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Buckeye Firearms Association Demands Dismissal of Charges Against Ohio Veteran

The Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is demanding that prosecutors in Sylvania, Ohio, immediately drop what it calls an illegal and unconstitutional prosecution against Vontae Garrett, a U.S. Army veteran and former special-deputy sheriff. Garrett was arrested during a traffic stop by a Lucas...

NY 2025-26 Early Big Game Hunting Seasons Begin Across the State

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has officially launched the 202526 early big game hunting seasons, giving hunters a head start on deer and bear harvests while contributing to critical population management goals. The early bear season opened on September 6 and runs...

‘Hunting should be good’ in Minnesota this fall, says DNR

Minnesota hunters are heading into the fall with optimism as state wildlife officials project a strong season for deer, pheasant, and waterfowl. According to Jeff Zajac, DNR Wildlife Manager, the deer herd is in excellent condition with widespread reports of healthy fawns, including twins and...

Florida Court Strikes Down 37-Year-Old Open Carry Ban

Floridas 1st District Court of Appeals has struck down the states decades-old ban on openly carrying firearms, ruling that the 1987 law violates the Second Amendment and can no longer be enforced. The unanimous three-judge panel declared that the ban fails to meet the historical tradition test...

Veterans Shrine dedicates Global War on Terrorism Memorial

Veterans and community members gathered to dedicate the Global War on Terrorism Memorial at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum in Indiana. The memorial, made of Indiana limestone, honors those who served in the Middle East wars, particularly those who fought in Operation Enduring...

Record number of women pursuing law enforcement training at Mitchell Community College

Mitchell Community College has announced a record-breaking milestone with its largest-ever cohort of women enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program this fall. Fourteen women have begun training, twelve of them full-time, setting a new standard for diversity and inclusion in the...

Court Upholds New Jersey’s Sensitive Places Gun Ban but Strikes Down Liability Insurance Mandate

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has handed down a landmark decision in two consolidated cases Koons v. Attorney General New Jersey and Siegel v. Attorney General New Jersey that will have significant consequences for gun owners and policymakers across the state. The courts...

Central Wyoming College’s Rocky Mountain Justice Academy Expands Firearms Training Programs

Central Wyoming College (CWC) is taking a leading role in firearms education and public safety training through its Rocky Mountain Justice Academy (RMJA), offering courses that range from concealed carry certifications to full law enforcement qualifications. The upcoming Wyoming Law Enforcement...

Charlie Kirk and the Cost of U.S. Gun Culture

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, once described gun deaths as a tragic but necessary price for preserving the Second Amendment. In one of his most controversial remarks, Kirk stated that its worth it to have some gun deaths each year to maintain the...

Pentagon Launches Inaugural ‘Top Drone’ School to Sharpen Operator Skills

The Pentagon has launched its first-ever Top Drone school, a specialized training environment designed to push unmanned aircraft operators through rigorous, threat-representative scenarios and develop cutting-edge tactics. Held at Indianas Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, the...