Commentary

Measure Would Ban Guns in Toronto

The Toronto National Post reports that Toronto Mayor David Miller has announced a plan that would make all handguns illegal in Toronto, institute a series of measures that will effectively shut down gun ranges and make it all but impossible to manufacture, assemble or store firearms within city limits. The measures are contained in a report prepared by city staff that is to be presented to the executive committee next week. The report, 'City-Based Measures to…

AcuSport Debuts FFLGuard Service

…AcuSport’s customers are the first retailers to have been given an exclusive first-look at FFLGuard, a new legal service offered by The Chiafullo Group, LLP (“the Group”), a law firm based in New Jersey.

Gays and Guns

…A brief filed in the case, on which I offered some counsel, argues that the law is especially harmful to gay Americans. The brief joins a large coalition of groups, including the National Rifle Association, arguing for individual rights under the Second Amendment.

Walter Williams: Control Criminals, not Guns

Columnist Walter Williams, professor of economics at George Mason University, recently wrote on Republican American online: Every time there's a highly publicized shooting, out go the cries for stricter gun-control laws, and it was no different with the recent slaying of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, in a letter to the state congressional delegation demanding re-enactment of the federal assault-weapon ban, said, 'Passing this legislation will go a…

Over At Gun-Tests.com: Marlin the Best .44 Magnum Rifle

…Your rules that you usually follow call for the one that is substantially overpriced to be given a 'Conditional Buy' rating, not 'Don't Buy'.

Ted Nugent Could Be The NRA’s Rambunctious New Charlton Heston

The LA Times recently speculated that rocker Ted Nugent is prepared to replace Charlton Heston as popular culture's most outspoken proponent of the 2nd Amendment.

Solicitor General Clement Says He Will Step Down; Opposed “Heller” Supreme Court Case as...

Gun activists were upset with him earlier this year because of a brief he filed in the Second Amendment challenge of the District's handgun ban.

Concealed Weapons Now Allowed In Parks, On Public Transportation

Georgians with carry licenses can tote their concealed guns on public transportation, carry in restaurants that serve alcohol, and carry in state parks

NRA Members Put Oklahoma’s Boren On Board

District 2 U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, believes he will be able to do even more to help gun owners in eastern Oklahoma now that he’s been named to the National Rifle Association’s Board of Directors.

On The Campaign Trail, Obama Speaks From ‘Pro-Gun’ Script

The Republican National Committee is distributing a release questioning Barack Obama’s commitment to gun rights, which he said he supports in many campaign speeches.

Senator McCain on Guns: His Support for the 2nd Amendment

Louisville, KY—McCain: Gun rights are an important issue, and I wanted to share with you some highlights of the speech I delivered today at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. I think they will give you some good insight into my strong belief in the Second Amendment.

McCain Will Attend NRA Meeting With Armed Guests

…Mccain Will Attend NRA Meeting With Armed Guests. More than 60,000 members of NRA expected in Louisville with the option of being armed. When Sen. John McCain appears at the National Rifle Association's convention in Louisville this weekend, not only will his security detail be armed, so will the audience. More than 60,000 National Rifle Association members are expected in Louisville May 16-20, and thanks to Kentucky's concealed carry law, they can bring their guns with them.The Kentucky Exposition Center allows concealed weapons.

Rebellion In The Lower Courts

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act in January 2023, and it is among the nation’s worst gun-control laws. It bans...