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News item: Growing number of Ohio school districts embracing armed staff

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Thursday, August 21, 2025

An Aug. 19 article by WBNS-10TV highlighted a rural Ohio school district in its report about a growing number of districts in the state choosing to arm teachers and staff. The story at 10tv.com focused on Benjamin Logan Local School District in rural Logan County, noting it was among the first in the state to adopt an armed response team after the law went into effect in 2022. From the article:...

Tenth Circuit: New Mexico 7-day 'cooling-off' period violates 2A

6:00am Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 19 held New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases unconstitutional in Ortega v. Grisham, a case brought by the National Rifle Association and Mountain States Legal Foundation, with the support of the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Cue the clown car: Everytown wants to train gun owners

By Larry Keane

6:00am Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Some things are just so insanely foolish that they can’t be made up. This is one of those. Get in the clown car because this Everytown for Gun Safety's "Train Smart" campaign is crazy.

Legal win: Civilian gun club returns to Fort Devens for first time in 5 years

by Lee Williams

6:00am Monday, August 18, 2025

The Ft Devens Rifle & Pistol Club Inc. is growing, and it’s well deserved. The small gun club took on the U.S. Army over range access and won after a lengthy legal fight.

Barrel length tyranny: Activist courts twisting law on 2A rights

by F Riehl, Editor in Chief

6:00am Friday, August 15, 2025

The fight over short-barreled rifles isn’t just about barrel length — it’s about whether courts will follow the clear rules laid out in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) and N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen (2022), or will find creative ways to sidestep them.

Will NC House override Dem governor's veto on constitutional carry?

by Larry Keane

6:00am Thursday, August 14, 2025

Many Ohioans frequently visit North Carolina. One issue in the Tarheel state worth watching is how the legislature handles constitutional carry. Senate Bill 50 was passed in both chambers, but the Democratic governor vetoed it. The Senate came back and overrode the veto, but now it's up to the House to follow suit. Are the votes there? It's tight. Really tight.

SAF files amicus with SCOTUS in short-barreled rifle case

6:00am Wednesday, August 13, 2025

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the court to hear David Robinson Jr. v. United States of America, challenging restrictions on short-barreled rifles (SBRs).

Trump EO bans banks from discriminating against gun owners

By John Crump

6:00am Tuesday, August 12, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Aug. 7 banning banks from discriminating against firearms companies, removing one of the tools that previous administrations have used to curtail the rights of Americans to keep and bear arms.