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OR: Second Amendment Road Rage
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Alford says he brought out the gun because he feared the other vehicle was being used as a weapon. “Then I didn’t even aim the gun at her. I made the gun visible. It was in the center console, and I pulled the gun up with the muzzle facing towards the floorboard.”
Alford had declined to identify himself initially to Eugene Weekly at the protest and wore a mask, hat and sunglasses. But in the later interview , he confirmed that he attended the Jan. 30 Springfield protest, reiterating what he said at the protest that he is “not against ICE” that he was there “for Second Amendment rights because Donald Trump and the FBI came out saying not to bring firearms during a protest.” He added, “That’s the only reason I went there.” |
Another Second Amendment misstep from the White House
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In what is becoming a troubling pattern from Trump officials, yet another White House deputy took to cable news to issue a full-throated attack on the God-given right to self-defense. This time, the offender was U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro.
“I don’t care if you have a license in another district, and I don’t care if you’re a law-abiding gun owner somewhere else,” Pirro told Fox News. “You bring a gun into this district, count on going to jail, and hope you get the gun back.” |
MI: U.P. Lawmakers Praise Approval Of Gun Carry For Bow Hunters
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Michigan’s state House Upper Peninsula Delegation today secured passage of legislation to allow Michigan bow hunters to carry a pistol for personal protection while in the woods. The plan, introduced by state Rep. Dave Prestin and supported by state Reps. Karl Bohnak, Parker Fairbairn, and Greg Markkanen, passed with significant bipartisan support.
“The passage of my bill supports law-abiding citizens who value our outdoor heritage and expect common-sense protections in the field,” said Prestin, R-Cedar River. “If Michigan law already permits open carry in public spaces, there is no reason to revoke that right simply because someone is bow hunting.” |
FL: “Beg to Get Shot”: Nassau County Sheriff Defends Homeowner in Burglary Shooting
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A Nassau County homeowner who was previously targeted by thieves was ready when intruders returned to his Clearwater Road property Wednesday night. Around 2:40 a.m., 18-year-old Anson Shawn Drew and a juvenile accomplice allegedly broke into the home, reportedly under the mistaken belief that the residence was vacant.
The homeowner, who was startled by a flashlight pointed at him in the dark, drew his revolver and fired, striking the juvenile suspect in the lower back. Sheriff Bill Leeper did not hold back when discussing the incident, stating, “If you break into somebody’s home, you should beg to get shot. And that’s exactly what happened”. |
NY: Jury acquits Port Chester man who said stabbing was self-defense
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A Port Chester man who stabbed his stepsons' father during an argument has been acquitted of attempted murder and assault charges after jurors believed his claim that he was acting in self-defense.
Cristian Bedoya-Ramirez, 27, broke into tears soon after the verdict was read in Westchester County Court on Thursday, Feb. 5. Jurors found Bedoya not guilty of attempted murder, first-degree attempted assault and second-degree assault, all felonies, and misdemeanor charges of third-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child. |
OR: Animal rights group pushes Oregon ballot measure that would ban hunting, fishing in the state
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Animal rights advocates are trying to qualify a ballot measure in Oregon that would dramatically change how animals are treated under state law, including banning most hunting, fishing, livestock farming and animal research.
The proposed measure, Initiative Petition 28, would remove many long-standing exemptions in Oregon’s animal cruelty laws. Under the initiative, most activities that hurt or kill animals would become criminal offenses. Exemptions would remain for self-defense and veterinary care.
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CA: Bonta takes on ghost guns in new lawsuit
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Rob Bonta is teaming up with San Francisco’s top attorney to sue two ghost gun companies that distribute blueprints for untraceable weapons.
The California attorney general and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced a lawsuit Friday against Gatalog Foundation Inc. and CTRLPew LLC. The two Florida-based companies allegedly offer computer code used to 3D print ghost guns, illegal large-capacity magazines, machine gun conversion devices like “Glock switches” and other products.
The lawsuit, filed in the San Francisco Superior Court, also aims to hold the companies accountable for promoting and facilitating the unlawful manufacture of 3D printed firearms, Bonta’s office said. The two companies could not be reached for comment. |
NM: Controversial gun control bill headed for full Senate vote
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SB17 requires dealers to have certain security measures, employee training, and mandatory reporting requirements. Plus, they would have to keep thorough records of each and every sale that are accessible by law enforcement upon request with no warrant required.
Additionally, the bill would ban any gas-operated semi-automatic firearms with a magazine capacity of more than 10 rounds.
Opponents of the bill, like Wiliam Feiereisen, who spoke at the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Wednesday, say SB92 is obviously focused on AR-15s.
“The AR-15 is the Ford F-150 of firearms. It's affordable for everyone, reliable and adaptable for many purposes, hunting, ranching, recreation, self defense,” he said. |
CO: Colorado Democrats Push Sweeping New Crackdown on 3-D Printed Guns and Gun Dealer Oversight
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Democrats in the Colorado legislature are adding to their slate of proposals this year to tighten the state’s gun regulations with measures that would further crack down on 3-D printed firearms and impose tougher rules on gun dealers.
House Bill 1144 would add to Colorado’s restrictions on ghost guns, unserialized firearms that are often assembled at home using 3-D printed parts or do-it-yourself kits. They allow people to bypass background checks and are virtually untraceable.
