Recently, we updated readers on New Jersey lawmakers’ efforts to establish a requirement for a special firearms-specific Merchant Category Code (MCC) for gun purchases. Meanwhile, in a contrasting move, another state has enacted a law prohibiting the use of these codes to safeguard the privacy of gun buyers and owners. South Dakota Senate Bill 81…

Several pro-freedom organizations, including the National Rifle Association, have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court urging justices to take up the case of the hastily passed law lawmakers quickly passed to skirt provisions of the critical 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. In response to the Bruen…

It’s not every day that I get to write about a Democrat doing something positive and useful, but in the interest of fairness, I’ll give credit where it is due. Tulsa State Senator and minority whip Jo Anna Dossett is advancing a bill to eliminate sales tax on purchases of firearm safety devices such…

If there’s a state that better exemplifies the phrase “elections matter” than Virginia, I don’t know which state it would be. While Democrats maintain control of Virginia’s General Assembly, pro-gun efforts helped propel Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin into office in January 2022. Since then, he has been the primary barrier between commonwealth gun owners and…

A year after Michigan lawmakers passed a safe storage law to prevent minors from coming in contact with unattended firearms, the measure has been used in 36 cases across the state, with charges having been filed against parents, grandparents, cousins, and, in one case, a babysitter. But an interesting pattern has emerged, an elephant in…

A road rage incident in Louisville, KY, led to gunfire when a man aggressively chased and rammed another vehicle carrying a father and three children. Dashcam footage revealed the suspect’s reckless actions, leading to charges against him while the driver who fired in self-defense was not charged. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LOUISVILLE, KY (2-minute read)…

Purchasing your first suppressor represents an exciting milestone in your shooting journey, but the process can be complex and filled with potential pitfalls. As more shooters recognize the benefits of sound suppression for both hearing protection and shooting enjoyment, understanding common mistakes can help you make a more informed decision. Let’s explore a…

by Lee Williams  Not one of the guns or gun parts the ATF seized from former sailor Patrick Tate Adamiak was illegal. Not a single gun or gun part required any additional paperwork beyond a Form 4473, and most didn’t even require that. Adamiak was always extremely careful and did absolutely nothing wrong.  Every single item that…

I don’t know if there’s a more satisfying sound than the tinny ding of a 40-grain .22 bullet hitting steel beyond 200 yards. It can seem magic, ringing targets so far out that the time lag between snappy report and cheerful hit confirmation sometimes allows me to sip coffee. This experience is becoming more widespread…

The startling headline knocked me out of my morning news-browsing haze. “More Than 2,500 Non-Self Defense Deaths Involving Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007, Latest Violence Policy Center Research Shows,” the headline seemed to scream at me. “Oh, no,” I realized. “They’ve caught us. Finally, the truth has come out about how truly dangerous it is…