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Mexico's lawsuit: Some SCOTUS questions, comments raise concerns

by Larry Keane

6:00am Friday, March 07, 2025

Most legal analyses conclude that the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to reject Mexico’s claims and ultimately dismiss their frivolous $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. firearm manufacturers. But some of the justices' questions demonstrated clear lack of understanding about the firearms industry. For example ...

Opinion: Should firearms background check system be abolished?

by Dan Wos

6:00am Thursday, March 06, 2025

To some people, firearm background checks are accepted and considered a way to prevent bad guys from getting guns. They’re completely wrong, and here’s why.

Ohio CHL permits down thanks to permitless carry laws

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Wednesday, March 05, 2025

According to 2024 statistics reported to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, county sheriffs issued 14,440 new licenses (down 7.3% from 2023) and 59,112 renewals (down 21.2%). Changes to state law went into effect in June 2022 that allowed qualifying Ohioans to carry a concealed handgun without a permit while also preserving the permitting system.

Mexico brings lawsuit against U.S. gun makers to Supreme Court - LIVE oral arguments today at 10 a.m.

by Dean Rieck

6:00am Tuesday, March 04, 2025

The Mexican government, working with U.S.-based gun control advocates, is attempting to undo the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), make the U.S. firearms industry a scapegoat for Mexican lawlessness, and impose billions of dollars in liability on American gun manufacturers for violence perpetrated by violent criminals south of the border. This case, called Smith & Wesson...

Massie SAFER bill would lower handgun purchase age to 18

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Monday, March 03, 2025

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) on Feb. 27 reintroduced the Second Amendment for Every Registrable (SAFER) Voter Act, which would lower the age from 21 to 18 to purchase a handgun from a federal firearms licensee.

Legislation introduced to protect veterans' Second Amendment rights

6:00am Friday, February 28, 2025

The chairmen of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL-12) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS), as well as Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), have reintroduced the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 1041/S. 478).

Bloomberg-funded Johns Hopkins plan: Treat gun ownership as privilege, not right

by Salam Fatohi

6:00am Thursday, February 27, 2025

A recent Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report came out with several recommendations to reduce “gun violence.” The five-point plan promotes the idea that gun ownership would be better treated as a privilege and not as a constitutional right.

Tenth Circuit ignores SCOTUS, rejects challenge to federal gun ban

6:00am Wednesday, February 26, 2025

On Feb. 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit rejected a challenge to the federal lifetime prohibition on nonviolent felons possessing firearms, despite the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling to the contrary.

Sailor serving 20 years in prison for legal semi-auto collectibles

by Lee Williams

6:00am Tuesday, February 25, 2025

In the early 1980s, several firearm firms released semi-automatic firearms that fired from an open bolt, which were never subject to the National Firearm Act. Former U.S. Navy sailor Patrick Tate Adamiak owned five of these legal firearms. Now he's in prison for 20 years.

Register for Friends of NRA central Ohio fundraiser slated March 1

6:00am Monday, February 24, 2025

Registration is underway for the March 1 Friends of NRA annual fundraiser on behalf of the NRA Foundation.

Anti-gun 'researchers' face harsh federal funding reality

9:00am Friday, February 21, 2025

Anti-gun “researchers” are in a panic because they may have to find new sources to fund their anti-gun activities. With President Trump in the White House, that gravy train may be ending soon.

Potential for ‘existential’ EMP attack highlights suicidal short-sightedness of gun banners

by David Codrea

6:00am Thursday, February 20, 2025

With “top men” reporting the potential for EMP to shut things down and leave us all at the mercy of the merciless, it’s time to ask who the delusional ones are: American gun owners or the evil violence monopolists and their useful idiots (aka “cannibal food”) demanding citizen disarmament, and especially the banning of “weapons of war” and “high capacity magazines”?

Eighth Circuit narrows blanket firearm ban for 'unlawful' users of drugs

6:00am Wednesday, February 19, 2025

On Feb. 5, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit pared back the federal government’s blanket ban on all illegal drug users (even those who use marijuana in accordance with state law) possessing firearms.

Gun control lawmaker calls for 'actual weapons' against Musk, DOGE

by Larry Keane

6:00am Tuesday, February 18, 2025

U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-California) reminded the country last week why the Second Amendment is so vital to the United States, calling on the Democratic Party to “bring actual weapons” in the “fight for democracy.” His words were targeting Elon Musk and DOGE.

Fort Worth man killed after breaking into ex-girlfriend's apartment to 'confront' her

by F Riehl, AmmoLand Editor-in-Chief

6:00am Monday, February 17, 2025

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed on the morning of Feb. 9 after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment in northwest Fort Worth, leading to what authorities are describing as a case of self-defense.

Headline: Gun owners sought to fire another 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'

6:00am Friday, February 14, 2025

Kevin Cox of Utah has organized an event for April 19, when gun owners in all 50 states will fire their guns at the same time on the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.

