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Get inspired by true stories of armed self-defense and other real-life incidents involving the use of firearms. Plus, stay abreast of firearms-related news and events across the country and around the world.
Recent True Stories Articles
Firearm Myths That Won’t Die: Separating Fact from Fiction
Firearm myths have been around for decades, fueled by Hollywood, misinformation and misunderstanding. Whether it’s about gun functionality, self-defense or gun laws, these myths can shape public opini[…]
Continue Reading →Arizona Gun Laws: What You Should Know
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we’ve provided a […]
Continue Reading →Utah Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we’ve pr[…]
Continue Reading →Pennsylvania Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we’ve pr[…]
Continue Reading →Illinois Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we’ve pr[…]
Continue Reading →California Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we’ve pr[…]
Continue Reading →What Is an Assault Rifle?
In recent years, the term “assault rifle” has become a focal point of debate in discussions about firearms and gun control. However, it’s important to clarify what constitutes an ass[…]
Continue Reading →Guns in the News — 2023
Welcome to the monthly roundup of all things gun laws and concealed carry. As the ever-evolving landscape of firearms regulations in the United States is navigated, it’s more important than ever[…]
Continue Reading →Cross-County Crime Spree: Convenience Store Clerk Saves a Customer’s Life
The life of a store clerk at the Kingsland, Georgia, Friendly Express convenience store is monotonous: checking the temperature on the beer cooler four times per shift, restocking the bathrooms, putti[…]
Continue Reading →True Stories — October 2023
Airport Security: Nevada Driver Thwarts Carjacking An armed man accosted a Las Vegas driver at around 12:30 p.m. near the Harry Reid International Airport. After the assailant pointed his gun at the d[…]
Continue Reading →What Is Civil Liability After Self-Defense
Responsibly armed Americans often wonder whether they can lose their possessions, money or their homes after a self-defense shooting, even if they have been acquitted in the criminal case. Unfortunate[…]
Continue Reading →Fatal Funnel On Wheels: Soul Food Truck Robbery Gone Awry
She’s a grandmother who loves God, her family and cooking. It’s only natural that she and her brother would operate a food truck in their native Houston, Texas. She serves soul food — pork chops, chic[…]
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