Defensive Gun Uses in April Demonstrate Continued Importance of SCOTUS Second Amendment Ruling

Analysis: Defensive Gun Uses Demonstrate Life and Death Benefits of Supreme Court’s Bruen Decision | May 15, 2025

by Amy Swearer   In a 2022 case called New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court affirmed that ordinary Americans have a right to bear arms in public for self-defense, and struck down New York’s restrictive framework for issuing concealed carry permits. This framework, in effect, left most civilians in the state without any lawful way to exercise their Second Amendment rights outside of the home. Bruen immediately dre…

Analysis: Defensive Gun Uses Demonstrate Life and Death Benefits of Supreme Court’s Bruen Decision | The Star News Network

by Amy Swearer   In a 2022 case called New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court affirmed that ordinary Americans have a right to bear arms in public for self-defense, and struck down New York’s restrictive framework for issuing concealed carry permits. This framework, in effect, left most civilians in the state without any lawful way to exercise their Second Amendment rights outside of the home. Bruen immediately dre…

Defensive Gun Uses in April Demonstrate Continued Importance of SCOTUS Second Amendment Ruling

In a 2022 case called New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court affirmed that ordinary Americans have a right to bear arms in public for self-defense, and struck down New York’s restrictive framework for issuing concealed carry permits. This framework, in effect, left most civilians in the state without any lawful way to exercise their Second Amendment rights outside of the home. Bruen immediately drew the ire of gun …

Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures

The proposals would bolster lawful use of force or deadly force, ban gun buyback programs, and permit licensed handgun carrying at certain polling locations. The post Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Tennessee’s Confusion With The Right Of Citizens To Carry A Gun

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] – Certain lawmakers will quickly tell you that Tennessee is a constitutional carry state. If you read T.C.A § 39-17-1307 you will see a different story. The code section is broad in that it uses the term “firearm” and the phrase “intent to go armed.” A copy of the full text of the code section is provided as follows. 39-17-1307. Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. (a) (1) A …

House Republicans Stand Firm In Defense Of Second Amendment

State Representative Regan Deering      Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol last Wednesday to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville), Regan Deering (Decatur), and Patrick Windhorst (Metropolis) spoke on the importance of preserving their Constitutional Right to Bear Arms.      “Where I come from, Defending the Second Amendment is not just about talking points, it’s a…