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SAF Files Reply Brief with SCOTUS in Young Adult Handgun Purchase Ban Challenge

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has intensified its legal battle against the federal ban on handgun purchases by individuals under 21 years old through a reply brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Brown v. ATF. This legal challenge aims to resolve a significant inconsistency in...

Houston County discusses whether to keep 'shotgun-only' deer hunting after state law change

In a recent meeting, the Houston County commissioners addressed a significant change in state deer-hunting regulations that will take effect on January 1, 2026. The discourse centered around whether the county should maintain its existing ‘shotgun-only’ hunting ordinance or adapt to the new state...

Latrobe man charged with gun permit violation at Pittsburgh International Airport

In a startling incident at Pittsburgh International Airport, 51-year-old John Frye from Latrobe has been charged with a firearms violation after security personnel discovered a handgun in his carry-on bag on Wednesday morning. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected the...

West Michigan hunters embrace technology with 3D antler scans

ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — As the opening day of firearm deer season approaches in Michigan, hunters are preparing with a new technological twist that adds precision to the age-old tradition. On Saturday, the excitement builds as many will utilize groundbreaking 3D scanning technology to...

Arizona veteran jailed for months for bringing his guns to Massachusetts

After months in pre-trial detention, Kyle Culotta, a former Air Force veteran, is out on bail for charges stemming from his possession of firearms shortly after arriving in Massachusetts. Culotta, who was arrested after firearms he purchased legally in Arizona were found during a routine police...

Deer antlers get 3D scanning treatment for hunters on opening day

ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — As the firearm hunting season kicks off this weekend, hunters in the region have an exciting new opportunity to enhance their trophy experience. Dynamic Metrology Services is set to provide state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology at Barb's Deer Processing, located in Algoma...

Judges rule some Florida gun laws are unconstitutional. Here's what to know

By KATE PAYNE - Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A pair of court rulings have recently come down hard on the state of Florida, declaring several gun restrictions unconstitutional. This legal scrutiny arises amidst a time when Florida is known for its firearm-friendly...

Julie Geiser: Keep safe in the field during the firearm deer season

As the November firearm deer season approaches, safety in the field becomes paramount. Beginning this Saturday and running through November 23, this nine-day stretch will see hunters of all ages venturing into the woods across various regions, including the central United States. Julie Geiser, an...

Omaha gang member who received clemency charged in shooting

OMAHA — Khyre Holbert, a 31-year-old felon from Omaha, Nebraska, is back in the spotlight after being charged with felon in possession of a firearm for his alleged role in a shooting incident that took place on October 4, 2025. United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the charges against...

Minnesota opening weekend deer harvest up from 2024, DNR reports

Minnesota hunters shot more deer during the opening weekend of firearms deer season than they did during the first two days of season in 2024, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Reports indicate that as of Sunday, November 9, hunters had registered an impressive 63,471 deer — a...