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Best-Selling Guns in March 2024
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Smith & Wesson slid into our best-selling handgun spot for the month of March with the M&P9, while a pair of Glocks in the G19 Gen 5 and the G43X MOS filled the number two and three spots, respectively. The G19 Gen 5 adds some notable upgrades over previous generations, while the G43X's Slimline grip and short 3.41-inch barrel make it ultra-concealable. Both are frequent flyers on this best sellers list and reliable choices for concealed carry. |
VA: Youngkin vetoes Virginia assault weapons ban, signs 2 gun control measures
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed an assault weapons ban that passed the state Legislature last month, alongside multiple other gun control bills, in a 30-bill veto session on Tuesday.
“I swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of Virginia, and that absolutely includes protecting the right of law-abiding Virginians to keep and bear arms,” Youngkin said in a statement after vetoing the bills. |
Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years
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More than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who aren’t required to perform background checks over a five-year period, according to new data released Thursday by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives.
That represents 54% of the illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, Justice Department officials said. The guns were used in 368 shooting cases, which are harder to investigate because unlicensed dealers aren’t required to keep records of their sales that could allow federal agents to trace the weapon back to the original buyer, said ATF Director Steve Dettelbach. |
NY: 9 Self-Defense Weapons That Are Illegal In New York State
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You could be charged with a crime if you are caught with one of these 9 self-defense weapons. As the world seems to get crazier and crazier and criminals are more emboldened, self-defense is necessary. Law-abiding citizens seem to be the targets of everyone - including criminals, scammers, pranksters, and even social media influencers. Protecting yourself is MUST. But, in New York State, there are some weapons you cannot carry to protect yourself from those who aim to do you harm.
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NC: Instacart Driver Delivers Deadly Shot to Actress’ Dog
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According to Harmon, the driver claimed self-defense, yet she contests this assertion noting that the driver appeared unharmed without any signs of a dog attack.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the distress call at Harmon’s residence. According to the police, the delivery driver reported being attacked by the dog, prompting him to defend himself by firing a shot that resulted in the dog’s death. The police statement mentioned that no criminal charges have been filed and the case has been closed, with no further parties being sought after in the investigation. |
ME: Use your voice to defend the Second Amendment
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In this critical juncture of our nation’s discourse on gun rights, it is imperative that we raise our voices in unwavering support of the Second Amendment. Now, more than ever, we must advocate for the preservation of this fundamental right that lies at the core of our constitutional freedoms. As debates rage on about the role of firearms in society, it is essential for citizens to actively participate in shaping the policies that will determine the future of our Second Amendment rights.
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Emmer Defends the Rights of Law-Abiding Gun Owners
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The Fix NICS Act, which became law with Emmer’s support in 2018, requires the FBI to process appeals for these individuals. However, there is still no private right of action to enforce this requirement.
The Firearm Due Process Protection Act gives Americans the ability to seek a court judgment to correct invalid information if the FBI does not act on an appeal within the two-month deadline. Additionally, the legislation increases congressional oversight by requiring statistics regarding the total number and nature of appeals be reported to Congress annually. Emmer previously introduced the legislation in 2019 and 2021. |
MD: Gun industry needs to be held accountable
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What about a ban on assault rifles? More to the point, is the support Maryland voters can bring by writing to their lawmakers, asking them to please vote for the Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024 (Senate Bill 488 and House Bill 947). This bill would hold the gun industry responsible in court. The gun industry should not be able to evade basic principles of civil justice that apply to all others in society, and that’s exactly what the Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024 would ensure.
I do not feel we and our children should be at the mercy of gun lobbyists and manufacturers. |
Gun Sales Should be Rising. They Aren’t.
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The 2024 election is less than six months away, and the incumbent President is pushing for a sweeping ban on the sale of many popular guns. This should be driving gun sales up. But it isn’t.
In fact, gun sales in March were down not just from 2020’s record levels but even from last year. They’ve even fallen behind several pre-pandemic years. I examine why that’s so surprising and what might be causing it. |
AL: It’s time for Alabama to take the next step toward protecting personal privacy
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Last year, Alabama lawmakers unanimously adopted the Personal Privacy Protection Act. That law protects Alabamians from having their personal information abused or improperly disclosed when supporting nonprofit causes. Specifically, the law prohibits state agencies from demanding or disclosing the personal information of nonprofit members, supporters, and volunteers, except where required by current law. Supporters and opponents of the Second Amendment, abortion, and gambling alike are equally protected under the law.
