Rise in armed police training to fight terror

• A leading police firearms unit has revealed it was “inundated” with requests from unarmed officers to retrain after the Paris terror attacks last November.

Central Valley School Board votes unanimously to arm teachers

On April 11 the Kingsburg Joint Union High School District’s board voted unanimously to adopt a policy allowing teachers and staff with concealed carry permits to be armed on campus for self-defense.

‘Imminent threat’ key in residents protecting against home invasion

Residents have the right to defend themselves in the event of a home invasion, local authorities say, but stressed the need to know the criteria behind those rights.

Applications for concealed gun permits surge in California

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Californians have flooded several sheriff offices with applications and inquiries for permits to carry concealed guns.

Gun-free zones foster preventable tragedies

Did you hear about the man who fired back at an attacker who had shot him and two of his friends at a New Orleans gas station in January, hitting the perpetrator and potentially saving his life and those of several others? Or the Uber driver who likewise shot and wounded a man who had opened fire on a crowd of people in Chicago last April?

States where the 2nd Amendment is your carry permit

There are now eight states in America where no permit is required in order to carry a concealed handgun on one’s person for self-defense […]

WV Senate concurs with House: 2nd Amendment is sufficient carry permit

On February 22, the West Virgina Senate voted 24-9 in support of legislation removing the requirement for a license to carry a concealed handgun in the state.

Calguns Foundation attorneys argue two civil rights cases before the Ninth Circuit

Earlier today, Calguns Foundation attorneys presented arguments on two important civil rights before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Both cases have been brought against A.G. Kamala Harris and the State of California.

Arizona panel OKs tax credit for concealed carry permit

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona residents are one step closer to getting a tax credit for attending a firearms safety class after Republican lawmakers passed a measure offering a dollar-for-dollar credit for concealed-carry permit holders Monday.

Minnesota concealed carry surges by more than 6,000 licensees in January alone

The Star Tribune puts the exact figure at 6,189 new licensees — the second largest one month surge in state history. The largest surge came during the height of Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) gun control push in March 2013. The number of “active permit holders” added that month was 7,213.

New bull’s-eye on Obama’s ‘unconstitutional’ gun grab

The lawyer who brought the first legal challenge to the brand-new gun limits announced by President Obama last month now is asking a judge for a quick ruling, insisting there’s really nothing to argue over.

Opinion: Gun-free zones don’t work

The Enquirer editorial “Gun rights or gun control?” (Jan. 17) was unfortunately predictable and, equally unfortunate, elicited the usual, predictable comments. Those in favor of additional limitations to our Second Amendment rights were dismissive, condescending and generally unproductive for the debate one Enquirer editor said she wanted to have.

Valley Voices: A plan to harden soft targets

By Robert A. Lovingood

Pro-gun one-liners

An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.

Growing number of police chiefs, sheriffs join call to arms

It’s Florida Sheriff Grady Judd’s duty to protect the citizens of Polk County — but he figures it’s their job, too.

News station puts concealed carry permit holders to the test in realistic ‘good guys’ vs. ‘bad guys’ scenarios

Active shooter situations are usually quick and surprising — so just how prepared are concealed carry holders?

Fresno County Sheriff Praises Concealed Carry After Permit Holder Staves Off Attack, Robbery

The man — a retired sheriff’s deputy with a California Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit — was able to fight off being shocked with a stun gun in the neck and lower back while the attacker screamed orders for the would-be victim to hand over money.

Concealed Carry Permit inquiries jump in wake of San Bernardino terror attack

RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Jeff Lassek applied for a Concealed Carry Weapons permit — or CCW — after the San Bernardino shootings four weeks ago.

Four Hills man killed confronting car thieves

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — William McKinley woke up to his dogs barking around 5 a.m. Saturday and went outside his Four Hills home to see what was going on.

Wisconsin Lawmaker Says More Concealed Carry Needed: ‘Law-Abiding Citizens Can Help Clean Our Society of These Scumbags’

Following a shopping mall shooting in northeast Madison last weekend, a Republican lawmaker in Wisconsin is calling on law-abiding citizens with concealed carry permits to help rid society of “scumbags” who exploit gun-free zones.