For the first time since its ruling in McDonald v. Chicago nearly 11 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a gun-rights case. Its decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association…

The point of public advocacy in a democratic system is to win more people to our side and ultimately drive beneficial changes in the law. Protests, bumper stickers and social media arguments mean…

Some folks may remember a story I shared from years back when an armed gunman entered the middle school only a few miles from our home and took five girls hostage in the locker room next to the…

On April 11, the White House released a statement announcing a Justice Department rule “cracking down on ghost guns.” Every responsibly armed American wants to see less crime on the streets of this…

On April 11, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Steve Dettelbach as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Dettelbach is Biden’s second nomination during his…

Political discourse is fundamentally a form of leadership. We are trying to influence people in a way that will persuade them and win their cooperation on our policy agenda. To lead people, you have…

President Abraham Lincoln is famously quoted as saying that it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. His words of advice are pertinent to…

After a self-defense incident, you’re not going to be thinking about how the firearm you carried or the ammunition you used may sway a jury. But the prosecution will. So what kind of ammo should you…

Nearly 300 gun or weapons bills have been introduced in state legislatures in 2022 or carried over from last year. Dozens have passed both the House/Assembly and Senate in their respective states and…

This will come as a shock I’m sure, but lawyers are not always the most punctual people in the world. Over the course of the last 25 years, I have worked with hundreds of lawyers. And almost none of…

San José, California, Mayor Sam Liccardo (D) first suggested gun liability insurance in August 2019 following a shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. He reintroduced the legislation in May 2020 in…

States kicked off 2022 by introducing a slew of gun-related legislation. Fortunately, most bills are in favor of gun owners. Lawmakers in five states are pushing for constitutional carry. Below are…