No Prison for Pennsylvania Man Who Inadvertently Brought Ammo to Caribbean Island
In a good sign for four other U.S. citizens facing similar charges, a Pennsylvania man accused of bringing ammunition to a Caribbean Island was fined but spared a long prison sentence. Bryan Hagerich was the first American tourist to be sentenced for inadvertently having [...]
Lawmakers Urge Supreme Court to Decide Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gun Manufacturers
A coalition of state attorneys general last week urged the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case brought by the Mexican government against American gun manufacturers. The 27 prosecutors filed an amicus brief over the attempt to blame the Second Amendment-protected industry for [...]
Armed Florida Woman Defends Family Against Alleged Intruder
A Florida woman whose family was cornered in a bedroom by an alleged home intruder responded in the manner in which an American protected by the Second Amendment should. She exercised her constitutional rights and fired her weapon, striking the man and ending the [...]
5 Reasons Not To Carry A Gun In A Purse
Let’s have a real talk about something I’ve seen over and over again. Every woman I’ve ever dated who carries, carries in her purse. Let’s face it, women aren’t going to stop carrying guns in their purses, and I don’t blame them. With [...]
Partial TRO Issued Against Controversial ATF Firearms ‘Dealer’ Rule
The contentious new gun dealer rule that was implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) stumbled at the starting gate with a federal judge’s ruling on Sunday. At issue is the ATF’s attempt to classify private sellers of firearms as [...]
DHS Partnering with Online Retailers to Monitor 3D Printer Sales
In a startling revelation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), officials confirmed that the government agency is monitoring Americans’ purchases of 3D printers. DHS is hardly alone in its surveillance. Assistance is rendered from Amazon, eBay, PayPal and multiple other retail platforms in [...]
US Delegation Travels to Turks and Caicos to Lobby for Americans Arrested for Carrying Ammunition
A rare case of bipartisanship in Washington emerged this week when a delegation of Democrats and Republicans traveled to the Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday. And they were not there to soak up the Caribbean sun. Instead, the senators and representatives traveled south [...]
Supreme Court Declines to Intercede in Maryland ‘Assault Weapons’ Case
The U.S. Supreme Court turned aside a case fighting Maryland’s controversial ban on so-called “assault weapons” on Monday. That is hardly the end of the challenge since the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has yet to issue a decision. The cert request to the [...]
Woman Acts Like Gorilla After Being Pistol Whipped By Armed Robbers To Defend Herself
This self-defense story left me conflicted like never before. One moment, I wanted to jump and scream, "Hell, YEAH!" but then came a crucial point that made me question everything. Why did she do this? Being brave and tenacious in the face of [...]
No Charges for Mississippi Homeowners in Fatal Shooting of Two Alleged Robbers
Despite the best efforts of gun rights opponents, the Second Amendment is alive and well. This is regularly proven as law-abiding citizens choose to stand their ground and defend themselves from the criminal element. The latest instance was reported on the Gulf Coast. Homeowners [...]
Joint Resolution Against New ATF Rule Introduced in Senate
A sharp rebuke of the federal government’s latest infringement on Second Amendment rights was introduced in the U.S. Senate Wednesday. The measure was supported by 45 lawmakers opposed to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rewriting of the definition of being [...]
Armed Suburbanite Holds High-Speed Chase Suspect for Police
There is something profoundly disturbing about a criminal who will lead police on a high-speed chase past schools and through neighborhoods where an innocent bystander could be hurt or even killed. The callous disregard for human life was once again on display Wednesday afternoon [...]
Even As Firearms Proliferate, Preventable Injury Deaths Are Third Lowest on Record
Anti-gun forces will not trumpet the latest good news from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), but it is worth celebrating. Incidences of preventable firearm-related deaths reached the third lowest figure on record, demonstrating the success of industry-wide efforts to educate the shooting public [...]
Washington Man Protects Family from Armed Elderly Attacker
An elderly Washington man reportedly threatened a young family with a pistol and paid for his mistake with his life. He was confronted in the alleged and inexplicable act over the weekend by another man intent on protecting his family. And the defender did [...]
Maryland Creates Gun Control Center Mirroring Federal Office
On the heels of the White House’s so-called Office of Gun Violence Prevention, Maryland on Thursday became the first state to follow the administration’s lead. Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the bill into law creating a state agency to coordinate and intensify gun control [...]
NRA Challenges New Mexico’s New Waiting Period as Unconstitutional
The National Rifle Association (NRA) teamed up with the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) on Wednesday to challenge New Mexico’s most recent gun control push. Second Amendment supporters charge that the state’s newly enacted seven-day waiting period to purchase a weapon is unconstitutional. The [...]
Police: Texas Pizza Delivery Driver Shoots Armed Customer Trying to Rob Him
In this age of home deliveries for everything from lawnmowers to lipstick, it is hardly surprising that there are violent criminals who prey on these hard-working citizens. In the latest robbery attempt, this time in Houston, Texas, the perpetrator targeted a more traditional occupation. [...]
St. Louis Homeowner Shoots Alleged Home Invasion Suspect
Examples of good guys with guns protecting themselves and their loved ones from violent criminals continue to pour in. The bad guys apparently are slow at learning hard lessons delivered by law-abiding citizens who refuse to be the next victim. A homeowner in Castle [...]
Armed Woman Shoots 13-Year-Old Girl Stealing Her Car
As a concealed carrier, this next video represents one of my biggest fears: Click Here When I started carrying a gun for protection, it never really occurred to me that I might have to use it against a young teen. Not saying an [...]
Maine Governor’s ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban Veto Survives Override Attempt
Despite a concerted effort by anti-Second Amendment forces in the Maine legislature, the body was unable to override Gov. Janet Mills’ (D) veto of their so-called “assault weapon” ban. Friday’s 18-16 vote did not come close to the two-thirds majority required by state law [...]
Two Texas Men Released After Shots Determined to Be In Self-Defense
The story seemed familiar. Two young men reportedly approached a middle-aged man and an argument ensued with the two young suspects firing multiple shots at the “victim.” Only, the actual events turned out to be quite the opposite. On Saturday, San Antonio police responded [...]
Armed Nebraska Veteran Foils Late Night Jewelry Store Robbery
Nothing evokes fear in a would-be criminal quite like a good guy with a gun. These bad guys are constantly on the lookout for law enforcement and will typically avoid engaging in their activities when the police are nearby. But that changes, especially late [...]
Judge Grants ‘Expedited Briefing’ on ATF’s Universal Background Check Rule
The controversial new universal background check rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is set to take effect on May 20. But there is now a bump in the road for gun rights opponents with last week’s decision by U.S. [...]
Sportsmen-Funded Conservation Effort Tops $17 Billion
The decades-long contributions by good guys with guns to the nation’s conservation drive recently surpassed $17 billion. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund took in that impressive total since its inception in 1937. The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act [...]
Ninth Circuit Rules Some Non-Violent Felons May Possess Firearms
In what is a burgeoning judicial trend regarding gun control, a three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court on Thursday ruled that at least some felons are legally capable of retaining their gun rights. Defendant Steven Duarte’s conviction was vacated when the court determined [...]