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TN: One dead, one injured in overnight shooting, police say
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A shooting overnight Tuesday left one man dead and another injured, the Dyersburg Police Department said.
Dyersburg Police said officers were sent to Ab's Vape and Tobacco Shop at 305 S. Main Street just before 11:00 Tuesday night. Officers said they found 25-year-old Nireonte Mayberry dead at the scene.
Police said 20-year-old Jaylon Brown was not at the scene when officers got there, but was found later while trying to get medical attention for a gunshot wound; he was airlifted to Regional One in Memphis for treatment.
Dyersburg PD said the case was still being investigated, but their early information suggests that this was a case of self-defense. |
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From hunting knives and bushcraft tools to EDC essentials and collectible showpieces, Cold Steel—long recognized as a leader in the outdoor knife and tool industry—offers something for every seasonal user and year-round enthusiast. Trusted for decades by law enforcement, self-defense instructors, military personnel, and emergency responders, Cold Steel’s expanding product line and collaborations with renowned designers continue to push the boundaries of knife performance and craftsmanship. |
FL: Miami-Dade officer seeks "stand your ground" defense in deadly UPS shootout
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The hearing, now in its third day, revisits the terrifying events that unfolded when two armed jewelry store robbers hijacked a UPS truck and led police on a 25-mile chase through rush hour traffic. The pursuit ended in a hail of gunfire that killed UPS driver Frank Ordoñez and innocent bystander Richard Cutshaw, who was caught in traffic ahead of the truck.
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Prosecutors argue that "stand your ground" does not apply in this case, pointing out that the two victims were not aggressors and that police fired more than 200 rounds into a truck with a hostage inside, surrounded by helpless drivers.
Joe Merino, Ordoñez's stepfather, reflected on the tragedy: "You wonder what was going through his head during those 25 miles." |
IN: Victim’s mother doubts justice as admitted killer’s case dismissed
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Monday the Marion County Prosecutors Office filed a Motion to Dismiss the charges against Mockabee, one week before a new jury was to be impaneled, citing “Upon speaking to jurors after the trial, one juror held out for a verdict to the lesser included charge of voluntary manslaughter while the remaining jurors would have returned a not guilty verdict,” and, “the Defendant testified at trial alleging self-defense. Upon speaking with the jurors, they appeared receptive to the Defendant’s testimony,” and, “the original homicide detective assigned to this case became unavailable after the homicide and has since left IMPD,” ... |
SAF Seeks Supreme Court Review in Assault Weapons Ban Case
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for review in Viramontes v. Cook County, SAF’s challenge to the Cook County, Ill., ban on so-called “assault weapons.”
Originally filed in 2021, the case was put “on hold” during which time the Supreme Court handed down the 2022 Bruen decision, and the Illinois legislature passed the nearly identical statewide ban on “assault weapons,” which SAF has also challenged, in Harrel v. Raoul. SAF is joined in Viramontes by the Firearms Policy Coalition and two private citizens. |
Second Amendment Defense in Suppressor Indictment Falls Short
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A man challenging his indictment for owning an unregistered firearm suppressor failed to show a federal appeals court that the National Firearms Act is unconstitutional or that a search of his home lacked probable cause.
George Peterson failed to show evidence that the NFA is used towards abusive means by charging exorbitant fees or subjecting applicants to lengthy processing times, Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod said. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s decision to deny Peterson’s motion to dismiss the indictment and his motion to suppress evidence gathered at a search of his home. ...
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Supreme Court Distributes SAF Case for Conference
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The U.S. Supreme Court has distributed a Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) case, Madison Lara v. Commissioner Pennsylvania State Police, for conference to be held on Monday, Sept. 29.
The case seeks to vindicate the firearm carry rights of young adults by challenging Pennsylvania state law which prohibits them from carrying firearms during a declared state of emergency. Joining SAF in the case are the Firearms Policy Coalition and three individuals. |
Second Amendment activist Brandon Herrera, named in Minnesota mass shooter’s disturbing video, speaks out
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A Republican congressional candidate in Texas who was named in a YouTube video posted by Minneapolis school shooter Robin Westman condemned the transgender gunman’s “hateful and senseless act” Wednesday.
Brandon Herrera, a popular YouTuber and advocate for the Second Amendment better known under the handle “TheAKGuy,” slammed Westman’s alleged massacre.
