Facing dire consequences if anti-gun legislation made it through the legislature and went to gun-hating Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk for consideration, New Mexico gun owners dodged a bullet recently when two bad measures didn’t survive the legislative process....

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO — A suspected stabbing turned into a case of armed self-defense Tuesday evening after a man was reportedly attacked outside his home and responded by shooting his assailant. According to an update from the Manitou Springs Police Department,...

LOS ANGELES, CA — A late-night attempt to steal tires from a vehicle ended in gunfire when a homeowner confronted the suspects outside his residence in the North Hills area of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred around...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Eric Burlison (MO-07) has introduced two significant pro-Second Amendment bills in the 119th Congress: H.R. 335, known as the Repeal the NFA Act , and H.R. 221, the Abolish the ATF Act . Both proposals aim to dismantle federal...

The House Judiciary Committee held a markup session on Tuesday, March 25, voting on several bills, including the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.” Now that this key legislative process is complete, the issue of reciprocity is cleared for consideration...

SPANISH FORT, AL — A 17-year-old male is in stable but critical condition after being shot by a homeowner during a reported home invasion in the early hours of Saturday, March 22nd, in the Spanish Fort Estates neighborhood. According to a statement released by the...

HARDEEVILLE, SC — A suspected carjacker was fatally shot by an armed citizen Sunday night after allegedly attempting to carry out a series of armed assaults, including the attempted carjacking of a DoorDash delivery driver, according to local authorities. The incident...

TULSA, OK — A Tulsa man says he had no choice but to use deadly force after being violently attacked with a baseball bat outside his home on Monday. As reported by News On 6 , Charles Berry was in his driveway working on his cars when he was approached by 36-year-old...

We told you recently how anti-gun Virginia lawmakers had, for the second year in a row, passed a number of arguably unconstitutional measures related to firearms and sent them to Gov. Glenn Younkin for his consideration. It was like déjà vu all over again since those...

ALLENDALE, MI — A recent incident at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) involving Ottawa County Commissioner Joe Moss has brought renewed attention to Michigan’s campus firearm policies, the enforcement limits of “gun-free zones,” and the responsibilities that come...

MEMPHIS, TN — A car theft turned violent late Wednesday night in North Memphis, resulting in two individuals sustaining gunshot wounds after an exchange of gunfire. Memphis Police Department officers were dispatched around 10 p.m. to the 1000 block of Delmar Avenue...

CHICAGO, IL — A legally armed citizen shot a suspected car burglar early Monday morning after allegedly catching him in the act of breaking into his vehicle in the city’s Hegewisch neighborhood on the Far South Side. As reported by CWB Chicago , the initial 911 call...

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is back at it again, prioritizing freedom, individual responsibility, and the right to self-defense while validating my choice to call this state home. On Monday, March 24, Rhoden signed a pair of pro-Second Amendment bills into law...

After 14 Democrat members of the U.S. House of Representatives wrote a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to remove Kash Patel, acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), from his leadership post, one gun rights group is...

In a controversial ruling that was a major setback to gun rights organizations and the Second Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Biden-era rule regulating so-called “ghost guns.” Also often called the “frame or receiver” rule, the Biden...

By Lee Williams  A small civilian gun club located just 50 miles northwest of Boston has won a “landmark” lawsuit against nearby Fort Devens for violating their rights and federal law by denying them access to military rifle ranges at reasonable rates.  The Ft. Devens...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday night after a group of teenagers allegedly attempted to force their way into an occupied apartment at the Sandia Vista Apartments in the Foothills area, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. The...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A Florida Senate bill that would have allowed law-abiding adults to carry firearms on college and university campuses has failed to advance this session. SB 814, introduced by Senator Randy Fine, was voted down by the Senate Criminal Justice...

RALEIGH, NC — Senate Bill 50, titled “Freedom to Carry NC,” passed its first reading in the North Carolina House of Representatives on March 25, 2025. The bill seeks to allow law-abiding residents 18 and older to carry concealed handguns without a permit. It also...

Democrats and anti-Second Amendment stooges are up in arms about your right to bear them once again, as the Trump administration has repealed former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s anti-gun tract, Firearm Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America, from the official...

Anti-gunners are making a big deal of what they called a “wildly improper“ video made by a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals explaining why the court’s recent ruling in the California magazine ban case is wrong. During the video, Judge Lawrence VanDyke said...

A firearm that defies the NFA is back and better than ever. In the wake of a pivotal court win against the ATF, Franklin Armory® has resumed production and sales of its Reformation® firearm line. Effective immediately, Reformation models featuring 7.5-inch and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Judiciary Committee has taken a significant step toward expanding Second Amendment protections by advancing two NRA-backed bills on March 25, 2025. The committee held a markup session and voted to report favorably on H.R. 38, the...

DENVER, CO — On March 24, 2025, the Colorado House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) , a measure aimed at regulating semiautomatic firearms and rapid-fire devices. The bill seeks to prohibit the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and...

