Chicago saw one of its deadliest Independence Day weekends in recent years, with five people killed and nearly two dozen injured in shootings across the city. While the violence was severe, officials noted that the numbers were lower than what Chicago typically experiences over Fourth of July weekends, which historically see spikes in shootings and… Continue reading 5 Dead, 2 Dozen Injured in Chicago Independence Day Weekend
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The PETA‑Style War on Hunters — Oregon’s IP 28 Is Just the Beginning
Oregon’s hunting, fishing, and livestock‑ban initiative, Initiative Petition 28, is sparking backlash from across the political spectrum. Gun owners in ballot‑initiative states know this story all too well. For years, the Second Amendment has been chipped away through direct democracy. Now conservatives in red states are watching liberals use the initiative process to bypass Republican… Continue reading The PETA‑Style War on Hunters — Oregon’s IP 28 Is Just the Beginning
Flock’s AI Can Track Every Gun Owner in America — And Nobody Voted for It
Government surveillance of American citizens has exploded into a major national fight, and at the center of it is Flock Safety, a private company quietly building one of the largest AI‑powered tracking networks in U.S. history. Flock’s system relies on Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) that log your movements, upload the data to the cloud,… Continue reading Flock’s AI Can Track Every Gun Owner in America — And Nobody Voted for It
Video: The Real Reason for Independence Day!
America is celebrating its 250th birthday today. While families are out enjoying BBQs, fireworks, and parades, we must never forget what this day is really about: the independence from Great Britain that many colonists fought and died for. The United States is without a doubt the greatest country on Earth, and it isn’t even close.… Continue reading Video: The Real Reason for Independence Day!
Will the Supreme Court Strike Down AR/Mag Bans?
Will gun owners finally get the Supreme Court ruling they’ve been waiting on for decades? For the first time since Heller and McDonald, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up direct challenges to assault‑weapon bans, a moment gun owners have been demanding while politicians and lower courts played constitutional keep‑away. The Court granted… Continue reading Will the Supreme Court Strike Down AR/Mag Bans?
Feds Step In: DOJ Says California and Virginia Have Crossed the Line on Gun Rights
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against California and Virginia, arguing that both states have crossed clear constitutional lines with their latest gun‑control schemes. California: Banning America’s Most Popular Handgun California’s new law, AB 1127, bans the sale of Glock semiautomatic handguns. Gun‑control activists claim Glocks are “too easy” to convert into machine… Continue reading Feds Step In: DOJ Says California and Virginia Have Crossed the Line on Gun Rights
Ten Years of Constitutional Carry — Was Idaho Supposed to Fall Apart by Now?
Idaho is celebrating 10 years of Constitutional Carry, and what has been noticeably absent are the doom‑and‑gloom predictions pushed by gun control advocates. The fight for Constitutional Carry in Idaho began in 2012, led by the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance and grassroots gun owners. It took until 2016 for the first bill to become law,… Continue reading Ten Years of Constitutional Carry — Was Idaho Supposed to Fall Apart by Now?
Maine Voters to Decide Fate of Red Flag Gun Measure
Maine voters will soon decide whether to adopt a red flag gun law as they cast their ballots on Question 2, a citizen-initiated measure that would make Maine the 20th state to implement such legislation. Currently, Maine operates under a yellow flag law, which allows law enforcement to detain individuals for a mental health evaluation… Continue reading Maine Voters to Decide Fate of Red Flag Gun Measure
Massachusett’s Bill Opens Door to Lawsuits Against Gun Shops
Gun shops in Massachusetts are facing a new legislative threat: a bill that would allow citizens to sue them directly. Senate Bill 1653, known as the Gun Violence Victims Access to Justice Act, would permit individuals or families affected by crimes involving firearms to file civil lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers for alleged “negligence.”… Continue reading Massachusett’s Bill Opens Door to Lawsuits Against Gun Shops
Firearms Policy Coalition Lawsuit Challenges N.J.’s Short-barreled Rifle Ban
The Firearms Policy Coalition says they have filed a lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s ban on Short-barreled rifles (SBRs). While a lawsuit is putting up a challenge to the entire National Firearms Act after the Big Beautiful bill passed, another legal challenge is probably needed for gun owners, looking for multiple avenues to attack the NFA.… Continue reading Firearms Policy Coalition Lawsuit Challenges N.J.’s Short-barreled Rifle Ban
Judge Halts Virginia’s Gun Control Law – GOA Scores a Major Win
GUBCs are a favorite tool of the gun control crowd. They claim it’s about fighting crime, but there’s zero evidence that these laws actually reduce crime. In fact, as John Lott has pointed out, they almost always end up hurting innocent gun owners. Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of GOA, summed it up perfectly: This… Continue reading Judge Halts Virginia’s Gun Control Law – GOA Scores a Major Win
Grandfather Shoots Grandson in Self-Defense
A grandfather in North Carolina has shot his grandson in self-defense, according to police. The incident occurred in the city of Benson, Johnston County. The grandfather, who has not been named, is 83 years old. His grandson was 27 years old. A local ABC report does not say why the young man was shot, but… Continue reading Grandfather Shoots Grandson in Self-Defense