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Stellantis is deploying gun-sniffing security dogs at factories
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Stellantis NV is deploying firearm-sniffing dogs at several auto plants, a move that's raised concerns at one major factory over potentially creating a "prison-like" atmosphere that could impact worker morale.

The K-9 units have already been working without issue for months at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, where the Ram 1500 pickup is made, a local union leader confirmed. They are next headed to the Detroit Assembly Complex's Mack plant, where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is built, according to a company statement from spokesperson Frank Matyok.

TN: House Passes Controversial Self-Defense Bill Amid Heated Debate
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The Tennessee House of Representatives recently passed a contentious bill aimed at expanding the legal protections for property owners who use force, including lethal force, against trespassers. The legislations sponsor, Representative Kip Capley, argued that current laws unfairly force citizens to hesitate or take calculated risks while their property is being stolen or destroyed.

However, the debate turned volatile when Representative Justin Jones challenged the necessity of the bill and launched a personal attack on Capleys appearance, leading the House to vote Jones out of order for violating decorum rules.

Ukraine: Ukraine's Interior Minister backs civilian gun rights for self‑defense
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Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, has expressed support for regulating the issue of granting weapons to civilians through legislation, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining weapon types in the law and classifying them properly.

Speaking to Report, Anton Strashko, an official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, commented on Minister Klymenko's proposal to allow citizens to carry weapons for self‑defense.

He noted that the minister's main emphasis was on establishing a system to ensure proper training for those seeking permission to purchase authorized weapons.

TN: Fear Thats Long Haunted Gun Owners Could Be Erased In Tennessee
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The Tennessee state Legislature passed a bill Thursday that would expand the right to use deadly force to include property protection, easing a fear long held by gun owners.

The legislation, which would allow citizens to use deadly force to prevent arson, burglary, animal cruelty and robbery in certain situations, passed on party-line votes in the Republican-dominated Tennessee House of Representatives and Tennessee state Senate. Supporters of the legislation argued that law-abiding citizens should be allowed to protect their lifes work, Nashville-area TV station WKRN reported.

Air Force Veteran Acquitted of Murder After Jury Accepts Self-Defense Claim in Fatal Front Porch Shooting
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A retired military veteran who shot and killed an unarmed man on the front porch of his own home was acquitted of murder and manslaughter Wednesday, with jurors accepting his argument that he acted in lawful self-defense and defense of his family.

As reported by Daily Press, Patrick Dull, 52, was found not guilty of both charges in the Victorville branch of San Bernardino County Superior Court on April 22. The case stemmed from the Feb. 9, 2024 shooting death of 25-year-old Ryan Dazzi of Barstow in the 1200 block of Joshua Tree Drive.

Abigail Spanberger Wants to 'Californicate' Virginia
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ran for office last year as a moderate Democrat, yet in the three months, one week since her inauguration shes been spearheading bills that trample on Second Amendment rights and that tax every activity under the sun.

But none are as egregious as her gerrymandering referendum that was narrowly approved by the voters Tuesday.

The scheme turns Virginia's six Democrat, five Republican congressional districts into 10 Democrat and one Republican district.

History Shows Pistols Were Common in Revolutionary America
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Pistols were commonly owned in America at the time of the Revolution. Clayton Cramer & Joseph Edward Olson lay out extensive evidence in their paper.

Numerous people claim that pistols were not common during the American Revolution. This is done to imply concealed arms were not included in the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Clayton Cramer and Joseph Edward Olson published a paper outlining extensive evidence of pistol ownership at the time of the American Revolution. The paper was published in the Willamette Law Review on June 3, 2008, pages 699-722.

AL: How weapons detection systems catch guns at North Alabama schools before they enter the classroom
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A series of incidents involving students bringing firearms to North Alabama schools has renewed concerns about campus safety, prompting a closer look at weapons detection technology already in use across the region.

There have been up to seven recent incidents of children bringing guns to area schools, including a firearm discovered Tuesday at Grissom High School. To find the guns before they ever enter the classroom, many schools in North Alabama use Opengate, a weapons detection system developed by CEIA USA that officials say offers a less invasive alternative to traditional airport-style security screening.

FL: DeSantis signs another 9 new laws: Unlicensed drivers, guns in church, body cameras
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Security at houses of worship has become a pressing issue across South Florida in recent years. Churches, synagogues and mosques have increasingly invested in protection, whether because of broader public safety concerns, threats against faith communities or the simple cost of keeping congregants safe during services and events.

CS/SB 52 allows trained, armed volunteers to provide security at places of worship without holding a professional security license, as long as several conditions are met. Those volunteers must pass a background check, hold a concealed carry license and serve under a security plan approved by the county sheriff.

EAA Reveals XXX Models of Girsan Witness2311
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At the NRA Annual Meeting 2026 in Houston, EAA introduced two notable additions to the Girsan Witness2311 family of double-stack 9mm pistols, blending classic 1911 design with modern features and affordability.

EAA is building on the success of the Witness2311 line with a version of the handgun that is perfect for concealed carry. The SC9 XXX serves as the base model of this new compact version of the 2311.

WY: Jury acquits Cheyenne man of murder, all charges in trial stemming from King Soopers shooting
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A Laramie County jury found a Cheyenne man not guilty of second-degree murder and four counts of aggravated assault and battery in a trial stemming from the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in the parking lot of King Soopers on Sept. 20, 2025.

Mansoor Ali, who was 21 at the time, immediately identified himself as the shooter when authorities arrived and he was detained, the case record shows. He turned himself in within weeks on the warrant.

