[ad_1] From: Committee to Elect Kevin McNatt Autauga County, AL Kevin McNatt, a veteran Alabama law enforcement officer with more than 20 years of service, has announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Autauga County. McNatt began his law enforcement career in 2001 with the Autaugaville Police Department, where he served as the first full-time School

[ad_1] The endorsement follows backing from 65 county sheriffs and major gun rights groups. Vivek Ramaswamy / X/ @VivekGRamaswamy Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy received an endorsement from the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association (CPPA) on April 20. CPPA president Andrew Gasiewski said the association backed Ramaswamy for his stance on policing and

[ad_1] Yesterday, there was horrific news out of Shreveport, Louisiana. Eight children, ranging in age from one to 14 years old, were shot and killed in what authorities described as a “domestic disturbance.”  The man was later identified as Shamar Elkins, a 31-year-old Army vet and UPS worker. Elkins

[ad_1] Public safety is always one of the most important issues voters consider before they cast a ballot. All major party candidates running for governor and lieutenant governor of New Mexico shared their views on tackling crime, regulating guns and working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Democratic gubernatorial candidates Deb Haaland Party affiliation: Democratic

[ad_1] Just hours before a midnight deadline, Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday submitted a series of amendments to high-profile gun legislation passed by the General Assembly last month, while also signing several related measures into law.  Taken together, the changes mark one of the most significant overhauls of Virginia’s firearms laws in years, touching on

[ad_1] HOUSTON, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, received the NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award on Friday, April 17, at the 2026 National Rifle Association Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas. Presented by Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe and NRA Executive Vice President & CEO Doug Hamlin, the award

[ad_1] Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com As a pastor, gun owner, selectman and multi-generational Mainer, I believe 2026 calls us to decide what kind of people we want to be. We need leaders who truly represent their communities, not special interests. To me, Matt

[ad_1] President Trump’s decision not to attend the NRA’s 2026 Annual Meetings is bringing the group’s influence into question. The NRA’s Annual Meetings are currently underway in Houston, Texas. The Hill reported that Trump “[skipped the NRA’s] annual convention this weekend, his second snub in as many years of an organization long seen as a

[ad_1] An Illinois gun control activist group and a current Illinois Democratic state lawmaker appear poised to ultimately prevail over a former Democratic state representative who sued them for allegedly lying about her gun control positions amid a Democratic primary race. But the defendants can’t use an Illinois state law forbidding politically motivated lawsuits to

[ad_1] Reporter Patrik Jonsson has been writing about guns for 15 years. As the Monitor’s beat reporter in the American Southeast, Patrik has covered gun violence and gun rights; coffee shops banning firearms and stand-your-ground-law advocates using them; mass shootings and the National Rifle Association, and whether the gun itself has become a “sacred object”

[ad_1] On a hillside outside Rome, Georgia, a sign on a small building announces a firm called Osprey Shooting Solutions, whose Latin motto translates to “In peace, like a wise man, he should make suitable preparation for war.” Next door is a dusty gun range where a man practices quick-draw fire with a trainer behind

[ad_1] Amid rising anti-semitism in the United States, Jewish Americans have begun to turn to the Second Amendment, as the National Rifle Association (NRA) has partnered with Lox and Loaded, to help them learn to defend themselves. As attacks on synagogues become more frequent and public sentiment toward Judaism and Israel appears to be hardening,

[ad_1] (The Center Square) – Gov. Abigail Spanberger took action Tuesday on a series of firearm-related bills, amending a proposed assault weapons ban while signing several other measures into law. The most closely watched action involved House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749, which she sent back to lawmakers with amendments rather than signing or

[ad_1] The VA recently reversed a 30-year policy to flag veterans for inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, when they required a fiduciary. But Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation for a ‘permanent fix’ to stop future administrations from renewing the practice. (Stars and Stripes)

[ad_1] (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice is warning Virginia officials that certain firearm-related legislation could trigger legal action. First-term Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces a Monday deadline to act on bills passed during the General Assembly session. In a letter dated Friday, the Civil Rights Division notified the governor’s office it

