The social utility of firearms extends far beyond self-defense. From preventing violent crime and protecting innocent lives to preserving individual liberty, lawful gun ownership provides benefits that deserve recognition in the debate over firearms and the Second Amendment.
Ohio lawmakers had an opportunity to remove suppressors from the state's dangerous ordnance classification. The Senate delivered a 31–1 victory, but the House has left SB 214 sitting in committee for months. Sean Maloney argues that Ohio gun owners deserve action, not another round of political...
Arkansas voters decide Tuesday on Issue 2, which would add ammunition, firearm accessories and components to the state constitution. Read the original story: Arkansas Voters Decide Tuesday Whether to Write Ammunition, Accessories and Gun Components Into the State Constitution
Oregon already has some of America's toughest gun laws, yet gun control activists are demanding more after the deadly Bend school shooting. The restrictions failed to stop the killer. An armed parent did.
Three masked men allegedly threatened an armed Maryland resident in his driveway on Halloween night. He fought back, leaving one dead and two wounded as police investigate the confrontation.
83-year-old 'Heat' director Michael Mann shot himself in the left thigh while holstering a .45 at an LA range. The safety lesson. Read the original story: 83-Year-Old ‘Heat’ Director Michael Mann Shoots Himself in the Left Thigh While Holstering a .45 at LA Gun Range
We are living in the Golden Age of firearms. There’s never been a time when consumers had more options readily available. One of the most competitive arenas is concealed-carry guns. After nearly 13 years at a high-volume FFL, the most common question I heard was, “Where do I begin?” With al...
Ruger reports Wednesday into a market where checks rose 2.5% but retail units fell 7.8%. Sell-through, distributor inventory and average selling price are the three lines that should set an FFL dealer's first-quarter order book.
A Nov. 18 hearing is set in the Lynchburg suit challenging Virginia's handgun purchase ban for 18-to-20-year-olds and background checks. Read the original story: Nov. 18 Hearing Set as GOA and VCDL Fight Virginia’s Handgun Purchase Ban for 18-to-20-Year-Olds and Universal Background Checks
Delaware Gov. Meyer backs a governors’ amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold Illinois and Connecticut AR-15 bans. Read the original story: Delaware Gov. Meyer Backs Governors’ Supreme Court Brief Defending Illinois and Connecticut AR-15 Bans Five Weeks Before Oral Arguments