“I’m horrified by this clearly hate-motivated attack on innocent children and disgusted that my name came out of this demon’s mouth,” Herrera wrote in an email to Fox News Digital. |
The Role of History and Tradition in Gun Control Litigation
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The Supreme Court has long used history and tradition as one of its many tools for constitutional interpretation. This use has increased in recent years, including in cases involving the highly contested issue of gun regulation.
In a recent article, Brian DeLay of the University of California, Berkeley critiques historical narratives often invoked in Second Amendment litigation following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. In that decision, the Court struck down a New York law that heightened the standards for concealed carry license eligibility because it was inconsistent with “historical tradition” and the “plain text” of the Second Amendment.
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IL: SAF Petitions Supreme Court To Challenge Cook County Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), along with its partners, has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to review the case of Viramontes v. Cook County. This legal challenge targets Cook County, Illinois’s ban on so-called “assault weapons,” a measure that SAF argues infringes upon the Second Amendment rights of its residents.
The case, originally filed in 2021, was put on hold after the Supreme Court’s landmark 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, which established a new standard for evaluating gun control laws based on historical tradition. |
Gun Industry Group Asks FTC Chairman to Look at Prior Dealings with Anti-Gun NGOs
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Non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, can be kind of troubling. That’s especially true when the government does the bidding of those NGOs or vice versa. Too close a relationship can be an issue.
And we saw that when DOGE started digging earlier this year.
But not all of those relationships were financial. Some were cases of NGOs looking to allies in government to step in and help them advance their agenda, such as gun control.
The National Shooting Sports Federation, which represents the firearm industry, is asking the FTC to do a little digging. |
OH: Toledo man acquitted of 2022 homicide now faces new, unrelated felony gun charge
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Garrett’s attorney, state Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), says prosecutors are leaning on an Ohio law that bans drivers and passengers from having loaded firearms within reach inside a vehicle. But he argues another section of the law creates an exemption for concealed carry license holders. Garrett holds a lifetime license in Indiana.
“How is that possible in the state of Ohio that you’re going to commit a crime if you tell them and you’re going to commit a crime if you do tell them, even if you have a CCW,” Williams said.
Williams also pointed to the Ohio attorney general’s website, which says the state recognizes concealed handgun licenses issued by every other state. |
CA: Self-Defense Claimed After Fresno Shooting Victim Stabs Assailant
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Detectives were able to determine that the gunshot wound victim was approached by Cruz and an unknown male as they arrived in the area of Blackstone Avenue and Grant Avenue. The gunshot wound victim was attacked and pistol whipped by Cruz and the second male, causing him to defend himself. As the victim fought off the two males, the victim stabbed Cruz in the chest. As the victim ran from the scene, Cruz fired multiple rounds at him, striking him in both legs.
Santiago Cruz was arrested and is in custody for the shooting, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and his parole violation. He is currently being treated at CRMC and will be booked into the Fresno County Jail upon medically clearing.” |
FL: Florida Appeals Court Reverses Part Of Murder Conviction, Citing Ineffective Counsel
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A Florida appeals court has reversed the summary denial of a post-conviction motion for Jose Ramon Nieves Rivera, a man serving a life sentence for first-degree murder. The Fourth District Court of Appeal has ordered a new evidentiary hearing, ruling that Nieves Rivera’s original defense counsel may have been “ineffective” for failing to call witnesses and an expert to support his self-defense claim.
The case, which originated from a shooting in St. Lucie County in 2015, centered on Nieves Rivera’s assertion that he acted in self-defense during a late-night argument that left one person dead and two others injured. |
CA: California’s Carry Restrictions Crumble—Judge Sides with Gun Rights
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On July 1, 2025, United States District Court Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo granted summary judgment to Firearms Policy Coalition members to obtain California Concealed Carry Permits. Judge Bencivengo ordered the Plaintiffs and Defendant to submit proposed orders within 30 days. From the order:
For the above reasons, the Court grants Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment as to their facial challenge pursuant to the Second/Fourteenth Amendment and denies the request for relief pursuant to the Privileges and Immunities Clause. The parties are ORDERED to meet and confer and submit a proposed order for an injunction consistent with this order within 30 days.
