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GA: Douglas women charged in machete home invasion case
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According to the Coffee County Sheriffs Office, deputies responded Feb. 21 to reports of gunshot victims near Tyler Road. When they arrived, they found Stephanie Ann Nicole Castillo, 35, and Elisabet Gaspar, 27, both of Douglas, suffering from injuries authorities say were sustained during an attempted robbery.

Investigators with the sheriffs office and agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation determined the two women allegedly attacked a homeowner with a machete while attempting to commit a robbery. The homeowner then discharged a shotgun in self-defense, authorities said.

UT: Utah Proposal for Citizen Carry Puts Pro-Teams in Crosshairs Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
I used to be a big sports fan, but less so these days. Sports stopped being fun, unfortunately. I'm also not thrilled with taxpayer money supporting multi-billion-dollar franchises. Especially since they take taxpayer handouts, then act like they're private entities in every other way, especially when it comes to carrying guns for self-defense.

OH: BFA joins federal lawsuit challenging ATF tax stamp requirement on suppressors, short-barreled rifles
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On Feb. 26, 2026, Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) joined plaintiffs in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA).

The case, Roberts v. ATF (2:26-CV-91-SCM), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Until the passage of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, the NFA had imposed a $200 excise tax ("tax stamp") on suppressors and on short-barreled rifles and required a tax-enforcement registration requirement on those items.

VA: Proposed firearms legislation sparks Second Amendment support amongst Va. Sheriffs
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Within the last week, Sheriffs across the region have reaffirmed their commitment to the Second Amendment. These proclamations represent the views of the Sheriff and his office as a whole.

This comes after new proposed Virginia Firearms legislation. According to Senate Bill 749, Virginia could ban the sale, in some cases, possession, of certain semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns. The bill also threatens magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds.

PA: West Manheim Township abandons proposed firearms discharge ordinance
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After several weeks of deliberation, West Manheim Township opted against a proposal to regulate the discharging of firearms in the township with an additional ordinance, the township supervisors said in a release.

The proposal stemmed from concerns voiced by residents over target shooting and other firearms discharges near occupied properties, with the proposed ordinance drafted following discussions by supervisors and residents during the Oct. 2025 meeting of the West Manheim Township Board of Supervisors.

Hyde-Smith reintroduces GRIP Act
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has again teamed with U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) to continue a bicameral fight to prohibit states, localities, or any other organization from using federal funding and background check information to maintain gun registries. Hyde-Smith and Gosar today reintroduced the Gun-owner Registration Information Protection (GRIP) Act, which would clarify existing law prohibiting the use of federal funding by states or local entities to store or list sensitive, personal information related to the legal ownership or possession of firearms.

OH: 1 dead after reportedly shot in self defense: Police Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
According to authorities, the incident happened on the 1700 block of Maiden Lane, officers were dispatched just before 1 a.m. Upon arrival, they located an individual who had been shot. This individual was pronounced deceased. Authorities say the shooting was in self-defense. The incident happened across from a school. The scene is expected to be cleared by the time the day starts there.

AL: Self-Defense in Tuscaloosa: Woman Shoots Domestic Abuser While Awaiting Police
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A domestic confrontation in the 600 block of 38th Street turned into a life-or-death struggle Sunday night, February 22, 2026. Around 7:30 p.m., Tuscaloosa police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; he was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in critical condition. The female shooter remained on the scene and immediately identified her actions as a desperate act of self-defense.

SAF Supports Third Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality Of NFA
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In an effort to remove the remaining registration requirements from the National Firearms Act (NFA) for silencers and short-barreled rifles, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is now supporting a third lawsuit challenging the law.

In July last year, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill which eliminated the making and transfer taxes on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and NFA-defined any other weapons. The result being that individuals are no longer taxed for making and transferring most firearms under the NFA, yet burdensome registration requirements for these arms remain in place.

FL: Is Floridas Felon Gun Law About to Change?
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In a rare and consequential move, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has asked an appellate court to reverse a criminal conviction his office previously defendedan action that could reshape how firearm laws are enforced across the state. At its core, the case raises a fundamental question: can Florida permanently disarm all felons, or only those whose past conduct demonstrates they are dangerous?

The issue arises in a pending appeal before Floridas First District Court of Appeal involving a prosecution under section 790.23, Florida Statutes, which broadly prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms.

VA: Board Formalizes FOIA Safeguards, Reaffirms Sanctuary Status
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The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday night (Feb. 18) to reaffirm its 2019 resolution supporting the Second Amendment, reviving a debate that first swept through Virginia localities six years ago.

The resolution declares Fluvanna County a Second Amendment sanctuary and affirms the boards support for the right to keep and bear arms under both the U.S. and Virginia constitutions.

Guns, Ganja, and GavelsFive Things to Watch for in the Supreme Courts US v Hemani Oral Arguments
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On March 2, 2026, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case US v. Hemani. At issue in the case is whether Section 922 (g)(3) of the 1968 Gun Control Act is a violation of the Second Amendment rights of cannabis users. Section 922 (g)(3) makes it illegal for any person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)) to possess a firearm. While cannabis is legal in some form in the majority of US states, it is still federally illegal, and a person who reports cannabis usemedical or recreationalon the mandatory ... (ATF) firearm transaction form is disqualified from firearm ownership.

Johnson and Mullin Introduce Legislation to Enhance Firearm Access for Tribal Communities
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U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson and Senator Markwayne Mullin announced the introduction of the Tribal Firearm Access Act, aiming to clarify that tribal governments can issue identification for firearms. Additionally, the Tribal Police Department Parity Act seeks to ease access to duty weapons for tribal police.

