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[Video] Dom Raso for NRA News: “Knee-Jerk Reactions”
Transcript: Let’s talk about knee-jerk reactions when something bad happens. The media is salivating, just waiting for the next tragic story to come in so they can post it all over their network before anyone else beats them to the punch. They don’t say, “Man, something bad happened. We need to get our facts in […]
U.S. Firearm Production Sets Record in 2012: AR-15 Production Up Over 100%
The NRA-ILA released the following article. This is my surprised face: =| The number of firearms manufactured in the U.S. for sale to American customers hit an all-time high in 2012, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (BATFE) new Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report. American firearm manufacturers produced roughly 8.3 million firearms […]
GOP Governor Candidate Speaks Out Against “Assault Rifles” and “Full Capacity Magazines”
I’ve always said don’t just vote party lines if you want to protect your gun rights. There are some moderate Democrats, especially in state legislatures, who have been great friends to the Second Amendment. Likewise, there are Republicans who just about as anti-gun as you can be. Case in point, California Governor Candidate Neel Kashkari […]
[Video] Soldier’s Target Practice With Air Rifle at His Home Results in School Lockdowns, Arrest at Gunpoint
A current active duty soldier and Iraq War veteran’s target practice with an air rifle landed him in hot water this week. The soldier was shooting at a target he setup on the side of his home with an air rifle. One of the projectiles (likely a BB or pellet) struck the glass at an […]
Proposed Michigan Legislation Could Mean Easier and Faster Permits For Residents
A bill introduced in Michigan this week could mean more citizens will have an easier time getting a carry permit. Currently, the permitting process if handled by a county licensing board. Obviously that means that some counties could be abusing their power by not issuing permits in a timely manner. It also makes for an […]
Iowa: Strong Support For Pro Silencer Bill in State House
From the NRA-ILA: NRA-supported House File 384, authored by state Representative Matt Windschitl (R-17), passed in the House Judiciary Committee yesterday by a strong, bipartisan 17-4 vote. HF 384 would legalize the ownership of firearm sound suppressors, also referred to as “silencers,” in Iowa. Your NRA has been working with both chambers of the state legislature to enact a bill this […]
You MUST See What This Virginia Democrat Running for Congress is Saying About Gun Owners, NRA
Normally congressional candidates try their best to ride the fine line between appealing to their base, but not appearing too far left or right in order to keep the moderate, independent votes they need to get elected. It’s a sound strategy from a political view if not a bit sleazy. This is especially true if […]
Piers Morgan’s Ratings Hit All Time Low, “Variety” Magazine Speculates His Anti-Gun Stance to Blame
Variety, considered a major news source for the television and move industry has an interesting article on Piers Morgan, his ratings and guns. You might not expect a Hollywood publication to directly blame Morgan’s gun control crusade for his low ratings, but they did just that. According to the article, February 2014 has been one […]
BREAKING: NJ Legislature Reaches Back Room Deal to Limit Magazine Capacity to 10 Rounds
NJ.com is reporting that they have two inside sources who are saying that a back room deal has been struck among legislatures in both houses of New Jersey’s legislature. The move would allow a bill that would restrict magazine capacity to 10 rounds to pass the full state legislature. In “exchange” a bill will also […]
FL Homeowner Shoots and Kills Teenage Burglar Who Tried to Steal Multiple Firearms
A Florida homeowner was required to use deadly force to defend himself inside of his own home when he returned home for lunch. When the homeowner returned home, he found a 16 year old intruder in his home. The suspect was laying out firearms on a sheet in preparation of stealing them. According to WPEC-TV, […]
Colorado Senate Voted to Repeal Gun Control Law, but Not One of the Ones You’re Thinking Of
I’m pretty sure the Colorado State Senate voted in favor of this bill just so they could say they voted in favor of at least one pro-gun bill before election time. For weeks now we’ve been reporting on how the Colorado Democrats in the state legislature have struck down pro-gun bill after pro-gun bill. This […]
Latest FBI Report: Violent Crime Way Down in 2013, During Same Time Gun Sales Reached All Time Highs
The FBI’s latest Uniformed Crime Report has been released. The report covers the first half of 2013. Some might be surprised to learn that crime fell fairly substantially across the board. According to the report, violent crime is down 5.4% and murder rate is down a significant 6.9%. Both of these are in comparison to […]
Senator Markey’s (D-Mass) Bill Will Literally Cripple the Gun Industry and the Right to Bear Arms
Here we go again with the “smart gun” nonsense. In case you aren’t aware, a smart gun is a firearm that can only be fired by its owner. Several manufacturers are working on this technology in a variety of ways from using RFID to fingerprint recognition. The problem with all of these technologies is that […]
Virginia: Four Pro-Gun Bills Sent to the Governor
The NRA-ILA put out the following press release about pro-gun legislation in the state of Virginia. Today, the following bills were passed in the state Senate: House Bill 1237: Sponsored by pro-gun Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-15) and 39 colleagues, HB 1237 allows Sunday hunting on private lands with written permission from the owner – while […]
San Antonio Homeowner Shoots Two of Three Suspected Teenage Burglars
A San Antonio, Texas homeowner had to use deadly force to defend his home from three would be burglars this week. The homeowner, and presumed concealed carrier, came home to a suspected burglary in progress. According to to My San Antonio, The three suspected burglars then burst through the garage door of the home in […]
LWRC Up For Sale? Possibly.
LWRC is known for their high end rifles and AR-15 accessories. The company has spent years building a quality reputation in the gun community. Now, it seems the prestigious company may be for sale and/or sold. Jon Stokes over at AllOutdoor.com broke the potential news, Now we can add more fuel to the fire with […]
[Video] 17 Year Old JROTC Student Shot by Police When He Opened the Door Holding a Wii Remote
This is a tragic story, but one we thought we should bring to light. According to multiple media outlets, a 17 year old teenager, Christopher Roupe, in Georgia was shot and killed by a police officer when he opened the door to his home. The police officer claims she thought the teen was holding a […]
[Video] Must See Surveillance, Mom Uses Semi Auto Rifle to Defend Children Against 3 Home Invaders
Wow, what a great story that highlights how semi-automatic rifles can be used for home defense. That rifle was definitely a great equalizer for a mother of two young children in Detroit when she was facing down three armed home invaders. According to WXYZ, The mother tells Action News she “didn’t have time to get […]
11 Year Old Suspended for Turning In Broken Toy Gun to School Authorities
So it continues, anti-gun hysteria in our schools. In this case, an 11 year old boy was suspended for handing over a toy gun to school officials. In fact, it was a broken toy gun. According to The Rutherford Institute, Criticizing Chicago school officials for being overzealous, misguided and incapable of distinguishing between an impotent […]
Supreme Court May Take on More Gun Cases This Week, Could Address Carry Rights
USA Today has an article published earlier this week that talks about some of the potential gun cases the Supreme Court could be taking on this week when they meet on Friday to discuss their upcoming case load. It is possible that the court would somehow address the carry of firearms outside of the home, […]