A loaded handgun stored in an oven led to multiple discharges after the oven was turned on, melting the gun and causing a fire hazard. Authorities urge homeowners to avoid storing firearms in unsafe locations like ovens. CHESTERFIELD, VA (2-minute read) — A Virginia homeowner found themselves in a dangerous situation when a loaded handgun,…

A fatal shooting in Tulsa occurred when a homeowner shot a man amid an ongoing feud. The District Attorney will determine if charges will be filed, as the police investigation continues. TULSA, OK (2-minute read) — Tulsa police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured on Tuesday night near…

Bigstock Kentucky currently lacks a legal mechanism (aka red flag law) to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others. A proposed bill, known as the Crisis Aversion and Rights Retention (CARR) Act, seeks to address this gap, although efforts to pass it during the 2024 legislative session were…

A 3D printed gun made from a kit. Image courtesy of ghostgunsc.om Much like the government has called upon AI developers to seriously rethink the capabilities of their technology before charging forward, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has reached out to the 3D printing industry to assist in preventing the manufacturing of…

Shutterstock Alabama’s constitutional, or “permitless,” concealed carry law is coming under further fire from another elected official in the state. Last week we reported that Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch was gathering information to try to get legislation introduced requiring a permit for 18- to 20-year-olds. Now, the mayor of Alabama’s capital city…

SWEETWATER, TN — A home invasion in Monroe County ended in tragedy on September 5, 2024, when a homeowner fatally shot an intruder who had forcibly re-entered the residence, placing the homeowner’s family in imminent danger. The incident occurred on Brunner Road at approximately 6:38 a.m. after deputies had already been alerted about a mentally…

Dream Big, Dream Wild, Dream Yourself a Winner! September 2024 marks the beginning of another hunting season (and not a moment too soon)! It also marks the day when our Hunter’s Dream $3K Gun & Gear Giveaway drops! Featuring some of our favorites for outdoorsmen, this giveaway stars a Kahr Arms P9-2 courtesy of our friends at the Citizens…

Benchmade has a long history of making high quality automatic knives. With autos being legal now in most states, and the last few falling thanks to the work of Knife Rights, they’re becoming more popular than ever. To feed this need, Benchmade just released another auto geared towards EDC use, the Mini Claymore OTF. …

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — On September 8, 2024, deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery and shots-fired incident in the 400 block of Forest Street. The incident occurred while a homeowner was cleaning a rental property with the help of two male acquaintances. According to the investigation, one of the men,…

Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga. (Bill Clark/Pool via AP) One learns to grow a thick skin when dealing in the world of politics. That’s especially true representing the firearm industry on Capitol Hill and in statehouses across the country. The firearm and ammunition industry is faced with the most hostile presidential administration ever. Vice…