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AL: Tuscaloosa Police Recover Vintage, Valuable Firearms They Say Are Likely Stolen
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Police in Tuscaloosa say they have come into possession of several antique firearms they believe were stolen - high-value, vintage items likely missing from someone's collection.
On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Department said their Criminal Investigations Division found and recovered the weapons recently and are trying to reunite them with their rightful owners.
Collectors of antique firearms should check their belongings - gun safes, rifle cases and anywhere else they might have stored such valuables - and make sure their property is not missing. |
TX: Son fatally shoots mom’s ex-boyfriend as he breaks into her apartment, Texas cops say
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A man kicking in the door of his ex-girlfriend’s apartment was shot to death when the woman’s son stepped in, Texas police said. Wilbert Tayes, 49, was breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s Houston apartment the night of Feb. 12 when he was met by her 24-year-old son on the other side of the door, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a Feb. 13 post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Tayes tried to assault his ex’s son, but the man grabbed a pistol and shot him, according to deputies. Gonzalez said other people were in the apartment as this occurred. |
IL: Judge Rules FOID Card Act Unconstitutional; State Rep. Charlie Meier Calls for Repeal
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Judge T. Scott Webb issued his order and finding in People of the State of Illinois v. Vivian Brown and found that certain elements of the FOID Card Act violated constitutional protections. In 2017, Vivian Brown grew concerned for her safety and decided to separate from her husband. During this period, she kept a single-shot .22 rifle for personal protection. Her estranged husband later filed a report, accusing her of discharging the rifle inside their home. Authorities investigated the claim and determined that the rifle had not been fired. However, despite this, the State's Attorney charged Ms. Brown with possessing a firearm without a valid FOID card. |
FL: Woman Shoots Stalker in Self-Defense While at Work at Pensacola Holiday Inn
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A woman working at the Holiday Inn in downtown Pensacola defended herself with a firearm on Monday after a man who had been stalking her attacked her in the hotel’s laundry room.
The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when 35-year-old Marquise James confronted the female employee in a location where she was working alone. According to Pensacola Police, James immediately began punching the woman. Fearing for her safety, she drew a legally owned firearm and shot him once in the leg. |
TN: Quick-Thinking Guard Returns Fire on Gunman Outside Busy Nightclub
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A security guard at a Chattanooga nightclub is being hailed as a hero after stopping an attempted mass shooting in the club’s parking lot. The dramatic confrontation unfolded just before 2 a.m. on January 26 outside Dream nightclub when a gunman opened fire on a group of people.
Surveillance footage captured the harrowing moment as the gunman, later identified as a 24-year-old man, began shooting recklessly into the crowd. Reacting immediately, a club security guard—wearing body armor—stepped in front of fleeing patrons, raised his firearm, and returned fire with remarkable precision. |
NY: Seneca County S.C.O.P.E. meeting to address Second Amendment concerns
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Gun rights advocates in Seneca County will gather on February 19 to discuss legislation and policies that could impact Second Amendment protections at both the state and federal levels. The meeting, hosted by Seneca County S.C.O.P.E., will take place at the North Seneca Sportsmen’s Club, and is open to the public.
One of the key issues on the agenda is New York State Assembly Bill A00929, introduced by Assemblymembers Phillip Steck and Rebecca Seawright. The bill would impose stricter regulations on firearm and ammunition sales, requiring sellers to obtain authorization from the New York State Police before completing transactions. |
ME: Federal Court Blocks State's New 3 Day Gun Waiting Period
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A Trump-appointed federal judge on Thursday iced Maine's arbitrary new 72-hour waiting period between purchasing and taking possession of a firearm.
The new law, passed without the governor's signature last April, established the mandatory limbo period beyond the time it takes to typically conduct a background check. Backed by Democrats and anti-gun activists, it passed the state legislature by a razor-thin margin, authorizing a fine of up to $1,000 for each violation.
Pro-Second Amendment and firearms trade groups campaigned against the measure and then took the state to court over the waiting period once it became law. |
TX: Houston Man Claims Self-Defense After Fatally Shooting Father
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A Houston family is reeling after a domestic dispute turned deadly Tuesday night, resulting in a father being fatally shot by his son. Authorities responded to the scene on the 500 block of Edgebrook, where they discovered the deceased man inside the home.
According to investigators, the son, who is reportedly in his 20s, is claiming self-defense. Initial reports suggest the father may have been armed with an ax during the altercation, though law enforcement officials are still investigating that detail.
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ME: Federal judge pauses implementation of Maine’s 72-hour firearm waiting period law
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A federal judge issued a ruling Thursday that temporarily halts a state law requiring a 72-hour waiting period after the purchase of a firearm.
U.S. District Court Justice Lance Walker granted a motion for preliminary injunctive relief, saying gun shop owners and others who sued the state are likely to win their case based on a plain reading of the Second Amendment.
In addition, he said they presented compelling arguments that they would suffer harm “absent interim relief.” |
AL: State Rep. Yarbrough proposes '2A sales tax holiday' for gun-related purchases
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To round out the second week of the legislative session, State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) introduced HB277, the "2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday" Act, which would create a tax break from Memorial Day to the July Fourth holiday exempting all firearms, ammunition and hunting accessories from sales taxes.
