32 People Shot in Chicago in 12 Hours – Let’s Talk Defensive Gun Use
Chicago, IL: Between 5 pm Saturday and 5am Sunday, there were at least 32 people shot, 7 fatally, and 2 stabbings. That’s in only 12 hours! There’s not enough room to list the number of random shots fired that were picked up by ShotSpotter with whom Mayor Johson has...
Minor Fatally Shoots Attacker During Street Fight – Let’s Talk Defensive Gun Use
A group of kids jumped a teenager in Los Angeles, and he fatally shot one of his attackers. The incident occurred Monday in South Los Angeles as kids were heading home from school, and authorities have not given out any information except that it was a homicide. The...
Major 911 Outage Hits Multiple States – Let’s Talk Defensive Gun Use
Major 911 outages were reported in multiple US states Wednesday evening, showing how delicate our infrastructure is. Systems like electricity, water, and data are easy targets and have been for years. 911 Outage areas included: South Dakota – entire state Nebraska –...
Teenager Exchanges Gunfire with Home Intruder, No Injuries Reported – USA Carry
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY – In a startling early morning incident, a teenager exchanged gunfire with a suspected home invader. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the shootout, which occurred in the 1200 block of Lake Morris Road around 4:00 AM...
Iowa Law Will Ban Merchant Codes, Creation of Firearms Registries – The Truth About Guns
Iowa is not only set to enact a law that prohibits financial institutions from using specific merchant codes on credit card transactions for gun purchases with firearms retailers, but will take it a step further and outright ban “state and local governmental agencies...
Washington Post Asks Citizens How to Make City Safer. The Answer: More Cops, Not Gun Control – The Truth About Guns
Skyrocketing crime in major cities was a tragic consequence of the confluence of several factors. There was the coronavirus pandemic, prolonged lockdowns, defund the police riots and the rise in soft-on-crime city prosecutors that refused – and still do – to hold...
Beaver Falls Woman Fatally Shoots Home Intruder, Legally Defends Herself Under Castle Doctrine – USA Carry
BEAVER FALLS, PA — In a harrowing encounter that underscores the significance of self-defense rights, a Beaver Falls woman shot and killed an intruder who broke into her home late at night. According to Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible, the woman, who was...
Arkansas AG Demands Answers, Bodycams from ATF’s Fatal Raid – The Truth About Guns
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has serious questions for ATF officials about their botched March 19 SWAT team raid, which killed Little Rock Airport executive director, Bryan Malinowski, in his home. And if ATF has bodycam footage of the fatal raid, Griffin...
Michigan CPL Holder in Hot Water Over Brandishing Incident in Grocery Store – The Truth About Guns
In a tense moment at a Kroger store in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the actions of Isaiah Ware, a concealed pistol licensee, have come under legal questioning and as a result, sparked a broader debate about the best way to respond in an altercation when you’re packing....
Snake No Match for Gun As Man Attempts to Rob Store with Five-Foot Snake – USA Carry
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In a bizarre twist on attempted robbery, a man is accused of trying to hold up a convenience store next to Elvis Presley’s famed Graceland, using a rather unusual accomplice—a five-foot snake. 26-year-old Reginald Cook now faces two counts of...
New Orleans Nightclub Shooting Spurs Misguided Criticism of Permitless Carry Law – USA Carry
NEW ORLEANS, LA – In the wake of a devastating mass shooting outside the Republic NOLA nightclub that left one woman dead and 11 others injured, some local leaders and law enforcement officials are wrongly pointing fingers at Louisiana’s upcoming permitless carry law...
Report: Biden’s Magazine Ban Targets Three-Quarters Of Mags In U.S. – The Truth About Guns
President Joe Biden and other gun-ban advocates like to tell Americans that firearms magazines that hold more than 10 rounds are “evil.” What they don’t tell you, however, is that these magazines, which they want to ban, make up the vast majority of mags owned by...
