Guns have been around for centuries, with the first firearm dating as far back as 1364. And the evolution of this weapon is quite fascinating. As guns advanced in function and caliber, flintlock muskets…
On July 13, 2024, former U.S. President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated during a campaign event. The attempted gunman was shot and killed by authorities. But the country continues to grapple with what this…
Over the past decades, deer hunters in Southern Minnesota have been legally required to use only shotguns and slug ammunition to hunt. However, the Minnesota State Legislature is now considering policy changes to allow hunting rifle…
About 4 in 10 American adults report being gun owners, and personal protection tops the list as to why most of these people do. Owning a gun has hit an all-time high in the…
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the “right to bear arms”, a right that many Americans take very seriously, leading them to own one or more handguns. The vast selection and…
On July 7th, the Washington Post reported that the Supreme Court’s landmark 2022 decision, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, may have caused more confusion that clarification regarding America’s gun laws.…
On June 25, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis. To address the issue, he recommends banning automatic rifles, universal background checks, industry regulations, restrictions on use in…
Since 1899, more than 494 million firearms have been manufactured in the United States alone. While gun control advocates continue to push for stronger regulations, the federal government largely leaves oversight of firearm sales…
Effective June 18, 2024, YouTube, owned by Google, will update its policy on firearms videos by restricting certain content for users under 18. The focus of the restriction relates to homemade guns, automatic weapons,…
The Battle of Belleau Wood occurred in June 1918 and was a significant fight in World War I. Several branches of the United States military performed a forced march in the middle of the…
The political future of three-term Maine Congressman Jared Golden hangs in the balance as gun control laws once again reach the forefront of election discussions. Following the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history, in…
Nearly topping 60 million between 2020 and 2022, gun sales in the U.S. hit all-time highs during the COVID-19 pandemic. While an exact tally does not exist, the latest estimates indicate there now may…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is currently helping the police trace guns used in the recent Miami Gardens shooting. The ATF Tracing Center (NTC) is the only agency authorized to trace U.S. and foreign-manufactured weapons. The…
On May 30, 2024, the Supreme Court opted to allow the NRA free speech lawsuit to move forward. This lawsuit is against the former head of the New York State Department of Financial Services.…
American gun culture has evolved considerably in recent decades. The share of gun owners who kept a firearm primarily for hunting fell from 49% to 32% between 1999 and 2023, according to survey data…
