[ad_1] An image depicting a memo addressed to President Donald Trump from his longtime ally Roger Stone discussing plans to “confiscate guns of anyone deemed to be an ‘enemy of the state’” has recently gone viral across Facebook, X, and Bluesky. However, Stone has on several occasions said the memo is fraudulent and not from
Month: February 2025
[ad_1] (The Center Square) – As the Colorado General Assembly moves forward with multiple bills further restricting firearm access in the state, gun advocates are pushing back. The Colorado State Shooting Association, the official state association of the National Rifle Association, spoke with The Center Square in an exclusive interview, highlighting some of its key concerns
[ad_1] A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that a law banning gun ownership by people who use illegal substances is unconstitutional as applied to two defendants who challenged the prohibition in court. The two defendants, David Worster and Alexzandria Carl, were charged with unlawfully possessing firearms while being regular users of marijuana. Worster
[ad_1] February 25, 2025: South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following eight bills into law: SB 33 makes appropriations for water and environmental purposes and declares an emergency; SB 47 clarifies eligibility for licensure as a video lottery operator; HB 1047 makes an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the
[ad_1] Newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel was sworn in as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Monday, according to the agency. “ATF welcomes Acting Director Kash Patel to ATF, who was sworn in and had his first visit to ATF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. today. We
[ad_1] New FBI Director Kash Patel was also sworn in Monday as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), as he takes the helm of two separate Justice Department agencies. “ATF welcomes Acting Director Kash Patel to ATF, who was sworn in and had his first visit to ATF
[ad_1] A coalition of Democratic lawmakers is once again trying to push a bill for more stringent requirements on firearm purchases, transfers and concealed carry licenses after failing in the past. House Bill 1163 would require Washington residents to obtain a state-issued permit before purchasing any firearm. The permit process would include fingerprinting, background checks
[ad_1] For the first couple of weeks of the second Trump administration, Second Amendment advocate groups felt left out of the conservative upheaval sweeping Washington. Some even questioned the commitment President Donald Trump’s picks for top jobs had to gun rights, promising to hold their “feet to the fire and fight any attempts to further
[ad_1] Some people are different in person than they are online. Not Scott Presler. He is as kind, soft-spoken and charismatic in person as he is when he posts about his mission to register voters as Republicans in Pennsylvania. This is true whether he is here at the Farm Show Complex or any of the
[ad_1] FBI Director Kash Patel was accompanied by a striking mystery woman during his confirmation hearing, who has been revealed to be his girlfriend, country singer and Republican press secretary Alexis Wilkins. Wilkins, whose appearance sparked public curiosity, stood beside Patel during his swearing-in ceremony. Wearing a all-white gown, she captivated attendees with her poise
[ad_1] 🚫 Gun bills get greenlight from the judiciary committee 🚫 Crackdown on 3D printing guns, conversion kits 🚫 Opponents say some bills are over the top TRENTON — Nearly a dozen bills to impose new firearm restrictions in New Jersey are moving through the state legislature. At Thursday’s judiciary committee meeting, Assemblywoman Ellen Park, D-Bergen,
[ad_1] Maine’s new, three-day waiting period on gun purchases passed the Legislature by the slimmest possible margin last year and narrowly averted a veto from Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Now, gun rights advocates think the law could become the vehicle to erase waiting period laws in Maine and roughly a dozen other states. The new
[ad_1] Lawmakers in Oklahoma this week advanced a bill aimed at protecting gun rights of state-registered medical marijuana patients, although federal law still bars cannabis users from owning firearms regardless of their patient status. The Senate Committee on Public Safety unanimously passed the measure, SB 39, from Sen. Julie Daniels (R), on Wednesday with a
[ad_1] There are a lot of reasons the United States of America would be a difficult country to invade and conquer. Not only is it separated from its enemies by vast oceans protected by the world’s most powerful navy, it’s also a large country, filled with a multitude of terrains, climates and other natural obstacles. The
[ad_1] A Guide to Readiness for Life’s Unexpected Challenges Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. From sudden personal changes to global events that alter our reality, we must ask ourselves: “What would I do? Am I prepared?” These questions prompt us to consider our readiness for unforeseen challenges and ensure we are equipped
