Apr 30, 2025 – The 2025 National Rifle Association Annual Meeting was a big one for the organization. After the membership meeting wrapped up–with a number of noteworthy happenings occurring there–the newly installed board met on Monday April 28. The election of officers did not go lock-step with what the nominating committee wished, and...

Apr 28, 2025 – In the wake of NYSRPA v. Bruen, a number of liberal leaning states enacted prohibitive carry laws in response. In September 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 2, the Golden State’s Bruen-response law, and it went into effect on January 1, 2024. Firearms instructor and San Diego County Gun Owners...

Apr 28, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump has been attending the National Rifle Association's annual meeting every year for nearly a decade. Trump did not make it to the 2025 NRAAM, but did send in a video message. Pundits have been skeptical of Trump's pro Second Amendment stance, however advocacy groups have been...

Apr 25, 2025 – The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives announced in late April 2025 that they’ve released their “Fact Sheet - Facts and Figures for Fiscal Year 2024.” The report offers an interesting glimpse into what the agency was doing last year.Some of the data that’s within the report includes:Personnel numbers...

Apr 24, 2025 – State colleges and universities receive quite a large amount of funding from taxpayers. What’s their responsibility as far as keeping students safe? What’s within their powers to restrict their students from lawful self-defense? How do the state colleges and universities measure up in New Jersey when it comes to their...

Apr 18, 2025 – weapon ban wouldn't have done anything, either.The state's red flag law also didn't do a damn thing, either.But on Wednesday, our own John … Petrolino covered a study that shows something that would have. … John R. Lott, Jr, and Dr. Carlisle E.…

Apr 19, 2025 – On April 19, 2025, many in the United States will be observing the 250th anniversary of the shot heard around the world. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were when the conflict between the British colonists and British regulars–Americans and the British–went from cold to hot.Alan Gottlieb, the chairman of...

Apr 18, 2025 – On April 8, 2025, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the establishment of a task force to restore faith in the intelligence community. One of the first moves was the  declassification of a Biden era document on domestic terrorism. What were their priorities? Curtail the creation of so-called “ghost...

Apr 17, 2025 – Our own John Petrolino talked a bit about that on Wednesday.…

Apr 17, 2025 – In 2021, permitless carry was enacted in Texas. While a permit or license is not required to carry a firearm in the Lonestar State, Firearm Policy Coalition points out there are common locations where carry is banned. On April 16, 2025, FPC filed a motion for a summary judgment in...

Apr 16, 2025 – Active shooter events have been tracked by the FBI for over two decades. There are interesting results when those statistics are compared to other data. A new study states that civilian responses to these events are less adverse than police responses. The April 2025 study found that “armed citizens do...

Apr 15, 2025 – The United States Concealed Carry Association is a multi-tiered organization. Known for their membership program that includes legal services to firearm owners, they’ve also become a formidable force when it comes to firearms training. At SHOT Show® 2025, they announced the rollout of a new non-lethal training program.For a number...

Apr 14, 2025 – The National Rifle Association holds an annual election for their board of directors. 25 directors–who serve three years each–are selected by voting members. The 2025 BOD election results were just released, as reported by the “American Rifleman.”Previously reported–Part One and Part Two–there are two different slates or camps eyeing or...

Apr 12, 2025 – Over the years banking institutes have labeled federal firearm licensed dealers as a so-called “vice” industry. Companies have been punished via high rates or unjustified debanking. Elite 2A Pay is a credit processing company that respects the Second Amendment and firearm industry.Director of Sales Adam Yaras from Elite 2A Pay...

Apr 10, 2025 – The debate over firearm accessories and components is knocking on the door of the United States Supreme Court. While that’s happening, could National Firearm Act regulated suppressors slowly be edging their way out of regulation passively? The National Shooting Sports Foundation commissioned a suppressor survey last year, the results are...

Apr 9, 2025 – Oregon gun owners have an uphill battle with recent assaults to freedom. Several bills have been introduced that would basically abolish any civilian militia, put those seeking so-called “safe storage” solutions into a bind on having their firearm(s) returned, and more. Groups and citizens are speaking out and there’s alleged...

Apr 7, 2025 – great deal of joy, and I don't even live in New Jersey.Of course, I have friends who are stuck in that place, including our own John … Petrolino, the poor bastard.…

Apr 8, 2025 – The National Rifle Association has been moving forward in a fierce rebound since the closure of New York’s lawsuit against them and the resignation of former CEO Wayne LaPierre. Part of their efforts to further engage with members and the public include a new program launching at the 2025 Annual...

Apr 7, 2025 – There are currently three New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidates eyeing their party’s nomination in 2025, and I've recently spoken with two of the three (Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea) about their thoughts on the Second Amendment.The primary election for governor will be held on June 10. Ciattarelli, who was covered...

Apr 5, 2025 – The Friends of the National Rifle Association is an important fundraising arm for the organization. Funds raised through the group go directly back to fostering and supporting the shooting sports. March 25, 2025 was the Liberty Bell dinner in Philadelphia, and it was a rousing success.The dinner was held at...

Mar 14, 2025 – There are few awards out there that really embrace excellence in the Second Amendment world. The NRA Golden Bullseye is one that carries a prestige with it. That’s why when we got a chance to chat with Anne Mauro at SHOT Show 2025®, the NRA Women Golden Bullseye "Industry Woman...

Mar 13, 2025 – Previously reported, Montclair University, a N.J. state college, has a strict weapons policy that bans even pepper spray. University officials have refused to address the penalties laid out in the code of conduct if a student is caught in possession of the non-lethal defense tool. Interestingly enough, pepper spray is...

Mar 12, 2025 – In 2024, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin created a “gun free zone” registry and distributed stickers to participants. Information was requested on whether or not the AG’s office corresponded with the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control on compelling businesses to register. After over six months, the request was answered...

Mar 4, 2025 – A formerly prominent anti-gun group has set its sights on the .50 BMG. The group released a so-called “study” that fingers United States’ gun manufacturers as a culprit in the Mexican violence epidemic.The Violence Policy Center released their latest study, “Long Range Terror: How U.S. 50 Caliber Sniper Rifles Wreak...

Mar 3, 2025 – Once again the Supreme Court said absolutely nothing in today's orders about the "assault weapon" and "large capacity" magazine ban cases that have been heard in conference more than a half-dozen times since December, even as more Second Amendment cases are queuing up for the justices to consider. The District of...