Fire Breaks Out in Pennsylvania Ammo Plant, Foreign Media Takes Note – The Truth About Guns
A fire erupted at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania, which produces key military supplies, including heavy artillery ammunition. The incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. local time on Monday, April 15, and resulted in the emission of black smoke...
Negligent Gun Discharge at Chuck E. Cheese Underscores Importance of Proper Firearm Handling – USA Carry
GASTONIA, N.C. — A potentially disastrous situation was narrowly avoided at a Chuck E. Cheese in Gastonia, North Carolina, when a firearm was negligently discharged inside the popular family venue. The incident occurred as a man was exiting the restaurant with his...
Rust Armorer Sentenced To 18 Month In Prison – The Truth About Guns
The armorer in charge of the prop guns and ammunition on the set of the movie Rust has been sentenced to 18 months in a state prison for the incident in which actor Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a prop gun in October 2021. A New...
Chicago Park Robbery Attempt Leads to Shooting as Victim Tries to Disarm Suspect – USA Carry
CHICAGO, IL – In a tense confrontation that underscores the dangers of attempting to disarm an armed assailant, a 49-year-old man was shot in the torso during a robbery attempt in a Chicago park. The incident, which is now under investigation by Area Three detectives,...
Albuquerque’s Misguided Gun Control Task Force Sputters to an Inevitable Halt – The Truth About Guns
New Mexico continues to be a shining example of gun control activists and politicians overreaching to restrict law-abiding citizens’ ability to exercise Second Amendment rights instead of pursuing violent criminals. The failure of the so-called leaders to address...
Good Samaritan Fatally Struck by Carjacker Caught on Video – USA Carry
LUMBERTON, NC – In a tragic turn of events, a Good Samaritan paid with his life while attempting to prevent a carjacking in Lumberton, North Carolina. Jonathan Adam Lecompte, a 38-year-old resident of Fayetteville, was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by the...
Colorado Gun Ban Passes House, One Step Closer to the Californication of the Mile High State – The Truth About Guns
The Colorado House of Representatives, controlled by Democrats, passed a bill on Sunday that aims to ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms, marking a significant legislative move that could align Colorado with other states that have similar prohibitions,...
The Perils of Hands-On Intervention – USA Carry
This author has repeatedly urged the reader to proceed with extreme caution when intervening in conflict between other parties not related to you. In fact, the advice is to not intervene unless you are absolutely sure of what is happening. Stay out of anything that...
Update: Court Refuses to Allow Oregon’s Anti-Gun Measure to Go Into Effect During Appeal – The Truth About Guns
In the latest update on Oregon’s contentious gun control law, Measure 114, the Oregon Court of Appeals has blocked the law from taking effect while an appeal is ongoing, KATU reports. The decision comes after a Harney County judge previously ruled that the measure...
Chicago CCL Holder Returns Fire in Pre-Dawn Bus Station Shooting Incident – USA Carry
CHICAGO, IL – Early Monday morning, an incident outside a Greyhound bus station in downtown Chicago underscored the importance of being prepared to defend oneself. At approximately 2:42 a.m., a 35-year-old man legally armed with a concealed-carry license (CCL) found...
OK: Lawmakers Advance Measure To Let 18- to 20-Year-Olds Buy Handguns – The Truth About Guns
When it comes to denying a certain group of Americans a constitutional right, there are few examples as egregious as the infringement upon the Second Amendment rights of adults aged 18 to 20 years old. While considering them adults in every other way, the government...
News from Outside the Path of Totality: Florida Highway Shooter Blames God, Eclipse for Her Actions; the Media Just Blames – The Truth About Guns
As a small-town newspaper reporter at the start of my career and when print newspapers were still a thing, I worked in a newsroom where one of our goals with stories of high national or international interest was to make them more relatable to the local audience....
UMPOSSIBLE! Mass Stabbing Attack in Australia Leaves At Least Six Dead, 9-Month-Old Critical – The Truth About Guns
When seconds count, police are just minutes away. And in the land Down Under, outside of the police, the good guys have been thoroughly disarmed. Which is why a rampaging terrorist armed with a large knife or small machete was able to slaughter six and maim at least...
