 19, the president nominated ATF Deputy Director...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A 25-year-old 7-Eleven clerk who shot a man allegedly trying to strangle her during a late-night shift was terminated by her employer for violating company policy by using her own firearm in self-defense. The incident took place just before...

Two top gun-rights organizations are pushing a Missouri court to declare the National Firearms Act (NFA) null and void since the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) and NFA-designated “any other weapons” (AOWs) was...

We reported recently how city leaders in St. Paul, Minnesota, were contemplating passing some punitive gun-control restrictions despite that fact those proposals ran afoul of the state’s firearms preemption law. At the time, councilors, with support of the mayor,...

FORT WORTH, TX — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) have filed a strong opposition in federal court against the U.S. Government’s latest attempt to narrow a previously granted injunction that barred enforcement of the federal ban...

Following the election of anti-Semitic Muslim socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor, Jewish New Yorkers are increasingly arming themselves to face whatever persecution might come, according to a New York Post report. Several Jewish New York citizens,...

The right to keep and bear arms is guaranteed for every American by the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America, to wit: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — CCW Safe has launched The Armed Defender’s Dilemma: 36 Lessons by Shawn Vincent , a new in-depth video series designed to educate and prepare concealed carriers for the complex realities of lawful self-defense. This comprehensive program explores...

WHITESTOWN, IN — A Whitestown man is now facing a voluntary manslaughter charge after fatally shooting a woman through his front door in what prosecutors allege was not justified under Indiana’s self-defense laws. But others, including his legal team, argue that the...

A coalition of nearly two dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, recently sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Trump Administration to support their push to eliminate the National Firearms Act...

A measure recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would do away with some portions of President Joe Biden’s crown gun-control achievement—the so-called Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). On November 12, U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, introduced...

A top gun-rights organization is holding President Donald Trump’s feet to the fire concerning the right to keep and bear arms, insisting his administration live up to their promises about protecting the Second Amendment rights of lawful Americans. On November 11, the...

RALEIGH, NC — A Raleigh homeowner shot an intruder who violently forced his way into a home late Tuesday night, according to local police. The incident occurred around midnight on Roseland Drive in Southeast Raleigh. Homeowner Tim Johnson said he, his wife, and their...

The Supreme Court’s new term has been dominated by high-profile battles over presidential authority. But beneath those headline cases sits another trend that TTAG readers will care about a lot more: the justices are lining up a series of gun-rights fights that could...

by Lee Williams Michael L. Nance, MD, is a very busy man.  He is chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, and director of the Pediatric Trauma Program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which is known as “CHOP.”  Nance has also...

WASHINGTON, DC —  Gun Owners of America (GOA) and its legal affiliate, Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), have taken their battle over a controversial gag order to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit . The organizations are challenging a district court’s ruling...

AXTON, VA — A late-night domestic dispute in Henry County ended in a fatal shooting on November 11, 2025, but authorities have determined that no charges will be filed following an initial investigation. Deputies responded to a call at approximately 11:35 PM reporting...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — On the morning of November 12, deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 responded to a shooting in the 21700 block of Inverness Forest, near Hardy Toll Road and FM-1960. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a neighbor was allegedly...

After slow sales in July ended the nearly six-year-long streak of firearms sales above 1 million, that sub-1 million figure only lasted for a month. Based on recent sales information, the new 1 million-plus streak has now reached three months. The National Shooting...

Summary The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a reply brief with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that New York City’s total ban on stun guns violates the Second Amendment. Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners have...

THE WOODLANDS, TX — A late-night break-in on November 10 ended in gunfire when an armed man forced entry into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and was fatally shot during an exchange with her current boyfriend. Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office...

Connecticut has had a ban on so-called “assault weapons” since way back in 1993. But after the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Bruen ruling in 2022, pro-gun advocates began working to defeat the ban by filing a lawsuit challenging the state law on Second Amendment...