Businesses will not be required to participate; the bill offers the ability to opt in if desired. But smaller retailers, in particular, could see a bump in sales that helps increase their revenues. |
ME: Judge Scuttles Maine’s 3-Day Waiting Period
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U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker has granted a preliminary injunction blocking Maine’s 72-hour waiting period law for firearm purchases, which was challenged by gun-rights advocates.
The law, passed in 2024 after Gov. Janet Mills allowed it to become law without her signature, required firearm retailers to delay delivery for three days after an FBI NICS background check approval. |
NY: SCOTUS Must Step In: The Antonyuk Case & the Fight for 2nd Amendment Rights
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The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen should have put an end to unconstitutional gun laws restricting lawful concealed carry.
But in classic anti-gun fashion, New York politicians, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, [who the Trump DOJ is now suing over immigration policy crimes] refused to respect the ruling. Instead, they replaced the unconstitutional “proper cause” requirement with an equally restrictive “good moral character” standard, adding a maze of new “sensitive places” where law-abiding citizens can’t carry. |
New Book Armed & Female II Empowers Women to Take Control of Their Safety
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Personal safety is a concern for many women, but too often, they are told to simply be careful rather than be prepared. The newly released book Armed & Female II by Paxton Quigley is changing that conversation.
This compelling and informative guide is designed to empower women with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to protect themselves effectively. This book is a call to action. It encourages women to take control of their safety through self-defense training, situational awareness, and responsible decision-making. Whether a woman chooses to carry a firearm or not, this book provides the critical information needed to make an informed choice. |
SD: South Dakota Bill Aims to Restore Concealed Carry, Pepper Spray, and Stun Gun Rights on College Campuses
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A major step toward campus self-defense rights is underway in South Dakota as Senate Bill 100 moves through the legislature with strong support. This bill, introduced by Senator Voita, aims to prevent public colleges and technical institutions from prohibiting concealed carry by permit holders and ensures students and faculty have access to basic self-defense tools like pepper spray and stun guns.
The bill has gained significant traction, passing the Senate in a 33-2 vote on February 12, 2025, after amendments. It now heads to the House, where Second Amendment supporters hope it will continue to advance. |
TX: Fort Worth Man Killed After Breaking Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment to ‘Confront Her’
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A 37-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday morning after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment in northwest Fort Worth, leading to what authorities are describing as a case of self-defense.
According to the Fort Worth Police Department, officers responded to a call about a shooting at an apartment complex in the 2900 block of Watermark Drive, near NW Loop 820, around 11:30 a.m. on February 9. When they arrived, they discovered the body of Michael James Andree on the third-floor landing. |
MO: State House Republicans again trying to pass Second Amendment Preservation Act
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House Republicans are trying to pass the Second Amendment Preservation Act for the second time, but some legislators and law enforcement officers say this will make streets less safe.
The General Laws House Committee held a hearing Thursday morning to go over House Bill 1175, which would reenact parts of the Second Amendment Preservation Act.
The Second Amendment Preservation Act, initially passed in 2021, prohibited police for enforcing some federal gun laws. A federal appeals court in St. Louis ruled the law unconstitutional in August. |
How USAID Funded the War on the Second Amendment
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For years, American taxpayers have unknowingly been funding ideological crusades that have little to do with the nation’s interests and everything to do with advancing leftist causes. One of the most egregious examples is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its financial entanglements with billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundations and legacy- media outlets that consistently push for gun-control policies.
While proponents argue that USAID projects serve U.S. strategic interests, critics contend that the agency has been weaponized to support partisan initiatives—many of which undermine Americans’ constitutional rights, including the Second Amendment. |
Gaming Out Trump’s Gun Executive Order
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President Donald Trump made his first step toward changing the federal government’s approach to gun policy. Well, maybe more like a half-step.
I take a dive into what his executive order on guns actually says and what might result from it in a piece for members.
Outside of the White House, the courts have been busy with guns this week. The Tenth Circuit upheld a woman’s lifetime gun ban for writing a bad check decades ago, even after the Supreme Court asked them to reconsider. A federal judge in Hawaii upheld the state’s under-21 gun ban. |
FL: Rep. Miller files bill to limit use of artificial intelligence in gun surveillance
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Florida Rep. Monique Miller this week introduced legislation to ban the use of artificial intelligence to detect firearms in public areas.
It is one of the first bills to be filed by Miller, a Palm Bay Republican, since she was elected to the Florida House in November, representing District 33 in South Brevard County.
“As a staunch gun-rights advocate, I ran on the campaign promise to protect our Second Amendment rights," Miller said. "We should not allow local governments to infringe upon either our right to carry a firearm or our Fourth Amendment right to not being illegally searched, just because the advent of artificial intelligence makes it possible." |
Trump’s 2A Executive Order: What Could It Mean?
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It’s not quite been a week since President Trump issued his Executive Order designed to protect Second Amendment rights, so that leaves another 24 days before Attorney General Pam Bondi is due to submit her report that will include a “proposed plan of action” to do just that.
That plan will be informed by a review, as called for in the order, of “all orders, regulations, guidance, plans, international agreements, and other actions of executive departments and agencies (agencies) to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment.” As we all know that’s a LOT of territory to cover and it should yield a host of areas that can and should be addressed by the plan submitted to the President. |
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