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A Pennsylvania man who pled guilty to food stamp fraud back in 1995 got a great Christmas present two days early.

Bryan Range had been denied his right to keep and bear arms for nearly 30 years. But on December 23, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed its earlier ruling that a person who commits a “nonviolent, nondangerous misdemeanor” and hasn’t been incarcerated cannot be deprived of his or her Second Amendment rights.

Continue reading Court Rules Those Convicted Of Nonviolent Misdemeanors Retain 2A Rights at The Truth About Guns.

Smith & Wesson’s introduction of the Response 9mm Carbine is an exciting addition to their lineup, offering shooters a lightweight and versatile pistol-caliber carbine (PCC). While the company’s FPC (Folding Pistol Caliber Carbine) has been successful as a compact and portable option, the Response carbine is designed for a different role, delivering enhanced handling and precision for home defense, competition and recreational shooting.

Design and Features

The Response shares an AR-style design with controls that will feel intuitive to anyone familiar with the AR-15 platform.

Continue reading Smith & Wesson Response 9mm Carbine Review: A Versatile and Reliable PCC at The Truth About Guns.

Last February, we reported on the judicial equivalent of a temper tantrum emanating from the Hawaii Supreme Court over the U.S. Supreme Court’s Second Amendment jurisprudence. That outburst finally reached the ears of its intended targets, the nine justices of America’s highest court, as they considered earlier this month whether to review the case of State v. Wilson. Ultimately, the justices did what the Hawaii Supreme Court had not by calmly and dispassionately applying the law to find the Second Amendment issues in the case were not yet ripe for review.

Continue reading Supreme Court Lets Hawaii Off With a Warning … For Now at The Truth About Guns.

A Florida homeowner fatally shot a masked intruder and scared off another during a home invasion this week, prompting a stern warning from local law enforcement. “If you want to break into someone’s home, you should expect to be shot,” Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said during a press conference, according to Fox News.

The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. Thursday in Manatee County. The homeowner, using a video surveillance system, saw two masked men attempting to break into the back of his house.

Continue reading “Expect to be Shot,” Florida Sheriff Warns After Man Defends Home Against Intruders at The Truth About Guns.

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has announced it has filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s ban on firearms carry by nonresidents.

In the case, Mate v. Westcott, which is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, FPC argues that the carry of firearms by residents and nonresidents alike is protected under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Consequently, Louisiana’s ban on nonresident carry is unconstitutional.

Continue reading FPC Sues Louisiana Over Nonresident Carry Ban at The Truth About Guns.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. just released two new Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite rimfire pistols. The new pistols offer a custom look and custom features without a custom price tag.

Like the rest of the MK IV series, the new pistols are chambered for .22 LR. That’s to be expected, although it might be interesting to see a .21 Sharp version at some point. The new 22/45 Lite’s have 4.40″ threaded cold-hammer forged barrels, adjustable sights, a Picatinny top rail and an ambidextrous manual safety.

Continue reading Two New Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Pistols at The Truth About Guns.

In 2024, South Carolina became the 29th state to implement Constitutional Carry, permitting citizens legally allowed to possess firearms to carry a concealed handgun without paying a fee or obtaining a license and without fear of being arrested or prosecuted for doing so. If we are being honest, instituting Constitutional Carry is more of a reaffirmation of that state’s commitment to the country and its citizens while giving them back a right that should have never been taken away in the first place.

Continue reading Everytown For Gun Safety Needs a Safe Space as Constitutional Carry Reduces Permit Applications at The Truth About Guns.

A San Antonio homeowner, Johnathon Vasquez, 32, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting a woman on his property Saturday morning. The case, reported by Fox San Antonio, has sparked a debate among locals about the rights of property owners to defend themselves and their homes under Texas law.

According to police, Vasquez was working on his car outside his West Side residence when he saw a woman, whom he had previously noticed peering into neighbors’ yards, step onto his property.

Continue reading San Antonio Shooting Highlights Texas Property Defense Laws at The Truth About Guns.

Federal public defender Kendra Hutchinson braved an uphill climb on December 12, presenting a despondent Second Amendment challenge before a panel consisting of U.S. Second Circuit Judges and Biden appointees Beth Robinson, Myrna Perez and Allison Nathan. Needless to say, any argument based on Americans’ gun rights is bound to fall on deaf ears in this kangaroo court of bad actors, but I digress. 

Hutchinson’s client, Steven Perez, is currently serving a 16-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for receiving a firearm from an unlicensed South Carolina dealer.

Continue reading Felon Cites Bruen In Second Circuit Interstate Regulation Gun Charges at The Truth About Guns.

Sometimes in researchinig stories to share with TTAG’s audience you come across an old one that still makes you shake your head. Sometimes you come across an old one that makes you shake your head so much you just have to share it. After all these years, what this grandfather says, in spite of his obvious grief, is still a head scratcher. So here’s the story:

Years ago, Massad Ayoob once told me, “In a fight for your life, if it’s a fair fight, your tactics suck.” Like many of us, I’ve heard (and used) that same expression countless times.

Continue reading Still Baffling: AR-15 Provides Homeowners with Unfair Advantage Over Intruders? at The Truth About Guns.

