While the standard definition of “arms” as described by the Second Amendment involves firearms, courts have made it clear that a wide variety of self-defense weapons are covered by the “keep and bear” stipulation. The crossbow, for example.  A pair of alleged Michigan intruders [...]

Let's dig into Garland v. VanDerstok, a case that has the Supreme Court discussing ghost guns—using omelets as an analogy. Yes, really. Here’s the deal: the ATF decided to classify unfinished gun parts, like frames and receivers, as "firearms." Their goal? Combatting "ghost [...]

While there are certainly facts that have not been released and more to the apparent story, the case of an Arkansas man now charged in the shooting death of an alleged kidnapper is raising eyebrows and questions. The father of a Lonoke County 14-year-old [...]

As many experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns, far too many public officials are eager to restrict constitutional rights under the guise of “public safety.”  A recent such instance in Florida has Sunshine State officials proclaiming that there will not be utterly [...]

It is a shameful situation when spaces such as schools and houses of worship are under siege by violent criminals, but that is the sad reality of the world we currently live in. This state of affairs makes the Second Amendment even more critical, [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the frivolous case brought by the Mexican government against Smith & Wesson. On Friday, the high court granted cert in the legal proceeding, which initially targeted several other American manufacturers. In August, a federal judge dismissed [...]

Instead of waiting the customary 90 days for the onerous new Massachusetts gun control package to take effect, Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Wednesday decided to rush implementation to the fore. Second Amendment supporters were busily gathering the almost 50,000 signatures from registered voters [...]

At a time when multiple U.S. states want to shutter the Second Amendment and eradicate the right to keep and bear arms, at least one bucks the trend by welcoming businesses that align with the American tradition of firearms. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) [...]

Could the U.S. military have controversial state-level “red flag” laws imposed on it by federal statute? That’s the goal of a new proposal from a bipartisan pair of senators intent on mandating extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) for the armed forces. Sens. Susan Collins [...]

Gun grabbers know that the Constitution stands in the way of their ultimate goal — to terminate the right to keep and bear arms. Therefore, they nibble around the edges and undertake every imaginable action to whittle the right down to nothing. Recently, some [...]

No one ever claimed that criminals are the brightest lot, but they are inherently dangerous and must be treated as a lethal threat. After a successful heist, a group is believed to have targeted the same home the very next night to take even [...]

In Massachusetts’ mad dash to be at the forefront of controversial gun control laws, the state over the summer instituted new requirements for firearms training that were merely meant to throw up a giant roadblock for the right to keep and bear arms. Chapter [...]

To hear anti-gun forces tell it, firearms only cause destruction and mayhem. They are never called upon when a violent criminal threatens an innocent person’s life and there is no other recourse. The truth is vastly different from this misinformation, and yet another incident [...]

The tailgate party near Ford Field in Detroit was to celebrate the resurgent Lions, but an aggressive act led to a shooting that is now ruled as self-defense. The September 15 postgame event was tragically marred by what witnesses described as a “physical altercation” [...]

Some lessons can only be learned the hard way, and this holds true for state lawmakers and even appeals court jurists. Despite the crystal clear guidance provided by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision and others, many still believe they are free to [...]

In less than two months, Memphis voters will decide on a gun control referendum full of sound and fury — but signifying nothing.  State officials last week agreed not to pursue an emergency appeal of a judge’s decision to permit the ballot measure in [...]

The saga of the Texas State Fair's firearms prohibition continued this week, and the latest twist did not favor Second Amendment rights.  Dallas County District Court Judge Emily Tobolowsky denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) request for an injunction against the fair on Thursday, [...]

Violent confrontations with criminal strangers increasingly occur away from the stereotypical late hours of the night in dark alleyways. Instead, these harrowing experiences now unfold in the bright daylight when the good people of the world are going about their business. Such was the [...]

A new organization opposing gun rights is now active, and it seeks to influence state legislatures to change firearm laws. Apparently, the previous roster of shrill, attention-seeking alarmists who wanted to suppress constitutional rights was not enough. Calling itself Legislators for Safer Communities, the [...]

The mental health crisis is real, and there are far too many instances of obviously disturbed individuals preying on the innocent. And while most are sympathetic to the plight of those with psychological issues, that sympathy does not extend to allowing loved ones to [...]

Two prominent Second Amendment advocacy groups petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to settle the argument over whether withholding fundamental gun rights constitutes irreparable injury. The Seventh and Ninth Circuit appellate courts determined that violations of Second Amendment rights indeed result in irreparable [...]

An alleged intruder challenged a Missouri homeowner early Tuesday morning by telling his intended victim, “You’ll have to shoot me, [expletive].” The Hanley Hills homeowner promptly complied with his wishes. According to St. Louis County authorities, an attempted home invasion unfolded at a Bloom [...]

It is a time of slings and arrows being thrown back and forth between local governments and state authorities. The issue is the Second Amendment and who has the power to enact gun control statutes that diminish or strip these freedoms entirely. Thankfully, the [...]

Mount Holly is a small and beautiful suburb of Charlotte located on the banks of the Catawba River. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts with plenty of water sports and hiking trails, the North Carolina town is not a typical setting for random violence. But [...]

An alleged attempted robbery magically transformed into a double defensive shooting in west San Antonio late last month when the 34-year-old intended victim turned the tables on his assailants. The recently reported drama unfolded in the wee hours of a Sunday morning when a [...]