Gun Review: The KelTec Sub2000 Gen3 9mm Carbine – The Truth About Guns
The KelTec Sub2000 has been met with wide acceptance in the shooting community. This neat little 9mm is affordable, useful and reliable. The 9mm carbine makes a lot of sense as a home defender. Everyone doesn’t have the time, funds and determination to master a...
Louisiana SB419 Seeks to Designate French Quarter as Gun-Free Zone, Sparking Outcry – USA Carry
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Amidst changing gun legislation, Louisiana SB419 is raising concerns for those advocating for expanded concealed carry rights. Slated for review by the Senate Local and Municipal Affairs Committee on April 17, 2024, this bill seeks to establish...
CA Homeowner Sends Four Would-Be Burglars Fleeing After Firing a Shot That Unfortunately Missed – USA Carry
VAN NUYS, CA — A Van Nuys homeowner successfully thwarted an attempted burglary at his residence Tuesday evening by firing a shot that sent four intruders fleeing. The incident occurred in the 14000 block of Calvert Street near Hazeltine Avenue around 9:45 p.m., as...
Man Fatally Shot While Attempting to Enter Car with Sleeping Occupant Inside – USA Carry
MACON, Georgia – An early morning incident at the Riverview Hotel in Macon has left one man dead, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Broadway at approximately 3:01 a.m. on Tuesday. Upon...
85-Year-Old Woman Prevails in a Deadly Idaho Home Invasion – The Truth About Guns
In the quiet early hours of March 13, 2024, in Bingham County, Idaho, an 85-year-old woman, Christine Jenneiahn, turned a terrifying home invasion into a remarkable story of courage, self-defense and survival. The Bingham County Prosecutor, Ryan W. Jolley, released a...
85-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shoots Home Intruder with .357 While Handcuffed to a Chair – USA Carry
BINGHAM COUNTY, ID -In an extraordinary display of courage and survival, an 85-year-old Idaho woman, Christine Jenneiahn, defended herself during a home invasion, resulting in the fatal shooting of the intruder, Derek Condon. The incident, which occurred in the early...
TOP MEN? US Navy Deletes Tweet of USS McCain Captain Shooting Backwards Scoped AR – The Truth About Guns
What happens when your ships armorer can’t even install a scope in the right direction for a photo op with the ship’s commanding officer? Well, you embarrass not only your commanding officer but the entire US Navy. Imagine all of the US Navy personnel reading this...
U.S. Senator Introduces Measure To Protect Credit Card Gun Purchasers – The Truth About Guns
We’ve reported in recent months how several states are considering or have passed legislation forbidding credit card companies from using a special Merchant Category Code (MCC) for gun purchases that would basically create a registry of guns bought by Americans. Now,...
Maine Red-Flag Bill Advanced For Floor Vote – The Truth About Guns
A legislative committee in Maine has approved the restrictive “red-flag” measure, sending the bill to both the House and Senate floors for an upcoming vote. Despite testimony by many against the measure, including an impassioned plea to kill the bill by the sister of...
East Nashville Hangout Turns Into Defensive Fray, Shots Sent Flying – The Truth About Guns
A group of men hanging out in an East Nashville, Tenn., housing complex first turned into a pistol-whipping robbery attempt before becoming a full-on a bullet-flying defensive fracas. The details of the event in numerous outlets were as muddled and shady as the...
Woman Shoots Ex-Boyfriend in Self-Defense Months After Judge Dropped Kidnapping Charges Against Him – USA Carry
ST. LOUIS, MO – A St. Louis woman is safe after being forced to defend herself against her ex-boyfriend in a terrifying incident on Saturday morning. Martez Hopgood (21) has been charged with first-degree harassment and non-consensual dissemination of private sexual...
AAR: Street Encounter Skills and Tactics with John Murphy of FPF Training – USA Carry
We are in the golden era of good self-defense and firearms training for the armed citizen. Still, what people need, as opposed to what they find more entertaining, remains an issue within this small, niche industry. High-round count classes that seek to shave...
