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Battle For The Future Of The NRA
It comes as no surprise to anyone that the NRA is under constant fire from the left, as the organization has been at the forefront of protecting gun rights and education since its inception in 1871. In recent years, however, we have seen increased political pressure and a consistently weaponized judicial system used to target the NRA with New York Attorney General Leticia James launching an investigation seeking to put the organization out of business entirely.
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Birmingham Mayor’s Blame Misses the Target Following Mass Shooting
In the aftermath of a devastating mass shooting in Birmingham that left four dead and 17 injured, Mayor Randall Woodfin has shifted the conversation from gang violence and criminal disregard for human life to the growing issue of illegal firearm modifications and what he sees as inadequate gun laws in his state. During a press conference, Woodfin expressed deep frustration, identifying Glock switches and lax state gun regulations as key contributors to the ongoing violence in the city.
Florida Deputy Kills His Girlfriend While Cleaning Guns
A Florida deputy has been charged with manslaughter after shooting and killing his girlfriend, 25-year-old Polina Wright, in what he alleges to be an accident while cleaning guns. The incident which took place on the night of Thursday, Sept. 19, unfolded after the Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy called 9-1-1 to report the shooting.
“I know this looks really bad. I told her I did not want this to happen,” said Leslie Boileau to authorities when they arrived at his home.
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Harris Can’t Have It Both Ways On Guns & Home Intruders
Vice President Kamala Harris showed her true colors back in 2007 when, as the San Francisco district attorney, she told Californians that law enforcement officers could walk into private citizens’ homes and inspect how they were storing their firearms.
“We’re going to require responsible behaviors among everybody in the community, and just because you legally possess a gun in the sanctity of your locked home doesn’t mean that we’re not going to walk into that home and check to see if you’re being responsible and safe in the way you conduct your affairs,” Harris said at the time.
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A Crazy Man and His Crazy Gun: Would-Be Trump Assassin’s Rifle Details Revealed
Authorities finally released more details about attempted Donald Trump assassin Ryan Wesley Routh’s firearm (why do all assassins or wannabe assassins go by three names?) and all that can be said is it is clear the man knew about as much on guns as a CNN reporter. For a crazy man, it was a fitting and crazy setup he toted and that doomed his faulty plan from the start. Even if he had gotten off a shot, it is unlikely he would’ve struck anything he was intentionally shooting at.
NH Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Discusses New Gun Law She Would Sign
New Hampshire has been ranked the most “gun-owner friendly” state in the union and has even recently taken on a neighboring state over their restrictive gun laws. So, in a state whose motto is “Live Free or Die,” and as the candidate for governor from the Republican Party—the party that runs on a platform of freedom and is generally the most supportive of the Second Amendment—Kelly Ayotte may have surprised some when she said there is one area of gun law she would consider changing.
Court Document Reveals Would-Be Assassin’s Extensive Plan To Kill Trump
For those who continue to argue that the recent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life while golfing in Florida wasn’t a real “assassination attempt,” a recently released court document proves that assertion to be untrue.
The court document included details of a handwritten letter by suspect Ryan Routh that not only said specifically that it was an “assassination attempt,” but also offered a large amount of money to anyone who would finish the job at which he failed.
Detroit Lions Tailgate Shooting Ruled Self-Defense
In a bizarre story, Michigan prosecutors have ruled that the man who shot and killed two men—one accidentally—at a Detroit Lions tailgate party Sept. 15 was acting in self-defense, so no charges will be filed.
According to police, the unidentified 40-year-old man was tailgating after the game when a “physical altercation” broke out between several men. During the arguments, one of the deceased—25-year-old Jalen Welch—displayed a pistol in a “threatening manner” while approaching the first man.
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Colorado Teen Shot In The Face By Town Council Member While Scouting Photoshoot Location
A Colorado teen scouting locations for a homecoming photoshoot was shot in the face on September 10th by a local town council member.
The 17-year-old told authorities that he and a friend parked on a public road and hopped a gate at a Conifer residence, 30 miles southwest of Denver, hoping to ask the owner’s permission to take homecoming photos on the property. The teens walked up the driveway and around the property but could not locate the homeowner before returning to their vehicle.
The Trace Uses Trump Assassination Attempt To Attack Bruen Decision
As most TTAG readers know, the “media” organization The Trace is actually the propaganda arm of former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun empire. It masquerades as a newsroom solely to provide cover for members of the corporate media who republish their stories as if they’re actual news.
So, it should come as no surprise that organization is continuing its more than two-year effort to discredit the critical U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case New York Rifle & Pistol Association v.