We’ve reported in the past how even though a Memphis, Tennessee, city gun ordinance appears to run afoul of the state’s firearms preemption law, city leaders continue to cling to the restriction. Now, a court has ruled on the ordinance, and it’s not good news for the...

A coalition of gun-rights organizations has joined together in filing a brief asking the Supreme Court of the United States to hear a case dealing with the federal ban on firearm possession by nonviolent felons. On November 7, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF),...

SHERMAN OAKS, CA — NBA free agent and former Los Angeles Laker Christian Wood reportedly stopped an attempted home invasion in broad daylight by firing several rounds that scared off three suspects at an Airbnb rental in Sherman Oaks. The incident occurred just before...

SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA — A home invasion early Thursday morning in the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision led to a defensive shooting that left two men hospitalized and one arrested on multiple felony charges. At approximately 12:07 a.m. on November 6, Siskiyou County...

STUDIO CITY, CA — A 79-year-old Vietnam veteran is recovering from serious injuries after intervening in a bizarre and violent home invasion involving a naked man early one morning on Tujunga Avenue. According to LAPD officials and eyewitness accounts, the...

Oral arguments begin before the Oregon Supreme Court in the challenge to Measure 114—the restrictive gun-control law passed by voters three years ago. For background, Measure 114 was voted on in November 2022 and passed by a narrow margin of 50.65% to 49.35%. The law...

In a move that underscores the growing intersection between financial technology and constitutional rights, Circle Internet Group — issuer of the widely used USDC stablecoin — has officially reversed a controversial policy that prohibited customers from using its...

I’ll be testing out this vehicle safe from Boosted Safe  over the next few weeks, and I have to say, the way it secures to the ISOFIX anchor points is a pretty clever idea. It’s a system originally designed for securing child safety seats, but Boosted Safe found a...

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A man licensed to carry a concealed firearm was escorted from school grounds and now faces a misdemeanor charge after bringing a handgun to a high school football game at Wolters Field on Friday, October 4. According to a statement from Township...

With President Donald Trump urging the U.S. Senate to do away with the filibuster to put an end to the government shutdown, one gun-rights group is sounding the alarm on that proposal. On November 4, Gun Owners of America (GOA) issued a national alert encouraging...

Two recent court rulings in Florida have found key gun restrictions unconstitutional, including the state’s ban on open carry and concealed carry for adults under 21. The post Florida Judges Strike Down Key Gun Restrictions While Lawmakers Face Pressure to Act...

A misunderstanding caused by a language barrier in Fort Lee, N.J., in April led to a lawful citizen’s firearms being confiscated. And two gun-rights organizations are now suing the city police department over the continuing injustice. According to the New Jersey...

COLUMBUS, OH — A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate aims to align state law with what could become a major shift in federal firearms policy. Senate Bill 303 , sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson and backed by the Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA), would allow adults...

MEDFORD, OR — An early morning attempted home invasion on Sunday ended in a fatal shooting after a neighbor intervened to stop an assault on an elderly resident. According to Medford Police, officers responded at approximately 3:35 a.m. on November 2 to reports of a...

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), along with a handful of partner organizations, have filed an  amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) urging the court to grant certiorari in a case challenging the federal ban on firearm possession by...

American adults aged 18, 19 and 20 are the most discriminated against group in the nation as far as the Second Amendment is concerned, with many states and even the federal government limiting their right to keep and bear arms. Now, pro-gun lawmakers in Ohio are...

HOUSTON, TX — A man was fatally shot in the early morning hours of November 1 following a confrontation at a residence on Lucky Street, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident is currently under review by a Harris County grand jury. Police responded...

MARYVILLE, TN — Smith & Wesson has announced the launch of the new Performance Center M&P9 Shield X Carry Comp, a premium concealed carry pistol designed to enhance the popular Shield X platform with upgraded features and improved shootability. Chambered in 9mm, the...

Everytown now targets Ruger’s RXM pistol, pushing the company to drop it after Glock’s redesign. The post Everytown Targets Ruger After Glock’s Redesign, Demands RXM Pistol Be Pulled appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Everytown Targets Ruger After...

