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California Gun Ownership Doubles Despite Tougher Rules
The Golden State sees registered gun owners double since 2012.
Spotlight on Friends of NRA Volunteer Sarah Cortez, “Cop-Poet of America”
Saying “I Love America” is dear to the heart of reserve deputy Sarah Cortez, volunteer for the Houston-Metro Friends of NRA.
#NotMeSD Launched for Women Gun Owners in California
Women who support Second Amendment rights are organizing to help others find the information they need.
Gun Owners Use Virtual Reality To Prepare For Self-Defense Situations
A course offered by U.S. Law Shield of Kentucky uses virtual reality to prepare firearm owners for life-or-death situations.
North Carolina Sees Increase in Concealed Handgun Permits Across State
State now ranks 10th highest in nation for number of permits.
National Wild Turkey Federation Helps Pass on Hunting Traditions, Safety Lessons to Kids
After 5-year hiatus, NWTF holds event in Colorado to spread knowledge about hunting heritage, conservation ethics, and firearm safety to a new generation.
Illinois Gun Owners March on Capitol For Their Rights
Pro-gun advocates marched on the Illinois State Capitol during the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day.
Why Anti-Gun Politicians Are So Scared of This CA Judge’s Ruling
Sometimes a judge says things so plainly and with so much old-fashioned American commonsense anyone paying attention is left speechless.
Man Gets Prison Time for Using False Info to Buy Guns Found at Violent Crime Scenes
After providing false information to licensed firearms dealer, man makes purchase, walks away with 9 firearms—2 end up at a robbery and a shooting.
Elderly Man Reflects on Centuries’ Old Family Tradition for Boys on Hunting and Gun Safety
Having his father’s rifle for nearly 80 years, he says it’s his “pride and joy, as it was my father’s.”
Carry Optics Pistols: Everything Old Is New Again
Five things that have changed over the years to benefit those who carry concealed.
Taxpayer-Funded CDC Gun Research Again Discussed
But gun rights supporters have legitimate concerns about the motivations behind the scheme.
Italy Moves toward Loosening Strict Gun Laws for Self Defense
Crime is causing Italians to seek firearms for protection.
What Do House Democrats Really Want?
Since so-called “universal” background checks have been proven a dismal failure at the state level, why are Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives pushing so hard to pass them at the federal level?
What Happens When Politicians Begin Behaving as Anti-Freedom Activists?
This past week’s events beg us to ask this question to tell a politician from an activist.
Unraveling New York’s Gun Control Maze
In The Most Important Gun Case Since McDonald, The U.S. Supreme Court Takes On NYC’s Malevolent Restrictions.
Switzerland Might No Longer Remain Neutral—On Guns
Voters this May will cast ballots to reject tighter firearm restrictions.
A Fog Of Data
The National Institutes of Health proves what we already knew about firearm research conducted by anti-gunners—what they don’t report is often more important than what they do.
How Hollywood Abuses Firearms
Hollywood uses firearms in movies to amplify and glamorize fake violence—simply to advertise and sell movies to the public.
A Lot Of Locks
When a museum gets a bequest, sometimes the gift winds up being much more extensive than anticipated.