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CCRKBA Launches Petition to Bondi for ‘Dirty Dozen’ Investigations

13 hours ago | ammoland.com | Dave Workman

In its April 14th letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi asking for attention from her newly-created “Second Amendment Task Force” to be directed at a dozen anti-gun states stirring national interest, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has just stepped up its game.
Trump: ‘Gun Doesn’t Do the Shooting, People Do’ Infuriates Antis

3 days ago | ammoland.com | Dave Workman

President Donald Trump has slapped anti-gunners with the wet towel of common sense, and it is clear from their reaction that they don’t like it. CBS News noted another Trump reaction, “As far as legislation is concerned, this has been going on for a long time. I have an obligation to protect the Second Amendment.
Missouri Bill to Restore 2A on Public Transportation Passes House

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

On April 10, 2025, the Missouri House of Representatives passed gun law reform bill HB 328. The bill is essentially the same as Senate Bill SB 77, put forward by Senator Schnelting. The bills remove the ban on carrying weapons aboard most public transportation for people with concealed carry permits. Similar bills were filed in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2022, the Senate leadership killed the bill due to a lack of attention. The 2024 version of the bill, HB 1708, did not pass the House.
Judge Sides with California Government in "Ghost Gun" Fight

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Jose Nino |José Alfonso Niño

In a landmark legal battle over the future of homemade firearms, a California judge has dealt a serious blow to a Texas company’s effort to put gun manufacturing machines into the hands of everyday consumers. On March 28, 2025, Judge Loren Freestone ruled that Defense Distributed must halt the sale and promotion of machines capable of producing 3D printable guns to California residents while the state’s lawsuit against the software organization continues apace.
IRS Destroyed Thousands of Thompson Submachine Guns in 1960

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

In 1960, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) destroyed 17,000 Thompson submachine guns rather than collect $3.4 million in tax stamp revenue. The only reason given was to keep them out of the hands of “undesirables”. After WWII, machine guns started showing up in the United States from the war overseas. There are many ways this could happen. Most commonly, a US GI would bring back a war souvenir.
Oregon Lawmakers Double Down Despite Making ‘Dirty Dozen’ List

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Dave Workman

Emboldened by a state Court of Appeals ruling that Oregon’s gun control Measure 114 is constitutional, Beaver State lawmakers are doubling down in their anti-gun-rights crusade, despite the state making what attorney William Kirk has labeled “the Dirty Dozen” list recommended for scrutiny by the Department of Justice’s Second Amendment Task Force. The Task Force was announced earlier this month by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
ATF Wanted Former Sailor to Serve an Additional 10 Years in Prison for 100% Legal MAC Flats

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Lee Williams

Patrick “Tate” Adamiak had been a longtime collector of semi-automatic MACs before the ATF raided his home, found nothing illegal but imprisoned him for 20 years anyway. Adamiak had been an active-duty E-6 in the Navy and was about to enter Naval Special Warfare until his arrest. He also operated a website that sold legal gun parts, until the ATF raided his home. After his show trial, he was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison even though nothing ATF agents found was illegal.
Texas Lawmakers Advance ‘Kyle’s Law’ to Strengthen Self-Defense Protections for Gun Owners

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Jose Nino |José Alfonso Niño

A self-defense victory in criminal court doesn’t always mean freedom—just ask Kyle Rittenhouse. Texas lawmakers want to fix that with a new law. Texas House Bill 170, also known as “Kyle’s Law,” amends existing Texas law to provide comprehensive civil immunity for individuals who are cleared of criminal charges after using force or threats of force in self-defense.
Differences Between Kyle Rittenhouse and Karmelo Anthony Cases

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

The following information was gleaned from the Frisco police reports written about the incident on the day it happened. On April 2, 2025, two young men, Austin Metcalf of Frisco Memorial High School and Karmelo Anthony of Centennial High School were involved in an altercation. The altercation reportedly took place at the Memorial High School Tent in the visitors bleachers at David Kuykendall Stadium, located between the two schools. It was about 10 A.M. and raining.
Senator Rand Paul Launches an Investigation Into NICS Monitoring

1 week ago | ammoland.com | John Crump

Senator Rand Paul is launching an investigation into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) use of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). “This kind of backdoor surveillance of American citizens—without due process or public disclosure—should alarm every single person who values the Bill of Rights,” said Dr. Paul.