Texas State Fair is Over, But Gun Ban Lawsuit is Just Getting Started
The midway is closed, and revelers are elsewhere, but anger over the unilateral gun ban enacted for this year’s Texas State Fair lingers. Last week, state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and three event attendees filed an updated lawsuit over what they believe are [...]
Oregon’s Divisive Gun Control Measure Remains in Legal Limbo
Oregon citizens who refuse to relegate Second Amendment rights to second-class status are now forced to wait for a definitive ruling on the contentious Measure 114. The sweeping gun control package passed in November 2022 with a scant 50.7 percent voter approval. Passage came [...]
Alleged Home Invader Shot Twice by Texas Homeowner
A person foolish enough to force their way into someone’s home tells the world they care little about their life. If they do this in Texas, that may be the price they pay. A Fort Worth homeowner faced that shocking reality just after midnight [...]
Controversial New York AG Declares Halloween Warning Over Toy Guns
Never mind that toy guns are already heavily regulated in New York ahead of this year’s Halloween festivities. Attorney General Letitia James (D) deemed it necessary this week to warn state retailers that government officials are closely watching their wares. Yes, there have been [...]
Officials: Florida Man Shoots Motorist Who Drove Vehicle at His Family
A Florida man learned the hard way that a motor vehicle is a dangerous weapon, and driving it toward others in a threatening manner may lead to a lethal response. It was around 7:40 p.m. Saturday evening in Port Orange when authorities believe 47-year-old [...]
Oregon Store Owner Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect in Self-Defense
Convenience stores are frequent targets for robbers who perceive them as poorly defended and unlikely to resist a sudden confrontation. But this many times proves to be a severe miscalculation as more Americans arm themselves and choose to confront violent criminals instead of cowering [...]
Armed Israeli Citizens Kill Suspected Terrorist After Truck Attack
The U.S. is fortunate not to be the target of regular terror attacks, and it is also blessed to have the Second Amendment freedom for armed self-defense if such an incident arises. On the other hand, random terror-related violence is a fact of life [...]
Myth v. Reality Concerning Constitutional Carry in New Orleans
New Orleans is not far removed from its dubious distinction of being the murder capital of the U.S. The city was recently under siege from violent criminals who preyed on helpless victims while leaders looked on helplessly. And when state leaders abided by the [...]
AI Gun Scanners Find No Firearms Among NYC Subway Riders
Artificial intelligence is ubiquitous in 2024. It is being used for everything from making a medical diagnosis to writing news articles that readers believe came from the mind and research of a living human being. And in New York City, it is scanning hundreds [...]
Self-Defense: No Charges for South Carolina Homeowner in Fatal Shooting
Regardless of how clear the need for self-defense appeared at the time of the incident, there is always a period of uncertainty when the intended victim must wait to learn if they will face charges for protecting themselves and their loved ones. Good news [...]
Federal Judge: Second Amendment Rights Extend to Public Housing Residents
At some point, New York authorities deemed it necessary to issue a gun ban for those who live in public housing. This includes not only some of the state’s poorest residents but also many who are most likely to be targeted by violent crime. [...]
Female Alleged Intruder Killed by Armed New Mexico Homeowner
The Second Amendment exists for a wide variety of reasons. At or near the top of the list is the fundamental right for upstanding citizens to defend themselves from violent criminals. These situations include the frightening robberies and carjackings that may occur at any [...]
Armed South Chicago Driver Shoots Teen Carjacking Suspect
It has been said but bears repeating — carjacking is a deadly serious crime that leads to increasingly dangerous encounters when armed citizens refuse to be a victims. This time, the frightening scenario unfolded in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood in South Chicago. It was [...]
Toronto Police Slam Trudeau’s Controversial Gun Ban
If any Second Amendment advocate wants to see the future desired by gun rights opponents in the U.S., they need to look no further than north of the border and the example set by our Canadian neighbors. The handgun ban enacted two years ago [...]
Gun Prohibition on University of Michigan Campus Upheld
Constitutional rights that should be enjoyed by law-abiding University of Michigan students were dealt a severe blow Friday when the state Supreme Court turned down an appeal of the campus ban on concealed carry. The sprawling 3,200-acre campus nestled in picturesque Ann Arbor will [...]
Florida Voters to Decide on Constitutional Amendment Protecting Hunting and Fishing
Hunting and fishing are as fundamentally American as apple pie and the Star-Spangled Banner. Thus, it is surprising and a bit unnerving that many feel the need to protect these traditions from those who would encroach on this time-honored pastime. But that’s exactly what [...]
Sacramento Considers Annual ‘Harm Reduction’ Fees for Each Gun Owned
There are patently foolish ideas, and then there are those currently pushed by so-called leaders in Sacramento. The California city is battling a spike in violent crime, and these politicians are scrambling to appear to be doing “something.” Apparently, it does not matter what [...]
Battle Lines: NY Becomes Third State to Require Credit Card Tracking of Gun Purchases
The anti-gun crusade intent on establishing a national database of firearm purchases appeared to be dead not long ago, but a few states opposed to the Second Amendment have breathed new life into the effort. No less than 17 states now prohibit credit card [...]
North Dakota Teacher Avoids Charges in Self-Defense Shooting
A teacher turned Good Samaritan is relieved to learn that he will not be charged in an August self-defense shooting in Fargo, North Dakota. Prosecutors determined Donald Barron’s actions were justified when he came to the defense of a man being attacked at Prairie [...]
North Dakota Teacher Avoids Charges in Self-Defense Shooting
A teacher turned Good Samaritan is relieved to learn that he will not be charged in an August self-defense shooting in Fargo, North Dakota. Prosecutors determined Donald Barron’s actions were justified when he came to the defense of a man being attacked at Prairie [...]
Hammer-Wielding Suspect Hospitalized After Being Shot by Homeowner
Not every life-threatening encounter involves a firearm, and there are many weapons that violent criminals may use to cause havoc and destruction. A frightening Friday evening incident in Fresno ended with the suspect being shot by a homeowner intent on protecting his family from [...]
Alleged Armed Robbery Attempt at Atlanta Football Party Leads to Self-Defense Shooting
It is a sad day when a good citizen cannot invite friends over for a football party without fear of violent crime. Unfortunately, these troubled times mean it is critical to remain prepared, even when relaxation and camaraderie are the order of the evening. [...]
New Mexico’s ‘Emergency Health Order’ on Guns Expires
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D) contentious “emergency” executive order banning weapons from a wide array of public spaces died a natural death this week when she allowed it to expire. This came in the face of a deluge of litigation from Second [...]
Massachusetts Gun Owners Rise Against Controversial New State Law
It is no small historical irony that the birthplace of the American Revolution is now controlled by political leaders who want to eradicate gun rights. However, Massachusetts’ race to be king of the hill of anti-gun states faces strong pushback from Second Amendment advocates [...]
Armed Walgreens Employee Defends Himself Against Alleged Shoplifter Brandishing Weapon
An alleged armed shoplifter got more than he bargained for when he responded to being caught by producing a firearm. The 48-year-old Illinois man paid for that mistake with his life. Investigators believe the 48-year-old accused shoplifter and a 42-year-old female accomplice targeted a [...]