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Federal Judge Blocks New Illinois Firearm Licensing Rule

On August 8, 2025, a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois issued a temporary injunction blocking a recently enacted state rule requiring gun dealers to comply with additional licensing measures beyond federal mandates. The regulation, scheduled to take effect immediately, would have...

Oregon Judge Blocks New High-Capacity Magazine Ban Pending Appeal

On August 8, 2025, a state circuit court judge in Salem issued a temporary injunction preventing Oregons newly enacted high-capacity magazine ban from taking effect. The law, passed as Measure 119 in November 2024, would have prohibited the sale, manufacture, and possession of magazines holding...

Texas Teen Wins Gold in National Trap Shooting Championship

A 17-year-old from Amarillo, Texas, has claimed first place in the National Trap Shooting Championship, held this week in Sparta, Illinois. Competing against hundreds of the nations best youth shooters, the teen demonstrated exceptional skill and composure under pressure, hitting 199 out of 200...

Colorado Shooting Competition Breaks Attendance Record

The 2025 Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Championship, held August 78 at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, drew a record 420 competitors from across the United States. Organizers say the event saw a significant increase in both professional and amateur shooters, as well as heightened interest...

Georgia sheriff’s deputy shot during traffic stop, suspect in custody

A Georgia sheriffs deputy was hospitalized after being shot during a traffic stop on August 8, 2025. The incident occurred when the deputy initiated a stop on a vehicle suspected of being involved in a previous crime. As the deputy approached, the driver reportedly opened fire, striking the deputy....

Tennessee High School Adds Armed School Resource Officer

A Tennessee high school will now have a full-time armed school resource officer (SRO) on campus, part of a broader security initiative announced by the local school district. The decision follows heightened concerns over school safety statewide and comes after a series of public meetings where...

Tennessee Homeowner Uses AR-15 to Stop Armed Intruders

Police in Wilson County, Tennessee, report that a homeowner armed with an AR-15 rifle stopped two masked intruders who attempted to break into his rural residence early on August 8, 2025. Authorities say the suspects kicked in the back door just before 3 a.m., prompting the homeowner to retrieve...

Gun Sales Drop Below One Million a Month for the First Time in Six Years

According to National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) data, July 2025 marked the first month in six years that gun-sales-related background checks fell below one million, coming in at approximately 975,000. This figure represents an 8.1% year-over-year decline and signals a continuing slowdown in...

Idaho Sheriff Launches Concealed Carry Training Program

The Canyon County Sheriff's Office in Idaho has announced a new initiative offering free concealed carry weapons (CCW) safety classes to residents. The program aims to promote responsible firearm handling and legal awareness for both new and experienced permit holders. Classes will cover safe...

Mountain Fire, LLC – Thurmont, Maryland

Mountain Fire, LLC ( is a firearms training, sales, and service provider located in Thurmont, Maryland, serving surrounding areas across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Their classrooms and range courses span Handgun Qualification License (HQL) prep, Maryland Wear-and-Carry...