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Harris is a Human Disinformation Campaign When It Comes to Guns
Kamala Harris is the most anti-gun candidate who has ever been as close as she is to becoming president, even if she has been less than forthcoming on her specific views on firearms and the Second Amendment. It doesn’t help that she has avoided any meaningful interaction from the media, where she can be pressed to explain her positions. What few appearances she has made have been absolute disasters, even though they have all been with compliant Harris supporters who have handled the candidate with kid gloves.
Utah Lawmaker Proposes Young Adult Open Carry Measure
We’ve chronicled in the past how young adult gun owners ages 18 to 20 are often deprived of their rights, despite the fact that Second Amendment protections apply to all lawful American adults.
Now, a Utah lawmaker is trying to make sure young adult gun owners in the Beehive State can practice the same rights as those who are 21 years old and older.
Utah Republican Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, the House majority whip, is introducing a measure that would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to openly carry firearms in most public spaces in Utah.
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Harris Imports Crime; Wants to Leave Americans Helpless
By Larry Keane
The shocking report from The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows that while the Biden-Harris administration has been attacking the lawful commerce of firearms – including hobbling U.S. firearm and ammunition exports to overseas markets – it has been wholesale importing criminals into the United States.
The report, released to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), showed that there were 662, 566 noncitizens in the United States with a criminal history.
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VP Debate: Contrast Was Clear on Second Amendment Views
By Larry Keane
The 2024 presidential election will be decided in just 34 days on Nov. 5 and gun owners and Second Amendment supporters will prove to have played a critical role in deciding who will lead the country for the next four years.
Since the last presidential election in 2020, there are now more than 22.3 million new first-time gun owners—i.e., individuals who were driven by factors around them to go to the gun retail counter and lawfully purchase a firearm for the first time.
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Who’s Your Gun Daddy? The Republicans Have It Hands Down
In light of last night’s vice presidential debate, Americans are reminded there are more elections at stake than just the ticket for the presidency. There are numerous Senate and House races as well.
The NSSF has released its 2024 Congressional Report Card, offering a clear look at where members of Congress stand on key legislation affecting the firearm industry, Second Amendment rights and the interests of hunters and recreational shooters. As the nation inches closer to the November elections, gun owners and advocates of firearm freedoms can see exactly which politicians are their strongest allies—and, unsurprisingly, Republicans dominate the top of the list.
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Massachusetts Governor Healey Subverts Democratic Process And The Second Amendment
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to implement a wide-ranging gun law immediately today. The state’s Constitution provides for a campaign to prevent laws from taking effect until voters can weigh in by submitting enough signatures to place the law on a future ballot, however, this provision is void if the measure has an emergency preamble attached, which is exactly what Healey now plans to do.
Healy initially signed the law on July 25th and it was set to take effect on October 23rd.
Las Vegas Homeowner Shoots And Kills Intruder
A Las Vegas resident recently shot and killed an intruder attempting to break into their home in the morning hours of Thursday, September 26th. Police say the shooting occurred while the homeowner was on the phone with authorities reporting the man had already broken a window and was acting “extremely irrational.”
It was around 7:40 am when the 20-something-year-old resident of the Spring Valley neighborhood in Southwest Las Vegas dialed 911 to report the home was being broken into.
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Gun-Rights Groups Join To Battle Lifetime 2A Ban For Nonviolent Offenders
The fact that nonviolent criminals who have paid their debt to society can lose their Second Amendment-protected rights for the rest of their lives has long been a bone of contention for many gun-rights advocates.
A case in the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is challenging the federal law prohibiting firearm possession by people convicted of crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment, regardless of the nature of that crime.
Vance, Walz Tackle Issue of Gun Violence During VP Debate
During Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate, firearms and gun violence became a major topic of discussion, particularly concerning school shootings and gun control measures. JD Vance, the Republican candidate, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, representing the Democratic ticket, offered starkly contrasting views on how to address gun violence, with Vance emphasizing security and freedom and Walz advocating for policy changes that would restrict some firearms, but arguing it in no way infringe on Second Amendment rights.
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A Real Gun Beats a Fake One Every Time: Victim Turns Tables on Philly Robber
A Philadelphia man acted in self-defense when he shot a 16-year-old who attempted to rob him using a fake gun, according to police. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, as reported by 6abc in Philadelphia.
