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India: Debating Women's Safety: Phones or Pistols?
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n Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, contrasting views on women's safety have ignited a heated debate. A state women's commission member has urged a ban on mobile phones for girls under 18, citing concerns over blackmail and suicides.
In response, the Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha recommends arming daughters with revolvers for self-protection. Opinions on these proposals vary, with some advocating for self-defense training and cautioning against the impracticality of gifting firearms. |
Concealed Carry Corner: Top 3 Items To Stop Carrying Concealed
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Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about a beginner's guide to concealment jackets. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to talk about some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when starting to conceal a handgun, and rely on items that could be dangerous not only for you but innocent bystanders. Let's take a closer look at the top 3 items to stop carrying concealed. |
2A Groups Seek to Take 'Assault Weapon' Ban to Supreme Court
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The nation's high court is being asked to decide whether the Constitution guarantees the right to possess AR-15 and similar semiautomatic rifles.
That is the question at the heart of an appeal sent to the U.S. Supreme Court by three individuals backed by the Firearms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation. The case, Viramontes v. Cook County, Illinois, challenges the county's ban on commonly owned semi-auto rifles on both Second and Fourteenth Amendment grounds.
"This case is the ideal vehicle for the Supreme Court to say—once and for all—that semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 are protected by the Constitution," said FPC President Brandon Combs in an email sent to Guns.com. " |
FPC Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Cook County AR-15 Ban
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Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced that it has petitioned the United States Supreme Court in Viramontes v. Cook County, Illinois, seeking to overturn Cook County’s unconstitutional ban on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles.
"This case is the ideal vehicle for the Supreme Court to say—once and for all—that semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 are protected by the Constitution,” said FPC President Brandon Combs. “The stakes could not be higher: If the Second Amendment doesn’t cover the most popular rifles in America, then it covers virtually nothing at all.” |
TN: Judges rule Tennessee's gun limits in parks and playgrounds are unconstitutional
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A panel of Tennessee judges has ruled against two state restrictions on carrying guns, including in public recreational areas such as playgrounds and parks.
The case has been another test of the limits of a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has allowed gun rights advocates to take aim at more Second Amendment restrictions nationwide.
The Tennessee laws that were deemed unconstitutional include one that generally outlaws carrying a gun in a park or similar area, except for someone with a permit to carry a handgun; and a second for the somewhat ambiguous offense of the “intent to go armed,” which includes broad exceptions and legal defenses. Both are misdemeanors. |
U.S. Supreme Court Urged To Hear Case On Short-Barreled Rifles
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), along with several partner organizations, has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, petitioning it to hear the case of Jamond M. Rush v. United States of America.
The brief argues for a re-examination of federal restrictions on short-barreled rifles (SBRs), which are currently regulated under the National Firearms Act. This marks the second time this year that the SAF has filed a similar brief with the high court on this specific issue. |
TX: Waco Police: Fatal April shooting was in self-defense, shooter no-billed
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A McLennan County grand jury on Thursday declined to indict the person investigators believe fatally shot Christian Hicks, 51, in April.
The shooting was determined to be an act of self-defense, according to a Waco Police press release.
Officers responded to Hicks’ shooting at 6:18 a.m. April 2 in the 100 block of Apple Lane, and he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died, police said at the time. |
TX: Waco VA employee cleared in shooting death of abusive ‘domestic partner’
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Dotson admitted shooting Hicks, who is described in police records as her 51-year-old “domestic partner.”
Dotson told police she and Hicks were involved in an argument about 6:15 a.m. and that both pulled firearms, according to an affidavit for search warrants obtained by Waco police.
Police did not arrest Dotson after the shooting, choosing to present the case and her self-defense claims for review by the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office, and ultimately, by the grand jury. |
FL: Teen who shot, killed man in Palm Beach County wins ‘Stand Your Ground’ defense
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Teen who shot, killed man in Palm Beach County wins ‘Stand Your Ground’ defense
A judge ruled in favor of the defense but noted the case is troubling and largely speculative. The state, the judge said, failed to prove Resendizgama wasn’t acting in self-defense. There was no surveillance video or reliable eyewitnesses.
“When there’s no witnesses, the state has the burden of proof in any case,” said Resendizgama’s attorney, Alan Saladrigas.
On March 31, 2023, Resendizgama and Difonzo met at the Meadowbrook Mobile Home Community. Phone records showed they spoke about an hour before the meeting — a detail Saladrigas said suggests a planned encounter. Resendizgama entered the passenger seat of Difonzo’s Chevy Tahoe. |
SAF Files Amicus in Case Challenging SBR Restrictions
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court urging the court hear Jamond M. Rush v. United States of America, a case challenging restrictions on short-barreled rifles (SBRs). It is SAF’s second Supreme Court amicus brief on this topic, following a similar brief filed in David Robinson Jr. v. United States of America.
