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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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.
Connecticut Tells the Supreme Court AR-15s Are ‘Weapons of War’ in Brief Defending Its Ban Ahead of December 2 Arguments
Connecticut’s attorney general filed a Supreme Court brief calling AR-15s ‘weapons of war.’ Arguments are set for December 2. Read the original story: Connecticut Tells the Supreme Court AR-15s Are ‘Weapons of War’ in Brief Defending Its Ban Ahead of December 2 Arguments
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.
The Soviet AK-74 Inspiration
The U.S. Small Caliber High Velocity concept started in 1950 with a study, then evolved into testing and evaluation. By the late 1950s, they discussed a .22 caliber rifle with respectable accuracy at 300 yards. The Army Infantry Board brought Armalite’s Eugene Stoner, designer of the AR-10,...
Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms: 130 Years of Bolt Guns and $160 Million in Annual Sales
Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms from JDH Capital, adding 132 years of bolt-action rifles and shotguns to its lineup. Read the original story: Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms: 130 Years of Bolt Guns and $160 Million in Annual Sales
NRA, SAF, NSSF Sue New Mexico Again Over 7-Day Gun Waiting Period After Court Defeat
New Mexico faces another federal lawsuit after continuing to enforce its seven-day gun waiting period despite a Tenth Circuit ruling against the law. The NRA, SAF, NSSF, firearm dealers, and an individual gun buyer are seeking additional relief.