[ad_1] By Phil Galewitz for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collaboration Just a few years ago, children with Type 1 diabetes reported to the school nurse several times a day to get a finger pricked to check whether their blood sugar
[ad_1] The Colorado Senate has passed a sweeping gun control measure banning the sale and purchase of AR-15s, AK-47s, and other firearms with extended magazines, setting the stage for a major Second Amendment battle. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Colorado state Senate has passed Senate Bill 3, legislation that bans the sale, manufacture, and purchase
[ad_1] Local News The NRA says the state’s gun laws are unconstitutional. Signage for the National Rifle Association Bloomberg Firearm owners are taking another aim at the state’s new gun laws, filing a federal lawsuit last week to challenge their constitutionality over its age limits. On Friday, a coalition of industry groups, including the National
[ad_1] Colorado is poised to see a major change to its gun laws after the state Senate passed a bill that would effectively ban AR-15s, AK-47s, shotguns and pistols that hold more than 15 rounds. The new bill would not impact the current possession of these guns, but it would prohibit the manufacture, sale and
[ad_1] In Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, the Mexican government is suing several of the most popular American firearm manufacturers in an attempt to hold them liable for violence committed by Mexican drug cartels in Mexico. The Mexican government seeks billions of dollars in damages and the imposition of extensive gun
[ad_1] “Adults between the ages of 18 and 20 are part of ‘the people,’ and there is no historical tradition of limiting the firearms rights of adults on account of their age,” they wrote in their complaint. “And as for the types of firearms that Massachusetts forbids them from owning, much less carrying, there can
[ad_1] A law in the Bay State effectively prohibiting 18-to-20-year-olds from possessing common firearms is unconstitutional and must be overturned, according to a lawsuit filed by the National Rifle Association and other Second Amendment advocacy groups. The lawsuit filed late last week in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts asks the
[ad_1] Firearms owners added another prong to their campaign against a sweeping Massachusetts law, filing a new federal lawsuit late last week challenging its constitutionality. While other lawsuits and a repeal campaign continue to unfold, a coalition of industry groups including the National Rifle Association and Massachusetts gun owners on Friday sued over firearm age
[ad_1] HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — Some people are different in person than they are online. Not Scott Presler. He is as kind, soft-spoken and charismatic in person as he is when he posts about his mission to register voters as Republicans in Pennsylvania. This is true whether he is here at the Farm Show Complex or any
[ad_1] BOSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – A federal lawsuit has been filed challenging a state law that prohibits adults from age 18 to 20 from acquiring, possessing, or carrying semiautomatic firearms and handguns. The Second Amendment Foundation, along with the National Rifle Association, the Gun Owners Action League, Commonwealth Second Amendment, the Firearms Policy Coalition, and
[ad_1] Fairfax, VA – The National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is proud to announce its endorsement of Brad Schimel for his election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As Attorney General of Wisconsin, Mr. Schimel received an “A+” rating, the highest grade possible, for his unwavering defense of the individual right to
[ad_1] Northeast Ohio’s communities have taken different approaches to addressing gun violence — but with shootings now the leading cause of death for people under 18, youth outreach is a common thread. That was one of the key takeaways from Ideastream Public Media’s weeklong reporting series on gun violence. The series ended Friday, as part
[ad_1] There are a lot of reasons to carry a firearm. Almost all of them revolve around being able to protect yourself. There are bad people all over the place, and while the police are our natural allies–in most cases, at least–the truth of the matter is that they can’t be everywhere. And an Alabama
[ad_1] Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s criticism of former US President Joe Biden for what she deemed a ‘woke’ and ‘extreme’ agenda, may have shocked some and drew condemnation from others- but her statements and her subsequent defense of them are not unprecedented. The country’s first female Prime Minister has within the past few years adopted
[ad_1] Rural Americans are getting excited about the possibility Donald Trump will end a controversial firearms restriction. The president has hinted he would scrap the 91-year-old legislation on suppressors, and in his first administration ended a 20-year ban on selling silencers to foreigners. That ban, implemented in 2002, was intended to prevent terror groups from gaining