Supporters emphasize Second Amendment rights: Both lawmakers and supporters emphasize that tribal members should be able to use tribal IDs to purchase firearms. Johnson stated, "The ability for lawful citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights shouldnt exclude someone for being a tribal member," while Mullin noted this legislation corrects an ongoing issue for tribal citizens.

TX: GOP candidate calls to 'bring back smoking on airplanes' as opponent battles affair claim
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Brandon Herrera, the Second Amendment advocate running against a GOP lawmaker facing affair allegations, called to "bring back smoking on airplanes."

During a Thursday interview, MAGA influencer Benny Johnson noted that Herrera could find himself with a seat on the Oversight Committee if he defeats Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) amid the affair scandal. The interview came as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was testifying to the Oversight Committee about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"I know that the recent polling looks awesome for you," Johnson said.

Cornyn Introduces Bill to Stop Illegal Aliens from Possessing Firearms and Ammunition
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U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Budd (R-NC) yesterday introduced the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act, which would close a loophole in current law to prohibit illegal aliens from possessing firearms or ammunition provided to them by a government entity, such as a police department:

No one who enters the U.S. illegally should get to enjoy our God-given constitutional rights, including the right to keep and bear arms, said Sen. Cornyn. This bill would close a loophole in current law to ensure illegal aliens cannot possess firearms or ammunition, and Im glad to support it.

Ed.: In the alternative, we could just deport the illegal aliens.

OR: Gun control bill passes the Oregon House
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House Bill 4145, which its supporters say will strengthen Oregons unenforced gun control law (Measure 114) passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 33 to 19. Only Democrats voted in favor of the bill. Meanwhile, two members of that party crossed the aisle and voted against it. They are Rep. Farrah Chaichi of Beaverton and Rep. Paul Evans of Monmouth. In this area, Rep. Bobby Levy (R-Echo) and Rep. Mark Owens (R-Crane) voted against it.

Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) did not vote. In a remonstrance he delivered on the floor of the House, he said he would not participate in the process because he feels he and the public have made their feelings clear about his opposition to the bill.

Democrats Reintroduce Bill To Require Background Checks For Ammo Purchases
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Not content to make purchasing firearms as difficult as possible, Democrats in the U.S. Congress have reintroduced a bill that would require lawful gun owners to pass a background check every time they purchase ammunition.

On February 19, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and U.S Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, reintroduced what they call Jaimes Law, which would require ammo purchasers to undergo a National Instant Background Checks System check by the FBI in order to purchase ammunitiona direct infringement of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

KY: Bill would allow state police to transfer machine guns to Ky. residents
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A Kentucky lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow the state to transfer machine guns to residents through a program administered by Kentucky State Police.

House Bill 749, sponsored by Rep. TJ Roberts, R-Burlington, would establish the Office of Public Defense within Kentucky State Police to oversee the sale and transfer of machine guns. Under the bill, each state police post would serve as a point of sale and transfer.

Trump DOJ attacks cannabis consumers constitutional rights
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On March 2, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of United States v. Hemani, testing whether and under what circumstances cannabis users can be stripped of their Second Amendment right to bear arms.

At issue is a federal law passed in 1968 that felonizes anyone who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance and prohibits them from possessing firearms or ammunition.

This means that if the Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of the law as applied, anyone could be stripped of a constitutional right without conviction of a crime, without proof of misusing firearms, and without proof of intoxication at the time of possession of a firearm.

Connors Walther PPK/S Riflemans Second Amendment Award
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Welcome to todays Photo of the Day! Here we have a factory oak leaf engraved Walther/Interarms PPK/S presentation inscribed to Chuck Connors, star of The Rifleman television series. The backstrap reads Presented to Chuck Connors in Appreciation of his support of the second amendment January 28. 1976.

Chuck Connors is best known for portraying Lucas McCain in The Rifleman, which ran on ABC from 1958-1963. The show featured McCain using a modified Winchester Model 1892 with a large lever loop, and Connors gun handling became iconic. He was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame in 1991 and reprised his Lucas McCain role in The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw in 1991.

Court to hear argument on whether and when drug users may possess firearms
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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday in United States v. Hemani, the second gun-rights case of the 2025-26 term. In January, the Trump administration supported Hawaii gun owners in their challenge to that states law requiring them to obtain express permission from the owners of private property before bringing their guns onto that property. But on Monday, the Trump administration will be asking the justices to allow it to prosecute a Texas man on charges that he violated a federal law that prohibits users of illegal drugs from having a gun.

WY: Wyoming Senate panel backs jail time for red flag law violations
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Gun Owners of America National Director Mark Jones, a Johnson County resident, testified that the omission reflected years of debate over whether civil enforcement alone was sufficient.

Jones explained the distinction bluntly: Civil provisions are what citizens have right now under Wyoming statutes to hire their own attorney and pursue a civil action. This simply makes it clear that a red flag gun confiscation order is also a criminal infraction.

KY: Kentucky HB 749 Follows West Virginia in Expanding Citizens Access to Modern Machine Guns
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In a decisive move that reaffirms Kentuckys proud heritage as a constitutional carry state and a bulwark for unalienable rights, Rep. TJ Roberts (R-Burlington) introduced House Bill 749 on February 25, 2026. This landmark legislation establishes an Office of Public Defense within the Kentucky State Police, tasked with acquiring and transferring modern, select-fire machine guns directly to law-abiding citizens. HB 749 is nothing short of revolutionary: it weaponizes a clear federal exemption to dismantle the artificial, unconstitutional barriers erected by the 1986 Hughes Amendment, restoring to Kentuckians the very arms the Founding Fathers intended for a well-regulated militia and the security of a free state.