RIFLE Act Aims to Strike Down 1934 NFA Gun Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold move against one of America’s oldest federal gun control measures, U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) have reintroduced the Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises (RIFLE) Act as S.1224 and H.R. 2552, bills that would eliminate the unconstitutional $200 tax on firearms and accessories regulated under the 1934 […]
DOJ Under Pam Bondi: Progress on Gun Rights, But the Fight’s Far From Over
Washington, D.C. — Since taking over as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi has made waves in Washington with a series of pro-Second Amendment moves that signal a dramatic shift from the anti-gun overreach of the Biden administration. But while there’s plenty to celebrate, gun rights groups like Texas Gun Rights (TXGR) are making it clear: […]
Rep. Clyde Files SHORT Act to Gut NFA’s SBR Rule as TXGR Pushes State-Level Repeal
Washington, D.C. — In a bold move to roll back nearly a century of unconstitutional gun control, U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) has reintroduced the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act, H.R. 2395, a bill aimed squarely at removing short-barreled rifles and shotguns from the National Firearms Act (NFA). The bill is simple, […]
Supreme Court Upholds ATF ‘Ghost Gun’ Rule — Law-Abiding Gun Owners Targeted, Criminals Ignore It
Washington, D.C. — In yet another slap in the face to the Second Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Biden-era ATF rule mandating serial numbers and background checks for unfinished frames and receivers — often demonized by the anti-gun crowd as “ghost guns.” Let’s be crystal clear: this rule doesn’t stop criminals. It doesn’t make […]
DOJ Weighs Merging ATF with DEA Amid Leadership Shakeup — But Gun Owners Say It’s Not Enough
By Chris McNutt The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering a major restructuring of federal law enforcement—this time by merging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). While some in Washington see the move as a way to streamline operations, many Second Amendment advocates see it as a […]
DOJ Launches New Civil Rights Initiative to Review State-Level Gun Control
By Chris McNutt In a surprising yet welcome move, the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new civil rights initiative aimed squarely at reviewing state and local gun control laws that may infringe on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. This marks a rare and significant federal acknowledgment that the Second Amendment deserves the same civil […]
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Advances But We Must Go Further
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee advanced H.R. 38, the National Reciprocity bill, with an 18-9 vote. If passed into law, H.R. 38 would grant law-abiding Americans with a concealed carry permit in one state—or those residing in Constitutional Carry states—the ability to carry firearms nationwide. For many, this represents a […]
ATF to Cut 1,000 Agents, But the Fight to Abolish the ATF Isn’t Over
By Chris McNutt The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is undergoing a drastic shake-up, with 1,000 agents being reassigned—a move that gun owners across America are celebrating as a step in the right direction. This follows the recent appointment of Robert Leider as the new pro-gun Chief Counsel, who replaced the previous anti-gun Chief […]
An Idea Whose Time Has Come?: Restoring Gun Rights for Certain Felons
By Chris McNutt The Second Amendment stands as a bedrock of American liberty, rooted in the principle that law-abiding citizens should not lose their constitutional protections without rigorous due process. For years, Dr. John R. Lott, Jr. has contended—drawing on data and empirical research—that punitive gun control measures often disproportionately penalize the innocent while failing to […]
ATF Appoints Pro-Gun Chief Counsel to Replace DEI Hire Amid Abolishment Push
By Chris McNutt The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has officially appointed Robert Leider as its new Chief Counsel, marking a significant shift in the agency’s leadership and direction. Leider, a staunch advocate for Second Amendment protections, replaces the fired likely DEI hire, Pamela Hicks, who oversaw the implementation of some of the most unconstitutional […]
