CICERO, IL — A teenage boy was fatally shot after allegedly attempting to rob another teen during a social media-arranged sale on Wednesday afternoon, according to town officials. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. in the 1300 block of South 58th Avenue during a...

Back in 1999, when the city of Gary, Indiana, filed a lawsuit against firearm manufacturers seeking to hold them responsible for the criminal actions of unrelated and remote third parties, it’s likely no one expected the litigation to drag on for more than a quarter...

As of January 1, 2026, the cost of the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamp has officially dropped to $0 , ending a federal fee that has been in place for over 90 years. This change comes as a result of new regulatory rules finalized in 2025 and marks a significant...

YEMASSEE, SC — A domestic violence incident in the early hours of December 29 escalated when a teenage son reportedly shot his mother’s boyfriend while defending her from an ongoing assault. The suspect, identified as Charlie E. Simmons of Yemassee, is now in custody...

MARION COUNTY, TX — A homeowner in rural Marion County shot a man who reportedly used a vehicle to forcibly enter his property and drove toward him in a threatening manner, authorities said. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on...

After the Trump Administration Department of Justice announced in April that it had identified 10 individuals, including actor Mel Gibson, for firearms rights restoration, gun-rights advocates cheered. After all, there are lots of ways to have those rights rescinded,...

When gun-ban advocate Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor election in early November, gun-rights supporters in the commonwealth knew they’d be on the defensive soon. But they didn’t realize just how soon. Spanberger hasn’t taken office yet, but a new measure...

MERIDIAN, OK — A Stephens County man has been arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter after a tragic Christmas Day shooting in which a woman was killed by a stray bullet while sitting on her porch. According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office,...

LANSING, MI — On December 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4285 into law, establishing a voluntary firearm safety education program for Michigan middle and high school students. House Bill 4285 (now Public Act 48 of 2025) authorizes schools across the...

While many Americans already had visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads, anti-gun New Jersey lawmakers were busy doing the work of their financial enablers in the gun-ban lobby. During a lame duck session, anti-gunners in the state legislature managed to pass...

HONOLULU, HI — A coalition of progressive prosecutors led by New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has filed a Supreme Court brief arguing that states can presumptively ban firearms from all private property open to the public — including retail stores and...

ATLANTA, GA — A late-night altercation between two men who both rent at the same southwest Atlanta apartment complex ended with one being shot and the other detained for questioning. Atlanta Police responded to 2924 Ridgeview Dr SW around 1:37 a.m. on December 24...

For decades, NRA members have relied on their association’s magazines not only for firearm news and training content, but as a tangible connection to the organization itself. Recent changes to magazine distribution have raised questions among members, particularly...

The Denver-based 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied New Mexico’s petition for an en banc rehearing of the lawsuit challenging the “Land of Enchantment’s” seven-day waiting period for gun transfers. Consequently, an earlier ruling that invalidates the law will...

California is expanding its ghost gun crackdown again, with new laws taking effect in 2026 that regulate barrels, accessories, digital files, and firearm manufacturing. The post California’s War on Ghost Guns Expands Again: New Laws Take Effect Jan 1, 2026 appeared...

The Trump Justice Department is defending the federal switchblade ban, arguing in court that the Second Amendment protects firearms but not automatic knives. The post Trump DOJ Says the Second Amendment Protects Guns, But Not Knives appeared first on The Truth About...

A federal appeals court ruling reveals how Montana’s permitless carry law unintentionally collapsed gun-free school zones, leaving only school property itself restricted. The post Montana’s Gun-Free School Zones Just Collapsed, And Lawmakers Did It to Themselves...

As anti-gun activists call for multiple new gun restrictions following the brutal murder of two students in a classroom at Brown University, new reports indicate that security personnel were twice warned about the shooter “casing” the building. In fact, according to a...

The U.S. Department of Justice’s new Second Amendment Section within the Civil Rights Division is already paying dividends. On December 22, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), alleging that the District...

Australia’s knife laws prove how fast “public safety” can erase civil liberties—and why Americans should pay close attention before Washington follows suit. The post Australia’s Knife Crackdown Is a Warning Americans Can’t Ignore appeared first on The Truth About Guns...

