There were 21.8 million Americans with concealed carry permits in 2022, a record-high number. That number has dropped slightly, primarily because 27 states no longer require a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The number of people embracing concealed carry to protect themselves and their families has generated a massive market for suitable guns, resulting…

URBANA, IL — On Saturday, November 16, 2024, a road rage incident escalated into a shooting at the intersection of Busey Avenue and Park Street. Urbana police responded to the scene at approximately 4:30 PM after receiving reports of a shooting with injuries. The incident began east of the location near Five Points, where a…

The 2024 General Election is now over and as the nation, states and local municipalities prepare for new representation, it appears “woke,” left-leaning lobbying groups have taken to attacking nonprofit organizations in an ill-focused attempt to gain new support. A recent article posted by an antigun group launched an attack on a nonprofit organization dedicated to the…

Bigstock On November 14th, the Michigan Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety passed SB 857 and SB 858 making the bills eligible for votes on the Senate floor. The pair of measures would expand “gun-free zones” in Michigan, prohibiting gun owners from carrying firearms in the State Capitol Building, the Binsfeld Senate Office…

A road rage incident in Urbana, IL, ended with a male passenger hospitalized in intensive care after being shot by a concealed carry permit holder who claimed self-defense. Police continue to investigate. URBANA, IL (2-minute read) — A heated road rage incident in Urbana on Saturday escalated into violence, leaving a man hospitalized in…

Anti-gun city councilors in Memphis, Tennessee, just won’t let up in their continuing quest to squelch local citizens’ right to bear arms. Back in July, the city council made an end-run around Tennessee’s firearms preemption law by trying to put a three-part gun control question on the November ballot. Despite the secretary of state’s warning that…

Bigstock Every November, swarms of hunters prepare to head out into the Pennsylvania wilderness in anticipation of deer season, however, some may unexpectedly find themselves on the wrong side of the law if they also possess a medical marijuana card. While shooters have long advocated for sobriety while handling firearms, similar to driving,…

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Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. (Rod Lamkey/Pool via AP) Last January, former U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz [R-FL-1] introduced H.R. 374. It was a short bill that became known as the “Abolish the ATF Act.”  “The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is hereby abolished,” Gaetz’s bill said.  It was simple, really.  …

Engaging in confrontations can lead to serious consequences, including physical harm, legal issues, and emotional distress. This article explores the importance of avoiding disputes and maintaining personal safety. Confrontations are a part of life, but how you handle them can significantly impact your safety, freedom, and mental health. While stepping into a heated situation might…