North Carolina’s “Firearms Liberty Act” Introduced: Lifetime Concealed Carry...
RALEIGH, NC — A newly introduced bill in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to significantly expand Second Amendment protections and improve firearm storage options in schools. House Bill 674,...
View ArticleTwo Pro-2A Bills Advance in North Carolina House: Mental Health Record...
RALEIGH, NC — Two firearm-related bills aimed at strengthening Second Amendment protections and enhancing personal defense rights are making their way through the North Carolina House of...
View ArticleHow the 9mm Became King
I realize the title of this article is going to rub some people the wrong way, but before you break out the torches and pitchforks, please allow me to explain. The 9mm Luger cartridge has progressed...
View ArticleOhio House Bill 68 Would Expand Concealed Carry Access and Restore Firearm...
COLUMBUS, OH — A newly introduced bill in the Ohio House aims to clarify and expand lawful concealed carry provisions while also offering a path to firearm rights restoration for nonresidents with...
View ArticleMissouri Bill to Lower Concealed Carry Age to 18 Passes House
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — A bill aimed at expanding concealed carry rights to more young adults has cleared the Missouri House and is now under consideration in the Senate. House Committee Substitute for...
View ArticleCalifornia Opens CCW Application Process to Nonresidents Starting April 23
LOS ANGELES, CA — In a major development for nonresident gun owners, the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) has announced that out-of-state residents will soon be able to apply for a...
View ArticleSigned, Sealed, Armed: Iowa Lowers Carry Age to 18 Starting July 1
DES MOINES, IA — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has officially signed House File 924 into law, lowering the minimum age to acquire or carry a weapon in the state from 21 to 18. The law, which goes into...
View ArticleHow Accurate is Good Enough for Self-Defense?
How confident are you that you will be able to shoot accurately and quickly stop an assailant who has surprised you and already has a gun in their hand? What if they are already shooting at you? How...
View ArticleDressing Around the Gun: Is that Still a Thing?
For decades the mantra was “you need to dress around the gun.” Of course, most people who dressed around a gun had the luxury of being retired, or in a profession that allowed them to dress like a...
View ArticleNow Everyone Can Pack in California — Out-of-Staters Finally Allowed to Apply...
LOS ANGELES, CA — As of April 23, 2025, California has officially opened its concealed carry permit application process to nonresidents. This change follows legal action brought by the California...
View ArticleArkansas Moves to Bolster Gun Rights with New Constitutional Amendment—Here’s...
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Arkansas has taken a major step toward expanding protections for gun owners, with lawmakers approving a constitutional amendment that strengthens the right to keep and bear arms...
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CZ Shadow 2 Carry Combines Competition Precision with Everyday Protection
CZ has officially announced the release of the new Shadow 2 Carry, a handgun that merges sport-pistol precision with the practical needs of everyday concealed carry. Drawing from the highly respected...
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Taurus 58: 15+1 Capacity .380 ACP With DA/SA Trigger Built for Everyday Carry
BAINBRIDGE, GA — Taurus has officially announced the release of the new Taurus 58, a lightweight, high-capacity .380 ACP pistol designed specifically for everyday carry needs. The firearm blends...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Governor Signs Major Gun Law: No More Duty to Inform, Public...
BISMARCK, ND — On April 23rd, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1588 into law, enacting several significant enhancements to the state’s firearm carry and self-defense laws. House...
View ArticleWest Virginia Governor Signs Sweeping New Laws Protecting Firearms Industry...
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law three major bills aimed at strengthening protections for the firearms industry and reinforcing Second Amendment rights in West Virginia. The...
View ArticleShooting at ECSU Unrelated to Constitutional Carry Debate, Yet Media Ties the...
ELIZABETH CITY, NC — A tragic shooting at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) during the school’s annual Viking Fest left one person dead and several others injured. The incident occurred early...
View ArticleNew Florida Law Expands Concealed Carry Rights for Off-Duty Officers and...
TALLAHASSEE, FL — A comprehensive firearm bill that enhances carry rights for correctional probation officers and expands waiting period exemptions for certain firearm purchasers, including military...
View ArticleThe Problem with Warning Shots
Nobody wants to kill anyone. Taking a human life is a scary and traumatic thing that has moral and legal ramifications. These concerns may influence someone to fire a warning shot in the hopes it will...
View ArticleTexas Lawsuit Could Blow Hole in Gun-Free Zone Laws Across the Country
FORT WORTH, TX — A group of Texas gun owners backed by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is asking a federal court to strike down parts of the Texas Penal Code that prohibit the carrying of firearms...
View ArticleMinnesota Expands Concealed Carry Reciprocity to 33 States Following Court...
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has significantly expanded the state’s concealed carry permit reciprocity, now recognizing permits from 33 states. This development follows the...
View ArticleNorth Carolina House Approves “Firearms Liberty Act” Offering Lifetime Carry...
RALEIGH, NC — In a significant advancement for Second Amendment rights in North Carolina, the House passed House Bill 674, known as the “Firearms Liberty Act,” on May 7 with a 70-42 vote. The...
View ArticleNew Iowa Law Lets Gun Owners Carry Loaded Firearms on Off-Road Vehicles, ATVs...
DES MOINES, IA — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 106 into law on May 6, 2025, authorizing the lawful possession of loaded firearms while operating or riding snowmobiles and all-terrain...
View ArticleTexas Set to Recognize All Valid Out-of-State Handgun Licenses Starting...
AUSTIN, TX — Texas lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 706, a measure that simplifies and broadens the state’s recognition of handgun licenses issued by other states. The bill has been sent to the...
View Article9 EDC Mistakes to Avoid
If anyone were to ask you why you carry a gun and basic EDC gear, your answer would probably be something like: so you are prepared to defend yourself and handle emergencies. Unfortunately, people...
View ArticleNorth Carolina’s ‘Freedom to Carry NC’ Bill Advances in House, Faces Possible...
RALEIGH, NC — Senate Bill 50, titled Freedom to Carry NC, continues to advance in the North Carolina House. On June 3, 2025, the bill was reported favorably and re-referred to the House Rules,...
View Article“People That Want To Kill You Don’t Care About Your Feelings”
If you’ve seen the viral clip floating around where Indiana State Representative Jim Lucas says “I’m carrying right now,” you’ve probably also seen the meltdown that followed. Headlines screamed about...
View ArticleConcealed Carry Expanded: PA and VA Finalize Firearm Reciprocity Agreement
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced this week that a new reciprocity agreement has been finalized with Virginia, officially allowing Virginia concealed carry permit...
View ArticleFreedom to Carry Bill Clears Key Vote in NC House, Veto Threat Still Looms
RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina’s Freedom to Carry NC bill (Senate Bill 50) passed a critical milestone on Tuesday, June 11, clearing its second reading in the House with a 59–48 vote. The bill, which...
View Article24 Attorneys General Unite and Demand Congress Pass National Concealed Carry Law
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — In a unified move to support Second Amendment rights, 24 state attorneys general, led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and West Virginia Attorney General John B....
View ArticleThe Worst Defensive Handgun Calibers
One of the decisions to make when buying your first defensive handgun is which caliber to choose. Go to any online gun forum, and you will find threads with people arguing over which calibers are the...
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