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Georgia Southern University Breaks Ground on 25k Sq Ft, $7 Mil, Shooting Sports Education Center
Photo: Georgia Southern Facebook Page My alma mater, Georgia Southern University, broke ground today on a 25,000 sq. ft., $7 million Shooting Sports Education Center. Proud to be an Eagle today. Here is the press release from the school. Georgia Southern University has started work to build aworld-class, state-of-the-art $7 million Shooting Sports Education Center […]
[Video] Supporter of Anti-Gun Colorado State Senator Threatens to Kill Recall Supporters… With a Gun
As I’m sure you’re aware, back in September two anti-gun state senators, Angela Giron and State Senate President John Morse, were recalled by their constituents because of their support of gun control laws which were passed in Colorado earlier this year. Now, fresh on the heels of victory, recall organizers are turning their attention to […]
BREAKING: Democratic Leaders Vow to Pass Background Check Bill Soon
Despite a solid defeat of all proposed federal gun control legislation in the Senate back in April, top Democrats are still pushing a federal gun control agenda. Senator Charles Schumer (NY-D) and Representative Nancy Pelosi brought the issue back up recently in public statements. According to the TheHill.com, “We have the same conditions now that […]
[Video] Parent Complains After Students Permitted to Hold Guns Under Military Supervision at School
A Rock Hill, SC middle school is facing some controversy over a recent Veteran’s Day event held at the school. During the event, children were able to interact with active duty military personnel as well as retired veterans. One of the exhibits that day including military firearms, including what appear to be two M4 style […]
Gonzaga Students Have Firearms Returned to Them Following Confiscation by Campus Security
According to KHQ, two Gonzaga students have been allowed to pick up their firearms after they were (possibly illegally) confiscated by campus security following a defensive gun use (see original story below). As we previously reported as well, the two students will not be suspended or expelled, but were placed on probation with the university. […]
Pistol Permit Applications in Newtown, CT Skyrocket This Year
It appears that following last December’s Sandy Hook shooting, many resident of Newtown, CT are taking responsibility for their own safety. According to a report by the Hartford Courant, pistol permits have skyrocketed in the Connecticut town since the shooting. The surge in permits is likely due to people feeling the need to protect themselves […]
Michigan Senate Likely to Vote on Bill That Would Allow Short Barreled Rifles/Shotguns
Short barreled rifles and shotguns are already extremely regulated, requiring a $200 tax stamp from the ATF as well as a background check, finger print cards, and a fair amount of paperwork. However, in Michigan, even if you go through all of that work, those items are still illegal. That might be changing this week […]
Poll: As a Gun Owner, Do You Support Universal Background Checks
It seems that as we approach the anniversary of the Sandy Hook School Shooting, the topic of Universal Background Checks is coming back around. As well all know, all purchases made from dealers, even at a gun show, require a background check. Some states do allow individuals to buy/sell firearms with other private individuals without […]
[Video] Hundreds of People Show Up to Honor WW2 Vet Who Died With No One to Attend His Funeral
Here’s a feel good story for you. Over 500 people in Lancashire, United Kingdom showed up the funeral of a British WW2 vet whose obituary went viral last week. The obituary stated that Harold Jellicoe “Coe” Percival had “no close family who can attend.” The obituary went on to ask that any service members who […]
GA Homeowner Shoots and Kills 1 of 2 Suspected Burglars
One suspected burglar is dead and another is in police custody in North Georgia following a suspected burglary attempt. Two men broke into a home Catoosa County, GA and were confronted by the homeowner, who was armed. The homeowner fired 1 shot at the suspects, which struck one of them in the neck. Both suspects […]
[Video] Small GA Town Forms Armed Posse, Catches Suspected Armed Robber
A little old fashioned justice was dispensed late last week in the small town of Rhine, GA. Rhine resident, Ken Lowery, age 60, was the first to happen upon a robbery scene at the local convenience store in Rhine. The cashier said a man with a gun had just robbed her. Several other people showed […]
Gonzaga Says it Will Review Its “No Guns in Campus Housing” Policy Following Self Defense Incident
Late last week we reported on a pair of Gonzaga University students who were facing disciplinary action for having firearms at their university owned apartment (original story below) after they called police to report that a possible intruder was scared away by one of the roommates drawing his concealed handgun (he has a permit). According […]
[Video] Ted Cruz Talks Gun Control on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Ted Cruz gave a pretty darn good interview with Tonight Show host Jay Leno on Friday night. Among several issues discussed was, of course, gun control. Cruz has been an outspoken supporter of Second Amendment rights and an opponent of any new gun control measures. Leno, once again, of course, brought up the issue of […]
Kidnapping Victim’s Family Shoots and Kills Abductor During Amazing Rescue Attempt
Bethany Arceneaux, age 29, of Duson, LA was kidnapped from a daycare parking lot as she attempted to pick up her child last Wednesday. Witnesses said the abductor was the father of her child, identified as Scott Thomas. According to family members, Arceneaux had a restraining order against Thomas, but, as we’ve seen in the […]
MA Lawmaker Wants Police to be Able to Search Homes for Safe Gun Storage Without a Warrant
One MA lawmaker apparently has not read the Constitution that he undoubtedly swore to uphold anytime recently. If he had, he would know that his proposal to allow police to enter homes without a warrant in order to make sure firearms are securely stored, is a violation of both the Second AND Fourth amendments. According […]
Anti-Gunner Michael Bloomberg Will Spend $2.5 Million/Year on Armed Guards When He Leaves Office
If this isn’t the height of hypocrisy and doesn’t show how out of touch anti-gun New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is, I don’t know what will. It’s being reported that the mayor, who will be exiting office soon, has decided to hire his entire NYPD security detail as his private security. According to DNA […]
Anti-Gun NY City Police Chief Wants 6 Armed Detectives to Protect Him When He Leaves Office
Ray Kelly, NYPD Commissioner has been one of the most outspoken supporters of anti-gun Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s gun control initiatives. Kelly regularly gave interviews in which he made his anti-gun sentiments known. Now, according to DNAInfo, the police chief, who will no longer lead the NYPD after Bloomberg leaves office, says he needs a security […]
[Video] Gonzaga Students Face Expulsion For Using Gun Against Convicted Felon
A pair of Gonzaga students feel they are being unfairly punished after they used a legal handgun to defend themselves against a convicted felon at their university owned apartment, which, according to reports is off the university campus. The pair called police to report an incident that occurred in late October. A man, described by […]
BREAKING: Florida House Overwhelmingly Votes to Keep Stand Your Ground Law
Last night gun rights in Florida got a bit of a victory in the state legislature. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Florida House Criminal Justice Subcommittee voted 11-2 to strike down a bill that would have repealed the law. The vote likely kills any chance of the law being repealed by the current set […]
Woman Accidentally Kills Herself With Smith and Wesson .500 at Shooting Range
I’m sure everyone has seen the videos on Youtube when someone hands an inexperienced shooter, usually a tiny female, a gun that a new shooter has no business handling and then laughs when they can’t handle the power of the firearm. This case should be an example of why such acts are not only stupid, […]