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Even 'smart gun' maker knows mandates are stupid idea

by Jake McGuigan

6:00am Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Kai Kloepfer, founder and CEO of Biofire, a “smart gun” company, is on the list of those telling lawmakers that mandating restrictions of what can and cannot be sold just doesn’t work. In fact, it is counterproductive.

Ohio's 2025 youth wild turkey season results are in

6:00am Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Youth wild turkey hunters across Ohio checked 1,740 birds during the state’s special youth-only weekend of turkey hunting April 12-13.

WaPo op-ed: Anti-gun lawfare 'cannot be the solution' to crime

6:00am Monday, April 14, 2025

In a turnabout worthy of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," the Washington Post (WaPo) published an editorial last month criticizing the gun control movement for ignoring the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and pursuing its agenda in the courts.

NSSF study: Firearm economic impact up 379% since 2008

6:00am Friday, April 11, 2025

The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $91.7 billion in 2024 — a 379% increase, according to a new report by NSSF.

DOJ announces formation of 2nd Amendment Task Force

6:00am Thursday, April 10, 2025

Attorney General Pamela Bondi on April 9 announced the creation of a 2nd Amendment Task Force at the Department of Justice.

DOJ, ATF repeal FFL inspection policy, begin review of 2 final rules

6:00am Wednesday, April 09, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on April 7 announced the repeal of the Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy and the review of final rule 2021R-08F, related to stabilizing braces, and final rule 2022R-17F, related to the definition of “engaging in the business” of firearms dealing.

Paper: Do armed civilians stop active shooters more effectively than uniformed police?

by John R. Lott Jr. and Carlisle E. Moody

6:00am Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Since 2000, the FBI has tracked active shooting cases, an event where an individual actively attempts to kill people in a public place, excluding shootings tied to robberies or gang violence. In this first-of-its kind study, our findings show that armed citizens are significantly more effective than uniformed police at stopping potential mass shootings.