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VISA, Authorize.net Clarify Policy on Credit Card Processing for Firearms Sales
You might remember a while back when we reported that Authorize.net, an online credit card processor and a subsidiary of VISA canceled the account of a major gun seller without warning. The Hyatt Gun Shop, one of the largest gun retailers in the US, abruptly had their credit card processing account cut off for supposedly […]
[Video] Kindergartner Suspended For Making Gun Gesture While Playing “Army” at Recess
Here we go again. More “zero thought,” anti-gun hysteria in our schools. A 5 year old has been issued a suspension from school for using his hand to make a ‘gun gesture’ with his hand while playing a pretend army game on the playground at school. However this is one case where real common sense […]
Sheriffs in Multiple States Refusing to Enforce New Gun Control Laws
Throughout the year, many local sheriffs have been on the front lines in the fight for gun rights. Earlier this year, numerous sheriffs across the country announced they would not enforce any new gun laws that had to do with gun confiscation. Now, more sheriffs are taking it a step further, saying they will not […]
GOA Executive Director Larry Pratt Interview – Gun Free Zones Are Killing People
Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America pulled no punches in a recent interview with Fox News. Pratt was blunt when he said that current legislation, which created so called “gun free zones” created an atmosphere for mass murder. According to the Fox News interview (video above via Mediaite), “Every one of our […]
Chicago Police Chief Pushes for More Gun Seizures, 3 Year Mandatory Sentence for Carrying a Gun
Garry McCarthy, Chicago’s Police Superintendent, is pretty much as anti-gun as you could be. The chief has long let it be known that he opposed carry by private citizens. Now, McCarthy is speaking out against guns again. The chief is bragging about the number of weapons his department has confiscated this year, which numbers more […]
Armed Individual at Colorado School Prevented Mass Shooting
It was the beginning of this year when anti-gunners were saying how ridiculous of an idea it was to have more armed good guys in schools in order to prevent shootings. However, on Friday, in Centennial, CO, just a 15 minute drive from both Columbine and Aurora (what the hell is going on in that […]
Colorado School Shooter Appears to be Anti-Gun Socialist Based on Reports
The Denver Post appears to have published some interesting information about Karl Pierson, the 18 year old high school student suspected of shooting a classmate yesterday. According to the Post, it appears Pierson did not like Republicans and had strong opinions on several political social issues, Pierson also appears to mock Republicans on another Facebook […]
BREAKING: Active Shooter in Colorado High School
7News is reporting that two people are injured in a school shooting at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, CO. The shooter is being reported as still being in the school. More details here as they become available.
Recover Tactical Introduces Innovative, Railed, Polymer 1911 Grips
Cue the 1911 purists being up in arms in 3..2..1.. Recover Tactical has announced a pretty innovative new 1911 grip. The grip is polymer and in addition to functioning as a traditional 1911 grips, adds a unique look to the gun as well as a full-length picatinny rail. Here is a before and after image […]
Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Constitutional Carry Bill
For most carry advocates (open or concealed) constitutional carry is the holy grail of state carry legislation. For those who have never heard the term, constitutional carry generally means a state allows carry of a gun without any sort of permit. The proposed Ohio bill would allow anyone aged 21 and over, who is not […]
Chicago Clerk Shoots, Kills Recently Paroled Armed Robber Who Served 20 Months of 13 Year Sentence
A Chicago store clerk refused to be a victim yesterday evening. According to a Chicago Tribune article, 25-year-old Demarcus Brandon tried to rob a cell phone shop using a firearm sometime after 6pm yesterday. The clerk, also armed, got into a gunfight with the suspect, which resulted in the suspect being shot and killed. A […]
[Video] Open Carrier Awarded $23,500 After Wrongful Arrest for Openly Carrying Handgun
In July of 2012, James Sorensen was openly carrying a handgun as he attended a gay pride event with his partner in Colorado Springs, CO. During the event, officers confronted Sorensen, threatened him with physical violence and then finally arrested him. The charges against Sorensen were of course dropped since open carry has been legal […]
University Put on Lockdown – Because of Off Duty Cop Wearing a Holster
I understand the whole abundance of caution point of view – to a certain extent. However, this might have been a little over the top. American University was locked down and students were ordered to “shelter in place” after reports of a possible gunman on campus yesterday. What started the hysteria? Someone reported that they […]
BREAKING: Charges Against Zimmerman Dropped…Again
Last month we reported that George Zimmerman was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and misdemeanor counts of domestic violence battery and criminal mischief. Yesterday, we reported that Zimmerman’s girlfriend was recanting her story and wanted the charges against Zimmerman dropped. Here are her statements, according to CNN, Zimmerman was arrested on November 18 at […]
Poll: Do You Think Sound Suppressors (Silencers) Should be Legal Without a Tax Stamp?
In today’s poll we are talking about one of the most commonly purchased NFA items out there – sound suppressors (aka silencers). Currently, in order to purchase a suppressor, you must fill out ATF paperwork, pay a $200 tax and wait months for approval before being allowed to take your new accessory home. In many […]
BREAKING: Court Rules Florida Universities Can’t Regulate Guns in Cars on College Campuses
A court ruling out of Florida could permit student and faculty gun owners to keep firearms in their cars, on campus. According WFTV, the decision handed down by the 1st District Court of Appeals, says that public universities are not allowed to have stricter rules governing guns than the state. Florida is one of many […]
Florida Congressman to Hold “Gun Safety Rally” on Sandy Hook Anniversary
Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL) is ruffling some feathers with his chosen date for a gun safety seminar. The congressman will host a seminar on safe gun handling and storage on the 1 year anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting. The following was posted to Florida Congressman Ted Yoho’s Facebook page. This Saturday’s event is to […]
Know Your State and Local Laws Before Buying That Weapon Related Gift
Unfortunately, our nation is a hodgepodge of random, arbitrary laws at the state and local level in regards to guns, knives, gun magazines and accessories. Until the Second Amendment is properly recognized by all municipalities, it’s important to make sure you know your local laws before doing holiday shopping for that gun and knife enthusiast […]
76 Year Old Homeowner Shoots 37 Year Old Burglar After Police Fail to Locate Suspect on Property
In this case even a timely police response wasn’t enough to protect an elderly homeowner from a suspected burglar. The homeowner called police when he heard noises in the middle of the night and feared someone was trying to break into his home. Officers responded and did find a broken window, but were unable to […]
Deputy Who Shot 13 Year Old Carrying Toy Gun to Return to Work
You might remember back in October the story we reported where Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputies shot and killed a 13 year old boy who was carrying a toy AK-47 while walking down the street. The involved officers were placed on administrative leave. Now those officers, including the officer who fired the lethal shots, will be […]