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 [...]
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 [...]
Memphis Voters Approve Pointless Gun Control Referendum
When is a referendum a meaningless exercise in posturing and grandstanding designed to draw a few votes and zero results? In the case of the gun control question before Memphis voters last week, it is when state law preempts local attempts to usurp authority [...]
Woman Allegedly Abused by Ex-Boyfriend Uses Second Amendment to Fight Back
It is a story that is far too common. A jilted husband or boyfriend seeks revenge against their ex-partner and pathetically resorts to violence. It is also far too familiar that the woman is the helpless victim of repeated attacks. However, the Second Amendment [...]
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 [...]
Second Amendment Supporters File Legal Challenge to Maryland’s ‘Sensitive Places’ Law
Maryland presents yet another example of the childish temper tantrums thrown by anti-Second Amendment states following 2022’s U.S. Supreme Court Bruen decision. The high court firmly reestablished the right to keep and bear arms for public defense away from the home. Despite what should [...]
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 [...]
Halloween Night Stabbing Spree Stopped by Armed Homeowner
Halloween should be an occasion for the youngsters to trick-or-treat and for adults to revel in the holiday. Unfortunately for some in Louisiana, the scares were genuine this year, and only the presence of a firearm likely saved lives from a rampaging attacker. Iberia [...]
Hunting and Fishing Rights Enshrined in Florida Constitution
Florida voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 2 on Election Day. This measure will protect the fundamental right to enjoy hunting and fishing for generations to come. The proposal was supported by a solid 67% of Sunshine State voters, enough to far surpass the 60% threshold [...]
Setback: Colorado Voters Approve Excise Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Sales
Not everything came up rosy for Second Amendment advocates on Election Day as Colorado voters approved an excise tax on firearm and ammunition sales. The electorate made the state only the second, following California, to penalize law-abiding citizens for exercising their constitutional rights. The [...]
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 [...]
US Gun Sales Continue to Soar Despite Opposition Rhetoric
As loud voices all across the political landscape warned of doom and gloom if their side did not prevail, one constant in the U.S. remained strong: The voters are all in for exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, and the [...]
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 [...]
American Hunters Increasingly Choose Semi-Automatic Sporting Rifles
Anti-gun forces are quick to dismiss any practical purpose for a semi-automatic rifle, which they disingenuously smear as “assault weapons.” According to the prevailing narrative, they are inherently dangerous and not in everyday use by sportsmen and for self-defense. Even though much of the [...]
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 [...]