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Judge Rules Against Kid’s “Come and Take It” Hat
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In a remarkable decision that has stirred up both controversy and incredulity and is gaining traction on social media sources such as Reddit and others, United States District Judge Terrence Berg ruled against a third-grade girl who was asked by school officials at Robert Kerr Elementary School in Durand, Michigan, to remove her “Come and Take It” hat during a “hat day” event. The hat, adorned with an AR-15 image and a historic slogan, was deemed inappropriate by the school, citing concerns over the implications of violence and the potential for disruption in the educational setting. |
AL: Alabama Moves to Join States Protecting 2A Privacy
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On Tuesday, April 2nd, House Bill 389, the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, was introduced in the Alabama House. Representative Shane Stringer (R-102), an NRA Defender of Freedom Award recipient, is the lead sponsor of the bill.
HB 389 prohibits the use of firearm/ammunition specific merchant category codes by payment processors. This is an important protection for gun owners, protecting private purchasing information from abuse by third parties. For more information click here. |
Is There a Doctor in the House, and Is He Asking About Your Guns?
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An April 1 article in The Atlantic reveals what appears to be a newly re-energized effort by the medical community to stick its stethoscope where it doesn’t belong: In your gun safe.
Headlined “The Doctor Will Ask About Your Gun Now,” the 1,793-word report by The Atlantic’s Nancy Walecki opens by discussing Northwell Health, which “is part of a growing movement of health-care providers that want to talk with patients about guns like they would diet, exercise, or sex—treating firearm injury as a public-health issue.” |
AZ: Arizona Legislature considers bill allowing guns on campus
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A bill introduced by the Arizona state Senate would allow people to carry a gun on university and college campuses if they hold a valid concealed carry permit. If the bill is passed, it would trigger changes to rules at colleges and universities across the Grand Canyon State that ban firearms on campus grounds.
ASU, University of Arizona, and the Maricopa Community Colleges Faculty Association, which oversees 10 community colleges, have policies in place banning firearms on school grounds.
The concealed weapon bill known as SB 1198 was introduced by Republican Sens. Wendy Rogers, Dave Farnsworth and Republican Rep. Leo Biasiucci. |
TN: Tennessee bill would allow school staff to carry guns
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A bill working its way through the Tennessee legislature would give school districts the power to adopt a policy allowing select school staff to carry a concealed firearm on school property.
The proposal would allow one employee to carry a gun for every 75 students at the school. That means a school with 1,050 students may have 14 school staff members carrying concealed firearms.
The bill would require those staff members to keep a state-issued handgun carry permit. |
PSA Gives Proof of Life on the 308 JAKL
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Palmetto State Armory's "SCAR Heavy we have at home" is one of the most interesting concept guns to hit the news this year and the company says it is "alive and kickin."
PSA this week released a short video showing prototype models of the .308 JAKL in extended testing just chewing up the real estate while on the range. Company reps say in the clip that one test gun shown at work has thus far logged over 5,500 rounds, which is decent.
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TN: Smith Wesson Marks Tennessee Move with Special Edition M&P9s
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In honor of production ramping up at the company's new flagship facility in the Volunteer State, S&W has a new series of M&P9 pistols for 2024.
The special series of four models all carry a laser engraved Tri-Star emblem on the barrel, while the pistol slides bear the company's new Maryville, Tennessee. As such, the handguns are a great follow-up for Smith's new Volunteer series ARs, so named in obvious tribute to the 16th state.
This new Tennessee pistol variants includes two (with and without a thumb safety) 3.1-inch barrel M&P9 Shield Plus micro-compacts, a 4-inch M&P9 M2.0 Compact, and a 4.25-inch M&P9 M2.0 Full-Size. Other than the cosmetic enhancements, they are standard models. |
TN: TN Republicans pushing to allow open carry of rifles despite pushback from TDOSHS
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Tennessee law stipulates you can openly carry a handgun in the state, but soon a new bill from Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Kingston) could change that. It would change the term “handgun” in law to “firearm.”
Democrats had one word for it.
“Nuts,” House Democratic Caucus Chair John Ray Clemmons (D-Nashville) said.
He declined to elaborate further, saying, “That’s it.”
When the bill came up in committee, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) testified against it, saying it’ll end up causing unnecessary panic. |
USA Clay Target League Sees Record Sign-ups for Spring
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A record number of student athletes signed up for the USA Clay Target League’s 2024 spring season, with 37,158 participants currently shooting their way through several weeks of competitions.
More than 13,000 new athletes from sixth grade through college joined the league this year. They’re competing on 1,795 high school, college, and homeschool teams nationwide, supported by some 10,400 coaches, volunteers, and staff. Not only is the league billed as the safest school sport, citing a record of zero reported injuries in its 23-year history, but athletes of all abilities and genders can participate.
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