Governor Youngkin Vetoes Gun Control Bills, Defends Second Amendment Rights in Virginia
Governor Youngkin vetoes multiple gun control bills, protecting Virginians’ Second Amendment rights and earning praise from pro-gun advocates.
Hundreds Rally Against Assault Weapons Ban at Rhode Island State House
Hundreds of Second Amendment supporters, wearing yellow shirts, gathered outside the Rhode Island State House in Providence to rally against an assault weapons ban. The demonstration featured a speech from the bill’s sponsor, who acknowledged that the measure was overly broad.
Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Gun Rights Re: Ghost Guns
The Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. VanDerStok upholds ATF ghost gun rules, expanding federal power and dealing a major blow to Second Amendment rights and gun owners.
South Dakota: New Law Expands Gun Rights and School Campus Carry
In a major win for gun rights advocates, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed House Bill 1222 and SB 100 into law, strengthening the right to carry and enhancing…
Join the CCW Safe Certified Partner Program: Elevate Your Training & Retail Business
It is no secret that we are big fans of CCW Safe here at ConcealedCarry.com. We choose CCW Safe because we think it is the best product, at the best…
When Does Citizens Arrest Become Aggravated Assault
The little things that we do often get us into trouble. While the laws do vary from state to state, and clearly I'm generalizing here, the primary difference between armed citizens and law enforcement is our inability to…
Pennsylvania Affirms That State Law is Supreme Over Local Laws
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court ruled on Nov 20, 2024 in a case that we have been monitoring since 2022. To make a long story short, The City of Philadelphia…
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity – Trump Promises
Earlier this month in a statement given by President-Elect Donald Trump he restated his commitment to push for and ultimately sign into law national concealed carry reciprocity. This video clip…
The Status and Styles of Secure Storage Gun Laws
Last week Governor McKee of Rhode Island signed into law an update to the state's secure storage gun law. Also this year Colorado updated their secure storage law to extend…
ATF Pistol Brace Rule VACATED – Onward to August 5th
The ATF's pistol brace rule has been vacated. This doesn't change the upcoming hearing on August 5th which will address all the pending pistol brace rules.
Colorado Semi-Auto Ban Serves As Effective Smoke Screen While Other Gun Control is Passed
Updated July 1st, 2024 to reflect the current status on each of the below proposals. Original Publish date is May 8th, 2024. This week many gun owners in Colorado and…
Nebraska and Tennessee Take Steps to Arm Teachers in Schools
In the last few weeks both Nebraska and Tennessee have signed new bills into law which effectively allow school districts and administrators to allow staff to carry concealed at school.…
The Second Amendment and Illegals? Read the U.S. District Judge's Decision
Earlier this week in Illinois, U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman delivered a significant ruling regarding the gun rights of non-citizens who enter the United States illegally. She found that…
Are European-Style Gun Control Laws a Blueprint for America?
Besides this being an election year in the U.S., the recent amendment to the Czech Republic's charter has me thinking about the debate over gun control and ownership here in…
The Great Merchant Code 2A Gun Control War
The new gun control war is over credit card Merchant Codes or MCCs. In the last year good and bad legislation has been proposed or passed in 19 states.
Louisiana and South Carolina Permitless Carry – What You Need to Know
Last week saw two additional states join the ranks of “Constitutional Carry” states. Constitutional Carry, also known as Permitless Carry, is the name given to states that allow the concealed…
New Michigan Gun Control Laws Go Into Effect
New Michigan gun control laws went into effect this week, strengthening the universal background check law, adding safe storage requirements, a red flag law, and more.
South Carolina: Permitless Carry Law Moves One Step Closer to Governor's Desk
On February 1st, South Carolinians who value personal liberty and the right to self-defense were pleased to see House Bill 3594 passed the State Senate. As it stands now, the…
Judge Rules Ban on Firearms in Post Offices Unconstitutional in Landmark Case
This week, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle issued a consequential ruling regarding the prohibition of firearms within U.S. Post Offices. The case centered on Emmanuel Ayala, a postal worker…
VIDEO: Fort Wayne's Road Rage – Legal Fate Unveiled for Man Charged with Felony Recklessness in Shooting Incident
Greetings, readers, as we delve into a recent incident unfolding on the streets of Fort Wayne, where police charged a 42-year-old man with a felony charge of criminal recklessness involving…
What is Excessive Force? No Charges in Houston Taqueria Shooting
This week, a grand jury in Texas declined to indict a man for shooting and killing another man who was actively robbing patrons in a restaurant. You may be familiar…
Ghost Guns: Unraveling the Myth and Understanding the Reality
In recent times, the term “Ghost Guns” has been getting significant attention in the media, painted in a light that stirs up fear and misunderstanding. At its core, “Ghost Guns”…
Unmasking the GOSAFE Act: A Dangerous Overreach
The GOSAFE Act: Just Another Piece of Reactionary Legislation Recently the American political landscape witnessed the introduction of a significant and contentious piece of legislation: the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion…
CCW Safe Updates Member Agreement to Remove Unnecessary Restrictions
CCW Safe, on paper in their membership agreement, had a handful of restrictions or perhaps I should call them potential restrictions that they never invoked or utilized.
