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Active Shooter Drill Held for South Dakota Teachers
Spearfish School District conducted the training to better prepare staff in the event of a mass shooting.
Guns Save Life Makes its Case Regarding Deerfield Gun Ban
Hearing was held Friday in Lake County to determine lawfulness of municipality’s decision to outlaw AR-15-style rifles and some semi-automatic handguns.
One Magazine is Rarely Enough
When it comes to defensive carry, at least one spare magazine is a must.
Wells Fargo Stands By Principles In Issuing Credit to Sturm, Ruger
The San-Francisco-based bank issued $40 million of credit to the gun manufacturer despite critics’ ire.
Self-Defense Options When You Don’t Have a Gun
For those who are used to carrying, being unarmed does not have to equate to being defenseless.
How Does Venezuela Like Socialism Now?
Venezuela. It was a nation with corruption, crime, poverty—and freedom—and its oil and natural resources attracted people from all over the world. It was a tourist paradise with its 300 beautiful keys and islands and crystal-clear turquoise water. Like many others, Venezuela was an imperfect country, but one that enabled people with perseverance and dedication to fulfill their dreams.
California Gun Shows Get Return Engagement
Although the state Legislature passed a bill banning gun and ammunition sales at the Cow Palace, Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed it.
How Pelosi Beats The House
“JUST WIN, BABY.” Nancy Pelosi’s directive to House Democrats is not-so-subtle encouragement for them to do, and say, whatever it takes to get elected. Once in office, she knows they can blunt gains and roll back victories for gun rights—and she can bully them into re-electing her as speaker of the House.
Initiative 1639 is so Bad, Police Oppose It
Washington state’s latest push for gun control draws criticism from law enforcement because it is so extreme.
Noir: The Chicago You Never See
to the mainstream media, chicago is little more than a set of grim statistics. but to NRATV’s Colion Noir, it’s a city full of people rejecting hopelessness and defying stereotypes.
Crossbreed Releases New Holsters for Springfield XD-S Mod.2
The company is producing a line of new options for Springfield fans.
Women on Target Event Draws Hundreds
The annual Women’s Fun Shoot in Oklahoma City is one of the longest-running shoots and one of the most popular in the nation.
Mail Call: Amplifying Mass Shootings
Kudos for Charles C.W. Cooke’s August article about media coverage of mass shootings
Bloomberg Donates $20 Million for Senate Races
Money will go into the coffers of a super PAC for Senate Democrats.
Ceremonial M17 Pistols to be Given to Sentinels at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Manufacturer SIG Sauer will present the pistols to the U.S. Army’s 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment to guard the tomb.
The Trump Effect
America is Great Again. At home, the Trump administration has the economy advancing, the stock market soaring, Americans working and taxes shrinking. Globally, respect for the U.S. has replaced ridicule. Will this resurgence survive the midterm elections?
Giffords Group Trying to Buy Colorado Congressional District
The gun control advocates are making heavy investments in trying to influence voting outcomes at all levels.
Will We Let A Billionaire Buy America’s Future?
Tom Steyer has already spent millions to impeach Donald Trump. Now he’s committed $110 million to swing the 2018 midterm elections.
NRA Awards Mississippi Sheriff’s Department $3,400 to Purchase AR-15s
Jones County Sheriff Department will be able to better equip SWAT officers in the field.
How Millions Of Our Members Beat Millions Of Their Dollars
To Every NRA Member: It is true for every election that the side that gets their voters to turn out at the polls will win. And this year, it is the most important action we can take to protect our fundamental freedoms from the anti-gun politicians who are looking to take control of Congress.