Guns Save Lives
[Video] Arizona Homeowner Shoots and Kills Burglar – 911 Recording Available
A homeowner in Arizona was returning home from work when he noticed a light on inside of his home. Thinking this was odd, the homeowner grabbed a handgun he keeps in his car (he keeps it in his car because he works as an unarmed security guard) and entered his home. Once inside the home, […]
75 Year Old California Homeowner Shoots Teenage Burglar Who Attacked Him
Once again we have another story illustrating how guns are the great equalizer for those who are unable to defend themselves physically. In this case a 75 year old California resident used a firearm to level the playing field against a much younger, teenage assailant. The elderly homeowner was home alone when he heard someone […]
[Video] Colion Noir for NRA News: There’s no Right to “FEEL SAFE”
Colion Noir has released a new video on a subject we’ve touched on before – there is no right to feel safe, and in our opinion, even if there was, my right to TRUE safety that I obtain by carrying a firearm trumps any right to FEEL safe that others might have. Video Transcript: It […]
SAF Changes Date of “Guns Save Lives Day” from Newtown Anniversary
Due to the name of the event in question and the name of this website, we’ve certainly received some interesting emails from people who think we were the architects of the event, but anyhow, it looks like it’s a moot point. The Second Amendment Foundation has announced that they will move “Guns Save Lives Day” […]
Amazing Video Shows First Person Motorcycle Theft, in Traffic, at Gunpoint – Thief is Then Shot
This incident happened in Brazil, where, unfortunately citizens have little to no ability to defend themselves from armed criminals. However, as you can see from the video, this does not stop criminals from carrying and using firearms. The thieves pull right up to the motorcycle rider in broad daylight, with a gun drawn, put the […]
Illinois State Police Release Official “No Guns” Sign for Businesses Which Wish to Prohibit Concealed Carry
The Illinois State Police have released their recommended, official design for the “No Guns” sign for businesses which wish to prohibit concealed carry at their establishments once the state begins issuing its first rounds of concealed carry permits. Here is the press release from the State Police: SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police Officials today released […]
Veterans Remove Memorial Barricades – Dump Them in Front of White House – Snipers Take Positions on WH Roof
This one isn’t gun related (unless you count the snipers sitting on top of the White House), but we just a love a good story of liberty. Twitchy, the conservartive Twitter monitoring site, is reporting that veterans marching in Washington, DC are removing barricades from memorials closed due to the government shutdown, and are taking […]
Colorado Governor tells Michael Bloomberg to Stay Out of New Recall Effort
No, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, isn’t all of a sudden pro-gun. On the contrary, the mayor wants to make sure that Democrats keep their anti-gun majority in the state senate. That’s why he is telling New York City Mayor and founder of Mayors Against Illegal (aka All) Guns to stay out of the […]
Teenager Uses Father’s Gun to Shoot and Kill 1 of 2 Home Invaders – First Time He Ever Shot a Gun
An 18 year old male was home alone at 3:15pm, at his parent’s house when someone began banging hard on the front door. The young man called his father, a Houston Police Officer, to tell him what was going on. While on the phone with his father and emergency services, a second person began banging […]
[Video] TN Homeowner Shoots and Captures Burglar During Broad Daylight Break-In Attempt
We are seeing more and more reports of daytime home invasions and burglaries, so don’t think just because the sun is up you can afford not to be vigilant. In this case, a Memphis, TN homeowner was forced to defend himself and his home from a burglar who attempted a break-in during broad daylight. The […]
Full List of Gun Control Laws Vetoed and Signed Into Law in California Yesterday
The bills that California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law and vetoed yesterday represent a mixed bag for gun owners. Fortunately, the worst of the bills, which would have effectively banned semi-auto magazine fed rifles, was vetoed and cited as being too broad. On the other side of the fence, the governor signed a law […]
BREAKING: California Governor VETOES Bill That Would Have Banned Semi-Auto Rifles
Jerry Brown, governor of California has vetoed one of the 14 gun control bills that has been sitting on his desk. The governor vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale and transfer of almost all semi-auto rifles. The NRA was prepared to sue the state if the law went into effect. According to […]
Cali. Gun Rights Activists Prepare for Recall Effort and Lawsuits if Governor Signs New Gun Control Bills
California Governor Jerry Brown has until Sunday to decide on 14 different gun bills that hit his desk earlier this year. The most controversial of the bills would ban the future sale and transfer of semi-automatic rifles with so called “military features”. This would include guns that utilize a “bullet button” which requires the use […]
Current System Works! Felon Sentenced to Prison After Trying to Buy Gun at a Gun Show, Turned in by Dealers
Here is a story for anyone who thinks the majority of gun sales at a gun show happen without a background check (hint: nearly all transactions at gun shows are done by licensed dealers and include a NICS background check). Lamont Reaves, 27, who is a convicted felon, apparently tried to get several vendors to […]
Washington State Likely Going to be Forced to Vote on “Universal Background Check” Initiative in 2014
It looks like Washington is moving towards at least having a vote on adopting a new strict, background check law, which would require background checks for all firearms transfers in the state. Only antique guns transferred among family would be exempt. Backers of the initiative turned in over 250,000 signatures to the Secretary of State […]
Superintendent Resigns After Admitting He Brought a Gun to School Following a Threat From a Student
Tioga, ND Superintendent D’Wayne Johnston hasn’t publicly released what was said during a confrontation with a high school student who was ultimately expelled, but he has said there was a threat from the student which kept him awake that night. The following day, when Johnston entered the high school, he was armed, carrying a handgun […]
Family of Home Invader Killed by Homeowner Says He Was “No Criminal, Just Trying to Make Ends Meet”
Let’s add it to the list of things not to bring to a gunfight – brass knuckles. The family of 44-year-old Christopher Dennison is speaking out after he was killed by a homeowner whose home he broke into. According to WGME, “He didn’t deserve to die,” said his wife Cherie Thibault. “I know he shouldn’t […]
82-Year-Old Oregon Man Defends Himself, His Wife and His Home by Shooting Home Invader
This story continues a week of numerous self defense stories involving the elderly leveling the playing field against much young, much more violent assailants. In this case an 82 year old man from Salem, OR used a handgun to protect himself and his elderly wife from a home invader. John and Mamie Rose, both in […]
Idaho School District Debates Placing Guns in Schools and Training Staff to Use Them
Several school districts across the nation have already taken steps to make sure their town isn’t the site of the next school shooting by either placing additional armed officers in schools or giving teachers and staff the ability to carry concealed firearms. Now Sandpoint Schools in Northern Idaho may be taking similar measures. A proposal […]