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OK: Drummond asks U.S. House to pass concealed carry reciprocity resolution
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Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a multi-state effort to encourage the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act and create a framework for lawful concealed carry across state lines.
In a letter sent today to House leadership about H.R. 38, Drummond and 23 other state attorneys general emphasized that broad rights for concealed carry among law-abiding citizens promote public safety and respect gun owners’ fundamental liberties. |
GOP could make it easier to carry a gun
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In the 2024 election, pro-gun advocates coalesced around a primary request for President Donald Trump’s second administration: a dramatic loosening of concealed carry regulations nationwide, something that Republican leaders in both the House and the Senate have been vocal advocates of in the past.
National concealed carry reciprocity has become the main policy request from pro-gun advocates and the gun lobby in Trump’s second term. The policy would require states to recognize the concealed carry permits from other states, allowing permit holders from states with looser regulations to carry weapons in states with stricter regulations. |
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The fight for freedom isn’t on pause—and neither is your chance to gear up.
Memorial Day 2025 is a time to honor the brave men and women of our armed forces who gave everything to defend this country and our Constitution. We remember their sacrifice—not with empty gestures, but by standing ready to defend the same freedoms they died protecting.
That means staying armed, trained, and prepared.
This Memorial Day, take advantage of deep discounts to replenish your personal stockpile. Ammo, parts, gear, and upgrades—it’s all on sale. These deals help us stay sharp, prepared, and dangerous if the deep state or foreign enemies try anything foolish.
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Why the Supreme Court Fight Over Nationwide Injunctions Matters for Gun Owners
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If you’re someone who values the Second Amendment, you should be paying close attention to a Supreme Court case that—on the surface—has nothing to do with guns. But dig deeper, and you’ll see why the fight over nationwide injunctions is a backdoor battle that could seriously affect our right to keep and bear arms.
Here’s the quick breakdown—and why this case might change the legal battlefield for good.
What’s This Case Really About?
The Supreme Court just heard arguments in a case tied to the birthright citizenship loophole, allowing the theft of our national heritage. But that’s not the headline for us. |
MO: Missouri Legislature Punts on Public Transportation Carry Bill
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The Missouri Legislature had once again killed a bill to restore the ability to legally exercise rights protected by the Second Amendment on public transportation. Senator Schnelting has been promoting these bills for years. They make progress, then they are killed by inaction. From mo.gov:
On April 10, HB328 passed the House, 106 to 45. HB328 was sent to the Senate. On April 22, the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety committee held a hearing on the bill. On April 24, an “SCS” (Senate Committee Substitute) was passed. No other action was taken on the bill before the Senate adjourned on May 14. Thus, the bill was killed by Senate inaction. |
WA: Banned police guns could end up in the hands of civilians
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Some Washington police agencies are dumping their handguns after the state academy that trains police officers said the guns were unsafe for recruits.
Hundreds of those controversial firearms – Sig Sauer model P320 – could end up back in the marketplace potentially for sale to citizens, KING 5 Investigators have learned.
The P320 has faced accusations by law agencies across the country, including Washington state, that it can fire without a trigger pull. Some officers have been seriously injured in dozens of reported incidents, but none in Washington. |
TX: Deadly Katy hotel shooting: Suspect turns himself in, claiming self-defense
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Officials said they were called out to the 14800 block of Katy Freeway in reference to a shooting.
When they arrived, along with the fire department, they found a man had been shot at least one time.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities stated they learned that two males got into an argument, and that's when the shooting took place.
Another male fled the scene. However, authorities said the suspect turned himself in to Sugar Land police.
Officials stated the suspect is claiming self-defense. |
WA: Armed Citizen Ends Deadly Knife Rampage in Spokane: A Case for Concealed Carry Preparedness
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In a quiet neighborhood in Spokane, Washington, a horrifying knife attack turned into a life-or-death moment for an unsuspecting dog walker—until he drew his firearm and ended the threat.
It Started with a Knife Attack
Just after 1:30 p.m. on May 14, a man armed with a knife began attacking residents at the Hart Terrace Apartments in Spokane’s East Central neighborhood. According to police reports, the suspect first targeted a woman outside the apartment complex. Thankfully, another resident pulled her to safety before she was harmed. |
NV: Las Vegas Gym Mass Shooter Taken Down By Police After Gun Jams
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Las Vegas police have identified the man accused of opening fire inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club last Friday as 34-year-old Daniel Ortega, a North Las Vegas resident. The tragic event resulted in the death of a longtime gym employee and injuries to at least three other individuals.
According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), Ortega’s shooting spree was interrupted due to a firearm malfunction, which may have saved numerous lives. Assistant Sheriff Jamie Prosser stated in a Monday press conference, “Fortunately, [Ortega] had a malfunction in his weapon which saved this from becoming a mass casualty event.” |
Gun Groups Slam GOP ‘Betrayal’ on Suppressors, AR Pistols
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The Gun Owners of America (GOA) and other leading Second Amendment groups are slamming House Republicans over what they’re calling a “betrayal” of gun owners in the newly unveiled budget reconciliation bill.
While GOP lawmakers have proposed eliminating the $200 tax on suppressors, GOA says this keeps them under ATF regulation, “missing the mark and failing to deliver on GOP promises. “ |
ATF’s pro-gun lawyer opposed Trump administration’s latest move on guns
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In a bid to explain the classification, ATF workers took Leider to a shooting range to see how the triggers operate, according to people familiar with the outing, who like others interviewed spoke on the condition of anonymity because they feared retribution. At the end of the process, Leider, an Antonin Scalia Law School professor and gun rights attorney, agreed: The devices were dangerous, and the classification as machine guns should stand, the people said.
