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Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we’ve provided a comprehensive overview of California gun laws. Learn about the most important things to know when carrying in the Golden […]

California has some of the strictest laws in the nation pertaining to firearms and was one of nine states that had some form of may-issue laws before the Supreme Court ruling in the Bruen case that struck down a centuries-old law in New York. May-issue means that applicants must pass basic requirements and the issuing authority […]

San José, California, Mayor Sam Liccardo (D) first suggested gun liability insurance in August 2019 following a shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. He reintroduced the legislation in May 2020 in response to the San José VTA light rail shooting, which left nine employees dead.  “When we think about the horrible mass shootings, I don’t […]

It wasn’t until I had three or so years on the job as a cop that I began to carry a backup gun on a regular basis. Working at a mostly rural sheriff’s office in Ohio in 1980, I didn’t feel the need. At the time, no one at the agency was wearing soft body […]

The short answer is: sometimes. The longer answer? It depends — on where you are, what kind of boat you’re on, which jurisdiction you’re under and how you’re transporting the firearm. Whether you’re casting off for a weekend fishing trip or setting sail on a cruise, it’s important to understand how firearm laws — and […]

Motorcycles and firearms both represent freedom — but also risk. Whether you’re heading to work or rolling into Sturgis, concealed carry on a motorcycle requires careful planning. Unlike cars, bikes offer no glove box, trunk or barriers, so your body and your gear need to do all the work. Why Carrying on a Motorcycle Requires […]

Whether you’re hiking the Smoky Mountains, West Virginia trails or Michigan backwoods, carrying a concealed handgun while on the trail provides peace of mind. From personal experience, I never go on a hike or backpacking trip without my concealed carry handgun — it offers a sense of security every outdoor enthusiast deserves. In this guide, […]

Open carry refers to the practice of carrying a firearm in public where it is fully or partially visible to others — whether in a holster or not. It is distinct from concealed carry, which involves hiding the firearm from plain view. The definition of open carry varies by jurisdiction; in some states, a weapon […]

Who are “the people” who are entitled to “keep and bear arms”? Does the right to “bear” arms entail the right to carry firearms outside the home? This fall, the Supreme Court will decide whether the Second Amendment secures the individual right to bear arms for self-defense outside the home. The case, New York State […]

In January 2021, the FBI conducted 4.3 million background checks, according to Fox News. That is the largest number of checks in a one-month period since the NICS checks began in 1998. Previously, 3.7 million checks in March 2020 held the record. And before that, the high was 3.3 million in December 2015 when more […]