The Trump administration has officially dismantled a controversial grant program launched under President Joe Biden that critics say was designed to advance gun control under the guise of community safety. Originally created in 2022, the Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) funneled federal dollars toward nonprofits aligned with gun control advocacy. The program emphasized… Continue reading Trump Administration Overhauls Biden-Era Gun Control Grant Program
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SCOTUS to Decide: Can Marijuana Users Own Guns?
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case that could shake up federal gun laws, specifically, whether Americans who use illegal drugs (like marijuana under federal law) can still exercise their Second Amendment rights. Across the country, states have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use. But under federal… Continue reading SCOTUS to Decide: Can Marijuana Users Own Guns?
National Sheriffs’ Association Promotes Red Flag Gun Confiscation Training
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) is actively encouraging states to adopt Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders, commonly referred to as Red Flag laws. In an email obtained by Gun News Now, Jessica Vanderpool—NSA’s Director of Grants & Contracts—alerted sheriffs’ association directors about an online training session held on October 14. The training was led by… Continue reading National Sheriffs’ Association Promotes Red Flag Gun Confiscation Training
Maine Gun Control Groups Seek Voter Approval for Red Flag Legislation
Gun control groups appear to have successfully submitted enough signatures to put Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders on the November ballot. Last year, gun control advocates tried to get a Red Flag law passed but failed to get it to the governor’s desk. The gun control groups, such as Moms Demand Action, decided to pursue… Continue reading Maine Gun Control Groups Seek Voter Approval for Red Flag Legislation
What Has the New Pope Said on Gun Control?
Pope Leo XIV is the first American Pope in history, and many gun owners want to know if Pope Leo has any stances on gun control. The available information is pretty scarce. And with many major church leaders leaning toward supporting gun control, it’s no surprise that Leo has also expressed support for it. In… Continue reading What Has the New Pope Said on Gun Control?
Idaho and Montana Spearhead 26-State Challenge to Hawaii’s Gun Carry Ban
The Idaho and Montana attorneys general are leading a 26-state coalition against Hawaii’s public carry ban. All 26 Republican-led states are signed onto an amicus brief in the Wolford v. Lopez case out of the Ninth Circuit. Because the Second Circuit came to a different conclusion than the Ninth Circuit, the attorneys general are asking… Continue reading Idaho and Montana Spearhead 26-State Challenge to Hawaii’s Gun Carry Ban
Iowa Lowers Handgun Carrying Age to 18 Under New Bill Signed by Governor
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed HF-924 into law. The bill lowers the age limit for Iowa gun owners to purchase and carry a firearm to 18. Iowa’s new law will not take effect until July 1. Approximately 30 states have an age limit of 18 for carrying a handgun, though some states may require… Continue reading Iowa Lowers Handgun Carrying Age to 18 Under New Bill Signed by Governor
8th Circuit Overturning of Young Adult Carry Ban Will Stand!
In a bit of good news for gun owners coming out of the courts for once, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Cert in the Worth v. Harrington case! This means that the 8th Circuit’s overturning of Minnesota’s ban on 18 to 20-year-olds carrying a firearm will remain! Minnesota is one of the worst blue… Continue reading 8th Circuit Overturning of Young Adult Carry Ban Will Stand!
Trump Having DOJ Look Into L.A. County Carry Permit Delays
The Department of Justice is investigating the long waiting times for concealed carry permits by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. According to Trump’s DOJ, there is concern that the county is violating Second Amendment rights, and this effort appears to be part of Pam Bondi’s Second Amendment task force. The DOJ says the county… Continue reading Trump Having DOJ Look Into L.A. County Carry Permit Delays
Trump: No New Gun Control After Florida State Shooting
President Donald Trump told reporters that there will be no new gun control in the wake of the Florida State University shooting. Two people were killed and six others injured in the shooting. The killer’s mom is a deputy in Florida, and somehow, he gained access to her firearms. Liberals wasted little time calling for… Continue reading Trump: No New Gun Control After Florida State Shooting
Hunter Biden Says 2nd Amendment Should Make Felony Convictions Go Away
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has his legal counsel using the 2nd Amendment to try and negate his three felony convictions. If it was not made clear already, we actually agree that the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms form (4473) that got Biden in trouble should not exist. The ATF itself should not exist but… Continue reading Hunter Biden Says 2nd Amendment Should Make Felony Convictions Go Away
3 Gun Groups File a Lawsuit Against California’s Guns & Ammo Tax
The Firearms Policy Coalition, Second Amendment Foundation, and the National Rifle Association have all filed a lawsuit to take down California’s 11% firearms and ammo tax, which went into effect just days ago. FPC called California’s new gun tax unconstitutional, which it is. FPC President Brandon Combs blasted the new tax in a statement from… Continue reading 3 Gun Groups File a Lawsuit Against California’s Guns & Ammo Tax