“The National Shooting Sports Foundation is following a practice similar to that of other trade associations that report on how candidates voted on issues impacting their ability to conduct the lawful commerce in arms and encouraging participation in hunting and the shooting sports,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Government and Public Affairs.

Good guys with guns stop more active shooters than the Federal Bureau of Investigation would have you believe, says economist John Lott Jr. in a recent article on RealClearPolitics.

“When they actually know what we’re talking about, they know we’re not trying to take away guns,” said Spainhour, a California native who now attends college in D.C. Spainhour indicated that when it comes to confiscation, it applies to individuals who fit a certain category, e.g. convicted domestic abusers.

“The current 40% support for an assault rifles ban is below the historical average of 47%,” noted Gallup. “The latest data provide further evidence that public opinion typically shifts to higher support for tougher gun laws in the aftermath of a traumatic national event such as a mass shooting, but gradually reverts to prior levels as the memory of it fades.”

“There is no way to undo the life-shattering harm that Mr. Dunn caused, but we are pleased with the grand jury’s decision for such an unnecessary and egregious use of deadly force,” said the attorney.

“Cordova is a company that has an unrelenting commitment to the Second Amendment and respect for our freedoms,” continued Schropp. “They build a quality American-made product that stands up to the needs and the lifestyles of our members.”

A lot’s at stake this November. If the Democrats win the House — political forecaster FiveThrityEight gives Dems an 81 percent chance of taking control following the midterms — Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) promised that criminalizing private transfers will be a top legislative priority. During a sit-down this week with U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-West Boca) [...]

“Just because you have a conceal and carry license doesn’t mean pull your gun out if you think something is happening,” Smith explained.

A Florida man is dead after allegedly trying to steal a hatchet, shot dead by a store owner who also happens to be a local official. Footage of the shooting was released this week by police.