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Standing Guard | We Must All Know The NRA’s Story Of Freedom
We all know the old adage that those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. Sayings like this only stick around long enough to permeate a culture when they point to greater truths, as this one does.
Maine Gun-Control Proponents Unmoved by Recent Legislative Failures
Majority of gun-control bills rejected prior to upcoming legislative session.
University of Virginia Canceled Gun Salute Honoring Veterans, Cited Concerns about Possible Panic
Until last week, the rifle volley has been included in Veterans Day ceremonies on campus for more than a decade.
How Criminals Get Guns: Gun Store Crash and Grab Robber Gets 5 Years Imprisonment
Changing the laws isn’t going to stop people who already break them.
Having a Gun for Self-Defense Can Make the Difference when Every Second Counts during a Violent Crime
Only for 28% of all violent crimes were police able to respond to victims within 5 minutes.
Tacoma City Council Votes Unanimously to Tax Firearms and Ammunition Sales
New tax follows in footsteps of Seattle to tax law-abiding gun owners.
The Michael Bloomberg Factor
Still, it isn’t just the many millions of Americans who cherish their Second Amendment rights who are repelled by Bloomberg.
Despite Four-Hour Wait to Speak, Texans for Gun Rights Addressed Legislators
Public commentators cited many concerns about encroachments on constitutional rights.
Cato Institute, NRA-ILA and Others Agree Massachusetts “Assault Weapons” Ban Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide later this fall whether or not to hear the landmark case.
Oklahoma Rally Celebrates Expansion of Second Amendment Freedoms
Gun-rights advocates gathered at the state Capitol to celebrate constitutional carry becoming law.
Supreme Court Denies Remington’s Appeal in Sandy Hook Lawsuit
Lawsuit alleging gun manufacturer liability for murderer’s actions will move forward.
Rare Revolutionary War Rifle Stolen Nearly 50 Years Ago Found in Barn Sale, Now in Philadelphia Museum
These rifles created a significant advantage for George Washington’s militiamen.
Montana Supreme Court Rules Unanimously in Favor of Gun Rights
State’s high court reversed a previous ruling that would impose extreme gun-control measures.
National Hearing Conservation Association Supports Use of Firearm Suppressors
Suppressors deemed to effectively mitigate hearing loss in recent report.
The Mainstream Media is Suddenly Smitten By Money in Politics—With Anti-Gun Money That Is
The politics here, however, are hardly inevitable; in fact, many signs point the other way.
Report Downplays Connection for States with Highest Gun Purchases, Lowest Violent Crime Rates
Top 9 states for gun purchases also have low rates of violent crimes involving firearms.
Pregnant Woman Stops Home Invasion Attack With AR-15-type Rifle
“[The intruders] came in with two normal pistols, and my AR stopped them.”
Virginia Election Results Cast Ominous Cloud over State’s Second Amendment Freedoms
Having previously failed to restrict gun owners’ rights, Virginia’s government looks more poised than ever to do so.
Taurus Announces the G3 Full-Sized 9mm Pistol
Taurus rolls out the latest G-Series handgun with a giveaway.
The Details of a Gun-Control Master Plan
March for Our Lives from its beginning solely has been interested in you and your guns.