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CO: The Right to Fight Back: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Private Employers Can’t Fire Workers for Self-Defense
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Writing for the 5-2 majority, State Supreme Court Justice Maria E. Berkenkotter dismantled the long-standing corporate assumption that at-will employment agreements allow businesses to force complete submission from employees facing violent workplace crimes.
“The employment relationship should not be used to strip workers of the ordinary legal privileges every person possesses,” Berkenkotter declared in the historic June 15 opinion. “The right to self-defense has never been cabined by role or location… Rather, the right follows the employee from home to work and back and everywhere in between.” |
IL: T.J. Maxx shooter who says he acted in self-defense gets conditional release for a firearms violation
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A judge sentenced Alan Pacheco to 24 months “conditional discharge” for not having a valid concealed carry permit for the gun the court earlier ruled he used in self-defense.
One man was wounded.
As reported by Muddy River News in April, Pacheco, 23, who goes by the first name Chris, took the stand during a bench trial and testified that he grabbed his gun between his car’s center console and driver’s seat to protect himself and his girlfriend after two men reached in through the open window and assaulted him on July 6, 2024. |
TN: Man injured in Cordova shooting ruled as self-defense
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UPDATE: SCSO deputies said that after an extensive investigation, they determined that the shooting was in self-defense; therefore, there will be no charges forthcoming. Deputies also said that the victim’s condition has also been upgraded to non-critical.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One man is in critical condition and another is detained after a shooting Monday morning at a Cordova home.
Shelby County deputies responded around 6:30 a.m. to the 9300 block of Cloverwood, off Forest Hill-Irene. |
FL: Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults
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A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state’s ban on concealed carry by adults ages 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, finding that young adults are entitled to the same constitutional protections as law-abiding adults over the age of 20.
In a sweeping opinion, the court said 18-year-olds can serve in the military and defend the nation but face restrictions on their ability to exercise the same self-defense rights available to older adults.
“Eighteen- to 20-year-olds can defend the country without restriction but can only utilize their Second Amendment right to self-defense with severe restrictions,” Judge Spencer D. Levine wrote for a unanimous three-judge panel of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals. |
FL: Jay Collins launches gun rights tour, trumpets local endorsements
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“Florida does not have to choose between the Second Amendment and public safety,” Collins said. “We protect both — restore due process for gun owners, give our Sheriffs the tools they actually need, and stop watering down theft laws while families and small businesses get hit.”
The LG [Collins] wants to repeal red flag laws and the state’s bump stock ban, allow people as young as 18 years old to buy all manner of firearms, and push to repeal 1934’s National Firearms Act, which allows for federal taxes on firearms dealers and makers. |
CO: ‘Belly Up to the Trough:’ Town Hall Spotlights Evans for Putting the Gun Lobby Above His Constituents
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During an hour-long panel discussion, Crow and Muller focused on Evans’ alleged misaligned priorities, criticizing how he consistently puts the financial interests of his donors over the people he represents. One of the many interests that Evans was accused of prioritizing was those of gun lobbyists, an area that Kelly had experience in, both in his personal life after the attempted assassination of his sister-in-law, former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ), and through his work as a senior advisor with GIFFORDS, a nonprofit advocating for gun safety and regulation.
In his remarks to over 50 people at the town hall, Kelly maintained a pro-gun, pro-Second Amendment stance while also advocating for more gun safety laws. |
CO: Gun Stores Slap Lawsuit On Jared Polis Over Warrantless Transaction Searches
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An alliance of firearms dealers and Second Amendment advocates sued Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis over a law authorizing warrantless searches of gun sales records.
Polis signed HB26-1126, which allows any “peace officer” to inspect the sales records of any gun store without a warrant at any time and for any reason, on June 2. The lawsuit filed by the Colorado Shooting Sports Association (CSSA), the Colorado Federal Firearms Licensees Association (CFFLA) on behalf of three federal firearms licensees (FFL) challenges the warrantless inspection provisions of the bill on Fourth Amendment grounds. |
CA: Banned In One California County: Federal Lawsuit Targets Unique Concealed Carry Rules
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday challenging a unique set of concealed carry rules enforced by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in California. The legal complaint takes aim at county policies that prohibit handgun carry permit holders from using red dot sights or weapon-mounted flashlights, alongside a complete ban on carrying single-action-only (SAO) 1911- and 2011-style pistols.
According to the SAF, the restrictions enforced by Sheriff David Livingston are entirely unique. |
FL: Florida court says under-21 concealed carry ban is unconstitutional
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An appeals court ruled on Wednesday that part of Florida’s gun law is unconstitutional.
That ruling says the state cannot ban those 18-20 from concealed carry.
Judge Spencer Levine said restricting that age group from the same rights that other law-abiding adults have access to violated Second Amendment rights.
“Can law-abiding adults, aged 18 to 20, be prohibited from exercising their Second Amendment rights to self-defense available to other law abiding adults? The plain text of the Constitution and our country’s history and traditions say no,” Levine wrote. |
FL: Florida appeals court rules concealed-carry ban for 18- to 20-year-olds unconstitutional
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier declined to defend the law earlier this year, and he praised the ruling on X. “In another win for the unalienable rights of Floridians, the 4th DCA agreed with our position that Florida’s law banning adults under 21 from conceal carrying a firearm is unconstitutional,” Uthmeier wrote. “We will not seek further review and will work with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to implement the court’s order,” he added.
