A former member of the Canadian Parliament has been arrested after police seized 439 firearms and a cannon from his property. Canadian law enforcement say three of the firearms were allegedly trafficked, and one had an altered serial number. In addition to the weapons, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) report seizing more than $300,000… Continue reading Canada Criminalizes a Collection: 439 Guns, a Cannon, and No Violence Charges
Author: Greg Pruett
Colorado’s New Gun Law Is a Blueprint for Backdoor Bans
A new Colorado law goes into effect on August 1, and gun owners in blue or purple states should be ready for similar legislation to spread — especially if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the incorrectly named “assault weapons” bans. Colorado’s SB 25‑003 creates a new set of requirements for anyone who wants to… Continue reading Colorado’s New Gun Law Is a Blueprint for Backdoor Bans
Young Adults Can Finally Carry Concealed in Kentucky – Governor Wanted Them Disarmed
Starting today, Kentucky residents ages 18 to 20 can apply for a provisional permit allowing them to carry a concealed weapon. Kentucky is a Constitutional Carry state, but that law only applies to adults 21 and older. Until now, there was no legal pathway for anyone under 21 to carry a concealed firearm. What makes… Continue reading Young Adults Can Finally Carry Concealed in Kentucky – Governor Wanted Them Disarmed
Did Ted Nugent See a Threat to Gun Owners that National Gun Groups Missed?
A growing trend across the country should have gun owners paying attention: Meta is quietly pushing age‑verification mandates through state legislatures, and the implications go far beyond smartphones and social media. Several years ago in Idaho, a lawmaker introduced what became known as the “cell phone bill.” It required every cell phone manufacturer to implement… Continue reading Did Ted Nugent See a Threat to Gun Owners that National Gun Groups Missed?
Police Say Gas Station Shooting Was Done in Self-Defense
Police in Tuscaloosa say a shooting in the early evening hours of July 12 appears to be a clear case of self‑defense. Gun‑control advocates often claim that defensive gun uses are rare, but even CDC‑linked surveys estimate high levels of firearm self‑defense across the country. Millions of law‑abiding Americans carry every day for one reason:… Continue reading Police Say Gas Station Shooting Was Done in Self-Defense
FPC and SAF Target NYC’s Stun Gun Ban
The Firearms Policy Coalition and the Second Amendment Foundation have filed a lawsuit challenging New York City’s stun‑gun ban, a ban that should have died years ago. New York’s statewide prohibition on stun guns was struck down in 2019, but the city kept its own ban on the books anyway. Now FPC and SAF are… Continue reading FPC and SAF Target NYC’s Stun Gun Ban
Gun Control Group Claims the Gun Lobby Is “Dead”
The Giffords gun control group is making a bold claim: that the gun‑rights lobby’s influence on the GOP has collapsed. In a memo first sent to Politico, Giffords argues that Gun Owners of America, the National Association for Gun Rights, and the NRA did not run any ads supporting Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie. They say… Continue reading Gun Control Group Claims the Gun Lobby Is “Dead”
Breaking: 7th Circuit Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has already agreed to hear multiple challenges to state‑level AR‑15 bans next term, but in the meantime, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Illinois’ ban on AR‑15s and standard‑capacity magazines. In a 2–1 decision, the court ruled that Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act is constitutional. The two judges in… Continue reading Breaking: 7th Circuit Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban
4 Teens Charged, 1 Injured in Self-Defense Shooting
Four teenagers have been charged, one of them injured, after what Indianapolis police say was a clear case of self‑defense. According to investigators, the teens attempted to rob a man in Garfield Park. During the confrontation, the man drew his firearm and fired in self‑defense, striking one of the attackers. All four suspects are juveniles,… Continue reading 4 Teens Charged, 1 Injured in Self-Defense Shooting
35 GOP Senators Back the HPA — So Why Won’t Leadership Move It?
S.364, the Hearing Protection Act, has been dead in the water since the day it was introduced in February 2025. No movement. No hearings. No votes. Nothing. Yes, there’s a lawsuit working its way through the courts on suppressor regulation, but that could take years. Gun owners shouldn’t have to sit around and wait while… Continue reading 35 GOP Senators Back the HPA — So Why Won’t Leadership Move It?
5 Dead, 2 Dozen Injured in Chicago Independence Day Weekend
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
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