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D.C. Congresswoman Says Suggestion Of Allowing Concealed Carry Is An “Insult”
Anti-gun politicians in the District of Columbia have been vocally opposed to new legislation aimed at overriding the local gun laws. Mayor Muriel Bowser has spoken out in defense of the district’s ban on concealed carry, but (non-voting) Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton took a most stridently anti-gun line.
Chicago Decline Continues; 6-Year-Old Commits Armed Robbery
If there could still possibly be any doubt that Chicago’s strict gun controls aren’t helping to reduce crime, the latest news out of the Windy City should put that to rest.
Victim Surprises Armed Robber In Missouri
On Saturday night, not far from the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, a man attempted an armed robbery. But the robbery victim stopped him cold by pulling his own gun and firing.
Battling ISIS In The Philippines
NRATV correspondent Chuck Holton travels to the Southern Philippines city of Marawi to get a first-hand look at the battle against ISIS there.
The Armed Citizen® | Bars, Pt. 2
Bars and clubs are places where people go to have some fun, blow off some steam and forget about the workaday world. Unfortunately for thieves who think knocking off the corner tavern could provide them with some fast cash, armed citizens often thwart such efforts.
The Left’s Latest NRA Smear Is Simply An Act Of Desperation
NRATV’s Cam Edwards explores how the latest attacks on the NRA are nothing more than a desperate attempt by gun-ban advocates to further restrict our Second Amendment rights.
Texas Professors Lose Bid To Stop Campus Carry
It’s back to the books for three professors at the University of Texas in Austin after a federal judge tossed out their lawsuit seeking to overturn campus carry. District Judge Lee Yeakel opined that Mia Carter, Lynn Glass and Lisa Moore presented “no concrete evidence to substantiate their fears” and dismissed the case.
Editorial Writer Doesn’t Understand HPA—Or Criminals
Despite what the movies and liberal Left would have you believe, silencers—or more accurately, suppressors—do not fully silence the sound of a gunshot. Suppressors are to guns what mufflers are to cars. On average, suppressors lessen a 165 dB sound into a 135 dB sound—the equivalent of going from a jet engine to a jackhammer.
Politicians Pile On UK Police Commissioner Over Public Carry Statement
We told you recently how one U.K. police commissioner had taken some verbal lumps for an open-minded view on the possibility of citizens carrying firearms to protect against terrorism. When asked on a radio program what the repercussions would be if law-abiding gun owners used firearms to defend against terrorism, Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez of Devon and Cornwall counties answered: “That’s a good question! This might be some of our solution,” she continued, adding she wanted to “officially have a look at that and see what would be the implications of it.”
Pro-Gun Bill Passes Ohio House
State law in Ohio currently stipulates that a person found carrying a firearm in a designated “gun-free” zone can be charged with a felony. On July 6, the House of Representatives approved HB 233, a bill aiming to “de-criminalize” such zones for law-abiding gun owners, by a vote of 65-31.
Man Drives Away Violent Home Invader With Single Shot
A homeowner in Licking, Mo., gave an aggressive intruder the licking of his life late Wednesday evening.
Left Wrings Hands, Feigns Victimhood Instead Of Weighing Truthfulness Of NRA’s Claims
AWR Hawkins explores how the Left’s reaction to Dana Loesch’s NRA ad proves one thing—the cold, hard truth hurts.
NRA Carry Guard Expo Announces Special Events
Here’s a look at some of the recently announced evening entertainment at the NRA Carry Guard Expo in August.
Legends | The Perfect Gun For A Parlor Trick
Meet the air rifle that was a secret weapon of Meriwether Lewis & William Clark during their Corps of Discovery.
Oklahoma Neighbor Who Saved Babies Won’t Face Charges
The Pontotoc County, Okla., district attorney has decided not to prosecute an Ada man who shot and killed his neighbor to keep the man from drowning his two babies.
In Response To Violence Against Police, NRA Launches New Initiative
As violence against police officers increases, the National Rifle Association chooses to “Back the Blue.”
NBC’s Fake News On Millennials And Guns
A bogus headline from NBC News completely misleads casual readers about Millennials and their attitudes toward gun ownership.
The Murder Rate Is Up Because Of This Denial
Frank Miniter explores the close-minded attitude of many big-city politicians that leads to higher murder rates there.
First Gear | Have Plate Rack, Will Travel; Ported Glock G43
MGM and Mag-na-port have us hopping in the best sense. You too, perhaps …
Dana Loesch: Anti-NRA March Doesn’t Really Represent Women
“We are not safe,” the Women’s March ominously declares. A statement on the group’s Facebook page goes on to detail the planned protest against the NRA for what they claim is the group’s “direct endorsement of violence against women.”