The 16-year-old suspect, along with an accomplice, approached the 21-year-old man on the street and attempted to rob him by flashing what appeared to be a firearm. Unbeknownst to the teens, the victim was armed with a real 9 mm pistol and was also licensed to carry.
My Bad: City Officials Now Claim Emergency Order Banning Guns was a Mistake
Before Hurricane Helene made landfall, several municipalities in Florida declared local states of emergency to ensure they would be available for state and federal funds needed for expected storm-related cleanup and repair. As earlier reported on TTAG and other gun websites and news outlets, the city of Okeechobee went so far in theirs as to ban the sale of guns and ammunition and prohibited public firearm possession by anyone other than law enforcement or military members.
Gun Owners Urged to Register and VOTE
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), along with groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and private efforts such as Shoot the Vote, are urging gun owners, hunters, recreational shooters and Second Amendment supporters to make their voices heard this election season. With Election Day, November 5th, rapidly approaching and just over a month away, these organizations are emphasizing the importance of registering to vote and staying informed about where candidates stand on gun rights.
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Florida City Illegally Bans Guns and Ammo Sales During Hurricane Helene
EDITOR’S NOTE: For a more recent update to this story, please visit here.
The City of Okeechobee, Florida, adopted an illegal ordinance shortly before Hurricane Helene made landfall last week, which banned the sale of guns and ammunition and prohibited firearm possession in public by anyone other than law enforcement or members of the military.
Donald C. Hagan, the Chief of the Okeechobee Police Department, signed the illegal ordinance, copies of which quickly rebounded around the internet.
Heckler & Koch Launches HK USA to Meet Growing U.S. Demand
German firearms giant Heckler & Koch (HK) is expanding its operations in the United States, a move signaling a closer focus on U.S. consumers and a step toward addressing the growing demand for HK products in the country. The move may also indicate a shift in how the brand interacts with American buyers, as echoed by the infamous slogan/meme: “Because you suck, and we hate you”.
In a series of communications to the HK Pro Community, HK announced the official launch of HK USA, a strategic initiative designed to bolster its U.S.
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Range Essentials: Shellshock Protection Premium Eyes & Ears Combo
When I was a kid back in the 1970s and 80s and my friends and I would traipse around the woods at our hunt club hunting squirrels and birds and ultimately settling for blasting pine cones, cans and milk jugs filled with water, hearing protection was typically an afterthought. Even as we became more educated on the importance of protecting our hearing, we still only sometimes remembered it, and most often tried to feebly limit our exposure with industrial foam plugs from my dad’s tool box or a wadded-up piece of tissue or toilet paper.
Buying Your First Suppressor: What You Need to Know
Suppressors, also known as silencers, have gained significant popularity among firearms and hunting enthusiasts in recent years. These devices, which attach to the muzzle of a firearm to reduce noise and muzzle flash, offer several benefits for shooters. However, for first-time buyers, the process of purchasing a suppressor can seem complex and intimidating. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about buying your first suppressor.
Understanding Suppressors
Before delving into the purchasing process, it’s crucial to understand what suppressors are and how they work.
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Finally! A Reporter Actually Presses Harris on Her Stance on Guns
It was quite surprising to hear it when it happened but Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, was fact checked in real time about the real drivers of criminal gun violence. She was tripped up on her answer because the journalist pressing her wasn’t buying the vice president’s tired talking points.
It happened during an interview of the vice president at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) after one of the questioners asked Vice President Harris about her gun control platform.
NRA Asks Supreme Court To Consider AWB Case
For many gun-rights advocates, the desire to have the U.S. Supreme Court to finally hear a case involving an “assault weapons” ban is at the top of the list. Having the court rule once and for all that such bans are unconstitutional would likely put an end to all the constant state and federal shenanigans involving modern semi-automatic rifles.
To that end, the National Rifle Association recently filed a brief with the Supreme Court asking the justices to consider the constitutionality of such bans in the case Snope v.
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UPDATED: Texas AG Appeals Court Decision Upholding State Fair Carry Ban
Editor’s Note: After losing arguments in both a Dallas district court and a state appeals court, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took his challenge of the State Fair of Texas’s gun policy to the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday. Late Thursday night, the Texas Supreme Court declined Paxton’s petition, allowing the State Fair to enforce its ban on firearms. Justice James Blacklock responded to the petition, stating that the court could not order the State Fair to allow handguns when the State’s argument didn’t challenge the Fair’s legal authority to exclude them.