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BREAKING: California Court Strikes Down Part of “May Issue” Carry Permits
This one could turn out to be a major win for gun rights in the courts. According to several media outlets, the Ninth Circuit Federal Appeals Court has struck down a restrictive part of California’s carry permit law. According to the Washington Post, California law has a process for applying for a permit to carry […]Author informationDan CannonOwner/EditorDan is a lifelong gun and technology enthusiast. By combining his two passions, he has created one of the most visited websites dedicated to Second Amendment news online.
Heathrow Airport Security Confiscates Super Tiny Gun Accessory From ‘Toy Story’ Doll
It looks like common sense is lacking both here in the US and abroad. Security officials at Heathrow Airport confiscated a tiny toy gun that is meant to be an accessory for a “Woody” doll from the Toy Story movie. The traveler who lost the tiny toy posted online that he carries the doll with […]
It Looks Like Tens of Thousands of Connecticut Residents Are Refusing to Register Their Guns
It’s looking more and more like Connecticut residents are refusing to register their guns under the state’s restrictive new laws. So far, around 50,000 firearms that are now legally classified as “assault weapons” have been registered in the state ahead of the December 31, 2013 deadline. However, according to Dan Haar over at The Courant, […]
Experts Agree – Gun Buybacks Are Useless and Do Nothing to Prevent Crime
We reported last week that the mayor of Boston was calling for a massive gun buyback program in his city following the accidental shooting death of a nine year old boy. However, as most of us already knew, it looks like the effectiveness of such programs is highly questionable. Some people (me) might even call […]
New Hampshire Legislature OVERWHELMINGLY Votes AGAINST Universal Background Checks
I guess the Obama administration’s poll numbers that say 90% of Americans support universal background checks don’t include the New Hampshire state legislature. Yesterday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 242-118 in a bipartisan vote against a bill that would have required background checks on private gun sales (that is the sale of a […]
[Video] Colorado Democrats Shoot Down Yet Another Pro-Gun Bill in State Legislature
I hope Colorado residents are paying attention to how Democrats are representing their Second Amendment rights at the state level. It’s almost as if lawmakers have forgotten that last year’s passage of sweeping gun control legislation in the state resulted in the three state senators losing their jobs (two due to recall, one force to […]
[Video] Self Defense Nightmare: 250-300 Teens Attack State Fair, 1 Killed, 99 Ejected, Multiple Arrests
When you train and mentally prepare for a self defense situation, you try to train for and think out as many possible scenarios as possible. However, how many people ever consider a situation in which you could be facing 250-300 possible assailants? That’s what patrons at the Florida State Fair in Tampa faced last Friday. […]
Missouri Senate Advances Massive Pro-Gun Bill to Nullify Federal Gun Laws and Expand Carry Rights
The Missouri state senate took a step to move forward a massive pro-gun bill this week. The bill would foremost nullify federal gun control laws which are viewed as infringements on the right to keep and bear arms. A similar, more specific bill, was passed by the Missouri legislature last year, but was vetoed by […]
Poll: Would You Use Your Gun to Save a Stranger’s Life?
I was having a discussion with several gun owning friends the other day, and somehow we got onto the topic of using a legally carried firearm to save the life of a complete stranger. The discussion was somewhat divided and many points were raised as to why someone would or would not do this. For […]
Gun and Accessory Makers Getting Creative to Sidestep New York Laws
Necessity is the mother of invention. New Yorkers need more capable firearms than their state will allow them to possess, so that leads us into the invention part things. Several companies out there are currently working on innovative ways to allow New Yorkers to own things they should be able to own anyway. Keep in […]
[Video] Decorated Vietnam Vet Told to Get Rid of His Guns Because His Wife Manages His Finances
This isn’t the first incident we’ve heard about veterans with PTSD getting a VA letter that effectively strips them of their Second Amendment rights. However, most of the stories we’ve heard have had to do with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Pat Kirby is a highly decorated combat veteran who served in Vietnam. Recently, he received […]
[Video] Armed Robbers Choose Wrong Target, Off Duty Cops Shoots 2 of 3 Suspects During Robbery Attempt
Crime doesn’t pay. It really doesn’t pay when the victim you chose turns out to be an armed, off duty law enforcement officer. Such is the case with an incident in Houston, TX. Houston Police Department Officer J. Johnson was just leaving the movies with his girlfriend, when a sedan pulled up to them. One […]
SC Governor Nikki Haley Implies She Would Sign Constitutional Carry Bill During Pro Gun Bill Signing
This morning, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed South Carolina’s concealed carry reform bill. The bill will allow South Carolina carry permit holders to carry firearms on their person into restaurants and other establishments that serve alcohol. Haley delivered remarks prior to signing the bill to clarify the that it is still illegal to consume […]
Colorado House Rejects Bill That Would Repeal Magazine Limit
Democrats in Colorado’s state legislature are apparently not learning too much by the recall of two state senators and a looming recall forcing the resignation of a third. Today, Democrats in the Colorado House’s House State Affairs committee, voted along party lines to reject a bill which would have removed the magazine limit that is […]
Manuel Martinez, Who Fled Cuba, DESTROYS Oregon Lawmakers on Gun Control, Accuses Them of Treason
Best video of the week. Manuel Martinez, fled communist Cuba gave Oregon lawmakers an earful at a recent hearing. Martinez, who was imprisoned in Cuba for opposing the Castro regime was able to escape Cuba in 1962. “They come here in those dog and pony show and cry that their going to protect people. You’re […]
Students Rally Behind Classmate Who Was Arrested for Accidentally Leaving a Shotgun in His Car Following Hunting Trip
Well, this story gives me some hope for the future generation in regards to gun rights. According to The Capital Gazette, students at South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland are rallying behind their classmate, Patrick Bryan Mitchell, who was arrested on Friday. Mitchell was arrested after it was discovered the 18 year old senior […]
Obama’s Choice for Surgeon General is Anti-Gun Activist
Emily Miller over at the Washington Post has done a nice write up on why President Obama’s choice for surgeon general is a nightmare for gun rights in America. Dr. Vivek Murthy has proven himself to be anti-gun at several turns, though he has so far side stepped answering questions about his stance on gun […]
Houston, TX – Armed Store Clerk Shoots Armed Robber Multiple Times
According to media reports, a man tried to rob the “Stop and Gone” convenience store in Houston, TX. However, the suspect quickly learned he was facing an armed citizen. The store’s clerk drew a firearm and opened fire, striking the suspect multiple times. The suspect was able to flee the store and a third party […]
SC Governor Nikki Haley Will Sign Concealed Carry Reform Bill Tomorrow at 10:30AM
It looks like South Carolina’s concealed carry reform bill will be signed into law by Governor Nikki Haley tomorrow morning at 10:30am. The governor posted the following to her Facebook page and it quickly gathered over 500 comments on people debating the law. Post by Nikki Haley. The new law will allow people with a […]
[Video] 76 Year Old SC Resident Shoots and Kills Suspect Who Tried to Attack Him With a Stun Gun
According to media reports, a 76 year old resident of Lincolnville, SC was walking to his car when he was attacked by a suspect allegedly armed with a stun gun. When the suspect tried to attack the elderly resident, the resident drew a firearm and fired three shots at the suspect. It is unclear from […]