Biden: ‘Absolutely’ More ‘Executive Action’ Gun Control Measures Coming – The Truth About Guns
President Joe Biden sat down with Univision TV for an exclusive interview in his effort to pander to Spanish-speaking voters in America. The interview is all about distracting from Biden and his allies’ support for defunding the police, soft-on-crime policies and a...
Prosecutors Allege Baldwin’s Attitude, Actions Led to Unsafe Conditions that Led to Shooting – The Truth About Guns
CNN is reporting that special prosecutors have submitted a filing asserting that Alec Baldwin’s actions on the set of the movie “Rust” played a significant role in creating unsafe conditions, which ultimately led to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins...
Parents Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences For Son’s School Shooting – The Truth About Guns
Are the parents of mass murderers criminally responsible for the behavior of their violent, unstable kids? Apparently, in Michigan they are, as the parents of the 15-year-old student who shot and killed four and injured six others at Oxford High School in a Detroit...
Economic Impact of Gun Industry Continues Exponential Growth Over Past 16 Years – The Truth About Guns
The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $90.05 billion in 2023, a 371 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to over...
Malinowski Family Attorneys Release Statement, Videos in BATF Killing of Bryan Malinowski – The Truth About Guns
Local media continue their coverage of the BATF forcible entry raid that ultimately led to the death of Bryan Malinowski, a respected member of the Little Rock, Ark., community. Instead of picking up the Executive Director of the Little Rock Airport at work, the fine...
Washington State’s High-Capacity Mag Ban Ruled Unconstitutional, Appeals Already Flying – The Truth About Guns
A Washington state judge declared the state’s prohibition on high-capacity ammunition magazines unconstitutional, sparking immediate appeal actions that keep the law in force for the present, as reported by The Seattle Times and cited by the Associated Press. Cowlitz...
Pause on Firearms Exports is an Unjustified Attack on the Gun Industry – The Truth About Guns
A new publication by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) shows that the stated reason for the 90-day firearm export “pause” – which is well past 160 days – is a nothingburger. It’s a sandwich with no meat but layers of government cheese....
AMERICA’S MURDER CITY: Cook County (IL) Gun Cases Not Prosecuted Locally, Feds Aren’t Prosecuting Either – The Truth About Guns
For at least 12 years running, the Windy City in Illinois has captured the crown as America’s Murder City with the most homicides. When one couples the “no snitch” culture with the gang culture and add in defunding the police and prosecutors who don’t prosecute,...
Attempted Carjacking Incident Results in Both Female Victim and Male Suspect Sustaining Gunshot Injuries – USA Carry
MURRAY, UT – A woman’s trip to a Murray fitness center parking lot took a dangerous turn when an attempted carjacking led to shots being fired. According to KSL News , at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Murray police arrived at the scene after reports of...
Security Guard’s Defensive Shooting Leads to Grand Jury Review in Houston Incident – USA Carry
HOUSTON, TX – A late-night disturbance at an apartment complex on Faulkner Street resulted in a fatal shooting, now under grand jury review. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, involved a male who was later pronounced dead at...
Active Shooter In Las Vegas Office Building, Shooter Possibly Deceased, 3 Confirmed Deceased Victims – USA Carry
LAS VEGAS, NV – Reports from a Facebook Private Group as well as my girlfriend’s coworkers are reporting that there is or was an active shooter in City National Bank building in Las Vegas, NV. My girlfriend and I took the day off so thankfully, she is not in the...
Justice Department to Challenge Ruling on Rights of Illegals to Possess Firearms – The Truth About Guns
Politics, and now court rulings, it seems certainly make for strange bedfellows. In a move most conservatives and pro-gun organizations likely agree with, Biden’s Justice Department will challenge a recent court decision affirming the Second Amendment rights of...
