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West Virginia, Tennessee Strengthen Campus Self-Defense
Students at colleges in two southern states—West Virginia and Tennessee—will be a little better protected now, thanks to their state legislatures passing laws to increase self-defense options.
In West Virginia, Senate Bill 10, called the “West Virginia Campus Self-Defense Act,” was passed by the legislature and signed into law by Republican Gov. Jim Justice back in 2023. That law just took effect on July 1.
Under the new law, law-abiding carry permit holders can carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education.
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UPDATED: America Celebrates a History of Freedom Won by Firearms
Perhaps the greatest military victory in the history of America, the Battles of Saratoga are known as the “Turning Point,” and without those victories, there almost assuredly wouldn’t be the “Shining City on a Hill” that we cherish today. The beleaguered American forces desperately needed something – anything – to show it could stand and fight the British as it sought freedom and independence. The world was watching and in September and October of 1777, the men and women fighting for their lives in this new experiment got exactly what they needed.
Smith & Wesson Adds the .45 Colt to the Model 1854 Lineup
If you like your .40 caliber numbers to end in 5 then you’re in luck. Smith & Wesson just added .45 Colt to the chamberings offered in the new Model 1854 lever action rifle line up. Available in either black polymer and stainless steel or walnut and black Armornite finished the .45 Colt Model 1854 holds 9+1 rounds of big, fat .45 Colt slugs. It comes with XS iron sights as well as a Picatinny rail for mounting optics so you can make the most out of one of the best cartridges of the 19th Century, by using all the tech available in the 21st Century.
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FIRST LOOK: SIG Releases New P320 and P229 Air Pistols
SIG just dropped two new air pistols based upon their popular P320 and P229 handguns. Aside from being fun for general plinking and target practice, they’re actually nice training tools as well. Mimicking the size, weight and controls of the real thing, these SIG air pistols allow you to train in your back yard or even your garage or basement. Plus, they’re a heck of a lot cheaper to shoot, even compared to .22 LR.
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Pro-Freedom Groups Set Sights On California Firearm Excise Tax
A coalition of pro-gun organizations has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California in the County of San Diego challenging the state’s 11% excise tax on firearms, gun parts and ammunition.
California’s Firearms Excise Tax, created by Assembly Bill 28 during the last session, imposes the tax on gun sellers, not gun purchasers. However, as with any other tax scheme, the increase is passed on to the final purchaser.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday and titled Jaymes v.
IT HAPPENED TO HIM: U.S. LawShield Rides to the Rescue in Chicago Self-Defense Triple Shooting
About a month ago, a Chicago resident used his concealed carry piece to repel a feral swarm of attackers. We wrote about it as one of several defensive gun uses that happened in America’s Murder City in just one weekend. Now that the dust has settled, we can share the rest of the story.
Here’s how CBS Chicago reported it:
CHICAGO (CBS) — A concealed carry license holder was attacked Friday night in Chicago and responded by shooting three men from his Northwest Side front yard.
What SCOTUS Chevron Decision Means for Gun Owners
Much of the coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron Deference doctrine suffers from one of two problems: Either it’s written by lawyers for lawyers and is therefore unintelligible for anyone without a juris doctor, or it’s written by the corporate media and is chock-full of errors, omissions and untruths. TTAG broke it down pretty well for gun owners when reporting the decision on June 28, but here’s a deeper look at how the decision may affect the gun crowd from a Q&A with a 2A lawyer.
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NSSF Issues Statement on SCOTUS Denial of Illinois MSR Ban Challenge
NSSF issued a statement today, declaring their disappointment with the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of a writ of certiorari in Barnett v. Raoul, one of several challenges to Illinois’ bans on Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) and standard-capacity magazines. The decision not to review the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s decision at this early stage of the litigation, while disappointing, does not mean the Supreme Court will not review the matter later after final judgment.
BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenges to Illinois Assault Weapons Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a series of challenges to Illinois’ ban on assault weapons, leaving the controversial law in place for now but indicating potential future involvement, WTTW and The Center Square are reporting. The decision comes after the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the ban last November, stating that “even the most important personal freedoms have their limits.”
In a Tuesday order, the high court denied petitions for writs of certiorari in six cases challenging the ban.
Louisiana’s Jeff Landry Goes the Extra Mile for Gun Owners
First-term Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is quite a stark contrast to his predecessor in many ways, but perhaps none more so than his approach to protecting and preserving Constitutional rights – specifically the Second Amendment. For Gov. Landry, it’s been promises made, promises kept to Louisianans who revere the right to keep and bear arms, and that includes more than 1.4 million Pelican State residents who have purchased a firearm since 2020.
