Secretary Pete Hegseth’s April 2, 2026 memo directs installation commanders to presume approval when service members request permission to carry privately owned firearms for personal protection on U.S. military property.
“Our warfighters defend the right of others to carry. They should be able to carry themselves.”–Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
Ohio Senate Bill 392, the Freedom to Carry Act, would broaden Ohio’s carry framework beyond handguns and lower the licensing age threshold from 21 to 18.
Michigan prosecutors say Christopher Gill acted in lawful self-defense during a violent assault at Mott Community College, yet he still faces a charge for carrying in a so-called “sensitive place.”
A federal judge upheld Texas carry bans at bars, racetracks, and sporting events in Ziegenfuss v. Martin, rejecting a Bruen-based challenge from gun-rights plaintiffs.
John Petrolino has filed suit against the New Jersey State Police after officials denied his requests for anonymized data on retired law enforcement carry permit applications, denials, and appeals.
Firearms Policy Coalition and a licensed New York carrier have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Times Square gun ban, arguing it violates the Second Amendment under Bruen.
A federal judge expanded a major Second Amendment ruling against the post office carry ban, confirming the injunction applies to current and future FPC and SAF members.
A deadly terrorist-linked shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday has reignited questions about campus gun bans.
A new federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii is challenging the state’s policy of refusing to issue concealed carry permits to non-residents
A Chicago homeowner with a valid concealed carry license defended his property early Saturday morning after confronting a man allegedly breaking into his garage on the city’s South Side.
Diagne’s massacre should be a wake-up call for every blue state politician who has made it difficult for their residents to defend themselves.
A bill in the Florida legislature is posed to pass and to restore the ability of Church members to form their own armed security teams without regulation under the laws for private security firms.
Since 1950, nearly 98% of mass public shootings have occurred in gun-free zones. This in-depth analysis examines John Lott’s research.
In the overwhelming majority of states, getting a CCW permit is only slightly more complicated than registering to vote.
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals heard en banc arguments on Feb. 11, 2026. The likely outcome? Evisceration of New Jersey’s law.
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is applauding lawmakers in the New Hampshire House for approving legislation allowing carry on college campuses by prohibiting colleges and universities from banning guns.
Anti-gun-rights Democrats in Oregon and Washington have a new strategy to strangle the right to bear arms on both sides of the Columbia River, and it is squarely aimed at their wallets.
“You bring a gun into the District, you mark my words, you’re going to jail. I don’t care if you have a license in another district and I don’t care if you’re a law abiding gun owner somewhere else.” — Jeanine Ferris Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
President Donald L. Trump was very clear Tuesday when addressing a gaggle of reporters who were asking questions about ongoing problems in Minneapolis, including the shooting death of Alex Pretti, an armed protester.
In what can only be defined as a bizarre shift in attitude about guns, the Second Amendment and lawful concealed carry, the political left is taking a dramatically different look at the right to keep and bear arms
Braden Langley has posted a compelling analysis of what appears to be an unintentional discharge that led to law enforcement’s response.
1,500 rounds, zero malfunctions. See how the PSA Dagger Compact 9mm holds up long-term with real-world testing, upgrades, and carry considerations.
The Vertx Gamut 26L backpack is designed for people who need a serious everyday carry pack that doesn’t scream “tactical.”
When it comes to everyday carry (EDC), our readers have some clear favorites. First off, GLOCK came in as the absolute king in the EDC game.
Cartels. Mobs. Lone attackers. Sleeper cells. Be ready for real-world violence with a practical EDC setup, fast mindset, and gear that works when it counts.
The State of Arkansas Attorney General, Tim Griffin, has issued an opinion to clarify questions about several laws concerning the carry of firearms in the state.
Almost before the bodies were cold at Australia’s Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his colleagues were talking about stricter gun control laws…
The case centers on Eva Marie Gardner, a Virginia resident with a valid concealed carry permit, who was traveling to her mother’s home in Pennsylvania when her vehicle was struck twice and forced off the road in Maryland.
A new report from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) on concealed carry in the U.S. reveals that 46.8 percent of Americans now live in “Constitutional Carry” states…