As TTAG readers know, registration leads to confiscation. It always has and always will. And licensing of gun purchasers is a gateway to registration. So, it should come as little surprise that Democrat gun-ban advocates in the U.S. Senate have introduced a new...

An ongoing trend of Chicago police officers wrongfully arresting lawful Black gun owners on firearms charges despite the fact that they have valid FOID and CCL licenses is turning some heads. According to a report at CBS News Chicago, several instances have occurred...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — CCW Safe has released Lesson 2 of its ongoing Armed Defender’s Dilemma  series, reinforcing one of the most critical principles in responsible concealed carry: get firearms and self-defense training. The lesson includes analysis from litigation...

ROCHESTER, NY — A violent domestic violence incident turned into a city-wide emergency late Friday night when three Rochester Police Department officers were shot by a suspect with an active warrant and a violent criminal history. The suspect, 38-year-old Eric Davis,...

NASHVILLE, TN — Country music star and former rapper Jelly Roll was granted a full pardon by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, officially clearing him of robbery and drug convictions stemming from his troubled youth. The artist, whose real name is Jason DeFord, embraced...

Angry that he didn’t get enough support to actually call a special session of the legislature to try and pass more gun control restrictions, on December 16, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders on guns. Fortunately, neither is likely to have much...

Gun owners and other freedom lovers cheered on the 4th of July when President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill with provision included that nixed the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) and “any other...

The ATF will temporarily shut down eForms after Christmas to implement the new zero-dollar NFA tax, deleting all draft Form 1 and Form 4 submissions in the process. The post ATF to Take eForms Offline After Christmas to Implement $0 NFA Tax appeared first on The Truth...

The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners filed a response brief opposing Massachusetts’ ban on firearm ownership for adults aged 18 to 20. The post SAF Files Response Brief in Young Adult Firearms Ban Lawsuit  appeared first on The Truth About Guns . Source:...

Australian leaders are reopening the National Firearms Agreement following a terror attack, despite authorities confirming the firearms used were legally owned. The post Australia Moves to Tighten Gun Laws After Terror Attack & What That Signals to Us appeared first...

We’ve reported recently on how President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has been a good news/bad news proposition for America’s gun owners. On one hand, the DOJ backed a challenge to New Jersey’s ban on so-called “assault weapons,” but then turned around...

Reports show mass killings at their lowest level since 2006, yet gun-control advocates continue to blame President Trump and call for new firearm restrictions. The post As Mass Killings Plummet, Democrat Senator Blames President For ‘Increased Violence’ appeared first...

When Delta Force and DEVGRU select rifle suppressors, the decision is based on function and durability. These units run short-barreled rifles under sustained fire in environments that destroy marginal equipment. Suppressors must tolerate extreme heat, high...

Most reading this article are likely aware of the horrendous terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which claimed sixteen lives, that transpired several days prior to this writing.  As is no surprise, the Australian government, which has allowed...

The Supreme Court of the United States has chosen not to hear a challenge to the National Firearms Act’s restrictions on short-barreled rifles (SBRs). At issue in the case Rush v. United States is the federal government taxing and requiring registration of rifles with...

Following the recent violent attacks in Australia and at Brown University in Rhode Island, the head of a major gun-rights group is making a point that has been obvious to most TTAG readers for a long time. Unfortunately, gun-ban advocates either can’t see it or refuse...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) has joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and 24 other Senate Democrats in introducing the Background Check Completion Act  — legislation aimed at closing what gun control advocates call the “Charleston loophole.” This...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new bill introduced in the Florida Senate could significantly change the landscape of campus safety by allowing certain individuals to carry firearms on college campuses and expanding the state’s school guardian program to include public...

Back in 1998, when the National Instant Check System (NICS) law was passed, its opponents eventually realized they would lose. As a result, they very cleverly managed to include a provision in the law allowing gun retailers to proceed with transferring a gun to a...

The United States Supreme Court has become an epicenter of disappointment for Americans seeking to restore and defend Second Amendment rights stolen from us by the very government our Founders predicted and tried to protect us from when drafting the Constitution....

