At this time, an injunction blocking California’s enforcement of overly broad “sensitive places” restrictions is back in effect. On January 6, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit “issued an order dissolving a prior order and reinstating a preliminary injunction that prevented the state of California from …

President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign is starting to stir from its slumber and, in a repeat of the 2020 election, they’ve got their sights set on eliminating Second Amendment rights. Quentin Fulks, the Biden 2024 Principal Deputy Campaign Manager, appeared on NBC News’ Meet The Press to lay out the Biden-Harris campaign’s …

The internet is full of “Buying Your First Handgun” articles. What I’ve seldom seen addressed is the question, “What should you buy for your second handgun?” There are multiple prudent choices one could make for a second defensive handgun, depending on lifestyle, practice habits and many other factors. The two …

Q. As a young police officer in the late 1980s and into the 1990s, I saw firsthand the burgeoning mainstream transition by officers and agencies from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols. Suddenly, there was a slew of chambering choices for duty pistols, and there was buzz around a new pistol—the Jericho 941. …

Over the years I’ve learned a few tricks that have helped me keep my shotgun clean and ready for action. I hope they help you, too. Safe Trigger Finger Location Alternative The NRA’s second rule of gun safety says: “Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot,” …

Creating your own ammunition is a way to enjoy shooting when you cannot shoot. In the long term, it might even save you money. It’s been well more than a decade since I wrote the first installment of this column. In it, I discussed the differences between a reloader and …

Pistol presentation is a critical part of the defensive response to a violent threat. It is important we make this move safely and quickly. And, to do that we have to practice enough so the presentation becomes a habit. Trust me, in violent encounters your focus will be on the …

Late Saturday night, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order dissolving a prior order and reinstating a preliminary injunction that prevented the state of California from enforcing the expanded so-called sensitive places designated under SB 2, which were set to go into effect January 1. …

When it comes to finding ways to fail spectacularly at responding to the problem of violent crime, few cities compare to Chicago.  In spite of ample evidence that there are clear solutions to effectively addressing those who are most responsible for the violence plaguing our country, Chicago would apparently rather explore programs probably best …

Twenty-five state attorneys general, co-led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R) and Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador (R), have filed an amicus brief to speak out against California’s unconstitutional law banning magazines that are capable of holding more than 10 rounds. Knudsen noted in his release announcing the filing of the …