Predictions of Doom Fall Flat as Virginia Pro-Gun Rally Proceeds Peacefully

Police say open carry crowd was 'nice and quiet,' 'no issues whatsoever'

Stephen Gutowski
January 19, 2021 6:15 PM

A caravan demonstration held by one of Virginia's leading Second Amendment groups went off without a hitch despite dire safety warnings from opponents and targeted suspensions by tech companies.

Fed Rule Bars Banks From Targeting Gun Manufacturers

Admin rebukes Obama-era Operation Choke Point

Stephen Gutowski
January 15, 2021 6:15 PM

The Trump administration adopted a new rule to prevent big banks from denying services to gun manufacturers and other industries in a rebuke of an Obama-era financial program.

Mailchimp Boots Gun-Rights Group

Tech company cancels Second Amendment group's subscription without explanation

Stephen Gutowski
January 14, 2021 3:00 PM

Mailchimp blocked Virginia's top gun-rights group from sending newsletters through its service for unspecified reasons.

NRA in Last-Minute Push to Boost GOP in Georgia

Second Amendment advocates outspend gun-control groups 40 to 1

Stephen Gutowski
January 5, 2021 2:15 PM

Second Amendment advocates are making a last-minute push to turn out gun voters in the Georgia runoff elections as part of a multimillion-dollar effort to put guns at the forefront of the 2020 campaign.

Gun Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed Regulation

A proposed regulation from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms would be a gut punch to gun industry, sources say

Stephen Gutowski
December 22, 2020 1:27 PM

Second Amendment activists and industry giants are imploring Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to use his influence on the Department of Justice to scuttle a proposed firearms regulation that would banish a popular gun accessory known as a "pistol brace."

ATF Decision Could Lead to Biggest Gun Registration, Turn-in Effort in American History

Agency's vague AR-15 pistol standards could affect millions

Stephen Gutowski
December 17, 2020 5:20 PM

New guidance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) could put millions of Americans in legal jeopardy.

Judge Dismisses Dem Prosecutor for Fundraising Off Armed Couple’s Standoff with BLM

McCloskey lawyer says fundraising emails show true motivations for prosecution

Philip Caldwell and Stephen Gutowski
December 11, 2020 3:15 PM

A Missouri judge on Thursday dismissed Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner (D.) from her role in prosecuting a St. Louis man who, together with his wife, brandished guns outside their home in a show of opposition to Black Lives Matter protesters.

Second Amendment Advocates Sound Alarm Over HHS Pick

Biden aide promises 'bold' executive action on guns

Stephen Gutowski
December 11, 2020 11:00 AM

Second Amendment advocates say Joe Biden's pick to head Health and Human Services could use the position to endanger the rights of American gun owners.

Philly Buckles Under Legal Pressure From Gun-Rights Activists

City to allow email applications in bid to avoid court rulings

Stephen Gutowski
December 9, 2020 6:30 PM

Philadelphians will now be able to submit gun-carry permits over email after legal pressure forced the city to reverse a COVID-related shutdown that created a log jam for residents.

NRA to Spend $1.5 Million on Georgia Senate Ads

Super PAC ad labels Ossoff and Warnock 'radical liberals'

Stephen Gutowski
December 7, 2020 5:50 PM

The National Rifle Association plans to spend more than $1.5 million in the Georgia Senate runoff elections.