Hegseth Ends Gun-Free Zones on Military Bases
#MilitaryPolicy #GunRightsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth will allow US troops to carry personal firearms on military bases, reversing a policy he called "gun-free zones." The move, citing the Second Amendment and recent base shootings, requires commanders to approve requests for personal protection. read more
Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Nonviolent Felons
#SupremeCourt #GunRightsThe U.S. Supreme Court declined to expand gun rights, rejecting a challenge to a federal law barring nonviolent felons from owning firearms. The justices left the longstanding prohibition intact, despite arguments citing recent precedent. read more
Gun Rights Groups Face Double Standard Accusations
#GunRights #RacialBiasThe killing of Alex Pretti prompted strong support from gun rights groups, contrasting sharply with their muted response to Philando Castile's 2016 death. This disparity highlights questions about racial bias and selective advocacy within the firearms movement. read more
Minneapolis Shooting Spurs Liberal Gun Interest Surge
#GunRights #MinneapolisShootingLeft-leaning gun groups report increased interest in firearms and training after federal agents killed a legally armed nurse in Minneapolis. The Trump administration criticized his carrying a weapon, drawing backlash from gun rights advocates. read more
Gun Rights Groups Rebuke Trump Over Shooting Rhetoric
#GunRights #TrumpAdministrationTrump's criticism of a gun-carrying protester killed by border patrol has caused rare friction with pro-gun groups like the NRA. They demand a full investigation and defend the legal right to armed protest, straining a typically solid alliance. read more
NRA Criticizes Trump Over Armed Nurse Shooting Remarks
#GunRights #PoliceAccountabilityThe NRA criticized Trump's claim that Alex Pretti, a nurse shot by federal agents, should not have had a gun. A preliminary review found no evidence Pretti brandished his weapon, contradicting initial official statements about the Minneapolis shooting. read more
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The father of Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, was identified by the Trump campaign as receptive to pro-gun messaging in 2016. Crooks’ mother, a Democrat, was also flagged for gun ownership. read more
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Pro-gun Republican Thomas Massie gloats over Democrat Jamaal Bowman's defeat in New York House primary by George Latimer, after criticism for views on Israel-Hamas conflict. Massie had a previous shouting match with Bowman over gun control, leading to mocking and debate. read more