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Changes to concealed carry? Supreme Court takes on Hawaii gun law case

In a significant development for firearm regulations, the United States Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a pivotal case regarding Hawaii's controversial concealed carry law. This case has implications not only for residents of Hawaii but for firearm owners across the nation as it tests the...

Discussion over Wyoming gun-free zones law gets heated among state officials

CHEYENNE — Recent discussions among Wyoming state officials on the controversial Wyoming House Bill 172, known as the Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act, highlight the ongoing tensions surrounding gun rights in the state. This law, passed in 2025, effectively repealed many state-level gun-free...

Publix to allow open carry in stores, prompting mixed reactions from shoppers

In a significant policy shift, Publix Super Markets has announced it will allow customers to openly carry firearms in its stores. This follows a recent appeals court ruling that overturned Florida's ban on open carry, allowing for more openly carried firearms in places once deemed off-limits. The...

Seth Cohen — Your Clear Defense, Central Florida

Seth Cohen is the founder and lead instructor of Your Clear Defense, LLC (yourcleardefense.com), a firearms training business serving Central Florida. He delivers a mix of concealed carry instruction, home defense fundamentals, firearm safety, and situational awareness training. Based in Clermont,...

Alan Liere’s hunting and fishing report for Oct. 9, 2025

As October sets in, anglers and hunters in the Pacific Northwest are thriving with a range of opportunities to engage with nature. With the shift in seasons, many waterways are teeming with life, providing ample chances for success on fishing trips while the hunting landscape is equally promising....

HIVIZ Shooting Systems Pro Staff Win at NRA World Shooting Championship

HIVIZ Shooting Systems, the premier manufacturer of high-quality tritium/fiber-optic and fiber-optic sights for shotguns, handguns and rifles, proudly congratulates pro staff shooters Lanny Barnes and Teri (Tes) Salb on their outstanding performances at the 2025 NRA World Shooting Championship,...

KY Court of Appeals reverses judge’s ruling that allowed felons to have guns

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has issued a ruling that affirms the existing legal framework restricting firearm access to those convicted of felonies. In a comprehensive 58-page decision announced on October 3, the court reversed an earlier decision by a trial judge who had declared that felons...

2A Firearms Academy Reports Record Growth and Sold-Out CCW Classes Across the Bay Area

2A Firearms Academy, recognized as a California Department of Justice-approved provider, is making headlines with its remarkable growth trajectory in concealed carry weapon (CCW) certification across the San Francisco Bay Area. The academy has not only reported record enrollment but also a...

Publix Now Allows Open Carry of Firearms in Florida Stores – But What’s Walmart’s Stance?

In a significant development, Publix, Florida's largest grocery store chain, has announced that it will now allow customers to openly carry firearms within its stores across the state. This decision follows a ruling on September 10 by a three-judge panel of Florida's 1st District Court of Appeal,...

Opinion | Why, as leader of a faith community, I did not sign this gun petition

In a politically charged environment, discussions around gun control often reveal deep divisions within societies, even among tightly-knit communities. Recently, I was invited to add my name to a letter addressed to Governor Tim Walz, which urged for the passage of a ban on assault weapons. More...