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California sides with Mexico against US gun industry, Second Amendment

The willingness of some in the U.S. to aid a foreign power in an assault on American industry and Americans’ Constitutional rights is sad and disturbing. On Jan. 17, California Attorney General Rob Bonta proclaimed his support for Mexico’s position in the ongoing case Smith & Wesson Brands Inc, et al. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos. The case, now at the U.S. Supreme Court, is an attempt by the...

Could President Trump help end ATF?

President Donald J. Trump’s election victory was made possible by millions of gun owners who are still angry about the treatment they had received from former President Joe Biden and his anti-gun ilk. Biden and whoever was actually calling the shots targeted legitimate gun owners and gun dealers like it was cool — as though it was a game. Biden even allowed these illegitimate forces to establish...

Ohio AG Yost's office clarifies LEOs' right to CCW at public establishments

As we reported last month, albeit as part of a larger story on Buckeye Firearms Association's accomplishments of 2024, law-enforcement officers are indeed allowed to carry concealed weapons at public events and public establishments, regardless of whether they are on duty. Here are the details.

ATF (sort of) walks back comments on braced pistols

Last week, NRA-ILA reported that an unnamed ATF official, speaking for the agency’s Firearms Industry Programs Branch (FIPB), counseled a gun owner via ATF’s official email that ATF considers all pistols equipped with stabilizing braces to be short-barreled rifles (SBRs). Fortunately, ATF has walked backed those comments, but ...

Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation files friend-of-court brief protecting firearms industry's First Amendment rights

Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, in partnership with Safari Club International, filed a friend-of-the-court brief Jan. 14 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in support of the First Amendment rights of the firearms industry, according to a Jan. 15 news release from Sportsmen's Alliance.

Truck drivers sue to restore right to bear arms across state lines

On Jan. 7, two interstate commercial truck drivers filed a complaint in the Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota. The lawsuit contends Minnesota and, in particular, the commissioner for the Department of Public Safety, is infringing on the exercise of their Second Amendment rights by not recognizing their right to bear arms across state lines.

Sign-ups underway for CMP’s 2025 Junior Rifle Camps

Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 Junior Rifle Camps. These popular three-position camps are excellent tools in developing youth athlete strengths within the physical and mental aspects of the sport while refining trouble areas that may need more attention.

Governor signs 3 BFA-backed bills to provide civil immunity and prohibit firearms liability insurance, sales tracking, registries

Gov. DeWine has signed Senate Bill 58, which prohibits requiring firearm liability insurance or being required to pay a fee for the possession of a firearm, part of a firearm, its components, its ammunition, or a knife. Senate Bill 148, which was amended into SB 58, prohibits financial institutions from tracking firearms purchases and prohibits governments from maintaining a registry of firearms...

NC congressman introduces Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-North Carolina) on Jan. 8 led more than 120 colleagues by introducing the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38). H.R. 38 would allow people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to conceal a handgun in any other state.

Watch local government, candidates in this hyperlocal election year

As 2025 gets underway, it will be easy to focus on the national and global stories of the day, especially as Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office. But it's imperative that you also keep an eye on candidates for local councils, school boards, and trustees, as well as current local governments.

PODCAST: The Shadow Campaign Against Guns in America

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast is hosted on Podbean and is also available on Apple , Spotify , iHeartRadio and many other platforms. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear every episode. How to Listen to Podcasts on Your Mobile Phone *** Episode 123: Many gun owners are concerned about anti-gun laws and regulations. But there's another threat that quietly plays out in schools, grocery...

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