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TX: Brazos County shooting may have been act of self-defense, according to deputies
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shooting that happened on private property on the east side of Brazos County earlier this month may have been an act of self-defense, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KBTX.
Anthony McGruder, 33, was shot by the property owner on the morning of Sunday, November 5 on Hensarling Lane.
The property owner told deputies that McGruder fired several shots onto his property before trespassing on it and then approaching him. McGruder, who was armed with a pair of firearms, then allegedly threatened to shoot the property owner. |
Flurry of Recent Polls Show More Americans Embracing Guns
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It’s a remarkable finding for a couple of reasons.
For one, it provides additional evidence that the recent record-setting pace of gun sales has been at least partially the result of new gun owners. Industry survey data previously suggested that millions of Americans became first-time gun buyers in 2020 and 2021, yet that surge was hard to spot in major media polling early on. The NBC data now add to a growing list of polls to have recently found a significant jump in reported ownership. |
MD: NRA praises court order striking down ‘draconian’ blue state’s handgun law
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A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly “burdensome,” in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a “significant victory” for Second Amendment rights.
On Tuesday, a three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License (HQL) requirement is unconstitutional, citing the 2022 landmark Supreme Court case that reset how courts treat gun rights cases. |
IL: Oral arguments Dec. 12 in Illinois gun ban registry case
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A federal district judge expects to issue a ruling in a case challenging Illinois’ gun ban registry before the Jan. 1 deadline kicks in. That would come after oral arguments in the case, which are set for the afternoon of Dec. 12.
Illinois banned more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities on Jan. 10 of this year. The law includes a registry requirement for those who owned now banned firearms before the Jan. 10 enactment. That registry opened with emergency rules on Oct. 1 with a Jan. 1, 2024, deadline to register. Those found out of compliance could face criminal penalties. |
WI: No one needs an AR-15 for protection
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At the front and center of the debate on firearm possession and use is the AR-15 style weapon, where a line of demarcation has been drawn.
One side wants to own and use those guns publicly. The other side wants them banned publicly and for protection purposes. The AR-15 style weapon is essentially a weapon for war. There is no war in our country. No one needs to have those guns for protection. |
ID: 'Largest gun seizure' in Shoshone County
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The Silver Valley Task Force determined that evidence at the scene suggested the firearms had been fired out of the residence toward other houses in the community. Law enforcement personnel were grateful the search warrant was executed safely for all involved.
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office made a statement saying it is pro-Second Amendment rights, but will enforce cases involving a felony possession of firearms. |
We're suffering from a failure of imagination
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Most of us are good at imaging, say, what we’d do after winning the lottery. Or how we’d use our incredible wealth and power if only we were Elon Musk, or Beyonce, or the President. But we are not as proficient at imaging a Sudanese mother trying to feed her family in a war zone, (sorry; wrong continent) or the terror of a Venezuelan immigrant fleeing his country, (tough; higher walls) the struggle of a family with a transexual child (nope; male or female) or a father’s despair after his daughter is gunned down in her kindergarten class (woah; Second Amendment rights.) |
AZ: Conservatives to Host Randy Miller, Director, Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association
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Mr. Miller is a long time conservative activist and public speaker who is best known for his classes on the US Constitution which he has given in Yavapai County and throughout the state. In the past year he has spoken regularly at the monthly meetings of the Verde Valley Republican Club. As Director of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association he has been an outspoken critic of Second Amendment restrictions proposed by the Biden Administration such as increased background checks, longer waiting periods, limits on the size of magazines, and so-called Red Flag laws. |
Guns, Race, and Stats: The Three Deadliest Weapons in America
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As it turns out, the dozens of articles implying that “Black Americans Flock to Gun Stores and Clubs” can be traced back to a gun lobbying group’s demonstrably meaningless promotional materials. In other words, the widely reported “58 percent” statistic is a sham—but its impact is real. The false narrative it props up will lead to more gun purchases by anti-Black racists, more accidental and self-inflicted gun deaths in Black communities, and more unjustified fears of Black Americans. |
Happy Thanksgiving From Concealed Nation!
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Happy Thanksgiving from Concealed Nation! As we gather with loved ones to celebrate this festive season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the blessings of freedom, family, and security. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we extend our deepest gratitude to responsible gun owners and the concealed carry community. Your commitment to safety and responsible firearm handling is an important part of our Country.
Today, as we enjoy the warmth of family and the joy of a hearty meal, let’s also remember the importance of remaining vigilant and prepared. Concealed carry not only offers protection but also embodies a tradition of responsibility and respect for our Second Amendment rights.
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Happy Thanksgiving and Maybe Let's Arm Ourselves for the Apocalypse
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Again. though, I'll soon be back on stage. Not everyone is hostile to my politics. I would do an emoji here, but that's not how we roll.
Regarding the other part of the headline: do whatever you have to do as far as personal protection. The world has lost its mind, and it isn't wrong to ponder worst-case scenarios. In theory, the Second Amendment still applies in all 50 states. If you don't have a gun and live in one of the states that makes it onerous to exercise your Second Amendment rights, do whatever you have to do in order to get the process for buying a gun going. |
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