When Hornady released the 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) in 2020, they set out to solve a challenging problem: how to get maximum long-range performance from the AR-15 platform without sacrificing reliability or requiring major modifications. The result is a cartridge that’s quickly gaining attention from both hunters and precision shooters. With its ability to deliver excellent accuracy out to 1,000 yards, the 6mm ARC is redefining what’s possible with America’s favorite rifle platform.

The Origins

Like many great innovations in the shooting world, the 6mm ARC was born from military requirements.

Continue reading The 6mm ARC: Redefining Long-Range Precision with an AR-15 at The Truth About Guns.

Anytime shootings happen between family members, it’s a tragic situation. But when a mother has to shoot her own son in a self-defense situation, it somehow seems even more tragic.

That’s exactly what happened in November in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania. According to a report at Local21news.com, a 64-year-old woman called the police to report she had just shot her son, who had broken into her home. When officers arrived at the residence on Little Mountain Road, they found 32-year-old Sean Clemens in the basement, dead of multiple bullet wounds.

Continue reading Mom Shoots Son In Self-Defense at The Truth About Guns.

U.S. Representative Barry Moore from Alabama has joined Representative Eric Burlison of Missouri in co-sponsoring a bill that seeks to dismantle and shut down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In the past, I have been skeptical of this idea as eliminating the agency does not necessarily put an end to some of the amoral legislation it enforces, and moving these duties over to the FBI would be like complaining that your 3rd-grade teacher is unfair and replacing them with the Gestapo.

Continue reading Congressmen Barry Moore And Eric Burlison Call To Abolish The ATF at The Truth About Guns.

I’ve often watched divorced parents exchanging kids with their former spouses in a convenience store parking lot near my home and wondered how often fights occur during such transfers. While violent crime statistics don’t include figures on that particular occurrence, one such child transfer recently led to a Colorado man killing another man.

Investigators looking into the fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Woodland Park, Colorado, grocery store are leaning toward a determination that the shooter fired the fatal shots in self-defense.

Continue reading Cops: CO Parking Lot Shooting Likely Self-Defense at The Truth About Guns.

A three-judge panel of the 4th District Appellate Court is deciding the fate of Illinois’ requirement that gun buyers qualify for and acquire a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card before purchasing a gun.

According to a report at hometownregister.com, the court heard testimony in the case brought by Guns Save Life on December 19. The pro-gun organization argues that the FOID requirement is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment and that there are no comparable historical laws to meet the second Bruen standard.

Continue reading Fate Of Illinois FOID Card Rests With Appeals Court at The Truth About Guns.

Yeah, it’s an ACOG clone. Most ACOG clones are Alibaba/Wish crap trying to pose as an ACOG. The Cosmic Tactical Saturn 4×32 has clear ACOG vibes but still stands out with its angular design. Honestly, they have a bit of marketing showing Lara Croft from Tomb Raider from the PS1 era when she was all angles, and it caught my attention. They were willing to send one out for me to test and review alongside their new quick detachable optics mount. 

I was drawn to the optic’s angular shape and ACOG-like capability.

Continue reading Gear Review: Cosmic Tactical Saturn 4×32 Prism Optic at The Truth About Guns.

The AR-10 was famously designed by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s, and has been adapted, modified and improved ever since. While different manufacturers have made some minor variations that have made differing pedigrees incompatible with each other, it wasn’t until September 2022 that Ruger introduced a more modern redesign…the Ruger SFAR (Small Frame Autoloading Rifle).

Tech Specs

• Stock: Magpul MOE SL
• Handguard: Lite Free-Float with M-LOK Attachment Slots
• Finish: Type III Hard-Coat Anodized
• Grip: Magpul MOE
• Sights: None
• Barrel Length: 16.1 in.

Continue reading Ruger SFAR, Small Frame AR-10 Review at The Truth About Guns.

Running out of time to find the perfect gift? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with these last-minute tactical gifts, all available on Amazon.

AMERIGLO Range Series Sight Set for Glock

The AMERIGLO Range Series iron sights are built for everyday concealed carry, offering a rugged and effective design focused on speed and accuracy. Featuring a .115-inch front sight blade and a perfectly matched rear notch, these sights deliver quick target acquisition and precision when it matters most.

Continue reading Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas at The Truth About Guns.

Stuck on what to get the hunter in your life? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! Whether they’re chasing whitetails or hitting the upland fields, this list of last-minute must-haves will ensure you deliver a gift they’ll actually use (and brag about).

Streamlight Enduro Pro USB Rechargeable Multi-Function Head Lamp

Light the way for the hunter who needs reliability in the field. The Enduro Pro USB Rechargeable Headlamp offers versatile spot and flood beams with three brightness levels each, ensuring clear vision in any setting.

Continue reading Hunting Gift Guide | Last Minute Must Have Gifts For Hunters at The Truth About Guns.

School shootings are horrendous events that affect far more people than they should. As tragedies go, the act of a student shooting and killing teachers and other students shows a disrespect for life that is impossible for most of us to comprehend.

The most recent event, where a female student killed a teacher and another student and wounded several others at a Christian School in Wisconsin, is no less tragic. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected.

Continue reading CCRKBA Blasts Biden For Latest School Shooting Response at The Truth About Guns.