Opponents of gun rights cling to the fallacy that more guns equal more violent crime, when evidence proves this is far from the truth. They point to the tumultuous year of 2020 when both gun sales and violent crime soared without the slightest realization [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday vacated U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor’s September decision blocking enforcement of the new rule covering so-called “ghost guns.” The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a new Final Rule unilaterally redefining incomplete pistol frames [...]

Potentially big news is swirling around the U.S. Army’s Lake City ammunition plant in Independence, Missouri.  According to a report by Staple Defense, the ammo manufacturer canceled all commercial contracts. This is big for some segments of the shooting public and another warning sign [...]

There’s an old saying that references the “guts of a burglar.” It was undoubtedly meant to be at least a backhanded compliment as it is a risky thing to break into another person’s home with ill intent. Perhaps the better description would be the [...]

Canada’s controversial ban and buyback program for so-called “assault weapons” is one that undoubtedly many U.S. political leaders would love to emulate. The sweeping action was spawned in May 2020, and the federal government described in onerous terms its reasoning for such a move. [...]

A new report indicates there may be another wave of panic-buying of ammunition developing. This apparently was spawned by the “Day of Rage” called for by the Hamas terrorist group after their horrific attack on innocent Israeli civilians. The indiscriminate slaughter and hostage-taking of [...]

Bruen, among many other things, set forth a clear path to determine whether weapons fall under the “arms” that the Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear. It is now well established in U.S. courts that firearms in “common use” are covered [...]

Demonstrators came out in force in New York City for the dubious cause of supporting Hamas terrorists after their deadly strike on Israel. Understand, they are well within their constitutional rights to do so. However, a Jewish NYC councilwoman, Inna Vernikov (R), was arrested [...]

For every new gun control measure pushed through, it falls onto law enforcement to be the point of the spear in ensuring the law is followed. That is the case with so-called “red flag” laws, which are sprouting up in certain states under the [...]

One New Mexico sheriff’s department has no interest in enforcing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D) revised gun ban on parks and playgrounds. This despite a federal judge saying the action affecting Albuquerque and surrounding Bernalillo County may stand. However, Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen [...]

An alarming and disturbing sight greeted a couple just before 3 a.m. Friday in Bismarck, North Dakota. The residents were awakened in the early morning hours to find a naked and very intoxicated man destroying their daughter’s room. Thankfully she was not home. Bismarck [...]

Israelis are rapidly arming themselves in the aftermath of the deadly Hamas terror attacks, and the government is pushing for more guns to be possessed by civilians. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced this week that 10,000 semiautomatic rifles are being purchased by [...]

Roughly two weeks into October seemed a good time to peruse the compliance rate with the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA). The results thus far show that gun owners flatly rejected the mandate. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s (D) pet legislation banned the delivery, sale, [...]

Gun rights opponents are consistent in their inconsistency. Most attempt to frame their position as compatible with a healthy respect for the Second Amendment and the nation’s fine tradition of hunting and sport shooting.  The reality, however, is far different. There is a deep [...]

An alleged home invader was shot dead last week by a homeowner defending his family in Phoenix, Arizona. According to police, 30-year-old Ricky Gomez started pounding on the door of a residence in central Phoenix on Thursday night at about 11 p.m. He was [...]

Alleged smash-and-grab thieves bit off far more than they could chew last Friday when they attacked a jewelry store in Manhattan Beach, California. The lunchtime raid ended quickly when a store clerk produced a weapon and opened fire, sending the alleged thieves scrambling. [...]

Venerable firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson pulled up stakes in anti-Second Amendment Massachusetts and headed South. In particular, to the friendly climate of Tennessee. Last weekend, the company celebrated its grand opening in Maryville before a throng of welcoming people. The $125 million move [...]

Layne Hoffee Keith, of Rainier, tells the story of the armed home invasion. Layne Marie Hoffee Keith, 70, was in bed getting ready to watch her nature program on television in her Rainier, Washington, home. What she did not know was that [...]

California is the undisputed number one state in the nation for vehement opposition to Second Amendment rights by political leaders. It drew competition in recent years but continues to wear the crown. So, what has that done for safety from violent crime? Of course, [...]

Second Amendment advocates scored a judicial victory on Saturday when United States District Court Judge Reed O’Connor ruled in their favor. Specifically, he granted a preliminary injunction against the ATF’s enforcement of its reclassification of forced reset triggers (FRT). With a conventional semiautomatic trigger, [...]

The Second Amendment to the Constitution protects the rights of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms. As many as six out of ten Americans or even higher own at least one firearm. Further, the National Shooting Sports Foundation reported there are almost 25 [...]

Alabama authorities are searching for a suspect who was thwarted in his alleged efforts to attack a woman by several shots from her firearm. Unfortunately, police say she was unable to prevent him from setting her home on fire. Police are looking for 44-year-old [...]

At the start of this month, Connecticut’s ban on open carry of firearms took effect. It will predictably have zero impact on violent crime, but that’s not the expressed intent of the new law. The law is the product of years of controversy in [...]

Over one hundred concerned Michigan gun owners and their freedom supporting partners braved the elements Thursday to make their beliefs known. The group took part in the latest Second Amendment March in Lansing to signal to lawmakers that they will not be ignored. The [...]

The ATF’s war on lawful gun owners hit a roadblock in Florida last week. State Attorney General Ashley Moody issued an opinion declaring the legal definition of a short-barreled rifle in the Sunshine State does not include pistols which have an attached stabilizing brace. [...]