With the government shutdown now a month old, a bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate is designed to protect Second Amendment rights during just such a shutdown. On October 30, U.S. Sen. Jay Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the Firearm Access During Shutdowns...

TULSA, OK — A late-night break-in at a South Tulsa apartment complex turned deadly on Halloween after a resident reportedly shot and killed an intruder who forced his way into the unit. Tulsa Police responded to the Crossing at Silver Oaks Apartments near 71st Street...

JASPER COUNTY, MS — A woman in rural Mississippi was forced to open fire on an aggressive monkey after it entered her yard early Saturday morning, following a truck crash that released several research primates from Tulane University. Jessica, a resident living off...

CHICAGO, IL — A 19-year-old man identified as Mekhi Moore, also known by the nickname “Glizzy the Tweeker,” was fatally shot during what authorities believe was a robbery attempt gone wrong on the city’s South Side. Chicago Police responded to a call of two people...

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for review in Schoenthal v. Raoul, SAF’s challenge to the public transit carry ban in Illinois. Originally filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District...

A Virginia circuit court has handed gun owners a major victory by striking down the state’s universal background check law. The ruling permanently halts enforcement across the Commonwealth, marking a landmark victory for the Second Amendment and for Gun Owners of...

Gun owners who have spent years navigating the paperwork jungle of the National Firearms Act just got some long-overdue good news. The ATF is proposing to remove the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) notification requirement from Form 1, the paperwork used when...

Everytown is claiming victory after Glock halts most pistol production amid lawsuits and new state bans. Here’s how the redesign could reshape the gun industry. The post Everytown Takes a Victory Lap Over Glock’s Redesign, Claims It as a ‘Major Win’ for Gun Control...

Delaware has launched its new handgun Permit to Purchase portal ahead of the Nov. 16 law. Gun owners now face added training, fingerprinting, and paperwork. The post Delaware Launches Online “Permit to Purchase” System Ahead of New Handgun Law appeared first on The...

DOVER, DE — A highly contested gun control measure in Delaware is scheduled to take effect in less than a month, sparking renewed debate over its constitutionality and effectiveness. The “Permit to Purchase Law ,” passed in May 2024 along party lines, mandates that...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), along with several national and state-level firearms rights organizations, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Harris v. United States , a case challenging the federal prohibition on...

The National Rifle Association announced on October 30 that it is undergoing significant changes. NRA President Bachenberg talks about some of the changes and what members can expect. The NRA reform or NRA 2.0 movement is in full swing. The 2024 election brought some...

The Second Amendment Foundation is urging the Supreme Court to act on Brown v. ATF, a case that could redefine handgun rights for 18–20-year-olds. The post SAF Files Reply Brief with SCOTUS in Young Adult Handgun Purchase Ban Challenge appeared first on The Truth...

Ten states are testing new laws to hold gun makers accountable, clashing with the 2005 federal protections that shield the firearms industry from lawsuits over criminal misuse. The post Blue States Challenge Federal Gun Industry Protections With New Laws appeared...

There’s something undeniably compelling about a suppressed short-barreled shotgun. It’s compact, hearing-safe, and devastatingly effective for home defense or pest control on the ranch. The combination of a barrel under eighteen inches paired with a suppressor creates...

BOCA RATON, FL — A 40‑year‑old Boca Raton resident, Santiago Cairo, was arrested after allegedly confronting a group of teens with a handgun following a prank known as “ding‑dong ditch” on October 16 around 8 p.m., according to investigators with the Palm Beach County...

by Lee Williams  Unfortunately, no one is issued a Glock when they move to Florida. Florida’s state gun laws are good, but not that good, at least not yet.  The Gunshine State only recently legalized open carry, which was decades overdue. However, it was never passed...