St. Louis Apartment Dweller Shoots Naked Man in Self-Defense – The Truth About Guns
What’s worse than a dude breaking into your home? Could be a naked dude breaking into your home. Fox 2 now in St. Louis is reporting a resident was forced to shoot a man breaking into his apartment in the middle of the afternoon Friday, April 5. Police told the news...
Hot Cop Turned Influencer Shot Down In Lawsuit Against LAPD – The Truth About Guns
In the steamy streets of Los Angeles, where the sun blazes as fiercely as the public’s opinions on the Second Amendment, Officer Toni McBride was serving looks and justice – until she decided to take aim at the LAPD with a lawsuit that has since misfired. McBride, a...
Aiding Others in Mass Casualty Situations: Scene Safety – USA Carry
Well-adjusted people seek to help those in need when possible. In the immediate aftermath of tragedy, we often see people at their best; in the wake of natural disasters, we usually witness immense relief efforts, and we often see the same following man-made...
Daylight Carjacking Thwarted: Lincolnton Man Defends Against Knife-Wielding Thief – USA Carry
LINCOLNTON, NC – In broad daylight at a Lincolnton gas station, a customer’s quick action turned the tables on an attempted carjacking. Police reported that 39-year-old Billy Ray Galloway from Denver entered the customer’s car brandishing a knife in an attempt to...
Pipe-Wielding Intruder Gets Two to the Body from Resident – USA Carry
BAY CITY, MI – A Bay City resident shot an alleged home invasion suspect who was reportedly armed with a pipe. The incident occurred in the 200 block of N. Jefferson Street just before 5 p.m. on Monday. Police responded to the scene and found a 33-year-old Bay City...
Smith & Wesson Debuts Tennessee Flag Series M&P Pistols to Mark New Chapter – USA Carry
Smith & Wesson, the storied firearms manufacturer, has unveiled a new limited-edition series of M&P® pistols to celebrate their relocation to Tennessee. This special collection honors the state that has warmly welcomed the company’s new headquarters after a...
CA Homeowner with CCW Holds Two Burglary Suspects at Gunpoint Until Cops Arrive – USA Carry
MERCED, CA – A resident’s quick thinking and lawful use of a firearm led to the apprehension of two burglary suspects in Merced, CA this past Saturday. Deputies, responding to a call about a burglary in progress, found the alleged intruders being held at gunpoint by...
Armed Robbers Attack Woman Twice – Let’s Talk Defensive Gun Use
Within a matter of minutes, the same four armed men robbed a woman twice, and nobody stopped to help. In February, four armed men in Chicago jumped out of a vehicle as a woman was walking to the train early in the morning, heading for work. The first assault and...
Tennessee Moves Closer to Empowering Teachers with the Right to Carry Firearms for School Defense – The Truth About Guns
In a significant step toward bolstering school safety, Tennessee is on the verge of enacting legislation that would permit public school teachers and staff to carry concealed firearms on school premises, provided they obtain an enhanced handgun carry permit and...
“Red-Flag” Bill On The Move In Maine – The Truth About Guns
We’ve told you how lawful gun owners in Maine are under a relentless attack by gun-ban advocates who are using a mass murder in Lewiston last fall to push forward a number of infringements. The latest such measure is “red-flag” law legislation slated for a public...
Alabama Moves to Join States Protecting 2A Privacy – The Truth About Guns
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...
California DOJ Updates CCW Instructor Qualifications, Expands Training Options – USA Carry
The California Department of Justice has introduced an emergency regulation package that significantly impacts Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license regulations and the qualifications for becoming a DOJ Certified Instructor. Initially filed with the Secretary of State...
Easter Morning Defense: McPherson Resident Shoots Intruder in Abdomen During Home Invasion – USA Carry
MCPHERSON, KS – A residential neighborhood experienced a tense moment in the early hours of Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, when a homeowner was forced to defend his home from an intruder. The McPherson Police Department reported that at approximately 3:29 am, they...
