The 7th Circuit federal court of appeals will hear a case against a local ban on some common rifles, handguns, shotguns, and magazines.
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Bill to Restore Second Amendment to Corps Land Introduced
Senator Mike Crapo has introduced legislation(pdf) to remove federal infringments on second amendment rights from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land.
Student saves Herself and Boyfriend with Revolver given by Father
In Florida, a young woman university student stops a potential tragedy by quickly retrieving a gun that had been given to her by her father.
Open Carry Activists in Texas Gain Ground
The movement to restore open carry to Texas has heated up in the last year and a half. It arguably accelerated with C.J. Grisham being accosted by a police officer in rural Bell County…
Does Marin Prosecutor Beberian have an Unhealthy Obsession with Guns?
Marin County Prosecutor Ed Berberian prosecutions may verge on persecutions when it comes to guns.
Knife Owners Protection Act Filed in Congress
Congressman Salmon from AZ has filed the Knife Owners Protection Act (KOPA) in the 2015 session of Congress. KOPA would protect knife owners during travel.
Campus Carry has Support in Texas Senate
A bill to restore second amendment rights on campus has enough support in the Texas Senate to pass.
Do not talk to Reporters after a Shooting
Thomas Greer made some imprudent remarks to reporters. He was portrayed as a cold blooded murderer. He has been found justified and will not be charged…
BATF Pistol Brace Letter and Irrational Law
The NFA regulations on short barrelled rifles and shot guns might have made a little sense when banning handguns seemed possible. They make no sense now.
Gun Law Reform Introduced in North Dakota
A gun law reform bill has been introduced in the North Dakota legislature. It would place into law numerous reforms that have proven popular in other states.
Councilman With Gun Acts, Defends Colleagues ~ Video
A Minnesota City Council member shows good mental preparation as he acts to defend his colleagues from gunfire outside of the City Council door.
Richard Davis, Inventor of Soft Body Armor, at the Shot Show
Richard Davis, the inventor of soft body armor, was at the Shot Show in Las Vegas in 2015. He answers questions about saving lives with soft body armor.
Constitutional Carry set to Pass Kansas Senate
A reform bill to restore the right to carry arms without government permission has been introduced in the Kansas Senate. It is likely to pass.
Kel-Tec has a new Patent for a 33 round .22LR Magazine
Kel-Tec has patented a new magazine that allows 33 rounds of .22 LR to fit inside a pistol grip.
Act Compliant to Gain Time and Opportunity
A surveyor in Florida feigned compliance to gain advantage when a robbery suspect threatened him with a pistol. He shot the suspect.
Judge rules; Fists are a Deadly Threat
An appeals court in Florida rules that fists can be a deadly threat. This is well established law.
Glock 40 Popular at Shot Show Range Day
The Glock model 40 with optical site base was popular at the Shot Show industry day at the range. A long line formed to shoot it.
Campus Carry in Florida, Passes First Subcommittee 8-4
A bill to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry on campus has been passed by a Florida House subcommittee. It passed on a 4-8 vote.
‘Buy Back’ Gun Turn In Backfires
Second amendment supporters outnumbered sellers at the gun ‘buyback’ turn in event in Newport, Oregon. Private buyers purchased many decent guns.
Video of a Break-in with Machete, self defense
The dramatic video shows how flimsy many modern doors are. Notice that the locks held, and that the attacker kicked his way in. The Machete was not needed.
Email to Kate at the Dart Center on their Media Workshop on Guns and Gun Violence
The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma has accepted money from the highly partisan Everytown for Gun Safety to train journalists on covering guns and gun violence.
Third Shooting no Charm for Property Owner in Cleveland
The third time that Miodrag Burgacic shot someone in Cleveland did not turn out well. He plead guilty to a crime because the suspect was running away.
Store Owner Shows use of Cover in Gunfight Video
In this gunfight video out of Cleveland, Ohio on 6 January, 2015, the store owner, Fares Naser, makes good use of cover.
Pistol as Impact Weapon worked; with Unintentional Discharge
In Oklahoma, a pistol used as an impact weapon worked to subdue an aggressive home intruder. The pistol was unintentionally discharged in the process.
Domestic Self Defense case: Fast Accusations, Slow Acquittal
Over a year ago James Andrew Smith was charged with attempted murder of the mother of his daughter. He was found not guilty on Tuesday, 13 January, by a jury.
WA Lt. Gov: Open Carry is Strong, Symbolic, Political Speech
The WA State legislature recognizes that the open carry of arms is strong, symbolic, political, speech. It is protected by both first and second amendments.
NY: Village Voice Comes out for Knife Law Reform
The Village Voice, a NYC publication, has come out for common sense knife reform laws. Prosecutors have arrested over 60,000 people for common pocket knives.
Armed Robber Killed; Armed man would not be searched
An attempted armed robbery in Milwaukee results in the suspect being fatally shot. Legally armed citizens make armed robbery a suicidal proposition.
Armed Woman Stops Crime Spree
An armed woman in PA stops a crime spree by a pair of criminals. Most urban dwellers know about multiple car burglaries. They are rare in rural areas.
‘Swatting’ gets Police Chief Shot; no Charges for Homeowner
A ‘swatting’ results in a Police Chief being shot by an innocent homeowner, and the disruption of an innocent couple’s life. No charges for the homeowner.
Detroit Black Open Carry Activist Found Not Guilty of Concealed Carry
A black open carry activist in Detroit, was arrested for concealed carry of a weapon. He was found not guilty by a jury. The case may show police misconduct.
Grand Jury Recommends Criminal Charges for PA AG Kane
Criminal charges have been recommended for PA AG Kathleen Kane. Kane stopped a corruption probe of Philadelphia politicians and refuses to defend gun law reform.
FL Gun Law Reform Bill for Emergency Carry Re-Introduced
A Florida bill has been reintroduced to reform the state law regarding carry during declared emergencies. The bill seemed likely to pass last year…
Man Saves Family, gets Jail Time in NY
After two and a half years, a self defense case leads to jail for the man who saved his family. NY’s Byzantine gun laws and a hostile prosecutor are why.
Is CA Prosecutor Anti-Self Defense in Doctor Road Rage Case?
Charges against Dr. Simon were dismissed by the Judge in this California incident. Was Marin County prosecutor Berberian blinded by his anti-gun ideology???
Cartoonists Cowed by Islam; at least on Reuters.com
Most cartoonists and publications in the world appear to be cowed by the Jihadist attack on Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead….
