Texas Supreme Court Rules on PLCAA Case Involving Store That Sold Gun Used In 2017 Sutherland Springs Shooting
The importance of the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) was evident again in the Texas Supreme Court decision released this past Friday. Some surviving victims of…
Wyoming Now Allows Constitutional “Permit-less” Carry For Non-Residents
Today July 1, 2021, a change to Wyoming's constitutional carry law goes into effect. Before today, carrying a firearm without a permit in Wyoming was only afforded to residents of…
Washington State No Longer Honors Oklahoma Concealed Carry License
As of June 24th, 2021, the State of Washington will no longer honor concealed carry permits from Oklahoma. I was unable to find the reason for the change. However, changes…
Reinstated! South Dakota's Concealed Carry Reciprocity With Nevada is Back
Earlier in the month, we reported that Nevada had dropped concealed carry reciprocity with a handful of states. These changes were to take place on July first. We are happy…
Gov. Edwards Vetoes Louisiana Constitutional Carry Bill
On June 3rd, we published a post with news that Constitutional Carry Bill SB 118 passed the Louisiana Legislature. At the time, most anticipated that Governor John Bel Edwards would…
Nevada Ends Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity With 6 States : OH, FL, MS, SC, SD, VA
June 28, 2021 UPDATE: Reciprocity with Ohio has been reinstated after the state's removal was found to be in error. For more information on Ohio's reciprocity with Nevada click here.…
How To Safely Travel With Your Firearm to National Parks
A guide to helping the American gun owner travel to and navigate United States National Parks while legally and safely carrying a firearm for self-defense.
Insider: LE Adds Names to NICS Violating Due-Process
John Crump wrote a post on the website, Ammoland, that details how people can be added to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) index without them even knowing…
3 Reasons Duty to Inform Law is Awful
Today, 11 states and the District of Columbia have some form of duty to inform or duty to notify law, which requires a citizen stopped by law enforcement, notify or…
CA Judge Rules “Assault Weapon Ban” Violates Second Amendment
California District Court Judge called Roger Benitez decided that the “Assault Weapons” ban that had been part of California law since 1989 is clearly in violation of the Second Amendment…
Mother Shoots 5-Year-Old Son Instead of Dog
A woman in Houston, Texas, stood in a Harris County courtroom to face a felony charge of Deadly Conduct – Discharging a Firearm Recklessly. Reports stated the child suffered non-life-threatening…
Constitutional Carry Bill In Jeopardy With Threat of Gov. Veto
So far, 2021 has been a great year for the Second Amendment in America. 6 States have passed constitutional carry bills that remove the requirement to obtain a permit before…
Texas Concealed Carry Bill Awaits Gov. Abbott's Signature
On May 10th, I wrote an article about a pro-gun bill making its way through the Texas legislature. HB 1927, known as the Firearm Carry Act, repeals the need for…
Knife Attacks Cause Britain Schools to Teach Trauma Aid to Teens
Knife attacks continue to surge in several UK cities, prompting schools to introduce emergency knife wound trauma curriculum to teenagers. Not only are knife attacks a significant issue for Britains,…
Castle Doctrine: Elderly Couple Lives, 1 Home Invader In Critical Condition
The facts of an incident in Cathedral City, California, sound more like what you would find in a Hollywood movie. The incident is a perfect illustration of the castle doctrine.…
1 For The Good Guys: Glock Wins Important PLCAA Court Case
In March of this year, a Federal Judge dismissed a liability suit against the well-known firearm manufacturer Glock. The ruling is good news for gun owners and manufacturers and a…
Shooting Guns on Private Property in Texas
There are so many laws that regulate shooting guns. If you live in Texas and own firearms, you might have wondered if you can shoot guns on your private property.…
Lawsuit: Sig P365 vs Springfield Hellcat
Many folks who shoot guns argue over which guns are best for concealed carry. One such comparison is the Sig Sauer P365 vs. the Springfield Armory Hellcat. As far as…
2020 California Gun Confiscations Up
Known for its beautiful beaches, fantastic weather, California boasts a plethora of gun control laws. For gun owners living in the state, however, things continue to decline. A report indicates…
Texas Poised for Constitutional Carry, Shocking 18-13 Vote
Is constitutional Carry is coming to Texas? With the recent 18-13 vote in the senate, Texans are closer than ever to carry a concealed handgun legally without asking for permission.…
Kansas Legislature Overrides Gov. Veto of Pro-Gun Bill
Last month on April 8th, the Kansas Legislature passed a bill protecting the gun rights of residents in the state. HB 2058 addressed the following: Individuals 18 to 20 years…
Half Of America Allows Concealed Carry Without Any Training
As of 2021 half of the 50 states allow legal concealed carry without any required firearm training. Should you be concerned? Is this a trend to support?
Should I Conceal Carry in Church?
We review Concealed Carry tactics and laws relative to churches and houses of worship. Should you carry in church? How can you carry? What does the law say in your state? (50 state map)
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Monumental Gun Rights Case
The inevitable collision between opposing ideologies on what the Second Amendment means is, finally here. On Monday, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear New York State Rifle &…
Stand Your Ground for North Dakota?
The federal executive and legislative branches vow to crack down on American's gun rights. However, states continue to enact legislation protecting the rights of gun owners across the country. North…
Right to Know: What is a Pistol Brace?
