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CA: 'Its terrifying': DA says attempted robbery, gun charges filed after Natomas High self-defense shooting
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Sacramento County prosecutors say a deadly shooting at Natomas High School was an act of self-defense, but officials say the case also underscores broader concerns about teenagers bringing loaded guns onto campus and whether the response goes far enough.

The shooting happened Friday just after dismissal, when two 16-year-olds, who were not students of Natomas High, went onto campus looking for another 16-year-old boy, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho said.

Now Shipping: Federals New 9mm Self-Defense, 20ga Target Loads
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Federals Punch series of pistol cartridges offers reliable hollow point options for CCW. The new 9mm Luger option continues that, with a low-recoil 115-grain jacketed hollow point load that Federal says is the result of many customer requests, from shooters who practice with 115-grain loads instead of heavier 124-grain loads (which were already available in the Punch line). These new loads use brass casings and sealed primers for consistent and reliable performance, just like the older 124-grain loads.

GA: Amazon driver kills neighbor's dog after it attacked him in metro Atlanta neighborhood: deputies
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An Amazon delivery driver told deputies he was forced to act in self-defense after a dog attacked him during a stop in Coweta County.

The driver reported the dog was off its runner when it approached and attempted to bite him. Deputies said the driver then shot and killed the dog, according to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said the incident appears to be self-defense based on the initial on-scene investigation. Coweta County Animal Control has been notified and will conduct a review.

Canada: Lindsay Break-In Case Highlights Self-Defense Rights
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In a significant legal development from Lindsay, Ontario, Michael Kyle Breen has pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and failing to comply with a probation order following an incident on August 18, 2025. The case gained national attention when the resident of the apartment, Jeremy David McDonald, was initially charged with assault after using a knife to confront Breen, causing life-threatening injuries. The charges against McDonald have since been dropped, highlighting ongoing debates about Canadians' rights to defend their homes. This case underscores the complexities of self-defense laws and the balance between personal protection and legal boundaries.

NY: Machete Attack In Subway Station Exposes Fallacy Of Sensitive Places Gun Ban Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
I had the opportunity to visit New York City for the first time last weekend, and to be honest, I felt naked without my carry pistol. However, with the various laws and sensitive places restrictions, its nearly impossible to even take a handgun into the city legally, much less carry it for self-defense.

GA: Cartersville Shooting Death Believed to Be Self Defense
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Deputies were dispatched around 8:05 a.m. on April 8 to a home at 26 Kingston Highway. When they arrived, they found several individuals inside the residence and an adult male suffering from a gunshot injury.

Emergency medical personnel transported the man to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation. His condition has not been released.

Authorities said items of potential evidentiary value were secured at the scene, and the residence was cleared to ensure safety. Witnesses provided initial statements to responding deputies.

Investigators have taken over the case, which remains active and under review. No charges have been filed, and officials indicated the incident is believed to involve an act of self-defense.

CCW Safe to Exhibit at 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
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CCW Safe, a leader in Self Defense Legal Coverage, is pleased to announce its participation in the 155th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, taking place from April 16 to April 19, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits is a premier event that brings together firearm enthusiasts, industry professionals and Second Amendment supporters from across the nation. Attendees can engage with leading firearm manufacturers and outdoor lifestyle brands while exploring gun collections, knives, shooting accessories and other hunting and outdoor gear.

NC: Charges dropped against man in downtown Raleigh stabbings
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Charges have been dismissed against a man charged with stabbing several people early Saturday morning on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.

Raleigh Police originally charged 35-year-old Frank Lalich with four counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Prosecutors said that investigators obtained surveillance video on Tuesday morning that shows Lalich walking away from a bar while talking with the victims and the group they were with.

This Is What Passes for an Intelligent Gun Control Argument These Days
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While academia isnt where most people go if they want to get rich, theres still a lot of money flying around. Its big business, only it doesnt require anyone to produce anything of any substance. Thats why we get studies that do weird things like look at the effects of LSD on grasshoppers or whatever.

But they do like to produce leftist BS that they can then use to try to push their agenda on things like climate change or gun control.

Amid Rising Anti-Semitism in the US, Jewish Americans Are Turning to the Second Amendment Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Amid rising anti-semitism in the United States, Jewish Americans have begun to turn to the Second Amendment, as the National Rifle Association (NRA) has partnered with Lox and Loaded, to help them learn to defend themselves.

Colt Joins SAF as Gold-Level Corporate Partner
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Colt's Manufacturing Company has joined the organization as a Gold-level corporate partner.

"Colt supports the Second Amendment Foundation's legal initiatives because safeguarding the constitutional rights of responsible citizens is closely aligned with our heritage and mission," said Jillair Kubish, President and Chief Executive Officer of Colt. "As a company with a long history of serving military, law enforcement and civilian communities, we believe it is important to help ensure those rights are clearly upheld and respected."

SAF Files Supplemental Reply Brief in National Firearms Act Challenge
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a supplemental reply brief in Brown v. ATF, one of the organization's three lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for short-barreled firearms and silencers.