RAPID CITY, SD — South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and State Senator Casey Crabtree (R-District 8) have announced a joint effort to remove firearm suppressors from the state’s list of controlled weapons. This move follows the federal government’s recent deregulation...

Minnesota governor and failed vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is fed up with Republican lawmakers’ opposition to all the gun control schemes he wants to see passed in the North Star State. In fact, he’s so fed up that he’s now threatening to unilaterally make his...

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) recent findings that large banks systematically “made inappropriate distinctions” of lawful businesses, including those against firearm-related businesses, to restrict access to banking services should make all gun...

PUEBLO, CO — A Pueblo homeowner shot a man in the leg on December 8, 2025, after discovering him inside his residence during what authorities say was a burglary in progress. At approximately 2:26 p.m., Pueblo Police Dispatch received a call from a woman reporting that...

MUNCIE, IN — A violent altercation at the Red Dog Saloon ended Tuesday night when a man allegedly assaulting multiple patrons and staff members was shot by one of the victims in an apparent act of self-defense. According to a report by Fox 59 , Muncie police responded...

The news that the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is setting up a special office dedicated to protecting Americans’ Second Amendment rights has been welcomed by those in the firearms industry and gun-rights organizations. “The contrast...

DAYTON, OH — A late-night domestic disturbance escalated into gunfire Sunday night, leaving three individuals injured and resulting in multiple felony charges against a Fairborn man. According to the Dayton Daily News , Dayton police responded to reports of a shooting...

BALTIMORE, MD — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and several prominent gun rights organizations have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Eva Marie Gardner, a Virginia concealed carry permit holder who was arrested in Maryland after...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto has issued a formal apology following revelations that his office failed to process timely renewal requests for concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits, resulting in some legally issued permits expiring without...

We’ve chronicled numerous times on TTAG how big banking institutions have debanked companies involved with guns and other conservative leaning businesses. And more recently, we reported that things seemed to be looking up concerning the debanking issue. Now, however,...

PINE BLUFF, AR — A late-night encounter on December 7 led to a suspected thief being shot after he allegedly stole a firearm from a parked vehicle in the 2000 block of West 24th Avenue. At approximately 11 p.m., Pine Bluff police responded to a report of a male who...

SAN ANGELO, TX — A high-stakes legal battle over the constitutionality of federal gun registration is heating up in Texas, as three of the nation’s leading gun control organizations have joined forces with the U.S. Department of Justice and former Florida Attorney...

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Howell, N.J., joined 11 other municipalities in sending Trenton a simple message: “Don’t tread on me!” The movement? A grassroots permit-to-carry fee nullification initiative. In the wake of NYSRPA v. Bruen , the New Jersey legislature...

The anti-gun group Giffords recently released its annual scorecard rating states on the “strength” or  “weakness” of their gun control laws. As usual, the gun-banners at Giffords have everything upside down and backward. But local and state media outlets are eating it...

LARAMIE, WY — The Firearms Research Center at the University of Wyoming College of Law has been awarded a $908,991 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch a national civics initiative focused on the Second Amendment. The program, titled Armed with...

A newly released study published in Injury Epidemiology  highlights the widespread issue of firearms being stolen from motor vehicles, with 2,465 firearms reported stolen from vehicles in San Antonio alone during 2024. The findings provide detailed insight into when,...

To hear Brooklyn, New York, District Attorney Eric Gonzalez talk, you’d think that the so-called gun “buyback” that he has presided over for the past eight years is a life-saving tool that keeps his constituents safer. In a recent ny1.com report titled “Brooklyn gun...

A federal grant from the Trump Administration’s Department of Education is earmarked for developing a national program that will provide secondary school teachers with nonpartisan, historically grounded content on the origins, legal interpretation and civic...

Steiner’s new ATLAS laser aiming system is now shipping, offering a five-emitter architecture, ambidextrous controls, and a rugged magnesium housing built for professional use. Steiner Optics has formally released its ATLAS (Advanced Tactical Laser Aiming System), a...