[ad_1] U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez, who drew both criticism and adoration for frequently striking down California’s gun laws, has retired after nearly 22 years. Benitez, 75, retired April 2, attributing the decision to his age, health and desire to spend more time with his children and grandchildren. He is now working as an arbiter

[ad_1] Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) It seems contradictory that an adult would make a concerted effort to instill in a child the ideas of correct behavior, playing by the rules, and exhibiting good sportsmanship. Yet they fail to practice what they preach when they choose to play by their own

[ad_1] A Colorado Springs man has just become the National Rifle Association’s youngest board member, and he’s gunning to bring a fresh perspective to leadership. Huey Laugesen, 25, was elected to the board of directors for a one-year term, according to preliminary results from the NRA’s 2026 mail-in ballot election. According to his resume Laugesen,

[ad_1] The killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by United States federal agents has sparked outrage and debate over what it means to be a gun owner in the United States. Pretti, a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry, was shot by two Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents during a

[ad_1] BATON ROUGE – Lawmakers defeated an effort in the state legislature to penalize people who do not properly store their guns. “Once that bullet leaves the chamber, you have no control over what happens,” Senator Regina Barrow said. In January, police say 16-year-old Charleston Wright was accidentally shot and killed on Ozark Street. Nearly

[ad_1] Gadfly | April 8th, 2026 By Ed Raymond Do Christians represent diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) people? Perhaps the “rapture” is on its way. A critic of Project 2025 which Donald Trump “knew nothing about” prior to the 2024 election is moving forward at a fast pace. Actor Mark Ruffalo defined it this way: “Project

[ad_1] Donald Trump Jr. holds a financial stake in America’s only publicly traded gun retailer at the same time his father’s administration has been systematically dismantling the federal rules that once constrained how those guns are sold. Trump Jr. sits on the board of GrabAGun Digital Holdings, an online firearms marketplace that began trading on

[ad_1] It seems contradictory that an adult would make a concerted effort to instill in a child the ideas of correct behavior, playing by the rules, and exhibiting good sportsmanship, yet fail to practice what they preach when they choose to play by their own one-sided rules in certain situations. Rather than abiding by the

[ad_1] BOSTON, Massachusetts (WMTW) – A federal appeals court is allowing Maine to enforce its new 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, overturning a lower court order that had blocked the law. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled the measure is likely constitutional and can take effect while the case

[ad_1] House Democrats’ loss of 14 seats to Republicans in the 2020 election was apparently an eye-opening experience for then-Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D), who blamed the ease and effectiveness with which critics branded her party as a bunch of radical leftists. “We need to not ever use the word ‘socialist’ or ‘socialism’ ever again,” Spanberger

[ad_1] A stabilizing brace, also known as a pistol brace or an arm brace, is an accessory that helps to enhance stability, increase and reduce recoil for a shooter firing weapon one-handed. (YouTube) WASHINGTON — The White House announced plans to create an office to protect the Second Amendment rights of gun owners, which will

[ad_1] The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled the measure is likely constitutional and can take effect while the case continues. Appeals court lets Maine’s 72-hour gun waiting period take effect The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled the measure is likely constitutional and can take effect while the

[ad_1] In 2026 during the recently concluded Virginia General Assembly session, Democrats sent to the Governor 26 anti-gun bills to curb our Second Amendment rights. Court challenges are likely to follow. One bill I find perplexing is HB 110, requiring lawful gun owners to store their handguns in a special storage container which is attached

[ad_1] September 8, 1996 – March 28, 2026 WILLIAMSON: With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Michael, who left us too soon, on March 28, 2026, at age 29. Michael touched many lives with his kindness, generosity, and adventurous spirit. He was a devoted family man and a true friend. He will be

[ad_1] House Republicans pushed through a bill Thursday morning that would allow people to carry guns in areas of county courthouses next year. Current state law prohibits people from carrying firearms in only a handful of places, including courthouses. Rep. Brandon Mitchell (R-Moscow), who sponsored the measure, said the restriction should not apply to people