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Our 1,000th Documented Defensive Gun Use – Resident Shoots 1 of 3 Armed Home Invaders
Here it is. Our 1,000th defensive gun use since we started the site in August of 2011. We’ll have a post tomorrow summarizing our journey to 1,000 along with some statistics. An apartment resident in Florida was forced to defend themselves from three armed home invaders this week. The suspects are described as being 2 […]
Eric Holder’s Justice Dept. Files Sup. Court Case Which Would Allow Treaties to Trump Constitution
According to Joel Gehrke at the Washington Examiner, Eric Holder’s Department of Justice is advancing a case in the Supreme Court which could negatively affect US sovereignty. The DoJ contends that international treaties allow the federal government to prosecute cases which they normally would not have jurisdiction over if the US is involved in an […]
BREAKING: FL Sheriff Who Was Arrested for Releasing Gun Carrying Citizen is Acquitted by a Jury!
Liberty County, Florida Sheriff Nick Finch, 51 has been acquitted by a jury of his peers. He says that he released a citizen who was arrested for carrying a handgun without a license due to his stance on the Second Amendment. Last year, following the incident, Florida Governor Rick Scott suspended Finch, who was then […]
San Francisco Approves Outright Ban, Including Involuntary Surrender, of Standard Capacity Magazines
Here we have yet another reason why I’ll try to avoid California, particularly it’s major cities, like the plague. The city of San Francisco has adopted a measure that will outright ban the possession of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. In 2000, the state of California adopted a statewide ban on […]
Following Zimmerman/Martin Case – Sanford, FL Tries to Ban Guns for Neighborhood Watch
According to several media reports, the city of Sanford, FL will attempt to put in place new rules which forbid members of neighborhood watches from carrying guns. The city’s new police chief requested the policy and it will be announced at an upcoming community meeting. According to the Orlando Sentinel, The no-gun policy was requested […]
[Video] Ted Cruz Tells Trayvon Martin’s Mother the Truth About “Stand Your Ground” During Senate Hearing
Ted Cruz addressed Trayvon Martin’s mother during a Congressional Hearing on “Stand Your Ground” laws this week. He began by offering his condolences to the family on the loss of their son’s life. While Cruz was very sympathetic in the tone of his speech, but he also did not sugarcoat the subject. Cruz points out […]
Teenagers in CT Arrested for Making & Selling Homemade “Zip Guns”
So, you still think banning guns will guns out of the hands of criminals? Think again. This case perfectly illustrates what happens when you make something illegal – you create a black market, insuring that only criminals will have access to the banned items. In this case, a minor in Connecticut was arrested after a […]
[Video] Store Clerk’s Cell Phone Stops Armed Robber’s Bullet, Saves His Life
This story should have been a defensive gun use, but unfortunately no one working at the Florida gas station was armed at the time of the robbery. This story also serves as an example that cooperating with a violent criminal is no guarantee of your safety. Just before 5am, an armed man entered a Florida […]
State Troopers Arrest 2 Men Carrying Antique Pistols at Open Carry Event in Texas
In Texas, surprisingly for many who have never been there, the open carry of handguns is, for the most part, illegal. The exception is pre-1899, black powder pistols and replicas of those pistols, as those items are not considered firearms under Texas or federal law. Long guns may also be carried openly. During an open […]
Colorado Senator Facing Recall Over Gun Control Doubles Down, Hosts Gun Control Rally
Back in September, we saw two Colorado state senators recalled due to their support of gun control earlier this year when Colorado passed some very restrictive new gun control laws. Now, gun rights activists are targeting a third anti-gun senator for recall, Evie Hudak. Rather than stepping away from her stance on gun control, Hudak […]
BREAKING: Massive Protest After 13 Year Old With Toy Gun Shot by Police
According to CBS News, hundreds of people are rallying outside of a courthouse in California to protest the shooting of a 13 year old boy last week. The boy was walking down the street carrying a toy AK-47 rifle (pictured) when he was shot and killed by police. It was revealed this week that the […]
Another Gun Company Leaves New York For South Carolina – ATI Announces Move
American Tactical Imports has announced they will become the latest company to leave anti-gun New York following the state’s passage of the SAFE Act earlier this year. The company will be moving to South Carolina. The company released the following press release on their website, American Tactical Imports is proud to announce their decision to […]
Oregon School Board Overwhelmingly Votes to Allow Teachers to Carry in the Classroom
The school board in St. Helens, OR has voted to allow teachers who possess valid concealed carry permits to carry firearms into the classroom. Under Oregon law, persons with permits may already carry into schools, but some school boards had policies in place to prevent school employees from doing so. This vote simply lifted that […]
Gallup Poll: Why Do Most Americans Own Guns? Hint: It’s Not Hunting or Sport Shooting
According to a recent Gallup Poll, the reason that most Americans own guns might surprise some people. It’s not hunting or sport shooting, both demographics that anti-gun politicians try to cater to when passing restrictive new gun laws. No, the overwhelming, #1 reason respondents to the poll said they owned guns was for Personal safety/Protection. […]
[Video] PETA Launches Aerial Drones to Harass Hunters
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has launched a new drone program called “Air Angels”. The program provides unmanned aerial drones to anyone who wants to use them to monitor (aka harass) hunters. According to Mashable, If watchers witness any illegal or cruel hunting practices, they can call the authorities and contact PETA […]
NY Government Won’t Be Able to Meet Deadline for New Ammo Background Check System
Here we have another case of the government (this time the NY state government) failing to implement the technology required to enforce their own laws. According to media reports, New York will not be technologically ready to implement their new background check system for ammunition purchases in time for the January 15th deadline. State police […]
Our 1,000th Documented Defensive Gun Use – 2 Armed Robbers Shot and Killed in Texas
Here it is. Our 1,000th defensive gun use since we started the site in August of 2011. We’ll have a post tomorrow summarizing our journey to 1,000 along with some statistics. According to Valley Central, two men were shot and killed by a homeowner when they showed up to an Alamo area home under the […]
Fort Hood Soldiers Say They Were Told Not to Donate to Tea Party or Face Punishment
According to reports by Todd Starnes at Fox News and the Washington Times, soldiers at Fort Hood claim they were told during a recent pre-deployment briefing not to donate money to evangelical Christian groups or the Tea Party. Soldiers were allegedly told that they could face punishment if it’s found that they donate to these […]
Last U.S. Lead Smelter to Close in December Due to EPA – Might Affect Ammo Production
According to the NRA-ILA, the last primary lead smelter in the United States will close down its operation in December. This means the US will lose its capability to produce lead ammo completely within its borders from the process of mining to production of commercial cartridges. Here is the press release from the NRA-ILA. In […]
Virginia Governor Candidates Make Their Polar Opposite Positions on Gun Control Clear
The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor in Virginia have made their stances on gun control crystal clear following a debate late last week. Republican Ken Cuccinelli, the state’s current Attorney General supports improving mental health care as a way to prevent mass shootings and similar violent crimes. Cuccinelli gas an “A” NRA-ILA rating. Democrat […]