LAFOURCHE PARISH, LA — A fatal hunting incident is under investigation after a man was accidentally shot and killed on November 29, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Authorities say the man was fatally struck by a .308 caliber...

WELD COUNTY, CO — A long-standing neighbor dispute turned deadly in the early morning hours of December 3 when a suspected home intruder was fatally shot by a resident in the Hill-N-Park neighborhood of Weld County. According to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office,...

CHICAGO, IL — A 58-year-old concealed carry permit holder shot a teenage suspect during an attempted vehicle break-in early Monday morning in the city’s Roseland neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. Police were called to the 9400 block of South...

The full Ninth Circuit will reconsider a lower court ruling that struck down California’s ammunition background check requirements. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated California’s ammunition background check law, setting aside earlier rulings that found...

Centurion Arms is bringing back one of the most respected precision carbines ever fielded by U.S. Special Operations, the Mk12. Initially developed by Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane as the Special Purpose Receiver, the platform proved so capable that it was later...

We attended the invite-only Gen6 technical event to break down what’s new and how the G17, G19, and G45 Gen6 pistols perform on the range. The post Glock Launches Gen6 Pistols: Original DNA Inside, Enhanced Ergonomics Outside  appeared first on The Truth About Guns ....

Glock has officially announced the release of its long-anticipated Gen 6 pistols during a launch event held Thursday at the company’s headquarters in Georgia. Attendees were given early access to shoot and handle the new Glock 17, 19, and 45 models, all showcasing the...

The trade association for the firearms industry is lauding the Trump Administration’s decision to set up a special office within the Department of Justice dedicated to protecting Americans’ Second Amendment rights. In a December 2 news item, Larry Keane, senior vice...

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, PA — A suspected intruder was shot by a homeowner late Sunday night during a home invasion in the 4300 block of Mountainview Road, according to the Susquehanna Township Police Department. The incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. on November 30...

The new 1 million-plus figure for monthly gun sales has continued through November, marking the fourth straight month with over 1 million background checks since the single sub-million month in July. Most readers will remember that prior to July, when the number...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new piece of legislation, HB 133 , is making its way through the Florida House and seeks to reduce the minimum age required to purchase or receive a firearm from 21 to 18. Sponsored by Representative Tyler Sirois, the bill has advanced through both...

I’m a big fan of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Somali congresswoman who always speaks her mind. Of course, I’m not a fan because I like her politics. But I do like the fact that nearly every time she speaks out in public, it serves as a warning for freedom-loving...

In another edition of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing, at the same time the U.S. Department of Justice is arguing to limit the ruling on post office carry, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has published a proposed...

KALAMAZOO, MI — A 60-year-old man is cooperating with authorities after shooting a man who allegedly assaulted him with a snow shovel in a Sunday evening altercation that Kalamazoo police believe may have been a case of self-defense. The incident occurred around 5:30...

COLUMBIA, SC — A planned online transaction turned into a violent robbery attempt in Richland County on Sunday evening, resulting in the victim being critically injured but managing to return fire, striking both alleged attackers. According to a report by WLTX , the...

John Lott’s book, More Guns, Less Crime, about gun ownership and violence, has proven true over and over again since the original edition was published back in 1998. That’s why anti-gun advocates hate Lott so much—no matter how many lies they tell, he’s still right...

During recent remarks captured on video, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) discussed her support for a national firearms registry and a federal buyback program. In the clip, Omar said: “We have more guns in this country than we have humans. So one of the things that is going to...

Mossberg recently shared in a press release that they’d recently been awarded a new $11.6 million contract for additional 590A1 pump-action shotguns. This new contract continues a long-standing military reliance on this weapon for close-quarters combat and other...

BRADFORD, ENGLAND — A 50-year-old IT consultant says he was put through “13 weeks of hell” after British police arrested him for posting a photo of himself holding a firearm during a holiday in Florida. According to The Telegraph , Jon Richelieu-Booth shared the image...

Elon Musk criticized the United Kingdom’s speech and firearms laws after a British man was arrested for posting a photo of himself holding a legally possessed shotgun while visiting the United States. Musk commented on the case on X, telling his 229 million followers,...