New Mexico Gun Laws Could Lead to Increase in Number of Concealed Carry Permits – The Truth About Guns
In light of recent legislative changes in New Mexico, firearms rights advocates anticipate a surge in applications for concealed carry permits following the enactment of new gun control measures. According to an article by the Albuquerque Journal, the new laws, set to...
3rd Circuit Denies Rehearing In SAF Pennsylvania Gun Rights Victory – The Truth About Guns
The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for a rehearing in the Second Amendment Foundation’s victory in a case challenging Pennsylvania statutes that prohibit law-abiding young adults from carrying firearms for self-defense and prevents them from...
86-Year-Old Man Shoots Alleged Scammer in Self-Defense Incident – USA Carry
CLARK COUNTY, OH – A tragic outcome unfolded in Clark County when 61-year-old Loletha Hall was fatally shot outside a Madison Twp. home on Monday, March 25th, at approximately 11:18 a.m. Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Kent E. Harshbarger identified the Franklin County...
Self-Defense Shooting Leaves One Dead in San Antonio Home Invasion – USA Carry
SAN ANTONIO, TX – A late-night home invasion on the east side of San Antonio ended in a fatal shooting, with police deeming the incident an act of self-defense. The confrontation took place in a residence on the 3300 block of Martin Luther King Drive, near I-10,...
CHICAGO: Another Day, Another ‘Ceasefire’ ‘Anti-Violence’ Worker Busted on Gun Charges – The Truth About Guns
The do-gooders in Illinois believe that if you hire enough felons to “interrupt” violence, somehow you’ll make the streets safer. Given that Murder City USA has kept that title for 12 years in a row now, one would think that smarter heads would prevail and the state...
Oakland Homeowner Fatally Shoots One Intruder, Accomplice Charged w/ Murder – USA Carry
OAKLAND, CA – A homeowner’s defense against a home invasion on March 15 in East Oakland resulted in the death of one burglar and a justifiable homicide ruling by police and prosecutors. The incident, which occurred in the 1300 block of 102nd Avenue around 10:30 p.m.,...
Florida Man Shot by Victim with Broken Arm Through a Bible in Stand Your Ground Incident – USA Carry
MELROSE, FL — In a harrowing incident in Melrose, Florida, a man was shot multiple times in a justified Stand Your Ground shooting after he assaulted his baby and attacked bystanders, including a man who defended himself with a firearm despite suffering a broken arm....
Revolutionizing Concealed Carry: Introducing The MagnetImplant System for Universal Gun Support – USA Carry
In a groundbreaking announcement today, MagneTech Innovations revealed their latest contribution to personal defense technology: the MagnetImplant System. This revolutionary product promises to transform the way individuals carry firearms, offering an invisible,...
Michigan State Police Tweet Disparaging CCW Holders Draws Fire – The Truth About Guns
A Michigan State Police Public Information Officer has found himself in the hot seat after a tweet quoting him making disparaging remarks about concealed pistol license holders appeared in recent days. F/Lt. Mike Shaw, a public information officer (PIO), made a...
Franklin Armory Drops Big Announcement: Beyond the Binary Trigger to Trinary – The Truth About Guns
Our friends at Franklin Armory hit us up the other day wanting to make sure TTAG visitors were among the first in the gun community to check out their new product announcement. We don’t want to steal their thunder, so, well, just check it out for yourself, especially...
Kentucky Joins List of States Protecting Gun Owner, Consumer Privacy – The Truth About Guns
In a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates and the right to privacy, Kentucky has taken a bold step forward with the passage of House Bill 357, also known as the Second Amendment Privacy Act. This pioneering legislation, which received robust support from...
Safariland Launches New Solis Holster for the GLOCK 17 and 19 – The Truth About Guns
If you carry a Glock 17 or 19, and who doesn’t these days, then you might be interested in the new Solis drop from Safariland. Safariland first introduced the Solis last year for subcompact pistols with lights and optics and now they’re giving the same treatment to...
NRA Takes On Pennsylvania “Ghost Gun” Bill – The Truth About Guns
When the Democrat-controlled Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a measure earlier this week banning so-called “ghost guns,” they drew the ire of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA). “Since taking the Majority in 2023,...