Alis previous defense attorney, Crystal Stewart, said at Alis arraignment in November that he had no criminal history and that the video evidence would support a self-defense claim.

TN: Memphis attorney warns of challenges in new TN deadly force law
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In July, a new Tennessee law will allow a person to use deadly force if theyre defending their property.

Attorney Andre C. Wharton says this new law will be much different from the current legislation, which states you can only use self-defense or deadly force in situations where you reasonably believe your life or someone elses is in danger.

Soon, there will be a new law that essentially changes what it means to stand your ground in the state of Tennessee.

Springfield Shows Off Trio of New Guns for 2026: Heatseekers, Saint Victor PDWs, & Garrison 1911s
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Springfield Armory has been hard at work bringing both classic designs and modern tactical firearms to life for 2026.

We visited the companys booth at the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston this year to get our hands on the new bolt-action 2020 Heatseeker pistol, Saint Victor PDW in 9mm, and classy Garrison Target 1911s that just dropped.

This new pistol variant of the precision Heatseeker bolt-action rifle sports a 12-inch threaded barrel topped with a ported muzzle device. Chambered for .308 Win, this 2020 Heatseeker pistol is decked out with features.

NY: State lawmakers taking aim at pellet, air and BB guns in new legislation
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State lawmakers have proposed legislation that targets air rifles, pellet guns and BB guns, though it remains to be seen if the proposal will move out of committee at this time.

Assembly bill A10701 and its corresponding Senate bill S9215 would ultimately change the definition of "imitation weapon" under state law, specifically NY Gen. Bus. Law §§ 870 to 873.

The changes proposed legislation would include adding language that would roll air rifles, pellet guns and BB guns to the amended law.

Tokarev Butt Pump Takes Center Stage at SDS Arms NRAAM Booth Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The SDS Arms brand umbrella encompasses Tokarev USA, Military Armament Corp, Inglis, and Spandau. At the NRA Annual Meeting 2026 in Houston, we caught up with the SDS team to see some of its most exciting new firearms and accessories, and we were not disappointed. Three of the companys brands had lots of new products to showcase, including some designs that are sure to turn heads.

Supreme Court sitting on several key Second Amendment cases
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The Supreme Court has yet to decide on whether to take up a litany of gun cases, ranging from challenges of assault weapons bans to gun rights for 18-to 20-year-olds, as the justices sift through petitions for its next term.

In his 2022 majority opinion in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, Justice Clarence Thomas reiterated the high courts 2010 pronouncement that the constitutional right to bear arms in public for self-defense is not a second-class right, subject to an entirely different body of rules than the other Bill of Rights guarantees.

WY: Wyoming Faces Competition From Utah, Other States, To Recruit Firearms Companies
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The good news is that the firearms company ZEV Technologies, fed up with anti-gun policies in Washington state, is relocating to Riverton.

The not-so-good news is thats Riverton, Utah.

Just because Wyoming wasnt chosen this time around doesnt mean it hasnt already scored some big wins in courting firearms companies.

That includes Weatherby, a premier sporting arms company, setting up shop in Sheridan in 2019, after 74 years in California.

And there are likely to be more opportunities as gun companies continue to seek out Second Amendment-friendly states, said Rep. Art Washut, R-Casper, and Luke Thorkildsen, the chief operating officer with Weatherby Inc. in Sheridan.

MN: Minnesota struggles to justify switchblade ban in court
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Knife Rights, a group currently engaged in nationwide legal campaigns against similar restrictions, contends switchblades typically understood as an automatically opening knife qualify as arms and are therefore constitutionally protected.

The state, however, leaned on a narrow definition, arguing for a weapon to be considered a protected arm, it must be in common use for self-defense. Under this logic, Minnesota claims switchblades are uniquely situated for offensive maneuvers rather than defense, placing them outside the scope of the Second Amendment.

OH: Ohio Senate Protects Gun Rights Against Liberal Municipalities
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While Ohio has laws preventing municipalities from passing local gun control ordinances, Senate lawmakers say gun owners need further protection of their Second Amendment rights.

State Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, introduced Senate Bill 278opens in a new tab last fall to let private citizens sue localities that pass gun control measures. The bill, which amends Section 9.68 of the Revised Code, allows individuals to sue for punitive or exemplary damages.

A person, group, or entity adversely affected by any manner of ordinance, rule, regulation, resolution, practice, or other action enacted or enforced by a political subdivision can bring civil action against the political subdivision, the bills text states.

TX: Blatant attempt to violate our Constitution: AG Paxton says he scored major victory for gun owners
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The legal victory was solidified after the Trump Administration moved to dismiss its appeal of the preliminary injunction.

The Second Amendment is a cornerstone of American freedom, and I will never allow it to be undermined by unlawful federal overreach, Paxton said in a statement. This Biden-era rule was a blatant attempt to violate our Constitution and criminalize law abiding Americans for engaging in lawful private firearm sales.

Paxton added that he supports the decision to abandon the appeal, stating it helps "restore the rule of law for gun owners across the country."

Postal Service Trying To Skirt Court Ruling Striking Down Law Against Mailing Firearms
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According to GOA, the USPS is proposing a new rule that creates loopholes and an arbitrary category of unmailable firearms, silently undermining gun owners rights and GOAs court victory. Incredibly, their new solution would still ban millions of legally owned firearms from the mail, ignoring both the DOJs order and the Constitution.

And get this ammunition is still banned, even though FedEx and UPS have no problem shipping it safely, Pratt continued. Its outrageous.

Pratt said the bottom line is that the Postal Service is trying to dodge the law, violate the Second Amendment, and ignore the courts ruling. Now its up to gun owners to make their voices heard on the matter.