23
Feb
Justice Alito’s Rumored Retirement May Create Opportunity for Gun Rights
Second Amendment advocates know well that the ideological makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court is critical for defending gun rights in the 21st century. With some notable exceptions, the high court, as currently constituted, generally…
22
Feb
Florida AG Declares ‘Nondangerous’ Felons Retain Gun Rights
Florida’s pro-Second Amendment Attorney General, James Uthmeier (R), issued a powerful response last week in a pivotal case with broad implications. The controversy, which is hardly limited to the Sunshine State, surrounds the sweeping ban…
21
Feb
Florida Bill Allows Houses of Worship to Deploy Armed Volunteers
The sad reality of modern America is that institutions such as schools and churches now must ensure that they can withstand a violent attack and are no longer “soft targets.” In Florida, a move is…
21
Feb
Current Boyfriend Shoots Former Boyfriend During Alleged Attack
The right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to everything from hunting to put food on the table to target shooting and preserving rich traditions for future generations. At its core, however, it has…
21
Feb
Oregon Anti-Gun Lawmaker Accused of Threatening Colleague Over Bill
An anti-Second Amendment Oregon lawmaker is under investigation over allegations that he intimidated a party colleague into changing her vote on a key gun control issue. The change would make it more expensive for law-abiding…
20
Feb
Report: ATF Seized 36K+ Illegal Firearms, Including Many Bound for Mexico
New figures from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) highlighted distinct changes in the embattled agency. According to Fox News, federal agents grabbed over 36,000 illegal weapons off the streets in the…
20
Feb
Oregon Voters May Decide to Ban Hunting and Fishing
Some radical Oregon activists want to place an initiative on this November’s ballot that would effectively prohibit hunting and fishing in the state. The People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act would…
20
Feb
Lawmakers Demand ATF Address Illegal Firearms Registry
Federal law established in 1986 directly banned the establishment of a national gun registry, and for obvious reasons. Such a list is a giant leap toward anti-gunners’ ultimate goal—the confiscation of all firearms from U.S.…
19
Feb
Report: New Mexico’s Proposed Firearm Ban is Circling the Drain
Second Amendment advocates are on the verge of a significant victory in New Mexico, according to a report by the Santa Fe New Mexican on the skirmish over a proposed ban on semi-automatic firearms. The…
18
Feb
Victory! VA Ends Reporting Veterans Who Need Financial Assistance to NICS
Reasonable people can and will disagree on issues, and under everyday circumstances, it does not make either a bad person. But there are often protocols and practices that are virtually indefensible and make a reasonable…
17
Feb
2A Community Generates $1 Billion+ for Conservation Fund
To hear some in the mainstream media tell it, the Second Amendment community is a scourge on the American cultural landscape that we would be much better off without. This is far from the truth,…
17
Feb
Alabama Homeowner Shoots Body Armor-Wearing Alleged Car Burglar
An Alabama man last Wednesday was presumably experiencing a rather normal day when he was confronted by what had to be a strange and frightening sight. The Limestone County man encountered an alleged car burglar…
17
Feb
FPC Wins Settlement with NY Over Non-Resident Carry Permits
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) lawsuit against New York State over its denial of carry rights to non-residents has been settled, and it is a victory for the good guys. Last week, the advocacy group…
16
Feb
CNN: Gun Buyback Encounters ‘Friction’ in Western Canada
That deafening silence coming from north of the border is the sound of anti-gunners' apparent shock that good Canadians are not sheepishly handing over their firearms to government agents in exchange for a small check.…
15
Feb
Third Circuit: First Amendment Does Not Protect 3D-Printed Gun Files
Second Amendment advocates have their hands full defending personal rights against regular incursions by anti-gun lawmakers. There are major victories to celebrate as well as setbacks to be addressed as the battle over gun rights…
14
Feb
ATF Approves NFA Applications Previously Rejected for Citing ‘God-Given Rights’
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is apparently not beyond redemption despite an adversarial relationship with the Second Amendment community in recent years. The controversial agency made significant strides in righting previous…
14
Feb
Carry Permit Applications ‘Nearly Double’ In Minnesota During Turmoil
Minnesota residents were thrust into the national spotlight at the start of the year by immigration enforcement in the state and the ensuing social unrest along with the violence it spawned. And as Americans tend…
13
Feb
NSSF: Media May Purposefully Understate Number of Modern Sporting Rifles in Circulation
It should be more difficult in the Google age to declare false data to score political points, but far too many people take the mainstream media at its word and never double-check. Take the controversy…
13
Feb
Hawaii County’s Gun Control Regime Sued Over Permit Delays
The Aloha State welcomes millions of visitors every year to enjoy its pristine beaches and tropical delights. Unfortunately, it is not a welcoming environment for those who wish to freely exercise their Second Amendment rights.…
13
Feb
Mississippi Home Invasion Leads to Fatal Shooting of Suspect
Ski masks are great for hitting the slopes at this time of year, but they are also the disguise of choice for violent criminals wishing to hide their identity. But when lawbreakers encounter good guys—and…
12
Feb
Victory: ‘Egregious’ Suppressor Tax Proposal Pulled in Virginia
In a legislative session during which Virginia’s Second Amendment opponents waged all-out war on gun rights, any victory is worth celebrating. Now comes word that the proposed $500 suppressor tax was yanked from consideration this…