Tenn. Homeowner Fatally Shoots One Home Intruder, Sends Another Two Fleeing Through a Window – USA Carry
HARRISON, TN — In a chilling sequence of events, a Harrison homeowner was forced to defend his home against armed intruders for the second consecutive night, resulting in a deadly confrontation. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is currently searching for...
Woman Fires 13 Rounds in Self-Defense Against Two Home Invaders – USA Carry
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a tense encounter that unfolded in the early hours of Friday morning, a West Philadelphia woman defended herself against two alleged intruders, resulting in one dead and another injured. The incident occurred on the 6200 block of Chestnut Street...
Watch Retired NYPD Cop Shoot Machete Wielding Man in Road Rage Incident – USA Carry
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In an unsettling sequence of events captured on video, a confrontation escalated into a shooting on Staten Island Wednesday morning, following a traffic incident in the Annadale neighborhood. The video provides a detailed account, revealing the...
Tennessee Pro-Gun Proposal Shot Down in Committee – The Truth About Guns
Despite a strong Republican majority in the house that makes it unlikely any of the radical anti-gun bills proposed this year will ever see the light of day, the force of that majority wasn’t enough to get one bill out of committee that would have actually helped gun...
Utah Law Says “No” to Tracking Firearms/Ammo Purchases Through Credit Card Transactions – The Truth About Guns
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed a bill into law, spearheaded by Rep. Cory Maloy and sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Chris Wilson, that aims to protect the privacy of gun owners by prohibiting financial institutions in the state from using a specific credit card...
13-Year-Old Fatally Shot After Mom Has Negligent Discharge in Purse While Getting Her Keys – USA Carry
NASHVILLE, TN – In a tragic incident on Edgehill Avenue, a 13-year-old girl was fatally shot inside her home on Saturday night. The unfortunate event occurred around 9:58 p.m., prompting immediate response from Midtown Hills Precinct officers who provided aid before...
SAF Report: Anti-Gun Group Poses as One of Us to Project Legitimacy to More Gun Laws – The Truth About Guns
The California-based nonprofit 97Percent took its name from a debunked Quinnipiac poll that claimed 97% of Americans supported mandatory background checks. The group calls the remaining 3-percent “loud voices who have crowded out conversation and prevented...
Band of Texas Smugglers Caught Feeding Guns to Mexican Cartels – The Truth About Guns
The Justice Department apprehended five individuals across Texas for their involvement in purchasing firearms illicitly and facilitating their transfer to drug cartels in Mexico. This operation, as reported by The Texas Tribune, was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s...
Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes 30 Gun-Control Bills – USA Carry
This article is from a Virginia Citizens Defense League. To Join or Donate, click here. YES!! Gun-control took it on the chin as Governor Youngkin stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Virginia’s lawful gun-owners today! While we had no reason to think Governor Youngkin...
Homeowner Shoots Meth Head Intruder Sending Him to the Hospital in Critical Condition – USA Carry
WAYNE COUNTY, KT – In the early hours of a quiet Sunday morning, a homeowner faced a harrowing encounter that underscores the unpredictability of threats and the importance of being prepared for self-defense. At approximately 2 a.m. on Frisby Street in Monticello,...
The Thin Red Line: Virginia Gov. Youngkin Vetoes Onslaught of Anti-Gun Bills – The Truth About Guns
With Virginia citizen’s facing an onslaught of anti-gun bills from the state’s Democat-led General Assembly, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed as many as 30 anti-gun bills designed to restrict the gun rights of law-abiding people and misguidedly empower...
FPC Files Response Brief In Pistol Brace Lawsuit – The Truth About Guns
The battle over the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) rule redefining braced pistols as “short-barreled rifles” placing them under the National Firearms Act continues in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Most recently, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action...
