USA Carry Podcast

FORT WORTH, TX — A group of Texas gun owners backed by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is asking a federal court to strike down parts of the Texas Penal Code that prohibit the carrying of firearms in specific public venues. The lawsuit, Ziegenfuss v. Martin, currently before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of […] Read the original story: Texas Lawsuit Could Blow Hole in Gun-Free Zone Laws Across the Country

Nobody wants to kill anyone. Taking a human life is a scary and traumatic thing that has moral and legal ramifications. These concerns may influence someone to fire a warning shot in the hopes it will scare the attacker away without the need to injure or kill another human being. But is firing a warning […] Read the original story: The Problem with Warning Shots

SYRACUSE, NY — A 43-year-old man who fatally shot another driver during a road rage incident in downtown Syracuse will not face criminal charges after an Onondaga County grand jury determined he acted in lawful self-defense. As reported by Syracuse.com, the incident occurred on April 23 near the intersection of West Street Arterial and West Fayette Street. Video […] Read the original story: Driver Who Shot Man Charging at Him with Chef’s Knife CLEARED by Grand Jury in Syracuse Road Rage Killing

HOUSTON, TX — An attempted armed robbery at a southeast Houston donut shop ended with the suspect fatally shot by the store owner early Thursday morning.​ As reported by KHOU 11, the incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. at Snowflake Donuts, located on Winkler Drive near the Gulf Freeway. According to Houston Police Department Detective Socrates Trujillo, a […] Read the original story: Robbery Turns Deadly at Snowflake Donuts as Store Owner Shoots Armed Suspect

HENRY COUNTY, IN — A suspected home intruder was shot in the face early Friday morning after he allegedly attempted to break into a home in Henry County. As reported by 95.3 MNC, the incident occurred just before 2 a.m. at a residence in the 9300 block of South 175 East. The homeowner told dispatchers […] Read the original story: Homeowner Shoots Intruder in Face During Attempted Break-In in Henry County

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A comprehensive firearm bill that enhances carry rights for correctional probation officers and expands waiting period exemptions for certain firearm purchasers, including military servicemembers, has been officially enrolled and is now awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 383, titled “Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, […] Read the original story: New Florida Law Expands Concealed Carry Rights for Off-Duty Officers and Military Members

ELIZABETH CITY, NC — A tragic shooting at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) during the school’s annual Viking Fest left one person dead and several others injured. The incident occurred early Sunday near the center of campus, prompting a lockdown and emergency response from multiple law enforcement agencies. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not […] Read the original story: Shooting at ECSU Unrelated to Constitutional Carry Debate, Yet Media Ties the Two

SACRAMENTO, CA — California lawmakers are advancing a controversial new bill, SB 704, that would treat firearm barrels like complete firearms, requiring all sales and transfers to go through a licensed dealer with a background check. The legislation, introduced by Senator Jesse Arreguín (D), is the latest in a series of proposals that expand regulatory […] Read the original story: California Lawmakers Want Background Checks for Gun Barrels — What’s Next, Springs and Screws?

EMPORIA, KS — The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that Bass Pro Outdoor World and Beretta U.S.A. are immune from a product-liability lawsuit filed by Marquise Johnson, who was accidentally shot by a friend attempting to disassemble a Beretta handgun inside a vehicle. The case, Johnson v. Bass Pro Outdoor World, involved a 2018 incident where André […] Read the original story: Bass Pro and Beretta Cleared After Friend’s Negligent Discharge Leaves Man Amputated in Car Shooting

CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law three major bills aimed at strengthening protections for the firearms industry and reinforcing Second Amendment rights in West Virginia. The legislation, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, addresses negligent marketing claims, prohibits discrimination against firearm businesses by financial institutions, and protects firearms rights during declared emergencies. House Bill […] Read the original story: West Virginia Governor Signs Sweeping New Laws Protecting Firearms Industry and Second Amendment