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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee to Sign the State’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Bill Into Law
R.I. House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale reacted succinctly. “It will be challenged in court, it will be overturned but the people of Rhode Island will continue to pay for these kinds of cases to be litigated.”
Pressure Works: Big Banks Backing Off Their Anti-Gun Discriminatory Business Practices
The Wall Street Journal reported, “Big banks are trying to get out of the crosshairs of Republican states that are cracking down on companies for ‘woke’ policies that conservative policymakers say are illegal and discriminatory.”
We’ve Been Running a Successful, Years-Long Experiment On What Happens When You Arm School Teachers and Staff
Many school districts have put up signs declaring their schools to be “gun-free” zones. That probably makes some administrators and politicians feel better. It certainly makes mass murderers feel better.
In a ‘Challenging Environment,’ How Low Can They Go?
Bigger, more diversified companies will find their way through a “challenging environment. For others, the challenge has proven too tough to overcome. Smaller companies are increasingly shuttering, albeit quietly. Others are passing their businesses on to stronger groups.
Louisiana to Issue Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits in Response to FPC Lawsuit
On Thursday, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill that repeals residency requirements for carry licenses in the Pelican State.
Heroes and Habits: Lessons From Real World Armed Self-Defense Situations
Those are the primary lessons here. You’re not going to rise to the occasion. You’ll default to whatever training you’ve had, so seek out good training and practice with your gear.
Gun Business: Indicators of Industry Unease Moving Toward Full-Blown Concern
Speaking with manufacturers, distributors, and dealers this week, I’m being told that while every company or industry category is down, consumer purchasing patterns indicate very deliberate buying.
Frank Brownell, RIP
Brownells sadly announces the death of long-time family patriarch Frank Brownell, who held the positions of President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. Frank passed away in Grinnell, Iowa on June 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness six days shy of his 86th birthday.
The FAST Way to Learn the 4 Rules of Gun Safety
For some, a simple mnemonic that’s easy to remember and absorb works best. When my better half got into guns in a serious way, she came up with the FAST acronym, the better to help her ingrain and remember the four key principles.