With gun control talks at a standstill in the Minnesota Legislature, Gov. Tim Walz and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords kicked off a series of DFL-led town halls on Saturday, Oct. 25, aimed at reigniting the conversation on gun violence. Roughly 850 people filled...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark legal development, the U.S. Department of Justice has formally stated that Washington, D.C.’s ban on large-capacity ammunition feeding devices—commonly defined as magazines holding more than ten rounds—is unconstitutional under the...

CARSON CITY, NV — A Saturday afternoon shooting on the 2200 block of Star Way appears to have stemmed from a heated road rage incident that escalated into a home invasion, according to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 1:56 p.m. on October 25,...

Airman 1st Class Marcus White-Allen, assigned to F.E. Warren Air Force Base’s 90th Missile Wing, was discovered dead on October 8th. White-Allen had been under investigation for the fatal July shooting of Airman Brayden Lovan, making his death the fourth involving...

Seventeen anti-gun attorneys general led by California’s Rob Bonta have filed a brief urging the 9th Circuit to uphold Hawaii’s restrictive firearm laws. The post 17 Anti-Gun AGs Side With Hawaii On Purchase Permits, Inspection Requirement appeared first on The Truth...

APPLE VALLEY, CA — A homeowner in Apple Valley shot and wounded a man who allegedly tried to break into their residence early Thursday morning, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies were dispatched around 7:07 a.m. on October 23, 2025,...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — In a major Second Amendment ruling, Broward County Circuit Judge Frank Ledee has declared Florida Statute §790.01 unconstitutional as applied to adults aged 18 to 20, dismissing a concealed carry charge against a 19-year-old defendant. The...

The decision by St. Paul, Minnesota, city councilors to push forward with a plan to ban so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity” magazines is drawing fire from a state gun owners’ group. At their October 22 meeting, councilors introduced a proposal that would...

The online gun-buying world just got a major upgrade. Guns.com, already one of the biggest names in the firearm e-commerce space, has officially launched Guns.com Auctions, a new online platform that lets shooters, collectors, and dealers buy and sell firearms through...

Des Moines, IA — According to Des Moines Police Chief Michael McTaggart, local officers are encountering more “machine gun conversion devices” (MCDs). These tiny parts can turn semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. While that might sound alarming to...

A bill reaffirming that the New Hampshire Legislature, not state agencies or local governments, holds sole authority to regulate weapons on public property narrowly cleared a House committee this week. House Bill 609, sponsored by Rep. Samuel Farrington (R-Rochester),...

A coalition of gun-rights groups led by GOA, GOF, and VCDL secured a major court victory in Virginia, overturning the state’s universal background check law. The post GOA Wins Permanent Injunction Against Virginia “Universal” Background Checks appeared first on The...

Reddit has banned firearm accessory trading, shuttering popular gun communities like GAFS. Gun owners say it’s another blow to lawful online firearm culture. The post Reddit Bans Gun Accessory Trading Communities, Pushing Users Off the Platform appeared first on The...

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed suit against a Washington school district that searched a student’s truck without consent after learning he legally owned a firearm. The post SAF Lawsuit Challenges Unwarranted Search Of High School Senior’s Truck appeared...

FRESNO, CA — The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has approved a steep increase in fees for concealed carry (CCW) permits, raising new concerns among Second Amendment advocates that the rising cost of lawful carry is pricing some citizens out of their right to...

Minnesota’s largest city mayors are calling to repeal the state’s firearms preemption law—hoping to impose local gun bans despite statewide protections for lawful gun owners. The post Minnesota’s Big-City Mayors Pushing To Repeal State’s Firearms Preemption Law...

For Episode 28 of Flying with Guns , I flew from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) on Spirit Airlines. Everything about this trip went smoothly, but I did get one question I hadn’t heard before at the...

SMYRNA, GA — What began yesterday as a rumor has now been confirmed : GLOCK is preparing to roll out its new “V Series” pistols, marking a significant shift in the company’s commercial handgun offerings. The Austrian firearm manufacturer has issued a statement...

