An Eagle County deputy’s bodycam captured a charging black bear and the rapid handgun response that stopped it. The encounter illustrates the value of firearm proficiency, decisive action, and taking dangerous wildlife seriously.
Joseph Johnson’s 2015 marijuana-cultivation conviction left him barred from possessing firearms or ammunition. NRA, FPC and SAF are asking the Supreme Court to hear his challenge, arguing that Founding-era history does not support permanently disarming peaceable Americans.
Rick Sung’s guilty plea closes an eight-year Santa Clara County carry-permit corruption investigation. The case shows what happened when officials treated the right to bear arms as a favor.
The Supreme Court is preparing to decide whether governments may ban AR-15-style rifles. Here is every amicus brief filed in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, including the arguments supporting gun owners and two supposedly neutral briefs that advance anti-gun positions.
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Colt’s big bore double action in its handiest form, built in 1882 and chambered in 44-40. The Model 1878 was Colt’s answer to a market that wanted a double action revolver in a serious caliber. It sold in decent numbers and it w...
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office has called a road rage shooting justified, FOX 8 reports from Metairie. Here is what is known so far. Read the original story: Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Calls Metairie Road Rage Shooting Justified
A Fort Pierce man shot a dog that charged him after two loose dogs trapped his wife in her car in their driveway. SLCSO is investigating. Read the original story: Fort Pierce Man Shoots Charging Dog in His Own Driveway After Two Loose Dogs Trap His Wife in Her Car
A Chesnee, SC homeowner shot and killed a 19-year-old stranger found inside the home at 2 a.m. Sunday. No charges have been filed. Read the original story: South Carolina Homeowner Shoots and Kills 19-Year-Old Stranger Found Inside Chesnee Home at 2 A.M.
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Colt’s first swing at a double action revolver. This is an 1877 “Thunderer” in 41 Long Colt with the 6 inch ejectorless Sheriff’s Model barrel, shipped in November 1877 to B. Kittredge in Cincinnati. Start with the na...