Gun Waiting Periods Are Dumb and Unconstitutional. Florida Just Agreed.
A waiting period makes you wait to exercise a right you've already cleared. Florida just conceded they're unconstitutional. Here's why it matters everywhere.
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POTD: HCSO SWAT - Houston Gets Ready for the World Cup
The clock is ticking. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off in Houston in a matter of days, with seven matches at NRG Stadium, an estimated half a million visitors, and a 39-day Fan Festival in East Downtown, the city's law enforcement community is making sure it's ready ...
LaPierre Appeal Fails: NRA Members Win Back Millions, But Trust Still Must Be Rebuilt
Wayne LaPierre lost his New York appeal, leaving intact a multimillion-dollar repayment order to the NRA and a 10-year ban from NRA leadership.
Tim Kaine Tells Virginia Sheriffs They’re “Bad for Business” — Gets Schooled by Gun-Rights Leaders
Tim Kaine's criticism of Virginia officials refusing gun ban enforcement drew immediate pushback from gun-rights advocates. The post Tim Kaine Tells Virginia Sheriffs They’re “Bad for Business” — Gets Schooled by Gun-Rights Leaders appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Tulsa Apartment Shootout: Teen Defends Mother, Fatally Shoots Father in Domestic Ambush
A tragic domestic violence dispute at a South Tulsa apartment complex escalated into a fatal shooting on Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2026. Tulsa police officials confirmed that a 16-year-old boy shot and killed his 49-year-old father, Andrey Nears, to stop a violent physical assault against both hi...
Virginia Judge Blocks State Police From Enforcing Universal Background Checks
A Lynchburg judge has rejected an effort by the Virginia State Police and Attorney General Jay Jones to dissolve an injunction blocking enforcement of universal background checks on private firearm sales.
13 Virginia Prosecutors Now Refuse to Enforce Spanberger’s Gun Ban
RICHMOND, VA — The number of Virginia prosecutors who say they will not enforce the state’s new gun ban has climbed to 13, and more are expected before the law takes effect July 1. Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed SB749/HB217 into law in mid-May. The measure, carried by Sen. Saddam Salim an...
SAF Lawsuit Challenges New Jersey’s “Guilty by Association” Gun Confiscation Scheme
A SAF-backed lawsuit in New Jersey has expanded, alleging Bergen County officials used cohabitant concerns to confiscate firearms, revoke permits, and deny gun rights to lawful owners.
Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi Calls Out Prosecutors for Refusing to Enforce Assault Weapons Ban
Virginia's lieutenant governor is publicly pressuring local officials refusing to enforce the state's gun ban. The post Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi Calls Out Prosecutors for Refusing to Enforce Assault Weapons Ban appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Concealed Carry Permit Holders Remain Among America’s Most Law-Abiding Citizens
The anti-gun lobby wants Americans to fear armed citizens, but the available conviction and permit data tell a very different story. Concealed carry permit holders remain one of the most law-abiding groups in the country.