A federal judge in Illinois has ruled that the state law requiring citizens to have a Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card to possess a firearm in the home for personal protection is unconstitutional. In the ruling on the case State of Illinois v. Vivian Claudine Brown, supported by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the…

PORTLAND, ME — A federal judge has ruled against Maine’s recently enacted 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, granting a preliminary injunction that halts enforcement of the law. The decision, issued by Chief U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker on February 13, 2025, found that the waiting period violates the Second Amendment by restricting citizens’…

The shooting world has witnessed a noticeable shift in optics preferences over the past decade. Traditional fixed-power scopes and red dots are increasingly giving way to Low Power Variable Optics (LPVOs), and for good reason. These versatile scopes offer true 1x magnification for quick target acquisition at close range, while providing enough zoom to engage…

HOUSTON, TX — A concealed carrier who was confronted by an aggressive robber at a gas station complied with the assailant’s demands until he saw an opportunity to defend himself, ultimately shooting the suspect when the threat escalated. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM on February 11, 2025, at an Exxon gas station located at…

HOUSTON, TX — A man attempting to force his way into an apartment in the early hours of February 13, 2025, was shot and killed by a resident after breaking down the front door and initiating an assault. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a 911 call around 1:00 AM at…

A new measure introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to strengthen the protections offered to gunmakers against lawsuits stemming from the unlawful use of their legally manufactured and lawfully sold products. First, some background information. In 2005, Congress enacted the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) as a legal defense for gun manufacturers…

Maine State House (Bigstock) U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker has granted a preliminary injunction blocking Maine’s 72-hour waiting period law for firearm purchases, which was challenged by gun-rights advocates. The…

PIERRE, SD — A major step toward campus self-defense rights is underway in South Dakota as Senate Bill 100 moves through the legislature with strong support. This bill, introduced by Senator Voita, aims to prevent public colleges and technical institutions from prohibiting concealed carry by permit holders and ensures students and faculty have access to basic self-defense tools…

I’ve been kind of fascinated with the various 6.5 cartridges since my teens. I remember my dad talking about how the 6.5 sits in a sweet spot as far as it’s ballistic coefficient, and how accurate the rounds could be. I have a variety of military rifles in 6.5 Japanese, 6.5 Swede and 6.5 Carcano,…

PENSACOLA, FL — A woman working at the Holiday Inn in downtown Pensacola defended herself with a firearm on Monday after a man who had been stalking her attacked her in the hotel’s laundry room. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when 35-year-old Marquise James confronted the female employee in a location where she was…