SAF is joined in the amicus filing by the Second Amendment Law Center, California Rifle & Pistol Association and Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus. |
LA: Ascension prosecutors seek to block man from saying he acted in self-defense
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Mayer's motion cites a new state law that requires any defendant intending to argue self-defense to notify the district attorney in writing within 10 days of the state moving for discovery. According to the transcript of Wednesday's hearing, Mayer said Lilly's defense team did not provide such a notification within the required time frame.
According to Mayer's testimony, the state moved for discovery on April 6, 2023. The law took effect more than a year later, in August 2024.
Attorney Bobby Hjortsberg, who represents Lilly, said the state's motion was “a desperate attempt to avoid going to trial in a case they knew they were going to lose.” |
MI: Menominee County shooting believed to be self-defense
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An early morning Menominee County shooting appears to have been in self-defense, according to the Michigan State Police.
Police say that a preliminary investigation into the shooting indicates that a physical assault between the deceased man and his partner occurred before the shooting which saw the man assault another member of the household with a knife which led to him being shot.
The MSP Marquette Crime Lab responded to the scene and processed evidence. The incident will be submitted for review to the Menominee County Prosecutor once the investigation is finalized.
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MI: Police say physical assault led to fatal shooting at U.P. home; appears to be self-defense
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When troopers arrived, they found a 34-year-old man from Wilson, Michigan had been shot. Troopers and first responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced deceased on scene.
Authorities say their preliminary investigation indicates a physical assault between the victim and his domestic partner took place at the home prior to the shooting.
"The man then assaulted another member of the home with a knife and was shot. The shooting appears to be self-defense," officials said in a news release. |
Canada: Home break-in triggers nationwide self-defense conversation
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A recent incident in Ontario has surprised many people with the legal consequences. It also highlights differences between Canadian and American criminal law. Police in Lindsay, Ontario, have faced criticism for charging a man with assault after he took on an intruder who broke into his home. The reaction was widespread and quick across the province, with many legal experts responding. Most agree that self-defense is legal in Canada, but only within reason.
A 44-year-old man has been charged with multiple assault charges after he left an alleged home intruder with life-threatening injuries. Court documents said the intruder was armed with a crossbow. He was air-lifted to the hospital and also faces charges. |
DC: US attorney will no longer bring felony charges against people for carrying rifles or shotguns in DC
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Federal prosecutors in the nation's capital will no longer bring felony charges against people for possessing rifles or shotguns in the District of Columbia, according to a new policy adopted by the leader of the nation’s largest U.S. attorney’s office.
That office will continue to pursue charges when someone is accused of using a shotgun or rifle in a violent crime or has a criminal record that makes it illegal to have a firearm. Local authorities in Washington can prosecute people for illegally possessing unregistered rifles and shotguns. |
Minneapolis shooting suspect appears to praise gun rights activist Brandon Herrera in video
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Herrera, who is running in a Republican primary in Texas' 23rd Congressional District, expressed disgust at the video.
"I'm still physically sickened and angry about this clearly hate motivated attack on innocent children, and disgusted that my name came out of this demon's mouth," he said Wednesday in a post on X.
Herrera further addressed his shock on hearing his name mentioned several times in the video in a message posted on his YouTube channel on Thursday. |
I believe mass shootings expose failures in mental health, not the Second Amendment
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Stop Yelling “Fire” — It’s Not the Gun, It’s the System
Every time tragedy strikes, politicians like Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and their allies in Florida—Nikki Fried, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Anna Eskamani—and in Minnesota—Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Rep. Ilhan Omar—rush to the cameras to yell “FIRE!” in a crowded theater. They demand more gun restrictions while ignoring the obvious smoke signals: mental illness, trauma, and substance abuse. |
Our Second Amendment’s History
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The right protected by the Second Amendment is not passing or incidental. Rather, it is at the heart of preserving all other rights. No free nation can live without “the right to keep and bear arms” to guard constitutional liberties, keep government power in check, and protect persons and property. It is a critical reason America is free.
Understanding the origins of the Second Amendment reminds us of our nation’s roots, helping persuade those who do not understand its value to recognize how vital it is for freedom. |
Gun Rights Groups are Challenging Hawaii’s Unconstitutional Gun Purchase Laws
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Yukutake v. Lopez, a case challenging Hawaii’s restrictive firearm purchase laws.
Backgrounder: Yukutake v. Lopez
The case of Yukutake v. Lopez comes out of Hawaii, one of the most restrictive states in the nation when it comes to firearm ownership. Two gun owners, backed by Second Amendment advocates, challenged Hawaii’s unusual handgun purchase laws:
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