SAF Petitions Supreme Court for Review in Challenge to Connecticut’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
It is not a question of if but when the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in decisively on the issue of popular sporting rifles. Opponents of these firearms smear them as “assault weapons” and “military-grade”…
October US Gun Sales Hold Steady Over the One Million Mark
Tracking firearm transactions monthly is a great way to assess the overall health of the weapons industry. And though numbers are down from their peak during the disruptions of 2020, they remain robust and indicative…
Canada’s Gun Ban and Confiscation Program Off to a Rocky Start
Canada’s anti-gun forces should be throwing up their hands in defeat as their insidious firearm confiscation effort continues to go down in flames. Even with a cherry-picked location for a strongly supported pilot program, the…
Police: Vietnam Vet Saves Woman by Shooting Naked Intruder
Anyone who does not believe there is a mental health crisis in this country is likely not paying attention. Another glaring example emerged in Los Angeles early Friday morning, revealing both a hero and a…
Divisive Gun Control Measure Before Oregon Supreme Court
Three years ago, by the narrowest of margins and with virtually zero rural support, big-city voters in Oregon approved Measure 114. The final tally was 50.65% to 49.35% in favor of a proposal intended to…
Companion Bills Introduced to Safeguard 2A Rights During Government Shutdowns
Federal government shutdowns range from mildly annoying to seriously damaging—depending on the length—and some lawmakers want to ensure that these stoppages do not infringe on Second Amendment rights. This led to gun rights supporters introducing…
SAF Petitions SCOTUS for Review of Illinois’ Public Transit Carry Ban
Despite the notorious safety issues plaguing Chicago residents, Illinois lawmakers continue to ban law-abiding citizens from carrying firearms on public transit. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners are diligently at work to end…
Minnesota’s Anti-Second Amendment Circus Hits the Road
If at first you don’t succeed because voters disapprove of your agenda, redefine success and hit the road to convince people that your goals are theirs. That’s Minnesota officials’ apparent reaction after pro-gun rights lawmakers…
2A Group Warns of Danger to Gun Rights from Ending Filibuster
As the government shutdown festers like an open wound, some demand an end to the filibuster rule in the Senate. This would free the upper chamber to approve proposals on a simple majority, theoretically creating…
Victory: Cryptocurrency Provider Ends Discrimination Against 2A Transactions
There are many instances in which misguided or outright discriminatory practices need only be exposed to the light of day to be finally ended. It is good to recognize when this reversal of course is…
Virginia’s 2A Community Can Expect a Fight After Tuesday’s Elections
When Second Amendment opponents wake up celebrating the morning after an election, that is never a good sign for those who treasure constitutional rights. In Virginia, it’s a warning. Voters on Tuesday chose Abigail Spanberger…
Controversial ‘Red Flag’ Law to Take Effect in Maine After Tuesday Vote
Tuesday’s election results included a hotly contested decision by Maine voters to approve a sweeping “red flag” law that allows the confiscation of firearms with minimal, if any due process. The Pine Tree State previously…
Radical 2A Opponents Target Ruger After Glock Announcement
Gun control radicals score the occasional legal victory despite the best efforts of Second Amendment organizations—and the Constitution. When this unfortunate scenario materializes, these anti-gunners seek to build on their limited success quickly. The latest…
NRA: DOJ Slashes Millions in Grants for Second Amendment Opponents
Reasonable people would agree that using government (taxpayer) funds to prop up organizations opposed to constitutional rights is sheer folly. Unfortunately, Second Amendment supporters had to deal with this travesty for years under the previous…
Off-Duty Texas Deputy with Child in Vehicle Shoots and Kills Alleged Carjacker
It is a risky thing, being a violent criminal and choosing your target in 2025. Tens of millions of Americans are now legally armed, and justifiable self-defense instances are on the rise—much to the chagrin…
Halloween Night Alleged Intruder Shot and Killed in Oklahoma
Millions set aside the last day of October for costume-wearing revelry and trick-or-treating by the little and not-so-little ones with family and neighbors. Holidays should not be prime time for burglaries and home invasions, but…
Savannah Woman Utilizes Firearm to Defend Herself from Alleged Intruder
It’s amusing to listen to Second Amendment critics rail against ever-increasing defensive gun uses. Any reasonable person would celebrate innocent civilians protecting themselves, but anti-gunners don’t view the world that way. There is little delineation…
Mississippi Home Invasion Suspect Shot Dead by Resident
It is foolhardy to think that in 2025 it is a good idea to force your way into someone’s home and that you will not face a lethal response. As more of these incidents occur,…
States Continue Push to Nullify PLCAA in Defiance of Federal Law
The open defiance of a two-decade-old federal law that has repeatedly been upheld in court defies logic, but precious little about the anti-Second Amendment platform is logical. Congress passed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in…
New York City Passes Law Mandating Gun Warning Signs in Stores
First, it’s not like New York City has a gun shop on every corner. Sporting goods stores are in no danger of squeezing Starbucks and the ever-present bodega out of business. But that did not…
Everytown Summit Sounds ‘Alarm’ Over 3D-Printed Firearms
The modern-day Luddites at Everytown for Gun Safety cried wolf again in recent days with an alarmist summit held in New York City. Just how irrational was this gathering of anti-gunners? Proclamations were issued before…