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Not Everyone’s Buying The Surgeon General’s Public Health Edict
We recently told you how U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory declaring “gun violence” to be a “public health crisis” and recommending it be treated as such. Since then, many people, politicians and organizations have pushed back against the illogical idea.
As some background, on June 25 Murthy announced the declaration in the form of a 40-page publication outlining the scope of what he called “firearms violence,” but is actually violent crimes committed by violent criminals illegally using lawfully made and legally sold guns.
States Split on Gun Sale Tracking as New Laws Take Effect
A national debate has emerged over gun sale tracking as states adopt conflicting laws regarding the use of retail codes for firearms transactions. As reported earlier, a California law went into effect today that mandates credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard to assign special retail codes to gun stores, enabling banks to track their sales. Advocates believe this measure could help identify suspicious purchases and prevent mass shootings.
Conversely, new laws in Georgia, Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming prohibit the use of such codes.
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Chalk One Up for the Old Guys: Florida Man Fends Off Carjacker
In a dramatic turn of events last week, a 66-year-old Florida man turned the tables on a would-be carjacker, leaving the suspect battered and bloody. The incident took place in Brevard County, where deputies responded to find 29-year-old Blake Robinson lying on the ground, bloodied and defeated.
According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to a surprising scene: Robinson, who allegedly attempted to carjack a vehicle, was sprawled on the ground with blood around his mouth.
Californication: Golden State Continues to Screw Gun Owners with New Tax
Governor Newsom and the State of California continue to demonize and punish gun owners and enthusiasts for the acts committed by criminals that the state refuses to hold accountable. A significant tax that will balloon the cost of firearms ownership and use goes into effect today. Assembly Bill 28 mandates an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what this means for Californians and why more of them should get out of the state and avoid its steady collapse.
With Dems Questioning Biden Candidacy, Don’t Forget Where Kamala Stands on Guns
Since President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance last week, more and more people—including some of his biggest supporters—are beginning to talk about replacing him on the Democratic presidential ticket. Even many who declared him “perfectly fit” just a few years ago are now saying he needs to step aside and let someone else run against former President Donald Trump.
While such a move might be good for those Democrats who hate former President Donald Trump with a passion, it likely wouldn’t be so good for American gun owners, gun makers and gun sellers.
Road Rage Almost Costs A Man His Life, Leaves His Father Injured
In a recent video from Charlotte, North Carolina, we learn about a man who f***ed around and almost found out. Let’s first look at the video and then look at what we, as gun owners, can learn from it.
The cell phone video isn’t entirely clear, and it doesn’t show the full context, so it’s a good idea to watch the full newscast. What we end up learning is that one man honked at a guy who wasn’t going when the light turned green, and this resulted in several blocks of road rage.
Tips for Surviving the Biden Era
Joe Biden has done more damage to this country than any president in American history.
We are embroiled in conflicts and proxy wars around the world. Other nations no longer respect us. Our once-great economy is in shambles. Millions of undocumented and unvetted immigrants illegally cross our borders. Trust and confidence in government is at an all-time low, and violent crime is skyrocketing. Meanwhile, Biden, his handlers and the gun-ban industry are inching closer toward their ultimate goal of total civilian disarmament.
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Mantis BlackbeardX: The Pinnacle AR Dryfire System
I’m a huge fan of dry firing at home. It creates lots of good habits without the interference of recoil, which often leads to anticipation, flinching, heeling and failing to stay focused on your front sight. When dry firing, you know each time if you jerked the trigger or if you did it right. Several years ago, Mantis released the MantisX, which hooked onto your pistol or rifle and measured just how smooth and consistent you are.
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Biden Makes Gun Control a Focus of His Campaign
As if we ever doubted how this might play out, President Biden’s reelection campaign has moved his gun control agenda front and center of his campaign after unveiling a new advertisement last Saturday, highlighting his administration’s efforts to combat gun violence. The ad came just one day after the Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era prohibition on bump stocks.
In the 30-second spot, shared with The Hill, Biden blames former President Trump for the conservative-leaning court’s decision to overturn the ban.
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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gun Possession for Those Under Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
The Supreme Court ruled today that a federal law prohibiting individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms does not violate the Second Amendment. In an 8-1 decision, the justices upheld the constitutionality of the law that had been challenged by a man charged with discharging a firearm and possessing firearms while under a domestic violence restraining order. The man, Zackey Rahimi, hoped the Court’s New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v.