05
Apr
Washington State Concealed Carry Licenses Plummet
Citizens periodically vote in a broad array of elections, and these results are widely reported for all to see. But there’s another form of voting, a much more powerful statement, that is largely overlooked. The…
05
Apr
FPC’s ‘Freedom Index’ Rates Only 2 States as ‘Perfect’ on 2A Rights
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) presented a fascinating report card to the nation last week. The Second Amendment organization’s inaugural Freedom Index ranked the 50 states on how much their citizens can exercise the right…
04
Apr
NSSF Blasts ‘Lax’ Prosecutors Who Let Illegal Straw Purchases Slide
To hear anti-gunners tell it, the firearms industry is filled with raving lunatics who want to return the nation to the bloody Wild West era or possibly the Prohibition-fueled gangland violence of the 1920s-30s. The…
04
Apr
NC Man Fires on Suspect Who Just Broke into His Home
When a burglar attempts to break into an occupied dwelling, they must somehow realize that they are risking their life. Whatever loot might be gained at the expense of another is apparently worth the risk…
04
Apr
US Military Personnel Now Permitted to Carry on Base
A military base, at first glance, would be one of the safest locations a person could ask for. Thousands of highly trained personnel are ready for any threat, and outside of a war zone, they…
03
Apr
West Virginia Extends Constitutional Carry to Young Adults
There is good news for West Virginia’s young adults as the state joined many of its colleagues this week in expanding Second Amendment rights to include this age group. On Thursday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed…
03
Apr
National Gun Sales Strong in March as Virginians Scramble for Firearms
The American firearm industry sailed through March with positive retail sales again, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). And alarmed citizens of one state helped lead the charge. The NSSF filters raw numbers…
02
Apr
Connecticut Lawmakers Advance Proposed Glock Ban
No reasonable person wants to ban automobiles because some people drive while intoxicated. That’s because operating a vehicle while under the influence is already illegal, and it would be foolish to punish manufacturers for bad…
01
Apr
NY Lawmakers Seek to Punish Free Exercise of Gun Rights Financially
Politicians using tax policy to influence the public’s behavior are as old as governments themselves. What is not so common is for these leaders to use the power of the purse to impede the free…
01
Apr
2A Groups Challenge National Park Carry Ban
Gun rights supporters have long contended that the federal law banning the carry of firearms in federal facilities is unconstitutional, particularly as it applies to national parks. Last week, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and…
01
Apr
Senate Candidate Breaks with Virginia Colleagues Over Second Amendment
The Second Amendment is for every law-abiding American adult, regardless of political affiliation or socioeconomic status. Particularly in Virginia in 2026, the line on gun rights runs straight between the two major parties. Or, it…
01
Apr
NSSF: Chicago Spending $30 Million Annually to Protect Anti-2A Mayor
The fact that a double standard on gun rights exists between the politically powerful and the rest of us is no surprise in 2026. Many U.S. leaders proclaim guns to be the root of all…
31
Mar
Maryland Mall Shopper Wields Firearm Against Three Alleged Attackers
American malls may be a vestige of a bygone era, but many people still frequent them on shopping excursions. This, unfortunately, makes these locales into targets for bad guys who prey on the innocent. For…
30
Mar
FPC to Appeal Setback in Texas Ruling on ‘Sensitive Places’
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is not discouraged by last week’s setback at the hands of a Texas judge. In a controversial decision, the jurist upheld the Lone Star State’s carry ban at a broad…
30
Mar
Maryland’s Liability Lawsuit Against Glock Advances
The shameless attacks on the weapons industry by powerful anti-gunners show no signs of abating, even with established federal law protecting Second Amendment-related businesses. On Monday, State Judge John Nugent of the Baltimore City Circuit…
29
Mar
NJ Gun Permit Regime Sued Over Racial Disparities
It’s bad enough for a government entity to suppress constitutionally guaranteed Second Amendment rights. Somehow, New Jersey officials allegedly found a way to make their actions worse. According to the Citizens Committee for the Right…
29
Mar
Missouri’s Resurrected Second Amendment Protection Act Dies in Committee
A valiant effort by Missouri lawmakers to reinforce gun rights for its citizens was brushed aside last week when a legislative committee overwhelmingly voted to kill it. The tally in the House General Laws Committee…
28
Mar
Anti-2A Louisville Lawmakers Seek End to State Preemption
Like petulant children, many city leaders in 2026 resent being bound by the Second Amendment and, in many instances, by state law, from infringing on the right to keep and bear arms. Kentucky features such…
27
Mar
Memphis Homeowner Shoots Alleged Female Intruder
The period before sunrise is when many Americans start to stir and prepare for the new day. What it typically isn’t is a reason to be on high alert and ready for danger, certainly if…
27
Mar
Canada Prepares for Door-to-Door Gun Confiscation
With the completely arbitrary drop-dead date of March 31 looming for Canada’s owners of banned firearms, officials are not even trying to hide the next step in the confiscation scheme. A tense exchange between Minister…
27
Mar
Hawaii Defends Bizarre Gun Regulations Before Ninth Circuit
It is not hyperbole to recognize the endgame for most radical anti-gunners. They want to burden the Second Amendment with every conceivable infringement enough to make the people throw up their hands and give up…