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California Dems Rally To Keep Teachers Defenseless
Anti-gun California Democrats are trying to change the law allowing school districts to decide whether teachers and staff can carry a firearm to protect innocent students.
Stinchfield On Loesch NRA Ad: “We Don’t Apologize”
NRATV’s Grant Stinchfield, host of Stinchfield, took on the violent left with a commentary defending Dana Loesch’s NRA ad. He called out everyone who is having a fake meltdown over the ad and set the record straight: “You people openly call for the assassination of our president and then claim the NRA is inciting violence.”
Federal Measure Would Protect Veterans
NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action is reporting that a measure introduced last week by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and U.S. Rep. David P. Roe, R-Tenn., would help protect veterans.
Oregon Legislators Trying To Squeeze Through Last-Minute Anti-Gun Bill
The Oregon House Committee on Rules voted Senate Bill 719A out of committee with a mere hour’s notice and no public hearing, and it could come up for a vote on the House floor at any time. This eleventh-hour action demonstrates a desire among anti-gun representatives to take advantage of legislator fatigue—there is only a week left in the 2017 session—and to sneak in a bad bill with a minimum of review.
11-Year-Old Saves Family From Charging Bear
An Alaska family is safe, thanks to an 11-year-old boy who fought off a bear attacking them as they walked to a fishing spot last month.
Florida Woman Shoots Crazed Intruder To Stop Violent Attack
Brittany Cheek heard a commotion outside her Tarpon Springs, Fla., apartment at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Looking out, she saw someone striking her 52-year-old neighbor, Susan Bass. So, Cheek grabbed her handgun and opened the door.
Teaching The History Of Freedom To A New Generation
Frequent A1F Daily contributor Darren LaSorte explores how the lack of knowledge of American history is perhaps the greatest danger to our republic.
Wheelchair Bound Woman Courageously Uses Gun To Scare Off Attackers
When two men tried to break into Melinda Vandal’s home, the fact that she had a gun and knew how to use it saved her from what could have been a catastrophe.
Training School Staff To Be Armed First Responders
While some Colorado school staff members are receiving life-saving training to protect their children, many more are on the waiting list.
First Gear | Ammunition—These Aren’t Your Daddy’s Cartridges
Two slick—even very slick—ammunition technologies get a look this week.
What Does Obama's Plan For Smart Guns Look Like?
Even if “smart gun” technology was a proven, flawless and currently available technology, a mandate would still be a ban on every existing handgun.
From The Editor | President Hillary Clinton’s First Day In Office
We don’t have to guess what Hillary Clinton’s first day in office would be like—she already bragged about it.
Arizona: Legislature Adjourns With Pro-Gun Measures Going To Governor
On Saturday, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die with four pro-gun bills, Senate Bill 1266, House Bill 2338, House Bill 2446 and House Bill 2524 headed to Gov. Doug Ducey’s desk for his consideration.
Armed Man Stops Dog Attack
A Fort Wayne, Ind., man used his legally carried firearm to stop a dog that was attacking him Friday afternoon.
The Weird Election World Of Katie Couric
Trust us, Katie, there’s plenty of talk about guns—and most of it is bad.
Minnesota County Opens New Permit Office As Applications Rise
There’s a run on people choosing to carry firearms for self-defense in Minnesota, so much so that many counties can’t keep up with application requests
Chatterday | May 7, 2016
A collection of quotes from this week’s Tower of 2A Babble.
A Week Of Freedom | May 2 - 6, 2016
Check out the top stories from this week on America's 1st Freedom.
Mainstream Media: Background Checks For Thee, But Not For Me
For the first time, those wishing to attend the Democratic or Republican conventions will need to pass a background check.