Governmental responses to the COVID-19 outbreak have varied across the country, but Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is taking a new approach: release incarcerated criminals and discourage law-abiding citizens from purchasing firearms.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Releases Inmates While Warning Against Gun Buying
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 18, 2020 { 33 comments }Mayor of New Orleans’ Declaration of Emergency Allows Her to Ban Sale and Transport of Firearms
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 17, 2020 { 34 comments }The mayor of New Orleans issued a proclamation last week giving her the power to ban the sale and transport of firearms in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
‘Seems like the World Has Gone Mad’: Ammo Shortages Rise Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 17, 2020 { 28 comments }Social media is full of reports of empty ammo shelves, and one major ammunition dealer has reported a major spike in sales.
World’s Best Female Shooter Won’t Be At Tokyo Olympics
BY Levi Sim Published: March 12, 2020 { 7 comments }Kimberly Rhod the only female Olympian to have medaled in six consecutive Olympics, and only one other Olympian, Armin Zoeggeler (luge), has done the same. So how does an athlete who has lead the world for the last 28 years fail to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Second Amendment Foundation Sues Connecticut Over 10-Round Mag Ban
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 12, 2020 { 3 comments }The Second Amendment Foundation and the Connecticut Citizens Defense League are suing Connecticut law enforcement officials in federal court over the state’s ban on magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds.
Biden Tells Michigan Construction Worker He’s ‘Full of Sh*t’ After Being Called Out on 2A
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 11, 2020 { 35 comments }Likely Democratic presidential nominee and 12-gauge shotgun owner Joe Biden made headlines yesterday after he told a Michigan construction worker he’s “full of shit” in a heated interaction about the candidate’s stance on the Second Amendment.
Dick’s Pulling Out Guns, Hunting Merch from 440 Additional Stores
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 10, 2020 { 108 comments }Dick’s Sporting Goods is removing guns and hunting-related products from 440 stores, the retailer announced this week.
Newest Rock River Arms LAR is in .450 Bushmaster
BY Max Slowik Published: March 10, 2020 { 4 comments }Rock River Arms is continuing to expand its lineup of hunting-minded sporting black rifles with a new LAR chambered for .450 Bushmaster.
Virginia Passes Last-Second Background Check, One-Handgun-a-Month Legislation
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 9, 2020 { 52 comments }Virginia’s legislative session came to a close on Saturday, but not before gun-control advocates approved at least three anti-gun bills just hours before the deadline.
New Jersey Cops Arrest Security Guard Who Was Carrying a Permitted Firearm with Legal Ammo
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 9, 2020 { 52 comments }New Jersey law enforcement officials in February arrested and prosecuted a security guard for illegal firearm transportation and possession of hollow-point ammunition even though the guard holds a concealed carry permit and had loaded his firearm with legal ammunition.