It is SO ORDERED. |
MS: Mississippi tax-free weekend: When is it? What is eligible and what is not? What to know
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The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is just days away in Mississippi. Hunters can buy gear for the upcoming season. The holiday means state sales tax will not be charged on eligible items.
Basically, the deal applies to gear that will help anyone who hunts with bows or guns equip themselves and their weapons ahead of the fall hunting season. There are limits, however. You can get ammo, arrows, cases and more. But these deals won't help you get an ATV for cheaper or help you deck out the camp. |
Custom AR-15 Auctioned to Support GOA’s Legal Work
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present a ONE-OF-A-KIND semi-automatic rifle that has been custom-designed and built to help further GOA’s work.
And the auction for this beautifully crafted firearm, built by Rusty Oak Armory in Tennessee, ends in just a few days.
Its full-coverage distressed American Flag Cerakote finish immediately commands attention, serving as both a patriotic tribute and a striking custom touch.
The dust cover is inscribed “17 / 91” on the outside and boldly declares “SHALL NOT / BE INFRINGED” on the inside, reinforcing the rifle’s dedication to the Second Amendment. |
NY: New York’s War on 3D-Printed Guns: Demonizing the “New Second Amendment”
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If you set out looking for an enemy, you’ll find one. Hell, you’ll create one if you have to. That is precisely what New York gun controllers are devoting their energy to these days, as they target what they say radicals refer to as the “New Second Amendment,” groups of like-minded individuals who share information on 3D printing and how to use it to develop and improve privately made firearms technology. Make no mistake, these groups, known as “3D2A” and ”3D Printing For All,” are now being investigated for nothing more than being gun enthusiasts who use open-source websites to share files and schematics of their own designs. |
FL: NRA Sues Florida Over 3-Day Firearm Purchase Waiting Period
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The National Rifle Association (NRA), joined by three individual members and 2nd Amendment Armory, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s three-day waiting period on firearm purchases.
The case, Dunn v. Glass, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on August 25, 2025.
The Issue at Hand
Florida’s mandatory waiting period dates back to 1998, when voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring a three-day delay between the purchase and delivery of any handgun. In 2018, lawmakers expanded the law to cover all firearms. |
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This Labor Day, while America takes a well-earned break to honor the grit and sweat that built this nation, let’s not forget the greater work that never ends: defending our freedom.
Our Founders didn’t secure liberty by coasting on weekends or waiting for permission. They stood firm, armed and ready—and it’s our duty to carry that same resolve today.
So as you fire up the grill and celebrate hard work, make sure you’re also preparing for what really matters. Stay armed. Stay trained. Stay free and stay dangerous. |
FPC Blasts Fifth Circuit’s Flawed Suppressor Ruling
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Once again, the Fifth Circuit has wrongly upheld the National Firearms Act in a dangerously flawed opinion that tramples the Constitution and disregards our nation’s history. Suppressors are unquestionably “arms” under the plain text of the Second Amendment. Nothing in our nation’s history of arms regulation supports the government’s unconstitutional taxation and registration mandates. Indeed, the federal government’s NFA scheme is not just dangerous to liberty, it is blatantly unconstitutional. FPC will continue to stand with Mr. Peterson and his counsel as they weigh every option in the fight ahead to put an end to the NFA and its unconstitutional regulations on suppressors and other protected arms. |
TX: Woman claims self-defense in shooting that killed man at East Side motel
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A man was killed and a woman wounded in a shooting early Thursday at an East Side motel, the authorities said, in what investigators are describing as a domestic dispute turned deadly.
The episode unfolded just before 1 a.m. at the Knights Inn on East Houston Street near Interstate 10.
Police said an argument between the pair escalated when the woman pulled a gun and shot the man several times. In the process, she accidentally shot herself in the arm.
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Homicide detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the shooting. As of Thursday morning, no charges had been filed.
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AR: Case file leads special prosecutor to find Lavaca shooting was self-defense
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A special prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges in a July 10 shooting in Lavaca, ruling the shooter acted in self-defense.
The shooting happened during a confrontation between two former friends and fellow cabinet makers, according to the investigative case file obtained by 40/29 News through an Arkansas Freedom of Information Act request.
Body camera video from Lavaca Police shows officers arriving at a home on East Main Street after reports of a shooting. Police found Brad Jones, of Charleston, with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Jones died at a local hospital. |
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