TUALATIN, OR — SIG SAUER has introduced the ROMEO-RS™ (Reinforced Steel) series of pistol-mounted red dot optics, combining rugged construction, lightweight performance, and affordability in two models tailored for everyday carry and duty applications. Designed,...

CNN reported over the weekend that, according to three inside sources, FBI Director Kash Patel, additionally serving as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has outlined plans that would reposition as many as 1000 ATF...

The San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling that had ruled California’s ban on firearms magazines holding more than 10 rounds to be unconstitutional. In the case Duncan v. Bonta, the 11-judge panel of the 9th...

OTHELLO, WA — A confrontation inside a local store on Saturday afternoon ended with one man hospitalized and facing criminal charges after he was shot during a struggle with the store clerk. As reported by KXLY , the incident occurred at a store located near the...

PIERRE, SD — South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is calling on federal authorities to revise a longstanding regulation that imposes a mandatory seven-day waiting period before shipping firearms and related accessories across state lines, including suppressors. In a...

PIERRE, SD — Governor Larry Rhoden signed three pro-Second Amendment bills into law during a ceremony at Boyd’s Gunstock in Mitchell as part of his “Open for Opportunity” tour. The signing reflects the state’s continued efforts to protect and expand the rights of...

Henry Repeating Arms, a longtime New Jersey company that is one of America’s leading firearms manufacturers and the world leader in the lever-action category, has announced it is consolidating all of its operations in Wisconsin. According to a press release announcing...

A new bill introduced by two Republican U.S. Senators would protect gun owners from overreach by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in regard to firearm suppressors of “silencers.” The Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence (PARTS) Act,...

Pro-freedom lawmakers in North Carolina are making progress in their bid to make the Tar Heel State the 30th in the nation to embrace constitutional, or “permitless,” carry. Measures currently on the move in both the state House and state Senate would do away with the...

Many gun owners are unaware that Hawaii has some of the most restrictive gun control laws in the nation. Now, however, thanks to a recent circuit court decision, two of those restrictions have been overturned. On March 14, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court...

In a move that should delight American gun owners, the Trump Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has removed former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s 40-page advisory declaring so-called gun violence as a “public health crisis.” Murthy made...

ANNISTON, AL — The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has officially resumed sales of surplus U.S. Army M1911 pistols, following an eight-month suspension during the Biden-Harris administration. The revival of the program came swiftly under President Donald Trump’s...

NASHUA, NH – A bystander with a firearm intervened during a violent altercation involving a knife at a McDonald’s in Nashua, New Hampshire. On Tuesday night, a fight broke out between two groups who police believe knew each other, and it quickly escalated when...

Only three days after disgraced Biden holdover and acting U.S. Attorney Michael Simpson argued in front of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that suppressors are not arms protected by the Second Amendment and that the defense’s request for an en banc hearing in United...

MEMPHIS, TN — An attempted robbery early Tuesday morning in Midtown Memphis ended with a suspect in critical condition after a resident defended himself with a firearm, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers responded around 5:45 a.m. to reports of a...

by Lee Williams Alabama banned so-called “Glock switches” Wednesday, which are already prohibited by federal law, when Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that makes possession of a full-auto switch a felony in Alabama punishable by up to 10 years in prison, according to a...

A measure before the California State Assembly that would have imposed a duty to retreat upon citizens before using lethal force to protect themselves from threats has been pulled from consideration by the bill’s author. The measure had been introduced by Democratic...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 21 other Senate Democrats have introduced the “Keep Americans Safe Act,” a sweeping gun control bill that aims to ban standard-capacity magazines holding more than ten rounds. If enacted, this legislation would prohibit...

NEWTON TWP., PA — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to six months in jail and over four years of probation after shooting an Instacart delivery driver outside his home earlier this year. The incident, which authorities say was based on a misunderstanding, left the...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Several firearm-related bills are advancing in the Florida Legislature, reflecting continued efforts to adjust gun laws in the state. Three key bills—one lowering the firearm purchase age, another allowing off-duty law enforcement officers to carry...

With no action on the topic more than two months into the Trump Administration, Gun Owners of America (GOA) has announced it has filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) over a gag order placed on its attorneys in the...

HOUSTON, TX — A suspected burglar was shot and killed Monday afternoon outside a residence in Houston after the homeowners returned to find him on their property. Houston police responded to a shooting call around 4:05 p.m. at a home on Bonnie Brae Drive, where they...

AUSTIN, TX — A newly proposed bill in the Texas Legislature could allow public high school students to take a gun safety and hunter education course as part of their physical education curriculum. House Bill 1085 , authored by Representatives Pat Curry and Helen...

An effort by the Maine attorney general to persuade a federal judge to reinstate Maine’s controversial three-day waiting period for firearm purchases while awaiting consideration by a federal appeals court has failed. Last month, a federal judge in Portland granted a...

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,...