SHREVEPORT, LA — A suspected intruder is recovering after being shot multiple times by an armed man during a late-night break-in at a Shreveport apartment. According to the Shreveport Police Department, officers responded to a shooting around 2 a.m. on November 24 in...

A Denver family says they woke up to every parent’s worst fear when a stranger broke into their home around 3:30 a.m. and began walking toward their children’s rooms. According to the family, Kevin and Sarah Root were asleep upstairs when they heard footsteps coming...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — Two men are dead following a roadway confrontation that ended in gunfire Tuesday night in north Harris County. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred in the 22100 block of Greengate Drive, near Grand Parkway (99) and...

A major gun-rights group has taken the offensive against the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) after those organizations sent a letter to Congress asking lawmakers to reject a national concealed carry...

“Garbage in, garbage out” is an old computer science axiom that describes how flawed, biased or poor-quality input will produce equally flawed, biased or poor-quality output. Of course, the principle doesn’t only apply to computer science. The entire gun control world...

Custom & Collectable Firearms has released a limited, two-tone edition of the Daniel Defense MK18, marking the first time this platform has been chambered in .300 Blackout exclusively for CNC Firearms. Distributed through Orion Wholesale, the run consists of just 200...

LANSING, MI — House Bill 4586, introduced by State Representative Jason Woolford (R-MI), received a hearing before the Michigan House Judiciary Committee on November 12, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to lower the minimum age to obtain a concealed pistol license...

PHOENIX, AZ — A tragic shooting unfolded in a crowded South Phoenix parking lot on Saturday afternoon, leaving two people dead and two others seriously injured. The incident, which occurred around 2:45 p.m. near 19th Avenue and Baseline Road, stemmed from a physical...

As TTAG readers are well aware, the push for so-called “universal” background checks is actually just a call to ban private sales of firearms—a longstanding American tradition since before our country was founded. Of course, background checks will never be...

If you’re into AR-15s on any level, you’ve almost certainly heard of Sons of Liberty Gun Works. The company built its reputation on hard-use, duty-grade rifles that prioritize reliability above everything else. What started as a niche Texas shop has, over the last...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson on November 25, 2025, Gun Owners of America (GOA) President Tim Macy issued a robust defense of H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, while directly challenging the...

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Justice is set to launch a new office under its Civil Rights Division dedicated to protecting gun rights, marking a significant shift in federal civil rights enforcement priorities. According to an article publised by Reuters...

Two major gun-rights groups have filed a motion with the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to strike down the state’s restriction on the possession and carry of semi-automatic firearms and handguns by law-abiding adults under 21 years of age. For a...

A bold brief, recently filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in a case challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA), has one gun-rights organization sounding an alarm. According to Gun Owners of America (GOA),  on November 20, the DOJ, in the case Silencer Shop...

The company’s new chassis system turns the P365 into an ultra-compact PDW designed for vehicle carry and rapid deployment. Flux Defense has introduced a new P365 Ultra-Light Chassis System, a drop-in PDW-style frame for the SIG P365 family. The company is positioning...

A judge’s determination last week that Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law is constitutional and can take effect has raised the ire of many within the gun-rights community, including the leader of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Delaware passed the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a controversial legal filing that has sparked outrage among gun rights advocates, the U.S. Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi has formally defended the National Firearms Act (NFA) in court, citing the Constitution’s Necessary...

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, FL — A homeowner in the Kendall area of Miami-Dade County fatally shot a man who attempted to force his way into the residence Saturday evening, while three other suspects remain at large, authorities said. The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. near...

A measure that would restore the rights of 18-, 19- and 20-year-old Floridians has passed its first hurdle in the state legislature. Following the terrible mass murder at Parkland High School in Parkland, Florida, back in 2018, the state legislature hastily passed...

The Truth About Guns has long tracked the federal government’s habit of pushing past constitutional limits in the name of law enforcement. Now we have another example of the FBI taking an interest in a gun-rights organisation for reasons that remain unclear and...

Concealed Carry Reciprocity legislation currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress is facing opposition from two large police unions that seemingly want officers to be armed and nobody else. Apparently unaware that all states have laws that allow carry of...