In a heated exchange, Congressman Gaetz questioned ATF Director Dettelbach about the agency’s loss of firearms & non-compliance with regulations.
Congressman Matt Gaetz Grills ATF Director Steven Dettelbach
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Nevada: Anti-Gun Bills Meet Legislative Deadline
Tuesday was the deadline for bills to pass from their chamber of origin. Three anti-gun bills have met this deadline and will continue on.
NSSF Welcomes Bipartisan U.S. House FFL Protection Act Bill
The NSSF welcomes the bipartisan introduction of the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act, H.R. 2620
Bear Spray Fails Again in Canadian Bear Attack, Ends with Pet Dog Killed
The dog did what it was born to do. It alerted its master & made the threat apparent. The master made a poor choice using bear spray. Now the dog is dead.
Pennsylvania Cemetery Shooting Death Ruled Justifiable Self Defense
Hawkins approached the vehicle & began shooting the automatic weapon at Davis, who had a valid PA concealed carry permit & returned fire…
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Against The ATF’s Bump Stock Ruling
A three-judge panel for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) bump stock rule in Hardin v. ATF.
Michigan Lawsuit to Target Firearm Retailers, Ignore Criminals
Michigan lawmakers are toying with the idea of turning state courtrooms into political arenas for gun control.
Missouri to Hear Important Anti-Gun Laws TODAY!
The committee hearing for House Bill 282 is set for later today in the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety Committee
NSSF Condemns Washington State Gun Ban
The NSSF condemns Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature of HB 1240, the law that bans the sale and transfer of Modern Sporting Rifles.
Proof of Training Requirements Today’s ‘Literacy Test’
Washington will now require proof of firearms training to buy a gun. Is this the same as a “literacy test” requirement to vote?
Women Defending Her Home Shoots & Kills Invader, No Charges Filed
Based on the facts so far, this shooting was justified under Texas law when a person has a reasonable fear that they could be seriously harmed or even killed…
Auto Key-Card Case Ruling is a Travesty of Justice
That criminal charges were brought against Ervin in the first place is a travesty. The fact that he has been held in custody without bail for two years is an absolute outrage.
‘Evergone State’ – Guns Banned, Death Penalty Abolished in Washington
Washington—the “Evergreen State” with its lush forests and far-left political tilt—turned two corners over the course of two days and many are wondering if it can ever turn back.
House Oversight Could Press Stonewalling FBI to Testify on Nashville Shooter Manifesto
With the FBI involved, there is an option available for getting this resolved through our representatives.
Head of ATF Can’t Tell You What an ‘Assault Weapons’ is!? ~ VIDEO
The Director of the ATF, Steve Dettelbach, could not define the term “assault weapon” during a budget hearing before a House Appropriations subcommittee.
Rhode Island Senate to Hear Gun Control Bills Today
The NRA testified against over a dozen dangerous gun control bills at a lengthy House Judiciary Committee hearing in Rhode Island.
Judge Holds Standard Capacity Magazines are “Not in Common Use for Self Defense”
Judge Contreras argues magazines which hold more than ten rounds are not protected by the Second Amendment, because not enough people fire more than ten rounds in self defense. This is a classic means-ends argument, not allowed by Bruen.
Home Invasion Leaves Multiple Robbers Shot, One 7-times, & In the Hospital
The occupant, who appears to have been legally armed, has not been charged for shooting the two robbers up to 7 times.
Latest Smart Gun Fail Another Reason Why Gun Owners Don’t Trust Them
Aside from that and all the technical performance problems that will arise when adding inhibitors with the sole purpose of delaying or preventing a mechanism from functioning on demand, there are legal concerns.
No, Children Are Not More Likely to Die by Guns Than Vehicles
Another year brings about another opportunity for gun control activists and their media lackeys to manipulate CDC fatal injury data.
Arkansas: Constitutional Carry Law Strengthened & Passed Again, a Decade Later
The legislature in Arkansas has passed a Constitutional Carry bill by large margins. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign it. The law clarifies what has been the law in Arkansas for a decade. It is no longer controversial.
Review: The History of Bans on Types of Arms Before 1900
The History of Bans on Types of Arms Before 1900 is a comprehensive law review article by David Kopel & Joseph Greenlee, it is exceptionally well done.
Armed Samaritan Shoots Robbery Suspect & Wanted for Murderer, Stopping Violent Attack
The victim was withdrawing cash from an ATM when he armed suspect ambushed him. …the robbery suspect began to violently pistol-whip the victim.
Delaware: Senate Judiciary to Hear New Anti-Gun Bills
On Wednesday the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear Senate Bill 2, to impose a Maryland-style “handgun qualified purchase card”
Justin Ervin & Matthew Hoover (CRS Firearms) Found Guilty in Autokey Card Case
In the Autokey Card case, a jury found Matthew Hoover, better known as CRS Firearms on YouTube, and Justin Ervin guilty.
Once More Into the Breach: Trying to Save the NRA
Then in a surprise move, the board elected Bob Barr to replace Willes Lee as First VP. Without the Bylaw change, Lee could have been elected NRA President.
Armed Citizen Stops Dangerous Felon in Florida
People were running everywhere after being shot at. One of the men across the street was armed. He presented his firearm and shot back. Being shot at changed the attacker’s plans immediately.
Gillum Trial Highlights Ethics of Gun Prohibitionists & the Company They Keep
Time and again gun owners see Democrat politicians who can’t – or won’t – control themselves demanding coercive control over citizens who do not share their moral defects.
Rejecting the Premise That Universities Should Protect Students From Offensive Ideas
Cornell’s president Martha Pollack rejects the pernicious premise that universities should protect students from offensive ideas.
TX Robbery Turned Self-Defense Shooting Leaving Multiple Suspects With Bullet Holes
Four suspects, who entered the store with face masks on, began demanding customers’ belongings at gunpoint, prompting a 22-year-old customer inside the store to pull out his own…