We are often encouraged to get training. Training can be everything from the basic concealed carry classes to advanced courses teaching skills like drawing from concealment, engaging multiple targets, using cover, and moving while shooting. But competition shooting...

As the federal shutdown drags on, the processing of NFA applications has come to a complete stop. The post NRA, NSSF Raise Red Flag About Schumer Shutdown’s Effect On NFA Processing appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: NRA, NSSF Raise Red Flag About...

Glock has confirmed the discontinuation of more than 30 pistol models, including several Gen 3 and Gen 4 favorites. The post Glock Discontinues Dozens of Pistol Models Amid “Switch” Controversy and Market Shift appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source: Glock...

A circulating claim has emerged within the firearms industry that GLOCK is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its commercial pistol line: according to posts on social‑media and industry message boards, as of November 30 all GLOCK models will be discontinued—except for...

Washington D.C. — The Supreme Court on October 20, 2025 granted review in a case that asks whether a federal law barring firearm possession by illegal drug users violates the Second Amendment. The case, United States v. Hemani (No. 24‑1234 ), arises from the...

Following last week’s initial ruling, a U.S. District Court has vacated its controversial order demanding SAF and FPC turn over member data The post Federal Court Reversal in Reese v. ATF Strengthens Second Amendment Privacy Protections appeared first on The Truth...

WASHINGTON, DC — A coalition of 30 pro-Second Amendment lawmakers led by Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) formally urged the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to reinstate furloughed National Firearms Act (NFA) examiners during the ongoing federal...

COCOA, FL — A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Monday night after allegedly confronting another individual with a rifle during a dispute at an apartment complex, according to the Cocoa Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. in the parking lot in...

GROVER, NC — A late-night confrontation involving a suspected burglar led to an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and residents on Mallard Drive, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a suspicious person call around 10:55 p.m....

The battle for 18- to 20-year-olds’ Second Amendment rights is back in Florida. A new bill aims to repeal the post-Parkland age restriction on gun sales—while the NRA and SAF fight similar battles in court across the country. The post FL: New Bill Targets Young Adult...

NSSF President Joe Bartozzi slammed Bloomberg’s The Trace for smearing the group’s suicide prevention work, calling its attack “appalling, disgusting, and ignorant.” The post NSSF President Blasts Bloomberg’s The Trace For ‘Appalling and Disgusting’ Hatchet Job...

The NRA, FPC, and SAF have filed suit against California’s latest handgun ban, calling Gov. Newsom’s Glock restriction a direct attack on the Second Amendment. The post Gun-Rights Coalition Sues Over Glock Ban appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source:...

NRA-ILA’s John Commerford urges Congress to act on national concealed carry reciprocity, saying lawful Americans shouldn’t face arrest for exercising their rights across state lines. The post Op-Ed By NRA-ILA Head Calls For Congress To Pass National Concealed Carry...

MILWAUKEE, WI — An off-duty Milwaukee Police Department officer fatally shot a man who attacked him with a firearm following a minor traffic collision on the city’s northwest side last Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 8:25 a.m. on October 9, 2025, in the...

LAFAYETTE, LA — Just three days after issuing a final judgment in Reese v. ATF , U.S. District Judge Robert R. Summerhays has vacated the ruling, halting enforcement of the order that had narrowly applied constitutional protections to a select few and controversially...

A U.S. District Court has vacated its demand for the Second Amendment Foundation to hand over its membership list, a critical victory for privacy and the Second Amendment. The post Court Vacates Order Demanding Second Amendment Foundation Turn Over Member List...

The National Association for Gun Rights is demanding President Trump fire Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing her “relentless anti-gun actions” and betrayal of the Second Amendment. The post Gun-Rights Group Calls For Firing Of AG Bondi appeared first on The Truth...

California’s AB 1127 bans handguns that can allegedly be “easily converted” into machine guns—devices already illegal under federal law. The post California’s Latest “Gun Safety” Law Targets Legal Gun Owners, Not Criminals appeared first on The Truth About Guns ....