Many people are wondering: What exactly is a pistol brace? The component attaches to the rear of a pistol and rests around the user's forearm. Also called a stabilizing brace or…
Biden Knows Best, Demands Gun-Control
Today, President Biden emerged from hiding and gave a real-life speech. It’s true he didn’t stick around for questions. However, to be fair the early bird special at Golden Corral…
Iowa Constitutional Carry Win and More
States across the country continue to charge forward and pass pro-gun legislation. On April 2, 2021, Iowa became the twenty-first state in the country to enact constitutional or permitless carry…
Constitutional Carry win for Tennessee
3rd State in 2021 Passes Permitless/Constitutional Carry Good news from the home state of Davey Crockett. Provided Governor Bill Lee signs the legislation into law, Tennessee will become the third…
Marijuana, Concealed Carry And Guns
Why is this important? Because although states have passed laws legalizing marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a schedule I drug which is defined as having no medicinal benefit.
Gun Control, HR 8 and HR 1446 Pass House
HR 8 and HR 1446 Gun Control Bills Passed in House Believe it or not, the media and congress hyper-focus on anything related to COVID and comrade Faucci is starting…
Utah Governor Signs Constitutional Carry Bill Into Law
Governor Spencer Cox signed several different bills into law last week, one of which was the Constitutional Carry bill, HB 60. Constitutional Carry, also known as permitless carry, will make…
What's In HR 127? Nothing Good
Well folks, a few weeks ago we announced that several new gun control bills were added to the mix. You can find that article here, but this one deals with…
Defining: Shall Issue, May Issue, and Constitutional Carry
An overview of the difference between states that have laws that determine if and how they must issue a concealed carry permit to applicants who meet the required criteria set by the law.
9th Circuit Court Says California Mag Restrictions Violate the Second Amendment
Major news coming out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as the court, in a 2-1 ruling, said that the ban on “large capacity magazines” is a violation of…
Do You Know The Gun Laws In Your State Or In Your Travels? You Should
Do you know the gun laws in your home state or the state you're traveling to? If not, you really should. And, while I feel like we talk about this…
Does Your Insurance Policy Cover You Expensive Firearms?
If you are a member of the NRA your membership also comes with $2,500 of ArmsCare coverage. This plan covers insured firearms, air guns, bows and arrows against theft, accidental loss, and damage.
When Can You Shoot Someone?
You may have been told that state law varies significantly when it comes to guns. That is partially true. Gun law, the law that impacts gun possession, does vary enormously…
Concealed Carry App Review: Smartphone Gun Knowledge At Your Fingertips
Very rarely is something made available for free that is actually a very good resource. There are some paid apps that range from okay to great, and some free ones…
Are You Afraid of the Legal and Civil Consequences of Concealed Carry?
A few stories like this are all it takes to scare away a large number of people from carrying concealed because after-all we all know that defending ourselves will likely be the most expensive thing we ever do. Here are some things you need to consider before you allow that fear to stop you from doing what is necessary.
States Blocking “Self-Defense Insurance” And What To Do About It
Perhaps you have been following the drama or if this all sounds new to you, I'm going to outline what is happening with states blocking self-defense insurance providers like the…
We Only Partially Succeeded in Virginia
Just days ago Virginia House Bill 961 went to a vote in the Virginia Senate. The bill was essentially a ban on “assault weapons,” “high capacity magazines,” and firearm suppressors.…
Virginia’s Anti-Gun Bill HB 961 Passes in House, But There’s Still A Chance
2-11-2020 — The Virginia House of Delegates voted 51-48 to pass the anti-gun House Bill 961. Even with the tremendous showing of support for the Second Amendment you brought with you to…
America's 2nd Civil War Has Already Begun
According to an article by Thom Hartmann titled “Will America's Billionaires Start a Second Civil War?” an outline for how an oligarchy (a government controlled by a small number of…
Episode 375: One Draw To Rule Them All
Matthew and Jacob cover two topics. First, is your draw stroke functional for any situation? What are some considerations? Second, what is the difference between self-defense law and laws that govern firearm possession and why is it important to distinguish between them?
Episode 364: Reasons to Get a Permit Even With Constitutional Carry
Today, Riley and Jacob discuss all the various reasons for obtaining a CCW permit even if you live in a state with constitutional carry. And what about those that say “concealed means concealed” and “the Second Amendment is my permit?” Should a person even bother getting a permit at all even where required by the law? Good questions prompting solid discussion today!
Traveling With Your Gun: 2 Tools I Can't Live Without
We are officially about to enter the most traveled time of the year with the biggest holidays right around the corner. At the end of this month we've got Thanksgiving…
Episode 361: California's Onslaught of Anti-Gun Legislation
Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we'll be talking about the insane amount of gun control coming out of California recently as signed by Governor Newsom, plus some pivotal cases in the courts, and we break down an interesting and potentially confusing case dealing with the definition of 80% receivers.
Episode 354: “I Will Not Comply!”
Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we'll be talking about the current push to ban “assault weapons,” create mandatory buyback programs, registration, licensing, and red flag laws. Plus we'll talk about the testimony in front of a House Judiciary Committee given yesterday by Dianna Muller and her clarion call of “I will not comply!”
Wife Finds Husband Dead After He Went to Investigate Noise.
Leeds, Wisconsin – A man was found dead by his wife after going to investigate suspicious noises Friday night. According to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the wife of 35-year-old Keith…