The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today that a long-standing New York concealed carry law violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the High Court heard arguments over the law’s requirement to demonstrate a “proper cause” for obtaining a license to carryContinue Reading
Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) signed a bill making it legal for state residents to carry a gun without first obtaining a state permit, becoming the 23rd state in the nation to enact constitutional carry legislation. Senate Bill 215 allows anyone over 21, and who is legally eligible to own a firearm, toContinue Reading
Three high school students were shot and killed inside Oxford High School and eight others are in the hospital after a school shooting in Oxford, Michigan yesterday. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard released details about the victims: Tate Myre, 16, died inside a patrol car while deputies were taking himContinue Reading
Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke announced that he will run for governor in Texas, challenging Gov. Greg Abbott atop the Lone Star State’s political seats. UPDATED TO INCLUDE NEWS TALK CLIP “I’m running to serve the people of Texas, and I want to make sure that we have a governor thatContinue Reading
A federal judge sentenced a Tampa man to 11 years and 3 months in federal prison for sex trafficking of minors, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Luis Berrios-Trinidad, 30, of Tampa, was also ordered to forfeit a Glock 19 9mm handgun and cellular phone,Continue Reading
The Fourth of July weekend is not over and Chicago has already endured 13 deaths, 54 injured, with nine minors hurt and 2 children killed in different shootings. Police listed the first fatal killed Thursday night, 9:30 p.m., in the 4100 block of West 27th Street. A 27-year-old man was walkingContinue Reading
The Florida Supreme Court blocked a voter initiative to ban assault weapons, semiautomatic rifles and shotguns from going to voters in 2022. The Thursday ruling squashed the Ban Assault Weapons Now sponsored constitutional amendment because of deceptive language and the clause grandfathering weapon ownership to the owner only, not theContinue Reading
Duvale Lamar Van Dyke (31, Ocala) today pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Van Dyke faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Van Dyke was indicted on January 22, 2020. According to theContinue Reading
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that a Port Richey man, Angelo David Salvarezza, has been sentenced to federal prison on charges of drug dealing and firearm possession. Salvarezza, 38, of Port Richey, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possessing with theContinue Reading
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a convicted felon during a traffic stop that turned into a foot pursuit and ended after the suspect climbed the roof of a nearby home. On June 10, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a blue scooterContinue Reading
A 5-year-old boy died yesterday afternoon at All Children’s Hospital from a gunshot wound, according to St. Pete Police. Ja’cari Ellis, was found by officers at the 3738 18th Ter. S residence after responding to a 911 call in the afternoon, around 2:27 p.m. The boy had been shot andContinue Reading
The Parkland school shooting put Florida in the cross hairs of gun control activists in Florida as a new bill which would arm teachers (if they choose and if they are licensed) advanced in Tallahassee. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 11-9 for a bill to revise a school safety lawContinue Reading
The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) has just released its 48th Edition of its annual Ratings of Congress. The guide ranks members of Congress based upon their commitment to conservative principles as demonstrated by their voting records in the 2018 session of Congress. These Ratings of Congress—and our Ratings of all 50Continue Reading
Today, Donald Trump announced his vice presidential running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence – the most extreme VP pick in a generation. Here are five things you need to know on Governor Pence’s record and why Donald Trump has doubled down on some of his most disturbing beliefs by choosing an incredibly divisiveContinue Reading