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Machine Guns and Bootleggers
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The litigators from TPPF’s Center for the American Future begin by breaking down a major Fifth Circuit victory that struck down an 1869 federal ban on home distilling of spirits. They analyze the McNutt and Hobby Distillers Association v. U.S. Department of Justice case, dissecting standing doctrine, the limits of the taxing power, and the Necessary and Proper Clause’s role in preserving federalism.
They also highlight their litigation targeting the Hughes Amendment’s ban on post-1986 machine guns (Temple Gun Club v. Blanche), and the FinCEN case (Corley v. U.S. Dep’t of the Treasury) involving Treasury rules on residential real estate transfers. |
Christensen Arms Simplifies Rifle Purchasing Through New Guns.com Integration
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Christensen Arms is making it easier for customers to find and purchase their next rifle through a new website integration with Guns.com, one of the nation's leading online firearm marketplaces.
The new integration allows customers shopping on ChristensenArms.com to connect directly with available Guns.com inventory while researching Christensen Arms rifles. When a specific model, chambering, or configuration is available, customers can continue through Guns.com to complete their purchase online and have the firearm shipped to their preferred local FFL dealer for pickup. |
SIG Sauer P938: A Quality 1911 for Pocket Carry
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There are smaller concealed carry pistols, and there are those with a higher capacity. There are lighter polymer guns with optics-ready slides and double-stack magazines – but few carry pistols combine the feel of a classic 1911 with the convenience of true pocket carry quite like the SIG Sauer P938.
Quick Summary: In a market swamped with light, high-capacity polymer handguns, the SIG Sauer P938 stands out for its traditional 1911 feel in a pocket-carry sized package. |
Remington We the People 250th Anniversary Ammunition
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Remington’s new limited-edition ammunition line, We the People, was created to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Offerings include a mix of popular cartridges packaged in a variety of 250th-anniversary commemorative boxes or buckets. The lineup spans rifle, handgun, rimfire, and shotshell loads that shooters already trust for the range and the field. Each product is part of a limited-edition run and built around the dependable performance Remington shooters expect. |
New Guns 2026: Ruger Adds More America 250th Anniversary Firearms
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Ruger has expanded its 250th Anniversary Series of firearms, further commemorating the United States Semiquincentennial while celebrating the company's longstanding tradition of American manufacturing. Each limited production model in this special collection is distinctly marked with the inscription, "Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty."
This collection now includes six additional models representing a broad cross-section of Ruger's product offerings: the SR1911 pistol; two Hawkeye rifles; the No. 1 rifle and two Marlin Model 1894 lever-action rifles. While each firearm offers its own unique configuration, all share a unified commemorative theme with patriotic motifs and elevated finishes.
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IL: Toy gun demand increases, urging important safety reminders to play responsibly
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With summer in full swing, kids are out and about, but what are they playing with? A study conducted by Global Growth Insights reported nearly 56% of toy manufacturers have an increased demand for foam guns such as Nerf guns.
With an increased demand, it is vital for children to understand how to use them responsibly.
Quincy Pro-Act Officer Amber Haistings said using these toys without care can result in tragic situations.
“Don’t shoot at cars, don’t shoot at people, don’t be out in the street pointing it and running around with it, stay within your house and your backyard,” Haistings said. |
This Man Wants to Help You Print Your Own Gun
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After they knocked politely, they stepped sideways, moving away from the house’s front door. This is a standard maneuver for police approaching a house for a very simple reason: Doors do not stop bullets.
Inside the house, a 33-year-old amateur gunsmith who goes by the pseudonym Yeezy wondered what to do. He’d had run-ins with the authorities before — an hourslong search by the TSA in an airport most recently. A solidly-built man with long, wild hair and a beard who partially hides behind an iridescent face mask online, Yeezy has amassed tens of thousands of followers across social media sites by posting a mix of far-left political memes and his related, but far more tangible hobby: 3D-printed firearms. |
SK Guns Honors America's 250th with Exclusive 1911 Commander .45 ACP
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The "250 Years of Freedom" 1911 Commander .45 ACP firearm is built on the classic 1911 Commander platform, renowned for its reliability and performance. This custom 1911 Commander will feature a satin finish in sapphire PVD along with intricate engravings that honor our nation’s 250 years of freedom. The front strap is checkered at 20 LPI (lines-per-inch) and is combined with a Stan Chen rear mainspring housing and a magazine well that is checkered at 25 LPI (lines-per-inch). The Kirinite REACTIV grips continue the checkered design, giving buyers a custom 1911 with aggressive texturing to make it a great shooter as well. |
Palmetto State Armory Father’s Day Sale: The 15 Best Deals on Optics, Ammo, Guns, and More
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Whether you’re shopping for a last minute Father’s Day gift or looking to pick up a gift for yourself, Palmetto State Armory is running steep discounts on guns, optics, accessories, and ammo. Some of the killer deals include Kimber closeouts, $630 off the Smith and Wesson Model 1854, $250 off an OD Green EOTech XPS 2, and PMC Bronze .223 Rem Ammo 55 Grain FMJ-BT 20rds for 50 cents per round. |
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