A pro-gun victory in what is regarded as one of the most liberal courts in the country could have wider ramifications for carry rights nationwide. At stake in the case of George Young in his lawsuit against a number of officials in Hawaii, which was decided by a 2-1 panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit
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A three-judge panel on Tuesday said that Hawaii’s restrictions on the open carry of firearms in public were not in line with the Second Amendment. In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. 9th Circuit this week overturned a prior ruling by District Judge Helen Gillmor in the case of George Young in his lawsuit against a
The benefits of including a flashlight in your Everyday Carry (EDC) simply outweigh the drawbacks. Even if we remove the tactical or defensive applications of a handheld light, there are many administrative reasons to carry a flashlight. The Inforce TFx provides great quality and functionality for its price. Operating on two 123a batteries, the 3.75-ounce
A group of Sunshine State Second Amendment proponents celebrated their Independence Day with some fishing while open carrying. Members of Florida Carry were on the City Island Park pier in Ormond Beach raising awareness about carry laws in the state. One of just five states with virtually no allowance for the open carry of handguns,
A group of Florida Carry members was detained and at least one had his firearm confiscated by police on a Miami Beach pier over the weekend. (Photo: Screenshot) Gun rights advocates are livid after Miami Beach Police on Sunday briefly detained a group of fishermen on a public pier over questions on their holstered handguns.
“Had fun getting a bit dirty today… also I got to bust out the coolest belt ever,” wrote Trump. (Photo: Instagram) The President’s son set off grumbles this week after posting on social media while wearing a groovy belt buckle. Donald Trump, Jr. over the weekend posted a photo on Instagram while in Catskill, New
A Texas appeals court delivered a victory to Terry Holcomb in his fight against Waller County Courthouse’s gun free zone, while a challenge from the Texas Attorney General is still pending. (Photo: Valentine Gonzalez/Open Carry Texas) An appeals court found last week that county officials didn’t have jurisdiction to sue a citizen who complained they
Tribe ID Platform allows users to swap out patches to identify themselves via their holster. (Photo: Black Bunker) Black Bunker unveils its new Tribe ID Platform, a recognition system designed to give carriers the ability to communicate their identity via their holster. Crafted to work alongside the Fobus GL-2ND for Glock handguns, the Tribe ID
Florida Rep. Dane Eagle, R-Cape Coral, debates on the House floor April 18, 2017. (Photo: myfloridahouse.gov) Under a proposal advanced in the state House this week, Floridians with a concealed carry license wouldn’t be criminally liable if their firearm is temporarily displayed. The measure, HB 39, sped through the House Criminal Justice Sub-Committee Monday 9-4
Mark Muller, president of Max Motors in Butler, Missouri, lists the products he personally chooses for his every day carry. Not only does Muller think it’s his right to carry, but he thinks it’s his responsibility. For his EDC, he chooses a Kimber Super Carry Ultra. He loves the 1911 frame, the quality of the workmanship, the
The Warrior holster, left, and ammunition pouch, right, are the latest gear to hit the Comp-Tac lineup. (Photo: Comp-Tac Victory Gear) Comp-Tac Victory Gear adds a new holster, the Warrior, and ammunition pouch to its arsenal of gun gear and accessories. The Warrior holster, a low-profile outside the waistband rig, is fully adjustable offering multiple
Hutchinson, who recently waded into the waters around Act 746 (Photo: Governor’s office) Gov. Asa Hutchinson this month contacted the Arkansas State Police to inform the agency that the open carry of firearms is legal in the state by his interpretation. In letters obtained via Freedom of Information Act requests, the Arkansas Times discovered that
The justices of the Supreme Court gather for an official group portrait to include new Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, top row, far right, on June 1, 2017, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington. (Photo: Franz Jantzen/U.S. Supreme Court) Second Amendment litigation saw important gains in the restoration of gun rights, but also significant reverses
The shooting at Sutherland Springs last month resulted in 26 dead and another 20 injured while a neighbor, Stephen Willeford, responded to and exchanged fire with the shooter and was hailed for his actions. (Photo: San Antonio Current) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday weighed in on the regs for handgun licensees and security
Andrew “Omega” Bryant served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years and rose to the rank of sergeant. He did two deployments to Afghanistan, from August 2011 to March 2012 and then as part of 31st MEU from April 2013 to November 2013. And, he believes you should always be prepared for a gunfight.
The Wheelchair Holster utilizes an International Holster paired with a clamp mount to allow shooters using wheelchairs easy access to their handgun. (Photo: Comp-Tac Victory) Comp-Tac Vicotry Gear announced a new holster mount designed for wheelchair using gun owners looking to compete or open carry. The Wheelchair Holster system pairs Comp-Tac’s International Holster with a
In their orders posted Monday, the nation’s high court upheld Florida’s prohibition on the open carry of firearms and Maryland’s assault weapon ban. The challenges, which have been pending with the court all summer, were among more than 100 petitions denied by the justices with each lacking the required four jurists to agree to accept