VIDEO: What Are Your’s and Your Children’s Rights Should Their Schools Ask About Guns
As government agencies attempt to frame violence with guns as a “public health” issue and videos surface of a certain presidential candidate at one time saying the government can and will come into homes to inspect and verify safe storage laws are being met in her state, the 4th Amendment be damned, it’s clear we live in an era where more anti-gun bureaucrats feel it is their right to pry into our personal lives.
“Protecting children” is the guise these intrusions are masked under and on the surface, it might seem like a fair enough ask.
Bad Science, Faulty Studies Continue Attacks on Hunting, Lead Ammo
By Salam Fatohi, NSSF
Yet another study has been published that claims the use of lead-based ammunition by hunters is the root cause of rampant poisoning of America’s bald eagles.
Like clockwork, the media runs with these “studies” with breathless coverage that hunters are killing bald eagles.
A new Cornell University study posits bald eagles are especially susceptible to lead poisoning as a result of hunters taking game in New York and that using traditional lead component ammunition puts humans at severe risk of being poisoned.
Stoeger Presents “The Opener” a New Short Film on One Duck Hunting Tradition
For the hunters (or to some, the Fudds) among us who live for this time of the year when crops are being cut, the mercury is falling, deer have shed their velvet and are preparing for the rut and the first ducks begin their migrations south, this is THE time of year we live for. Stepping out of the house at first light with my son to head to his baseball game the other day the chill in the air was unmistakable.
Authorities Seize Over 350 Websites Importing Switches And Suppressors From China
U.S. authorities announced on September 11 that they had seized 355 websites used to sell suppressors and conversion kits, known as “switches,” which are used to convert semi-automatic handguns into machine guns. The suppressors, reportedly being imported into the country from China, are highly regulated in the United States under the National Firearms Act, while the switches alone are considered illegal under most circumstances as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) considers them machine guns regardless of whether they are installed on an actual firearm or not.
Shooter’s Product Preview: SnapSafe Super Titan
SnapSafe has introduced the Super Titan, a modular gun safe designed to provide gun owners with the security of a traditional welded safe, combined with the convenience of easy assembly and mobility. Unlike conventional safes, the Super Titan can be delivered in pieces, making it easier to transport through tight spaces like stairways or narrow doorways. It can be assembled quickly using simple hand tools, making it suitable for installation in various locations within the home.
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Anti-Gunners Distort Evidence on Defensive Firearms Uses
A 2023 Pew Research Center poll on gun ownership and public safety in America indicated that the overwhelming majority of Democrat and Democratic-leaning adults (86%) felt the nation’s gun laws should be even more strict. The same poll asked whether gun ownership did more to increase public safety by allowing law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, or tended to reduce safety by giving too many people access to firearms and increasing misuse. More than three out of four Democrats/Democratic leaners (78%) responded that gun ownership did more to decrease safety.
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Michigan Man Free After Shooting Ruled Self-Defense
When Christopher Peterson of Inkster, Michigan, had to pull his firearm and shoot his mother’s ex-boyfriend on July 3, he likely had no idea he’d be charged with second-degree murder and have a court fight on his hands.
Thankfully for Peterson, two months after the incident, a district court judge ruled the shooting to be self-defense and dropped the charges against him.
According to police reports, Peterson, 24, was at his home late one evening and got into an argument with 49-year-old Dante Carey, his mother’s ex-boyfriend.
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Another Year, Another Worthless Columbus, Ohio, Gun “Buyback”
A recent gun “buyback” in Ohio proves once again that politicians will do anything to make their constituents “feel” safer, whether they really are safer or not.
Over the weekend, Columbus leaders held a so-called “buyback,” which Mayor Andrew Ginther called an “overall safety strategy.” Gift cards of up to $750 were given in exchange for various firearms depending on the type and condition of the guns.
“If gun violence affects your family, then you have a pretty good sense of why this matters,” Ginther told WBNS TV.
High Noon in America: Breitbart Article Compares Trump to the Western Anti-Hero
Josey Wales, Shane, Jed Cooper, the Man with No Name, the Stranger, Chris Adams, Vin Tanner, Preacher, Ethan Edwards, Harmonica, William Munney, Will Kane, Django, Donald Trump.
Donald Trump?
In a list of some of the top Western movie anti-heroes (most of them played by Clint Eastwood it seems) one would not expect to see Donald Trump’s name. In fact, even for supporters of Trump, the comparison is apt to bring at the very least a smile of amusement to their face.
Savage Axis XP 2: Long-Range Shooting & Hunting on a Budget
A lot of hunters and casual target shooters are interested in trying out the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge to see what all the rage is about. Others are looking for a light-recoiling gun to introduce a youngster to deer hunting. The Savage Axis II XP will not disappoint in either application, and the best part is it won’t break the bank to do it. Savage provides tremendous value in this rifle and scope package for around $500, and Savage rifles have always been known for their accuracy.