Has Gun Control Saved Lives? Here Are the Facts

2022-03-11T22:32:10-06:00March 11th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

A question that often comes up on both sides of the gun debate is “Has gun control saved lives?” An answer of sorts can be found in studies and statistics, both of which present some of their own downsides and inaccuracies, at times. The simplest answer to this is the most obvious: Criminals behave criminally, and if someone is willing to break the law, creating more laws won’t stop them. In fact, those restrictions typically hinder law-abiding gun owners more than anyone else.

Assault Weapon Ban: Pointless Politicking Preying on Ignorance

2022-03-14T11:13:26-05:00March 11th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

Whether you’re talking about the 1994-2004 federal version, the 2013 New York and Connecticut models, or any of a handful of other state designs, Assault Weapons Bans (“AWBs”) have been a hot topic for decades. Supporters say they decrease crime. Detractors point to the fact that all types of rifles combined, represent 364 out of 13,927 in 2019 (just 2.6%)—a tiny proportion—of firearms used in homicides, and that assault weapons don’t even get their own category in these statistics.

Nevada’s “Ghost Gun” Law

2022-03-03T17:56:41-06:00March 3rd, 2022|Tags: Nevada, Nonvideo|

In December 2021, a Nevada state court judge invalidated portions of the new Nevada “ghost gun” law. The statute, which had an effective date of January 1, 2022, addresses unserialized firearms. While the court ruling suspends certain parts of the law, the ultimate fate of the law is yet to be decided. The law is surrounded by a sharply divided public opinion with gun owners, gun rights advocates, manufacturers, law enforcement, and gun control advocacy groups holding strong opinions.

How to Ship a Firearm: Is It Legal?

2022-03-02T13:13:00-06:00March 1st, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

If you haven’t shipped a firearm yet, odds are good you’ll do so in the future. Not only are guns shipped for sales, but they’re also shipped for repairs, custom Cerakote® finishes, and more. However, you can’t just throw your gun into a box and mail it using whatever means are most convenient at the time. There are federal and state laws in place regarding shipping firearms that you must know and follow. Remember, claiming ignorance of the law isn’t a valid legal defense.

Firearm Background Checks: What Does ATF Form 4473 Mean to Me?

2022-02-24T15:49:26-06:00February 24th, 2022|

Looking to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer? In every state across the U.S. today, part of that process involves a firearm background check..

Can You Carry A Gun Across State Lines? 3 Things Every Gun Owner Needs to Know

2023-01-03T11:38:41-06:00February 18th, 2022|

Whether you have a concealed carry license or not, if you will be traveling cross-country with your firearms while on vacation this year, particularly through states that may not be as “firearms friendly” as your home state, you’ll be happy to know that the federal Firearm Owners Protection Act, or FOPA, allows you to legally transport your firearms in your vehicle while you drive, so long as you comply with a short list of requirements found in what is known as the “Safe Passage” provision, or 18 U.S.C. § 926A.

AR Pistol Brace: Fun or Felony?

2022-02-19T01:53:05-06:00February 15th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

Since 2013, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) estimates that over 3 million stabilizing braces, or pistol braces, have been sold in the U.S. With over a dozen designs available on the market, they are mostly meant to be used with AR-15 style pistols. Pistol braces are devices meant to improve the shootability of large-format, intermediate caliber pistols, without shouldering a stock.

Kyle Carruth and Chad Read: A Custody Dispute Gone Wrong

2022-02-11T18:03:38-06:00February 11th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

What should have been a simple custody exchange turned into a deadly shooting caught on video. Did Kyle Carruth murder Chad Read, or was he simply defending himself from an unlawful use of force? Until the matter is decided by the court, there will be no definitive answer—but the existence of video recordings of the incident from two different angles has public opinion divided. A case can be made in either direction, but Kyle Carruth’s fate won’t be decided by public opinion. Ultimately, his fate—and his freedom—rests in the hands of the legal system.

The Vacation from Hell: What You Need to Know About How to Travel With a Gun

2022-06-13T10:12:28-05:00February 4th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

It’s 9:30 PM, and you’re 20 minutes from your hotel. It’s been a long day of driving, and you can’t wait to flop face-first into your nice, warm hotel bed. This is your fourth state in three days, and you’ve started to lose track of where you are. Then it happens: flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. Were you speeding? This article will explore how you, and your gun, might legally travel from Point A to Point B.

Civil Asset Forfeiture: Fighting Crime, or Policing for Profit?

2022-01-25T13:27:25-06:00January 17th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

You may have heard recently about a Chicago woman who had $100,000 taken from her by police at Dallas Love Field Airport. A police dog alerted to her bag, and the money inside was seized by the police. You would be excused for dismissing this as entirely routine, presuming it was part of a drug bust; surprisingly, this was not the case.

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