What Are the Odds?
When a less than 1% possibility becomes a community’s reality. Guest contributor Michael Bellantoni reflects on the Bend, Oregon elementary school shooting, the armed citizen who stepped in, and why rare does not mean impossible.
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Durham Security Guard and Shoplifting Suspect Both Charged After Sunday Morning Shooting
A security guard and a suspected shoplifter are both facing charges after a Sunday morning shooting at a Durham, NC Harris Teeter. Read the original story: Durham Security Guard and Shoplifting Suspect Both Charged After Sunday Morning Shooting
Federal Judge Strikes Down New York Body Armor Ban, Rules Armor Protected by Second Amendment
A federal judge has struck down New York’s ban on civilian body armor purchases, ruling that protective armor is protected by the Second Amendment. The decision marks a major victory for the Firearms Policy Coalition, although the injunction has been temporarily stayed.
Cook County, Connecticut Defend AR-15 Bans in Supreme Court Briefs Ahead of December Arguments
Cook County and Connecticut are asking the Supreme Court to uphold AR-15 bans by arguing that military usefulness, ballistic effectiveness, and public-safety concerns justify prohibiting America's most popular rifle. Their constitutional arguments could have consequences far beyond the AR-15.
Three Years in Prison to Earn a Day in Court: FPC and Two D.C. Gun Owners Ask the Full D.C. Circuit to Overrule the Standing Rule Shielding the District’s Magazine Ban
FPC asks the full D.C. Circuit to end a standing rule that makes gun owners risk felony charges just to challenge D.C.'s magazine ban. Read the original story: Three Years in Prison to Earn a Day in Court: FPC and Two D.C. Gun Owners Ask the Full D.C. Circuit to Overrule the Standing Rule Shieldi...
M40 Sniper Rifle – A Vietnam War Icon
The M40 rifle might be the most recognizable of all American sniper rifles. Its birth coincided with a need for a precision instrument in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, and its legacy was built by those who relied on its performance. Its accuracy, reliability, and endurance have given rise to a g...
30-Year-Old Dearborn CPL Holder Who Pulled a Handgun From Her Purse and Shot the Man Attacking Her Boyfriend in a Shoe Store Will Not Be Charged
A 30-year-old Dearborn CPL holder shot a man attacking her boyfriend inside a shoe store. Prosecutors say they can't disprove self-defense. Read the original story: 30-Year-Old Dearborn CPL Holder Who Pulled a Handgun From Her Purse and Shot the Man Attacking Her Boyfriend in a Shoe Store Will No...
CDC Data Challenges Gun-Control Claim That Firearms Are Leading Cause of Death for Children
New research from the Second Amendment Foundation uses CDC mortality data to challenge claims that firearms are the leading cause of death among American children. The findings expose how age brackets and combined death categories shape the gun-control narrative.
Shot by Burglars Four Years Ago, Tucson Gun Shop Owner Now Parks His Pickup Across His Storefront Every Night After Thieves Ram Two Nearby Gun Stores in One Week
A Tucson gun shop owner shot in a break-in four years ago now parks his truck across his storefront nightly after two nearby ram-raids. Read the original story: Shot by Burglars Four Years Ago, Tucson Gun Shop Owner Now Parks His Pickup Across His Storefront Every Night After Thieves Ram Two Near...
Pickens County Business Owner Holds Drunk Burglary Suspect Who Claimed to Have a Gun at Gunpoint Until Deputies Arrive
A Pickens County business owner held a drunk burglary suspect who claimed to have a gun at gunpoint until deputies arrived. No shots fired. Read the original story: Pickens County Business Owner Holds Drunk Burglary Suspect Who Claimed to Have a Gun at Gunpoint Until Deputies Arrive