A morning stop for gas turned into an armed confrontation in Orland Park, Illinois. Police say the customer targeted in an attempted robbery had a concealed-carry license, and he shot the suspect.
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Concealed Carrier Shoots Suspected Robber at Orland Park Gas Pump
Published: September 16, 2026 { 8 comments }
GIFFORDS Launches $10 Million Midterm Push
Published: September 16, 2026 { 3 comments }GIFFORDS is putting $10 million behind an election advertising campaign ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
James Reeves Says Highland Park Lawsuit Hit Him With a Subpoena
Published: September 15, 2026 { 5 comments }Gun reviewer and attorney James Reeves has been served with a records subpoena connected to the Highland Park lawsuit against Smith & Wesson.
SAF Asks Supreme Court to End State-by-State Carry Permit Maze
Published: September 15, 2026 { 6 comments }SAF filed an amicus brief in Johnson v. Jacobson on Tuesday. The organization wants the justices to hear the case and rule that states must recognize carry permits issued elsewhere.
Courthouse Bomber Pleads Guilty
Published: September 15, 2026 { 6 comments }A California man has admitted bombing a courthouse and planning an even deadlier follow-up attack.
Armed Pilots After 9/11: Did GOA’s Campaign Work?
Published: September 14, 2026 { 9 comments }Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, America had to face a hard question: What happens if hijackers make another run at an airliner’s cockpit?
Clarence Thomas: The Second Amendment Assumes a Right, It Doesn’t Grant One
Published: September 13, 2026 { 8 comments }Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas needed only a few seconds to explain a point gun owners have debated for generations.
WTTA Wants Your Honest Take on Guns and Mental Health
Published: September 9, 2026 { 4 comments }Gun owners spend plenty of time being studied, analyzed and talked about. Here is a chance to speak for ourselves.
Alabama Homeowner Kills Intruder Who Broke Through Window, Police Say
Published: September 9, 2026 { 5 comments }A late-night break-in in west Mobile ended with an alleged intruder dead and a homeowner waiting to learn whether prosecutors believe the shooting was justified.
Illinois Wants Gunmakers to Pay for Shootings
Published: September 9, 2026 { 28 comments }Illinois lawmakers are considering a new way to cover the costs of gun violence: Send part of the bill to firearm manufacturers.