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Gun Control Groups Go Crickets Amidst Hunter Biden Gun Case Controversy
Top gun control groups have notably avoided discussing Hunter Biden’s recent gun conviction and his likely appeal on Second Amendment grounds. As reported by Politico, these groups are reluctant to comment on the case, with one activist stating, “No, we’re not going to get in the middle of this shitstorm. Nothing good can come of it.”
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, was convicted of owning a gun while using drugs and lying about it on a purchase form.
Punitive Gun Storage Measure On The Move In California
California gun owners could face a restrictive—and arguably unconstitutional—new firearms storage law if some anti-gun Democrats in the state assembly get their way. A measure requiring guns to be stored where they are inaccessible for self-defense purposes—the very reason many people own them—recently passed one more hurdle in the legislative process.
On Tuesday, Senate Bill 53, introduced by Democrat state Sen. Anthony Portantino was approved by the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a 6-to-2 vote.
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Could It Be Satan? Nope, Just One of His Sissy Boy Wanna-Be Followers
Fox 7 out of Austin, Texas, is reporting that a Taylor, Texas, break-in was cut short the other week when a knife-wielding home invader got dumped to the ground by an armed homeowner.
Here’s how police say it played out:
Austin Sumpter, 23, was armed with a knife when he broke into a home in the 2300 block of Donna Drive on Monday, May 27 around 11:35 p.m.
The homeowner called 911, and before officers could get there, Sumpter made his way inside where the homeowner, who was armed, shot him.
BREAKING: District Court Vacates Biden Pistol Brace Final Rule
A U.S. District Court in Texas has ruled that the Biden Justice Department’s Final Rule redefining braced pistols as “short-barreled rifles” violates the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) so is therefore unconstitutional.
In the lawsuit Mock v. Garland, U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor granted summary judgment in favor of the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and its co-plaintiffs and issued a final judgment and order vacating the DOJ/ATF rule.
At issue wasn’t the constitutionality of the Final Rule under the Second Amendment, but the fact that the APA forbids bureaucratic agencies from making laws, which is the purview of a duly elected Congress.
5 Last-Minute Gifts For Dad On Father’s Day
So, you’ve fiddled around and realized that Father’s Day is just a few days away and you haven’t yet got your dad his gift. Shame on you!
Twenty years ago, that would have meant disaster. But thanks to Amazon Prime, there is a plethora of shooting-related gifts that can still be delivered to your pop’s house before Sunday—if you order soon. By the way, don’t worry that your father might already have one or more of these items.
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Pardon Or Commute: How The President Might Use Semantics To Save Hunter From Prison
While President Joe Biden seemed adamant a few days ago that he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, if he was convicted on felony gun charges, the White House seems to be backing off that stance—at least a bit.
On Tuesday, a federal court jury in Delaware found the younger Biden guilty on all three federal felony gun charges stemming from buying and possessing a firearm while he was addicted to illegal drugs.
Research Shows Trump and Biden Supporters View Gun Issue from Opposite Perspectives
Pew Research Service released a Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election report that shows there’s a stark difference in the way those who support more gun control and those who support gun rights see the issue of lawful gun ownership in America and what it means for the 2024 election.
Pew Research Service surveyed 8,709 adults, including 1,166 registered voters, in April on the political values of both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Maine Group Set To Fight New 3-Day Waiting Period Law
The pro-gun group Gun Owners of Maine is preparing to fight the state’s newly implemented three-day waiting period in court, but that fight is going to take money.
Back in April, anti-gun lawmakers in the Pine Tree State passed a measure requiring a 72-hour waiting period for gun purchasers before they can be transferred a gun they have purchased, even after passing the FBI’s federal background check. Passage took a barrage of procedural games, and then Gov.
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Mission First Tactical Custom AR-15 Mags
It was back at SHOT Show in early 2020 when I hit the Mission First Tactical (MFT) booth and spied a few distinctive AR-15 mags on display. They had colorful images seemingly embedded into the polymer itself rather than painted on or applied via a sticker. I’d gone through the process myself at the time for an article detailing it, now I’ve done it again and can give a durability report on the originals as well.
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Man Defends Himself with Gun in Kentucky Road Rage Incident
In yet another deadly road rage incident, a man was fatally shot on Interstate 71 in Carroll County, Kentucky, in what is being investigated as a likely case of self-defense. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to the incident just after 7 p.m. on June 8, following a call for assistance, WDRB is reporting. The confrontation involved two vehicles traveling along I-71, which escalated after both drivers exited the highway.
According to a news release from KSP, 63-year-old Daniel Shouse from Carrollton, Kentucky, had contacted Carroll County dispatch, reporting that the other driver was “displaying a firearm.” As the vehicles continued on KY 389, the situation intensified, and shots were fired, resulting in Shouse being struck by gunfire.