Federal data show ghost guns are increasingly turning up at crime scenes. |
VA: Virginia House Pushes Multiple Anti-Gun Bills to Senate
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A Nassau County homeowner who was previously targeted by thieves was ready when intruders returned to his Clearwater Road property Wednesday night. Around 2:40 a.m., 18-year-old Anson Shawn Drew and a juvenile accomplice allegedly broke into the home, reportedly under the mistaken belief that the residence was vacant.
The homeowner, who was startled by a flashlight pointed at him in the dark, drew his revolver and fired, striking the juvenile suspect in the lower back. Sheriff Bill Leeper did not hold back when discussing the incident, stating, “If you break into somebody’s home, you should beg to get shot. And that’s exactly what happened”. |
Gun stores received hoax DHS letter declaring suspension of 2nd Amendment
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In January and February 2026, an alleged letter from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announcing a "temporary suspension" of Second Amendment rights circulated online.
The purported letter, dated Jan. 26, 2026, and titled, "Notice of Enhanced Protection Policies for Homeland Security Agents," justified the suspension as a way to "better safeguard the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during upcoming deployment actions in the Houston, Texas area." Gun rights advocates have criticized President Donald Trump and other members of his administration for remarks that many people interpreted as suggesting that protesters should not carry guns following the Border Patrol killing of Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis. |
President Trump’s ATF pick clears Senate hearing easily
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New York state native turned Floridian Robert Cekada spent just over two hours Wednesday along with four judicial candidates testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is chaired by Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.
By all accounts, Cekada passed the test, and he will likely become the next Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
“Mr. Cekada has had an extensive career protecting Americans at the state and federal level,” Grassley said. “He served a decade as a police officer, receiving numerous awards. He has also spent two decades at the ATF. He knows how to lead the Bureau because he’s worked tirelessly throughout the chain of command.” |
NH: Lawmakers Say YES to Campus Carry: Bill Protects Students’ Right to Bear Arms
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The New Hampshire House has passed House Bill 1793, legislation that would prohibit public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of firearms and non-lethal weapons on their campuses. The measure, titled the Protecting College Students Act, cleared the House on February 5 with a vote of 188–165 and now moves to the Finance Committee for further consideration.
HB 1793, sponsored by 14 Republican legislators from both chambers, aims to align campus policy with New Hampshire’s constitutional carry laws and Article 2-a of the state constitution, which guarantees the right to bear arms. |
VA: Virginia House Passes HB 217, Advancing Broad Assault Firearm and Magazine Ban
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Virginia lawmakers have advanced House Bill 217 (HB 217), a sweeping firearms proposal that would prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, purchase, and transfer of so-called “assault firearms” and certain ammunition feeding devices. The bill passed the House on February 5, 2026, and is now under consideration in the Senate.
HB 217 is sponsored by Dan Helmer, who serves as the bill’s chief patron. Supporters describe the legislation as a public safety measure, while opponents argue it conflicts with recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent and would criminalize firearms and magazines commonly owned by law-abiding citizens. |
CA: California sues websites that publish blueprints for 3D printer ghost guns
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Two websites that distribute instructions for how to manufacture ghost guns are facing a new lawsuit from the state of California alleging that they provide access to illegal and untraceable firearms.
The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, is aimed at the Gatalog Foundation Inc. and CTRLPEW LLC.
The lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court argues that the websites violated multiple state laws, including the distribution of computer code and guidelines for 3D printing firearms, illegal large-capacity magazines, and other firearm-related products. |
VA: Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Virginia
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Gun trafficking is arming lethal violence around the country. Every year, hundreds of thousands of guns are illegally channeled into communities across the country, where they are used in shootings and other violent crimes that terrorize neighborhoods. Gun trafficking is not just a problem of the individuals who move guns from legal commerce to illegal use. It is also a problem of the gun dealers who supply these guns through their own negligence or complicity. State leaders can take action to combat gun trafficking. |
WY: Wyoming Bill Could Let 18-Year-Olds Carry Concealed Guns On UW Campus
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In the wake of the Wyoming Legislature repealing gun-free zones last year, two bills this year are looking to expand gun rights on college campuses by lowering age restrictions and lifting legal requirements related to concealed carry.
House Bill 95 would allow people age 21 and older to conceal carry at the University of Wyoming and community colleges without a permit. House Bill 96, meanwhile, would lower the minimum age to acquire a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18.
The bills’ main sponsor, Rep. Jeremy Haroldson, R-Wheatland, told Cowboy State Daily that the bills would clarify last year’s legislation and bolster 18-year-olds’ Second Amendment rights. |
Hypocritical irony of Pretti’s gun
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It’s not often that I agree with the National Rifle Association or with President Donald Trump. But last week I found myself agreeing with both at the same time.
After the shooting death of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Trump said, “You can’t walk in with guns. You can’t do that. … Certainly, he shouldn’t have been carrying a gun.”
The NRA and other gun-rights organizations took exception, noting that — in their view — the right to bear arms is guaranteed by the Constitution and that Pretti had a legal permit to carry a weapon, in full compliance with Minnesota law. |
WY: Support Pro-Second Amendment Bills in the Wyoming Legislature
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Over the prior four Wyoming Legislative Sessions, GOA has worked with strong Second Amendment supporters to pass some of America’s best Second Amendment legislation.
Because of these efforts, Wyoming now has the Nation’s strongest criminal Second Amendment Protection Act to reduce local cooperation with federal gun control, and Wyoming has strong laws that stop local governments from having gun control.
Furthermore, after passing the bill two straight years (it was vetoed by the Governor in 2024), in 2025, Wyoming successfully repealed most “Gun-Free” zones in critical places like government buildings and schools. |
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