Web database exposes taxpayer funding of anti-gun groups

By Lee Williams

6:00am Thursday, February 13, 2025

Have you ever heard of NEO Philanthropy? They’re a left-wing group that has been around for more than 40 years. DataRepublican.com has outed the organization for what it is — a middleman that funnels money to Everytown for Gun Safety and other anti-gun groups.

Handful of gun-related bills already in works for new Ohio legislature

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The 136th Ohio General Assembly is barely underway, but already a handful of firearms-related bills have been introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

CMP to present over $325K in scholarships to high school seniors

by Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer

6:00am Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced it will award over $325,000 for the 2025-26 school year through its annual scholarship program.

Federal judge: Machinegun ban is unconstitutional

by John Crump

6:00am Monday, February 10, 2025

A federal district court Judge from Mississippi has ruled that the federal prohibition banning private ownership of machineguns made after April 1986 violates Second Amendment protections of the U.S. Constitution.

President Trump signs executive order 'protecting Second Amendment rights'

6:00am Saturday, February 08, 2025

President Donald J. Trump on Feb. 7 signed an executive order intended to protect Second Amendment rights.

Vote for change in the NRA

by Dean Rieck

1:43pm Thursday, February 06, 2025

Right now, there is a concerted effort by a group of NRA board members to reform the organization from within, by purging the cabal that created the problem and enabled Wayne LaPierre and others to hold the NRA hostage. The key is to PURGE the old guard and ELECT reformers who are dedicated to making the NRA responsive to members once again.

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2024-25 deer season: 238,137 checked

6:00am Thursday, February 06, 2025

Hunters across Ohio checked 238,137 white-tailed deer during the 2024-25 hunting season that concluded Feb. 2. Here are the numbers for leading counties, top 5 seasons, top implements, etc.

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Anti-gun efforts around US show why we can't become complacent

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Wednesday, February 05, 2025

As staunch supporters and defenders of the Second Amendment, many of us are rightly celebrating election and legislative victories at the state and federal level. But we know we must stay vigilant.

Massad Ayoob's Rules of Armed Self Defense Seminar August 2

6:00am Tuesday, February 04, 2025

Learn the basic rules of engagement for armed, law-abiding private citizens, emphasizing legal issues, tactical issues, and aftermath management. Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals.

SHUSH Act, Hearing Protection Act would deregulate suppressors

by John Crump

6:00am Monday, February 03, 2025

U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) has introduced the SHUSH Act in the House of Representatives, which would deregulate suppressors. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) has also introduced a companion bill in the Senate. Another bill in the House that would do the same thing is the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) introduced by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Virginia).

Federal appeals court panel: Ban on handgun sales to adults under 21 is unconstitutional

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Friday, January 31, 2025

A federal law that bans the sale of handguns to adults under age 21 is unconstitutional, according to a Jan. 30 ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

NRA 2.0: Linda Walker shares vision to return organization to its members

by Linda Walker

5:34pm Tuesday, January 28, 2025

As a National Rifle Association (NRA) board member, I want to provide some background on how far we have come and where we are headed.

California sides with Mexico against US gun industry, Second Amendment

6:00am Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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?

by Lee Williams

6:00am Monday, January 27, 2025

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...

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Mexico's lawsuit: Some SCOTUS questions, comments raise concerns

Opinion: Should firearms background check system be abolished?

Ohio CHL permits down thanks to permitless carry laws

Mexico brings lawsuit against U.S. gun makers to Supreme Court - LIVE oral arguments today at 10 a.m.

Massie SAFER bill would lower handgun purchase age to 18

Legislation introduced to protect veterans' Second Amendment rights

Bloomberg-funded Johns Hopkins plan: Treat gun ownership as privilege, not right

Tenth Circuit ignores SCOTUS, rejects challenge to federal gun ban

Sailor serving 20 years in prison for legal semi-auto collectibles

Register for Friends of NRA central Ohio fundraiser slated March 1

Anti-gun 'researchers' face harsh federal funding reality

Potential for ‘existential’ EMP attack highlights suicidal short-sightedness of gun banners

Eighth Circuit narrows blanket firearm ban for 'unlawful' users of drugs

Gun control lawmaker calls for 'actual weapons' against Musk, DOGE

Fort Worth man killed after breaking into ex-girlfriend's apartment to 'confront' her

Headline: Gun owners sought to fire another 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'

Web database exposes taxpayer funding of anti-gun groups

Handful of gun-related bills already in works for new Ohio legislature

CMP to present over $325K in scholarships to high school seniors

Federal judge: Machinegun ban is unconstitutional

President Trump signs executive order 'protecting Second Amendment rights'

Vote for change in the NRA

2024-25 deer season: 238,137 checked

Anti-gun efforts around US show why we can't become complacent

Massad Ayoob's Rules of Armed Self Defense Seminar August 2

SHUSH Act, Hearing Protection Act would deregulate suppressors

Federal appeals court panel: Ban on handgun sales to adults under 21 is unconstitutional

NRA 2.0: Linda Walker shares vision to return organization to its members

California sides with Mexico against US gun industry, Second Amendment

Could President Trump help end ATF?

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