The U.S. Congress has passed and sent to President Joe Biden for his signature a measure that would greatly expand shooting opportunities on public lands. The legislation is important because the U.S. government manages about 28% of the country’s land mass for purposes that include the preservation and development of natural resources and outdoor recreation.…

Last month, Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced the bipartisan “Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence Act of 2024” (PARTS Act), H.R. 10145, which seeks to modernize and clarify the federal definition of firearm suppressors under the Gun Control Act. Supported by Silencer Shop and the American Suppressor Association (ASA), the bill is…

Accurately tracking gun sales over time, especially for decades, can be difficult. For example, sales for October 2024 are estimated at 1.26 million firearms, or about 94% of sales for October 2023, but NICS checks for October 2024 were around 5% higher than for October 2023. This is because NICS is also used for concealed…

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A robbery attempt by a group of teens on Christmas evening ended with three boys aged 12 to 15 hospitalized after being shot by the intended victim, according to Harris County authorities. The incident occurred at the Willow Plaza Apartments on North Houston Rosslyn Road near Smiling Wood. The 25-year-old man,…

Shutterstock It seems like every time I look at the news, I see another city, whether in Pennsylvania, Tennessee or somewhere else, having to take a big loss in the courtroom…

BRADENTON, FL — A homeowner’s quick thinking and preparedness turned a potentially deadly home invasion into a successful act of self-defense late Thursday night in the River Club community. The incident resulted in the fatal shooting of one suspect and the arrest of another. At approximately 9 p.m., the homeowner’s surveillance system detected motion near…

Blake Masters and Donald Trump during a political rally in Arizona. Shutterstock Photo President-elect Donald Trump has signaled a shakeup at the ATF, pledging to replace current Director Steve Dettelbach on…

A Pennsylvania man who pled guilty to food stamp fraud back in 1995 got a great Christmas present two days early. Bryan Range had been denied his right to keep and bear arms for nearly 30 years. But on December 23, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed its earlier ruling that a person who…

A dog attack in Hanover Township left a man injured and a bystander forced to shoot one of the dogs in self-defense. The incident also raised concerns about delayed 911 response times, prompting an investigation. LISTEN TO THIS STORY HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA (1-minute read) — Police in Hanover Township are investigating a Saturday afternoon incident…