Ed.: Then the lawyer was in no way 'pro-gun'; he wasn't even 'pro-2A'. |
TX: Gun Owners of America Endorses Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate
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Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce its endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the United States Senate. A proven constitutional conservative, Paxton has spent years standing shoulder to shoulder with GOA in the fight to defend the Second Amendment against unconstitutional gun control.
Throughout his time as Attorney General, Paxton has worked directly with GOA in federal lawsuits challenging the Biden administration’s gun control agenda, including the ATF’s unlawful pistol brace ban and the so-called “universal registration rule.” These lawsuits successfully secured preliminary injunctions for GOA members and Texans, blocking unconstitutional enforcement across the country. |
ME: Despite Federal Court Ruling, Firearm Rights Remain Under Attack
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Portland-based progressive politicians just cannot help themselves. In the wake of being handed a historic loss with the hold on Maine’s 72-hour waiting period law in federal court, one would expect these vehement opponents of the Second Amendment to quell their efforts, but instead, they have launched a full-scale attack on firearm rights.
Earlier this year, Justice Lance Walker of the First District Court placed a hold on Maine’s extreme waiting period law under the precedent set by New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. |
Guns.com, 35+ Others Sign Call for Congress to End NFA Suppressor Tax Scheme
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Today, Guns.com joined 30+ firearms makers, industry representatives, medical professionals, and Second Amendment groups to push Congress to finally repeal the barrier to lawful, free suppressor ownership created by the “unconstitutional National Firearms Act (NFA) tax scheme.”
Lead by the American Suppressor Association, the coalition from across the firearms industry sent the letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. We have the full details of that letter below. The move comes as advocates for 2A rights push for the passage of the Hearing Protection Act with the current budget reconciliation debate. |
Second Amendment Groups Urge Congressional Republicans To Kill Decades-Old Suppressor Tax
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Dozens of Second Amendment groups are urging Congress to make firearm suppressors more accessible for law-abiding Americans, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The gun rights groups — which include the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the American Suppressor Association (ASA) — called on congressional leadership Wednesday to add Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) in the upcoming reconciliation bill. The HPA’s — introduced by Virginia Rep. Ben Cline in January — would eliminate a national suppressor registry and a $200 tax by removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 under the section. |
WI: UW-Platteville shooting puts gun policies back in the spotlight
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Wisconsin became the 49th state to legalize the concealed carry of firearms and other weapons in 2011. The law, however, allows the state’s public universities to ban guns by posting signs at the entrance of each campus building saying firearms are prohibited.
The current UW System administrative code reads, “a person is prohibited from carrying, possessing, or using any dangerous weapon on university lands or in university buildings or facilities except with the written approval of the chief administrative officer or for law enforcement purposes."
UW-Platteville has not granted any exceptions, university spokesperson Christine Bellport said. |
NY: Assembly, Again, Passes Study Of Smart Guns
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The technology behind the idea of “smart” handguns doesn’t seem ready for use yet.
Members of the Democratic Party’s majority in the state Assembly, however, want the state to be ready when the technology is ready. The Assembly recently passed A1191 by a 97-50 vote with Assemblymen Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, both voting against the measure. The bill has not made it to the Senate floor yet. Assembly members also approved the legislation during the 2023-24 legislative session, but it was not taken up by state senators. |
UT: 18-Year-Old Selling Champagne From Trunk Shoots Robber in Self-Defense, May Avoid Charges Despite Possible Illegal Gun Carry
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An 18-year-old man who opened fire during an attempted armed robbery while selling champagne out of the trunk of his car may not face charges, even as questions remain about the legality of his firearm possession.
As reported by KSL, police have arrested two additional suspects in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred just before 2 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot of Kearns High School. Tesfaye Mebratu Shabi, 18, and a second male, 17, were taken into custody Tuesday on suspicion of murder and aggravated robbery. Another suspect, 18-year-old Brandon Ray Hollins, was arrested Monday on the same charges. |
OH: Bill seeks to balance repeat gun violence with Second Amendment
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House Bill 5 generally increases penalties and imposes mandatory minimum prison sentences for those who continue to commit crimes with guns after they’ve already been prohibited via court order from possessing them.
But the would-be Repeat Offender Act won the backing of gun-rights advocates for provisions that would make it easier for rehabilitated offenders to have their convictions expunged so the records don’t show up in gun dealer background checks.
“...Importantly, the legislation does not alter any existing gun laws that affect our law-abiding gun owners,” said Rep. Bernie Willis (R., Springfield), the bill’s other sponsor. |
WA: Outrage: WA Governor Signs Permit-to-Purchase Bill, Lawsuits Certain
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Washington Democrat Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed House Bill 1163, which will require all future gun buyers to obtain a permit to purchase firearms after it takes effect in May 2027, but the announcement already has Evergreen State gun owners furious as the gun prohibition lobby cheers.
Alan Gottlieb, founder and executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) said, “Our legal team is already working on potential challenges.” |
New Guns for 2025
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The palpable sense of urgency and dread that existed within the firearm industry for the four years Joe Biden was wandering the White House has been replaced with relief and the intention to get back to business as usual. In handguns, trends abound. Double-stack 1911s chambered in 9 mm continue to be all the rage, while integral compensators are the red-hot design feature now being introduced to product lines. “Optic-ready,” the recent popular marketing phrase, has leveled up to “optic included,” with many manufacturers partnering with MRDS makers to offer pistols pre-mounted with open- and closed-emitter red-dot sights for consumers looking for maximum performance with minimal hassle. |
WA: Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed into law a controversial policy requiring gun buyers to first pay for a new state permit.
Starting in two years, House Bill 1163 will require those interested in purchasing guns to apply for a five-year permit through the Washington State Patrol. Applicants must pay a fee and have completed a certified firearms safety training program within the past five years, with limited exceptions. |
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