Taxing Our Gun Rights-CA Gov Newsom Calls 10% tax a “Sin Tax”
California is always at the forefront of the national conversation on gun control, and Governor Gavin Newsom is a prominent figure in pushing for strict regulations. California's plasticized Governor signed…
Trump's Glock Fascination: Video Sparks Interest in Gun Law & Indictments
Hey there, fellow firearm enthusiasts! It seems like the news cycle never stops surprising us. One recent buzz is about none other than Donald Trump expressing an interest in owning…
Understanding Gun Violence: Numbers, Context, and Solutions
Gun violence is a subject that permeates American discourse, touching on media, politics, and public concern. Addressing this issue requires a careful examination of the numbers and a comparison to…
Unveiling ATF's Abuse of Power: Revoking FFL Licenses
Concerns are mounting over the obvious abuse of power by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), particularly in the agency's assault on Federal Firearm License (FFL) holders.…
What to do With Autocrats Like Michelle Lujan Grisham?
New Mexico Governess Michelle Lujan Grisham did something exceptional last week. By going full autocrat, and claiming she would suspend the Second Amendment while declaring a ‘health emergency,' the governess…
Monumental Ruling: 18-20 Year Olds Can Purchase Handguns, Judge Rules
The Supreme Court's ruling in NYSRPA v Bruen continues to reshape America's gun laws in monumental ways. This recent ruling by a District Court Judge in Virginia addresses an oddity…
NJ to Enact Gun Control Technology that Failed in Maryland
New Jersey's Attorney General Matthew Platkin explained that soon, all semi-automatic firearms sold in The Garden State will need to be outfitted with a specific gun control technology. This technology,…
64-Year-Old Marine Corps Vet Sues Maryland Over Red Flag Law Allegation
If what Donald S. Willey claims in his federal lawsuit is true, the fear that people would use red flag laws to punish and harass someone out of spite, seem…
Can I shoot in My Backyard in Florida?
Is shooting on my private property in Florida legal? I have been a firearms instructor for over 10 years. Over that time, I have seen changes to many of our…
Proposed Bill Would Add 1000% Excise Tax On Purchases of Semi Auto Firearms and Magazines
On August 4th, a United States Representative from Verginia, Donald S. Beyer Jr. introduced legislation designed specifically to punish Law Abiding Americans who follow the Constitution. The Representative should be…
Leaked ATF Doc Shows Plan To Enact Universal Background Checks by End of Year
After Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) in June of last year, Joe Biden triumphantly signed the bill as making good on a campaign promise to enact tougher…
ATF's Latest Failed End Run Attempt to Curtail Gun Rights Makes America More Volatile
The May 31 deadline to register pistol braces came and went. With more 30-million pistol braces in circulation, the ATF reports that a quarter of a million pistol brace owners…
Retired Law Enforcement Carrying Firearms—An Overview of LEOSA
Are you aware that there is a law called the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) that allows some former law enforcement officers to carry a firearm? The intent is…
A Quick Look at Officer and Prosecutorial Discretion
The recent death of Jordan Neely, and the subsequent charges brought against former United States Marine, Daniel Penny, provide a good example of how the legal system functions. Law enforcement…
New York Sues Mean Arms Over Their AR 15 Magazine Lock
Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued firearm accessory manufacturer Mean Arms. The justification for the lawsuit is hard to understand. However, it makes perfect sense if the…
Prohibiting 18-20 Year Olds From Purchasing Handguns Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Says
On Wednesday, Senior U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division laid out a monumental summary judgement ruling for the plaintiffs in Fraser et…
Nebraska Lawmakers Pass Constitutional Carry Bill, Heads to Gov's Desk
Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature passed Legislative Bill 77 (LB77) with a 33-14 vote. The bill now heads to Governor Pillen’s office for his signature. Pillen, the Republican Governor intends to…
New York & Colorado Red Flag Laws Make Big News This Week
Back in 1999, Connecticut passed the first “red flag” law in the country. A quarter of a century later, red flag laws are on the books in 20 states and…
Texas Man Uses AirTag to Track Down Stolen Truck, Kills Man
Last week, a thief stole a man's unoccupied truck from his San Antonio home. Unbeknownst to the thief, inside the truck was an Apple AirTag device, which the owner could…
Florida on the Verge of Constitutional Carry
From a legislative standpoint, Florida isn't as bad as New York or California. However, it isn't the super, pro-gun state that many believe it is. Until now, Florida could not…
Judge Grants Injunction Against Parts of CA Handgun Roster
Yesterday, Federal Judge Cormac J. Carney granted an injunction for the plaintiffs in court case Boland v. Bonta. The plaintiffs challenge3 requirements in California's restrictive handgun roster that prohibits Californians'…
Overcoming the Top 4 Reasons People Are Scared to Get a Federal Firearms License (FFL)
The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) is the agency that regulates any entity that sells or manufactures a firearm. Those businesses need a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to…
White House:Biden Executive Order Brings U.S. “As Close to Universal Background Checks as Possible”
Back in January, a 72-year-old lunatic shot and killed 11 people at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California. Today Biden is in that same California town to announce his…
Gun Free Schools Zone Act is a Big Problem For Permit less Carry
In an article on Ammoland, Lee Williams warns people who carry firearms legally in states that don't require a permit. His warning is that the Gun Free School Zones Act…
Federal Judge—Law Barring Marijuana Users From Owning Firearm is Unconstitutional
On February 3rd, a Federal Judge dismissed, with prejudice, the charges from a May 2022 arrest of Texas man Jared Harrison in the case, United States v. Jared Michael Harrison.…
Preemption Penalty Provision Legal Victory in Florida
Last month The Florida Supreme Court upheld an element of the state's firearm preemption law. The court found the court found ‘no merit in Petitioners’ argument,” and its decision is…