74-Year-Old Homeowner Shoots Alleged Repeat Burglar at Window
A 74-year-old North Carolina homeowner fired one shot when an alleged repeat burglar tried to force his way through a window. Police say the homeowner will not face charges.
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DOJ Moves to Block Virgin Islands ‘Assault Weapon’ and Magazine Ban After Cheeseman
The Justice Department says Act 9113 effectively bans standard-capacity AR-15 rifles and criminalizes common magazines already protected under the Third Circuit’s Cheeseman ruling.
Armed Wife Fires One Shot to Save Husband From Gunman at Massachusetts Home
A legally armed Massachusetts woman fired a single, decisive shot after an armed man allegedly pursued her husband at their Springfield home. Video, witness testimony, 911 recordings, and physical evidence supported her account, and prosecutors ruled the shooting lawful.
Curious Relics #137: Little Colt Speaks – Colt 1862 Police Part IV
Welcome back, folks! We have reached the end of the road on the Colt 1862 Police. Part I covered the history and Samuel Colt’s final years, Part II tackled variations and how to sort the Police from its near-twin the Pocket Navy, and Part III laid out specifications, dating, and the afterma...
Smith & Wesson Launches Suppressor-Optimized M&P15 AXE SBR and Pistol in .300 Blackout
Smith & Wesson enters the .300 Blackout market with new M&P15 AXE SBR and pistol models built around eight-inch barrels and Gemtech’s suppressor-optimized GVAC gas system.
NJ State Police Tell Gun Dealers Third Circuit Rifle and Magazine Ruling Takes Effect July 31
New Jersey State Police have notified gun dealers that the Third Circuit’s decision striking down the state’s semiautomatic rifle and standard-capacity magazine bans takes effect July 31, 2026. Dealers are still waiting for the state’s promised compliance guidance.
GOA Sues U.S. Virgin Islands Over Gun Ban for Nonresident Americans
Gun Owners of America is challenging a U.S. Virgin Islands licensing system that recognizes no out-of-state permits, generally blocks nonresidents from applying and carries a ten-year minimum sentence for unauthorized firearm possession.
SAF, NRA & FPC Move to Block Maryland Glock Ban Before It Takes Effect
SAF, NRA and FPC are asking a federal judge to block Maryland’s Glock ban before January 1, 2027, arguing SB 334 targets common handguns while existing prohibitions on illegal switches remain in force.
New Jersey Democrats Attack Third Circuit After AR-15, Magazine Ban Defeat
New Jersey’s attorney general and Senate president are attacking the Third Circuit after the en banc court struck down the state’s semiautomatic-rifle and magazine bans. Their public-safety rhetoric avoids the central problem: New Jersey failed to justify its restrictions under Bruen.
California CCW Holder Stops Knife Attack, Exposes SB2’s Gun-Free-Zone Failure
A licensed concealed carrier reportedly stopped a knife-wielding man who charged through a crowded Cerritos restaurant. The defensive gun use exposes the dangerous failure of California’s unconstitutional SB2 “sensitive place” restrictions.