DC Shocker: Woman Acquitted of Murder, Other Charges After Self-Defense Claim – The Truth About Guns
In a verdict that is more notable for where it occurred—Washington, DC—more so than why it occurred—a justifiable self-defense claim, Tierra Posey, a 24-year-old woman, was acquitted of all charges related to fatally shooting another woman during a fight in 2020. The...
Memphis Walmart Argument Erupts in Gunfire, Victim Shot Three Times – USA Carry
MEMPHIN, TN – A Memphis man, Tamarris Hopkins (23), faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment after a shooting outside a Cordova Walmart on March 22nd, 2024. According to the police report, the incident unfolded when Hopkins was...
Ex-Boyfriend Opens Fire on Couple in Car, Victim Fights Back – USA Carry
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A late-night encounter turned violent early Thursday morning in St. Petersburg, Florida. According to St. Petersburg Police, shortly before 1:00 am, a man and woman were sitting in a car in an alley near 2353 13th St. S. when they were confronted...
Grandmother Protects Grandchild, Shoots Repeat Auto Theft Suspect in Home Invasion – USA Carry
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A grandmother shot an auto theft suspect to protect herself and her 4-year-old grandson when the intruder twice broke into her home. The incident occurred Friday night in the city’s North Valley area. The suspect faces charges of burglary, attempted...
More States Restricting Legal Gun Carry/Possession at Polling Locations – The Truth About Guns
Citing concerns over the safety of election workers and the escalation of political tensions, much of it blamed on former President Donald Trump’s contentious statements on the campaign trail and some of his supporters’ actions during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S....
20 Gauge Beats 12 Gauge as WV Son is Forced to Defend Family Against Father – The Truth About Guns
When an enraged father elevated a domestic disturbance in his West Virginia home to attempted murder by firing a shotgun at his wife, his 15-year-old son turned the tables on him and said “Enough!” with a 20-gauge shotgun of his own. According to The Gazette, the...
Idaho: Momentum Continues For Three Pro-Gun Bills – The Truth About Guns
While legislators in some western states like Colorado and California continue to push more restrictions on lawful gun owners, Idaho lawmakers are soaring to the finish line with a number of pro-gun measures. Fortunately for Idaho’s lawful gun owners, three such...
Florida Father and Deputy Exchange Fire with Armed Suspect – USA Carry
HARDEE COUNTY, FL – A Florida man was apprehended on Wednesday after being accused of initiating a shootout involving a law enforcement officer and a family, according to police reports. The incident, which took place on Tuesday night, fortunately resulted in no...
New Jersey Concealed Carry Permits Soar After Supreme Court Decision: Data Analyzed – USA Carry
Following the Supreme Court’s pivotal Bruen decision , New Jersey has witnessed an exponential increase in concealed carry permit applications, demonstrating a seismic shift in gun ownership trends within the state. Data from the New Jersey Attorney General unveils...
15-Year-Old Fatally Shoots His Father Who Turned a Shotgun On Him After Shooting at His Mother – USA Carry
UPSHUR COUNTY, WV – A tragic family confrontation led to a fatal shooting when a 15-year-old boy was forced to defend himself against his father in their home. According to State Police reports, Maxwell Laham fired a shotgun at his wife during a domestic dispute. She...
More ATF Atrocity: ATF SWAT raid in Arkansas Raises Questions About Excessive Force – The Truth About Guns
Bryan Malinowski, the 53-year-old executive director of the Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas, died two days after exchanging gunfire with ATF agents who raided his home at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. His death raises questions about whether he knew he was...
Chicago Sues Glock for Felony Misuse of Its Pistols – The Truth About Guns
Glock has been selling reliable, accurate, basically bomb-proof polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols in the United States for over 30 years. In fact, they’ve sold so many of them that you’d be hard pressed to go to a pistol range in a free state and not see at least...
Woman Shoots Alleged Kidnapper During Wine Country Getaway – The Truth About Guns
In a modern tale of what may be online dating gone wrong, a Texas woman was traveling for a weekend getaway with a man she had recently met when she was forced to kill the man in an alleged case of self-defense. The incident occurred in the wine country of central...