Prior to President Trump signing the One Big Beautiful Bill, people wanting to purchase silencers and short-barreled rifles had to pay a $200 tax and register the firearm with the government. The One Big Beautiful Bill, however, eliminated the tax but left the registration requirement in place. SAF and its partners have now filed three separate cases challenging this remaining registration scheme.

VA: Virginias Second Amendment Hypocrisy Called Out in Senate Hearing
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During the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on what lawmakers described as growing threats against the Second Amendment, Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) shone a spotlight on the State of Virginias hypocrisy related to recent legislation targeting gun ownership.

Just one day before the session, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger suggested an amendment expanding the states proposed assault firearms ban to potentially include an even wider range of semi-automatic rifles and pistols, GOP lawmakers warned.

Beckwith v. Frey: First Circuit Says Second Amendment Does Not Protect Gun Purchases
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After reading the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Beckwith v. Frey, I had a pleasant vision of Circuit Judges Lara E. Montecalvo, Seth R. Aframe, and Senior Judge Ojetta Rogeriee Thompson being summoned to a come-to-Jesus meeting with James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, one of the Founding Fathers, and the Father of the Constitution.

Beckwith v. Frey challenges the 72-hour waiting period. The law was passed in 2024 as part of a knee-jerk response to the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

Swalwell Spoke at Gun Control Gala Evening Before One of His Alleged Rapes Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In Stand Your Ground states, you can use a firearm in self-defense when you or someone else is likely to be the victim of a "forcible felony" where you may well be seriously injured. One of those felonies is rape. And honestly, rapists deserve to be shot, which makes it kind of obvious why disgraced former Congressman Eric Swalwell was so anti-gun.

Erich Pratt Testifies Live in Defense of the Second Amendment Before U.S. Senate Committee
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This morning, Gun Owners of America Senior Vice President Erich Pratt will deliver live testimony before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs at a hearing examining how the Second Amendment is being infringed upon.

The hearing will begin at 10:00 AM EST and will be livestreamed by the senate committee.

Gun owners were promised change. Instead, we're getting Biden-era gun control, and law-abiding citizens are the ones paying the price. Erich Pratt is stepping up to set the record straight and ask the hard-hitting questions many of us have.

KY: Kentucky Legislature Overrides Governors Vetoes on Two Pro-Second Amendment Bills
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The Kentucky General Assembly voted to override Governor Andy Beshears vetoes of two pro-Second Amendment bills this week, restoring liability protections for the firearms industry and opening a path for law-abiding adults between the ages of 18 and 20 to carry concealed.

The two bills House Bill 78 and House Bill 312 had each passed with wide legislative support before the Democratic governor sent them back. Kentucky lawmakers returned to Frankfort and voted to override both.

CA: Californias Stop Nick Shirley Act should concern every gun owner
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta must be tired of seeing his name listed as a defendant in so many civil-rights lawsuits. Its now his wifes turn, California State Assemblymember Mia Bonta, who appears to have the same disdain and lack of respect for Californians civil rights as her frequently sued husband.

Assemblymember Bonta recently introduced a state bill, AB 2624, which nearly everyone sees as a response to the iconic reporting of YouTuber Nick Shirley, who gained international fame for exposing how Democrats in Minnesota poured billions of tax-payer dollars into the Somali Community.

SAF Promotes Bill Sack to Senior Director of Legal Operations
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has promoted attorney Bill Sack to Senior Director of Legal Operations.

In his new role, Sack will be responsible for oversight of SAF's legal program to include litigation inception and management, tracking active cases, educating the public and cultivating SAF's attorney referral network. Additionally, Sack will continue fielding media requests and podcast interviews to promote the organization's critical work across the country.

CA: SAF, FPC File Motion To Kill California Gun Tax
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Two major gun-rights groups have filed a motion asking the Superior Court of California for the County of Sacramento to grant summary judgment in a case challenging the states 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition.

In the case of Poway Weapons & Gear v. Gonzalez, the plaintiffs argue that the law violates the Second Amendment by unconstitutionally infringing on the right to keep and bear arms.

TN: Bill Eliminating Controversial Intent To Go Armed Provision In Tennessee Firearms Laws Dead For Session
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Attempting to bring clarity in the understanding and application of the law, HB2064 by Rep. Chris Todd (R-Madison County-District 73) would have deleted the intent to go armed clause in Tennessee firearms laws and allowed for weapons to be carried in other currently prohibited places like state parks.

While the bill made decent progress in the House, no further action could be taken on the bill by the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as the Senate companion bill, SB2467 carried by Sen. Paul Bailey, was unceremoniously deferred by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Todd Gardenhire to 2027.

KY: Kentucky Lawmakers Override Beshears Vetoes, Delivering Two Major Pro-2A Wins
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Kentucky lawmakers proved that when a governor uses his veto pen to undermine citizens rights and punish a lawful American industry, the legislature can still step in and do its job. By overriding Gov. Andy Beshears vetoes of House Bill 78 and House Bill 312, the General Assembly delivered two unmistakable pro-Second Amendment victories, one protecting the firearms industry from political lawfare and the other affirming that young adults do not forfeit their right to bear arms simply because anti-gun politicians want to treat them like second-class citizens.