Florida vying to become 46th state to allow open carry

With the Texas open carry law set to go into effect January 1, 2016, there are now 45 states with open carry laws, and Florida is vying to be number 46.

Trump: Concealed carriers have ‘obligation’ to pack heat

Donald Trump, the leading Republican for president, said concealed carry permit holders don’t just have a right to cart their guns around — they have an actual “obligation,” he said.

Liberal and progressive vision

Here’s my question to you: If an evil person is guaranteed that he can inflict physical pain upon others and guaranteed to never suffer pain himself, what happens to his willingness to inflict pain?

Harvard University study of firearms, crime, and gun control

According to a study in the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, which cites the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the United Nations International Study on Firearms Regulation, the more guns a nation has, the less criminal activity.

Ninth Circuit grants priority status in Silvester 10-Day waiting period case

SAN FRANCISCO — Earlier today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion to prioritize the Second Amendment lawsuit Silvester v. Harris, a challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period laws.

The truth about gun ownership in America isn’t what liberals think

The # of guns in the U.S. has increased by 62% since 1994.

How to shoot a pistol

John Lott: Banning guns leads to more violence

In the wake of Wednesday’s shooting of two journalists in Virginia, one crime expert is calling out people who claim banning firearms helps reduce violence.

Police Chief: Concealed carry is part of crime-fighting in Detroit

Detroit residents are increasingly carrying guns for self-defense, and Detroit Police Chief James Craig describes an armed citizenry as part of what has been successful in fighting crime in the city.

Front Sight Member awarded Medal of Valor

On August 22, 2014, the lives of two families were forever changed.

Here’s how many lives were taken in just 8 armed attacks in gun free zones

Gun Free Zones Claim 100+ Victims in Only 8 Attacks

Private companies must honor gun rights in Tennessee parks

On July 29, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery issued an opinion in which he said private companies sponsoring events in Tennessee parks cannot ban citizens with concealed carry permits from carrying guns.

Law lets certified troops carry concealed handguns

Even as the debate rages on about whether, where and when service members should be allowed to carry weapons, some troops already are permitted to carry concealed handguns even if their particular state does not have a concealed-carry law.

5 things to know about ‘Stand Your Ground’ in California

Think the George Zimmerman verdict couldn’t have happened under California law? Not necessarily. Florida may have a so-called “stand-your-ground” policy written into its laws, but it is possible that a California jury under very similar circumstances could have also handed down an acquittal.

The Rise of Concealed Carry

How many people are licensed to carry concealed guns in your state? The Crime Prevention Research Center has released a paper with the numbers, finding that the number of permit holders has risen 15.4 percent in the last year alone.

Concealed Carry Permit Holders Across the United States

Since President Obama’s election the number of concealed handgun permits has soared, growing from 4.6 million in 2007 to over 12.8 million this year. Among the findings in our report:

Murder rates drop as concealed carry permits soar: report

The number of concealed carry handgun permits has skyrocketed since President Obama was first elected, while murder rates have fallen, according to a new report released Wednesday.

Maine to allow carrying of concealed guns without a permit

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage signed a bill on Wednesday that will make Maine one of a handful of states where residents are free to carry a hidden firearm without a permit.

Maine Gov. signs bill abolishing permit requirement for concealed carry

On July 8, Maine Governor Paul LaPage (R) signed Legislative Document 652 into law, thereby abolishing the requirement for a concealed carry permit in the state of Maine.

The U.S. Postal Service and you

A federal appeals court has ruled that the U.S. Postal Service ban on firearms is Constitutional. This means that not only are CCW permit holders prohibited from entering the Post Office itself, but also the grounds, whether the gun is being carried on your person or even in your vehicle (Bonidy et al v. U.S. Postal Service et al, 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 13-1374, June 26, 2015).