Hammer-Wielding Road Rager Shot by Handgun-Wielding Motorcyclist in Self-Defense
It is all too common for disturbed drivers to act out aggressively against others they believe wronged them on the nation’s highways. But shouted curses and middle fingers may swiftly transform into actual acts of violence, and for this, the good citizens must be [...]
Washington State Background Check System Stays Down
Law-abiding residents of Washington State intent on exercising their Second Amendment rights by purchasing a firearm remain out of luck as the system has been shut down for 12 days and counting. Gun retailers are locked out of business by what officials reported is [...]
What Trump’s Return Means For The Second Amendment
With the 2024 election wrapped up and Donald Trump back in office, gun rights in America are once again under the spotlight. Trump’s return could bring significant changes for the Second Amendment over the next four years. Whether you’re celebrating or concerned, there’s [...]
Illinois ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban Struck Down by Federal Judge
The headlong rush by Illinois authorities to bring the hammer down on law-abiding gun owners suffered an enormous setback Friday when a federal judge issued a permanent injunction against the state’s so-called “assault weapons” ban. U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn determined the provision, a [...]
North Carolina Woman Avoids Charges in Self-Defense Shooting of Ex-Boyfriend
A North Carolina woman received good news this week when prosecutors determined she shot her ex-boyfriend in self-defense as he attempted to break into her home. The terrifying incident unfolded for Sadie Floyd of Hubert in the early morning hours of October 7. She [...]
How To Zero A Rifle For Dummies
How To Zero A Rifle For Dummies When preparing to hit the shooting range, one of the most important steps many shooters overlook is boresighting their rifle. This critical initial step aligns your rifle’s scope with the barrel, helping ensure your shots land [...]
Massive Hollywood Gun Fails From The Rookie
I recently came across a scene from the ABC show "The Rookie", where a woman goes undercover at a gun range. She's pretending not to know much about firearms, hoping to get her hands on a gun to help solve a murder. Her [...]
The Bank Closed his Account Because Of A Firearm Purchase
In a recent episode of "The Colion Noir Podcast," host Colion Noir spoke with Chris Bailey, an avid car enthusiast and gun owner, who revealed a concerning experience he had after purchasing a firearm. What started as a routine purchase of a Scar 17s [...]
NRA, Sporting Groups Protest Closing of Bears Ears National Monument to Shooters
Outraged defenders of the nation’s proud heritage of sport shooting filed a formal protest late last week against the federal government’s scheme to close Bears Ears National Monument to sportsmen in Utah. Scores of Second Amendment enthusiasts enjoy the site, but the National Rifle [...]
Judge: Massachusetts ‘Suitability’ Gun Law Violates Second Amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court directly addressed the controversial New York practice of allowing officials to arbitrarily determine whether a person may freely exercise their Second Amendment rights. The 2022 Bruen decision emphatically struck down the routine of denying carry rights to law-abiding citizens despite [...]
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 [...]
Magazine Ban Upheld in Washington DC Circuit Court
Despite numerous recent victories won by Second Amendment advocates in the continuing struggle against anti-gun forces, there remains much to be done. This was clearly demonstrated on Tuesday when a split D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision allowing the District’s [...]
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 [...]