Yes, you read that correctly. The NRA, famous for its defense of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, is now fighting one of the biggest legal battles ever to protect Americans' First Amendment rights. The NRA's Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre explains the legal battle, writing: Several years ago, the anti-Second Amendment groups and their allies were reeling after another historic defeat at the hands of NRA members—namely, Hillary Clinton’s loss in the presidential election. After many decades of trying, and failing, to destroy our Second Amendment rights at the ballot … [Read more...]
LESSONS FROM ISRAEL: Citizens Are a Nation’s Last Line of Defense
One realization that has come in the aftermath of the horrific October 7 terror attack on Israel was that the country's military is spread thin and might not always be there to protect its people. As a result, many Israelis are arming themselves, with encouragement from the country's government. Citizens are a nation's last line of defense, and Israelis know that when seconds count, the military could be minutes away. The Wall Street Journal's Margherita Stancatti reports: Since the Oct. 7 attacks in southern Israel, Liran Kaminer has been sleeping with an ax, a knife and a first-aid kit … [Read more...]
Is It Almost Riot Season Again in America?
In City Journal, Christopher Rufo wonders if radical left-wing activists are preparing to incite riots in 2024 the same way they did in 2020 in order to shift the narratives of the presidential campaign. He writes: The resurgence of public protests in support of Hamas has revealed a disturbing truth: the left-wing rioting following George Floyd’s death in 2020 was not an anomaly, but a tactic that activists can repurpose for any cause. Whether by coincidence or design, these recent outbursts could be a dress rehearsal for possible violence during next year’s election campaign. Conservative … [Read more...]
Explosion in Gun Ownership Creates Difficulties for Progressives
Banning certain forms of gun ownership has become a centerpiece of the progressive political platform. But after radical progressive politicians fomented a crime wave beginning in the summer of 2020, many Americans, even those in left-wing constituencies, began purchasing firearms for protection. The Editorial Board of The Wall Street Journal explains: More than half of American voters say that they or someone in their household owns a gun, according to a poll by NBC News. That’s the highest level since its polls began asking in 1999. After progressives drove up firearm ownership with … [Read more...]
More Americans than Ever Own Guns
You have probably heard the phrase "voting with your wallet." When it comes to the Second Amendment, that's exactly what Americans are doing. More Americans own guns than at any time since polls began back in 1999. Today, 52% of Americans report owning a gun or living in a household that owns a gun. Alexandra Marquez reports for NBC News: More than half of American voters -- 52% -- say they or someone in their household owns a gun, per the latest NBC News national poll. That's the highest share of voters who say that they or someone in their household owns a gun in the history of the NBC … [Read more...]
A Win for Veterans and the Second Amendment
The Senate has passed an amendment introduced by Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans. Fox News's Emma Colton reports: The Senate voted 53 to 45 Wednesday in approval of the amendment. "Veterans who sacrificed to defend our Constitution shouldn’t see their own rights rest on the judgment of unelected bureaucrats—but right now, they do," Kennedy told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. "My amendment would prevent government workers from unduly stripping veterans of their right to bear arms. Every veteran who bravely serves our country has earned VA … [Read more...]
California Gun Owners Win in Court
For 33 years, California has enforced a law banning what it calls "assault weapons." Now, that law has been struck down by US District Judge Roger Benitez as unconstitutional. Victor Nava reports at the New York Post: California’s 33-year-old law banning assault weapons is unconstitutional, violating the right to bear arms, a federal judge declared Thursday. US District Judge Roger Benitez pointed to the Second Amendment’s right to “keep and bear arms” and the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, which established that gun restriction … [Read more...]
Does Jeff Landry’s Win Pave the Way for Constitutional Carry in Louisiana?
Louisiana has elected Jeff Landry as its next governor. He will replace Democrat John Bel Edwards. Landry was endorsed by the NRA with an A+ rating, reserved only for politicians who have proven their commitment to the Second Amendment. In July of 2021, then-Attorney General Landry posted on his Facebook page regarding Edwards' veto of previous constitutional carry legislation: I HAVE LONG SUPPORTED - AND I HAVE ENDORSED - CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY IN LOUISIANA. I believe it is in line with our fundamental 2nd Amendment Rights. As one of many responsible firearms owners in Louisiana I believe … [Read more...]
Why Protecting Your Family Is Your Responsibility
In The American Conservative, Declan Leary discusses the sad case of Ryan Carson, who was randomly murdered in Brooklyn after enjoying a wedding with friends. Leary writes: Monday morning, very early, a 32-year-old activist was stabbed to death on a New York City sidewalk. Around 4 a.m., Ryan Carson and his girlfriend were headed home from a wedding. They were waiting at a bus stop on the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn when a young man passed by them and began to knock down scooters parked on the block. He then turned his attention to Mr. Carson. The assailant screamed “What … [Read more...]
D.C. Murder Surge Bucks National Trend
Around America, the spike in murder rates that began in the summer of 2020 when radical politicians encouraged America's criminals with a campaign against its police has slowly subsided. That is, except in Washington, D.C., where murder rates are up 38% so far this year compared to the last. Scott Calvert reports in The Wall Street Journal: Surging violent crime this year has spread fear and frustration across the District of Columbia, as police here struggle to curb the bloodshed at a time when many U.S. cities are seeing double-digit declines in homicides. The district has had 216 … [Read more...]
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