Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Machine Guns—But Is It a Trap for the Second Amendment?

A federal judge in Mississippi recently ruled that the federal machine gun ban is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, a decision that may appear to be a significant victory for gun rights at first glance. However, upon closer examination, this ruling raises serious concerns about whether it is actually intended to strengthen gun rights—or to set a […]
How Biased Polling Misleads Texans on Gun Control: A Look at the Hobby School of Public Affairs Survey

By Brenden Boudreau Public opinion polling on gun control is often presented as an objective measure of what Americans believe about firearm regulations. However, the reality is far different. As the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) has demonstrated, the way questions are framed can dramatically alter responses, skewing results in favor of gun control policies. The Hobby […]
USAID Caught Funding Domestic Gun Control Groups

For years, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been operating under the pretense of providing foreign aid to developing nations. However, the Data Republican website recently exposed that the agency has been funneling taxpayer money into domestic gun control advocacy groups—directly undermining the Second Amendment rights of the very citizens who fund it. This blatant abuse of […]
Pam Bondi’s Troubling Gun Control Record Resurfaces Amid ATF Director Concerns

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearings raised serious concerns about her record on gun control, and now, just weeks into her tenure, she is already signaling potential trouble for Second Amendment supporters. While Republican majorities in Washington, D.C., present a rare opportunity to dismantle unconstitutional gun laws and agencies, Bondi’s latest comments suggest she may […]
Fifth Circuit Rules Against Suppressors—What This Means for Gun Owners and the “Made in Texas” Suppressor Law

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, once considered a stronghold for Second Amendment protections, has delivered a major setback to gun owners and firearms rights advocates by ruling that suppressors are not covered under the Second Amendment. This decision has serious implications—not just for those who own or manufacture suppressors in states like Texas, but […]
Texas U.S. Reps Pushing Pro-Gun Agenda – Will Congress Seize the Moment?

Texas Congressmen Ronny Jackson and Chip Roy are wasting no time capitalizing on the pro-freedom mandate delivered by American voters in November. With Donald Trump securing the presidency and Republicans holding both chambers of Congress, conservatives have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to roll back federal gun control and restore the Second Amendment as the Founding Fathers […]
Democrats Double Down on Losing Gun Control Strategy with David Hogg as DNC Vice Chair

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) just made a telling move in its latest leadership selection, electing anti-gun activist David Hogg as one of its new vice chairs. In a party still reeling from major electoral defeats in 2024, including key losses in the House and Senate, the DNC appears to be doubling down on a […]
Abbott & Patrick Release Priorities, But Where Are Gun Rights?

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick have laid out their legislative priorities for 2025, focusing on issues like property tax relief, school choice, and water infrastructure. But glaringly absent from their agendas is a strong commitment to protecting and expanding Second Amendment rights—a move that’s left many gun rights advocates questioning the […]
Fifth Circuit Rules 18-20 Year Olds Can Purchase Handguns

In another major blow to the gun control agenda, a federal appeals court has ruled that the ATF’s ban on handgun sales to 18-20-year-olds is unconstitutional, marking yet another victory for Second Amendment advocates in the wake of the 2022 Bruen decision. This ruling, handed down by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, follows the […]
The ATF Tries to Protect “Woke” Diversity Officer By Going Around Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Order

The ATF is trying to pull a fast one on gun owners by protecting a woke diversity officer. Right when he was inaugurated, President Donald Trump hit the ground running by issuing an executive order to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government. However, the ATF — America’s most anti-gun […]