Off-Duty Security Guard Kills Teen Returning Malfunctioning Airsoft Gun
An off-duty security guard has been charged with second-degree murder after prosecutors allege he fatally shot a 17-year-old six times in the back, the AP is reporting. The teen and his friends were attempting to return a toy gun, mistaken by the guard as a real firearm, to a sporting goods store.
According to King County prosecutors, Aaron Brown Myers, 51, was charged on Monday for the death of Hazrat Ali Rohani outside a Big 5 Sporting Goods Store in Renton, Washington.
Saying Goodbye: Veteran Gun Writer Mike “Duke” Venturino is Mourned
Veteran and well-known gun writer Mike “Duke” Venturino died Sunday, June 9, at his home in Livingston, Montana, following a brief illness related due to complications from heart disease. Venturino was a long-time contributor to GUNS and American Handgunner magazines as well as many other publications. He got his start more than 50 years ago writing for Guns & Ammo and Shooting Times. He wrote about his love for his work and his good fortune finding his calling in life in an article called “50 Years of Gun ‘Ritin'” published on GUNS website in 2021.
First Look: Smith & Wesson Goes Classic with Walnut on the Model 1854
When you think about lever-action rifles, the image of wood stocks and blued steel is probably what pops into your head. Typically, that is what you see when a new lever gun hits the market, and then companies may come out with other variations down the road. Well, when Smith & Wesson released the new .44 Magnum Model 1854 at SHOT this year they skipped that step and went right to stainless steel and M-LOK equipped polymer stocks.
Smoke and Mirrors: Montana Dem Senator Jon Tester Talks Gun, Hunting Rights While Taking Money from Brady PAC
Three-term U.S. Senator Jon Tester, D-Montana, is in a fight for his political life. Tester’s Republican challenger, Tim Sheehy, a Navy SEAL combat veteran, has received strong support from GOP leadership and an endorsement from former President Donald J. Trump.
Tester’s seat is considered one of the most vulnerable in the Senate. One reason: Montanans love their guns, and Joe Biden – the titular head of Tester’s party – is the most anti-gun president the country has ever seen.
Free Hunter Biden: Where Do You Stand?
In a trial that has nearly generated as much focus on it as that of Donald Trump’s recent legal travails or the late O.J. Simpson’s double murder trial, the jury took the first step in deciding Hunter Biden’s legal fate today by finding him guilty on all three gun charges he was facing. But amidst all the media banter and speculation, the Wall Street Journal reports, Biden has found support among an unusual group of allies—American gun owners.
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GUILTY! Hunter Biden Convicted On All Charges
A federal court jury in Delaware has found Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, guilty on all three federal felony gun charges stemming from buying and possessing a firearm while he was addicted to illegal drugs.
Two of the counts were for lying about his drug use when answering questions on Form 4473, the FBI background check form. The third was for possessing the illegally purchased firearm while addicted to, or using, illegal drugs.
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U.S. Rep. Introduces Measure To Ban Gas-Operated Semi-Autos
It will probably come as no surprise to most TTAG readers that a gun-ban advocate in the U.S. Congress has once again introduced a measure to ban many semi-automatic rifles used commonly and legally for plinking, competition, hunting and self-defense.
Last week, in celebration of “Gun Violence Awareness Month,” Democrat U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath introduced HR 8600, the “Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act (GOSAFE), in the House. A similar bill was introduced in the U.S.
12 Great Gifts For A Very Happy Father’s Day
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and if you are anything like my children you’re probably just now thinking about what to get your pops on that special day. Of course, it’s not always easy to determine what he might like or dislike, so choosing the perfect gift can be difficult.
If your dad’s happy place is at the range, he probably doesn’t need—or want—another tie or pair of slippers. Consider this list of shooting-related gifts to make this a truly happy Father’s Day.
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DECISIVE: Video of Florida Deputy Taking Down Hostage-Taking Bank Robber
“Talk to me. Let me know what’s going through your head right now.” Those words were spoken by a police hostage negotiator as a sharpshooter lined up to take a shot. Their goal? To neutralize a bank robber turned hostage taker in Lee County, Florida. In fact, those words must have marked the negotiator’s signal to take the shot as Sterling Alavache held a knife to a woman’s throat.
The bad guy tried to use a computer monitor to hide from police.
Second Amendment Foundation Vows To Fight For Trump’s 2A Rights
With former President Donald Trump’s recent conviction on felony charges, New York is preparing to revoke his gun license and Trump haters are calling for all of his firearms to be confiscated.
But one pro-freedom group, which has long held that it is unconstitutional for nonviolent felons to have their Second Amendment rights taken away, has pledged to fight for the current presidential frontrunner.
Those on the anti-gun side of the Second Amendment debate are crowing over the conviction and pushing for the former president to be forced to relinquish any guns he might own.