02
Mar
Tuscaloosa Woman Shoots Alleged Attacker While on Phone With 911
Conventional wisdom says that the best way to react to a violent threat is to avoid it in the first place, and that is undeniably true. But what happens when the intended victim is backed…
02
Mar
2A Groups File Brief Supporting Sig Sauer and Gun Owner Privacy
A pair of Second Amendment advocates took a stand last week to protect the private information of gun owners. At issue in Hall v. Sig Sauer, Inc., a liability lawsuit in which the plaintiffs seek…
26
Feb
Apartment Resident Shoots 22-Year-Old Allegedly Impersonating a Police Officer
Imagine the fear and uncertainty when confronted by a police officer—only to realize that the person representing law enforcement is actually a violent criminal seeking entry to your home. Now imagine being unarmed in this…
26
Feb
Semi-Automatic Firearm Ban Shot Down in Minnesota
The all-out sprint to enact as many gun restrictions as possible for Minnesota residents hit a speed bump this week. The darling of anti-Second Amendment state lawmakers, HF 3434, is a monster that gun rights…
25
Feb
Grand Rapids Mayor Declares Gun Owners ‘Should Be Ashamed’
Gun control radicals don’t even bother with a pretense of moderation anymore. Instead, they trot out their anti-Second Amendment policies as if they will somehow magically transform violent criminals into law-abiding citizens. They will not,…
25
Feb
Gun Rights Opponents Throw Fit Over New Mexico Gun Control Defeat
No matter where you stand on any prominent issue, there are likely to be victories to celebrate and defeats to ponder. But for something as clear-cut as the Second Amendment’s protection of the right to…
24
Feb
NSSF Petitions SCOTUS in Lawsuit vs. NY Gun Control Regime
New York State’s temper tantrum over its inability to destroy the weapons industry is in the crosshairs of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) current lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court. This week, the firearm…
24
Feb
West Virginia Lawmakers Propose State Machine Gun Sales to Public
Second Amendment advocates in West Virginia are moving to restore the right to lawfully own a machine gun, and supporters base this push on established federal law. Despite the 1986 Hughes Amendment banning the sale…
23
Feb
Justice Alito’s Rumored Retirement May Create Opportunity for Gun Rights
Second Amendment advocates know well that the ideological makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court is critical for defending gun rights in the 21st century. With some notable exceptions, the high court, as currently constituted, generally…
22
Feb
Florida AG Declares ‘Nondangerous’ Felons Retain Gun Rights
Florida’s pro-Second Amendment Attorney General, James Uthmeier (R), issued a powerful response last week in a pivotal case with broad implications. The controversy, which is hardly limited to the Sunshine State, surrounds the sweeping ban…
21
Feb
Florida Bill Allows Houses of Worship to Deploy Armed Volunteers
The sad reality of modern America is that institutions such as schools and churches now must ensure that they can withstand a violent attack and are no longer “soft targets.” In Florida, a move is…
21
Feb
Current Boyfriend Shoots Former Boyfriend During Alleged Attack
The right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to everything from hunting to put food on the table to target shooting and preserving rich traditions for future generations. At its core, however, it has…
21
Feb
Oregon Anti-Gun Lawmaker Accused of Threatening Colleague Over Bill
An anti-Second Amendment Oregon lawmaker is under investigation over allegations that he intimidated a party colleague into changing her vote on a key gun control issue. The change would make it more expensive for law-abiding…
20
Feb
Report: ATF Seized 36K+ Illegal Firearms, Including Many Bound for Mexico
New figures from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) highlighted distinct changes in the embattled agency. According to Fox News, federal agents grabbed over 36,000 illegal weapons off the streets in the…
20
Feb
Oregon Voters May Decide to Ban Hunting and Fishing
Some radical Oregon activists want to place an initiative on this November’s ballot that would effectively prohibit hunting and fishing in the state. The People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act would…
20
Feb
Lawmakers Demand ATF Address Illegal Firearms Registry
Federal law established in 1986 directly banned the establishment of a national gun registry, and for obvious reasons. Such a list is a giant leap toward anti-gunners’ ultimate goal—the confiscation of all firearms from U.S.…
19
Feb
Report: New Mexico’s Proposed Firearm Ban is Circling the Drain
Second Amendment advocates are on the verge of a significant victory in New Mexico, according to a report by the Santa Fe New Mexican on the skirmish over a proposed ban on semi-automatic firearms. The…
18
Feb
Victory! VA Ends Reporting Veterans Who Need Financial Assistance to NICS
Reasonable people can and will disagree on issues, and under everyday circumstances, it does not make either a bad person. But there are often protocols and practices that are virtually indefensible and make a reasonable…
17
Feb
2A Community Generates $1 Billion+ for Conservation Fund
To hear some in the mainstream media tell it, the Second Amendment community is a scourge on the American cultural landscape that we would be much better off without. This is far from the truth,…
17
Feb
Alabama Homeowner Shoots Body Armor-Wearing Alleged Car Burglar
An Alabama man last Wednesday was presumably experiencing a rather normal day when he was confronted by what had to be a strange and frightening sight. The Limestone County man encountered an alleged car burglar…
17
Feb
FPC Wins Settlement with NY Over Non-Resident Carry Permits
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) lawsuit against New York State over its denial of carry rights to non-residents has been settled, and it is a victory for the good guys. Last week, the advocacy group…