Every armed citizen needs to understand the risks of civil liability after a self-defense shooting.Criminal acquittal or prosecutorial decision not to prosecute is not the conclusion of legal exposure following a self-defense shooting. The criminal and civil justice systems operate under fundamentally different rules and apply different standards of proof. A person can emerge from criminal proceedings without a formal charge and still face years of costly civil litigation. Understanding this distinction is a practical necessity for any citizen who carries a firearm.Two Parallel Systems, Two Different StandardsIn a criminal proceeding, the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt,…
Your Kid’s Phone Is the Most Dangerous Room in the HouseHere’s the math most parents never run: your kid has more unsupervised contact with strangers right now, tonight, in their bedroom, than they will walking through any unfamiliar city alone. A game invite, a chat request, a “friend” who just followed them back — that’s a door into your house, and most parents have no idea how many of those doors are sitting wide open.The danger isn’t a website anymore. It’s a pipeline right into your home.It starts somewhere that looks completely harmless — a game, a group chat, a…
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We certainly don’t choose the cream of the crop when looking for candidates for this column, but every now and then you find something interesting for the right price and people will inquire about carrying it as a woods or backup gun. So, on a visit to the local Cabela’s gun library, a trade came in that wasn’t exactly on our wish list: a single-action M1895 Nagant revolver made in 1902 in Imperial Russia. With a finish in about 80 percent condition and with no pitting, it looked quite a few steps up from the later Commie revolvers made after…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The landscape of federal firearm restrictions has been profoundly reshaped by the nation’s highest court. Delivering the opinion for a unanimous bench, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch struck down a critical provision of the Gun Control Act of 1968, marking a monumental victory for cannabis consumers and the broader Second Amendment community. The ruling represents a stinging defeat for the federal government’s attempt to maintain categorical restrictions on a demographic that now encompasses tens of millions of Americans living in states where cannabis has been fully integrated into local commerce. “Whatever one thinks of these developments, the…
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Taurus has just launched the RPC, a 9mm PCC with a roller-locked action.A roller-locked 9mm PCC from Taurus wasn’t on my bingo card this year, but that’s exactly what we’re getting with the RPC. It’s an exciting new option in this increasingly popular class of firearm.Built on a lightweight yet durable aluminum receiver, Taurus says the RPC is duty-grade and made to NATO standards. The gun’s controls are similar to an AR, so they should be familiar to most, and they’re fully ambidextrous as well. That includes the bolt release/lock and the mag release, and the non-reciprocating charging handle is…
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho has ruled that a fatal shooting at Natomas High School was a clear act of self-defense after a 16-year-old student was targeted for robbery by two armed, masked individuals. While the student will not face murder charges for the death of 16-year-old De’Jon Sledge, he is still being prosecuted in juvenile court for felony gun possession on a school campus. SACRAMENTO, CA — A tragic confrontation at Natomas High School has sparked a national conversation about youth violence and the legal boundaries of self-defense on campus. On Friday, April 17, 2026, just after dismissal,…
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early-morning shooting at a Cartersville residence that is currently believed to be an act of self-defense. A man was hospitalized after deputies responded to a domestic incident at 26 Kingston Highway on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, but no charges have been filed as investigators continue to review witness statements. CARTERSVILLE, GA — A domestic dispute in the quiet Kingston Highway area of Cartersville turned violent last week, leaving one man injured and investigators piecing together a claim of self-defense. At approximately 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office…
The Kentucky General Assembly has successfully overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes of House Bill 78 and House Bill 312, enacting significant new protections for the firearms industry and expanding carry rights for young adults. The decisive votes on April 14, 2026, codify liability shields against “lawfare” and authorize the issuance of provisional concealed carry licenses for eligible 18- to 20-year-olds. FRANKFORT, KY — In a powerful display of legislative resolve, Kentucky lawmakers returned to Frankfort this week to ensure the final word on the state’s Second Amendment landscape belonged to the people’s representatives. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the General…
In a rare legal reversal, 51-year-old LaRoy Robinson has been acquitted of murder and felonious assault charges related to the 2023 shooting death of Malik Islam. After his original conviction was set aside due to improper jury instructions, a bench trial before Judge Mark Serrott concluded that Robinson acted in self-defense, resulting in a sentence of five years’ probation for a separate weapons charge. COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus man who was once facing a life sentence for murder will instead spend the next five years on probation. On April 16, 2026, Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Mark Serrott officially…
An Amazon delivery driver in Coweta County fatally shot a dog on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after the animal reportedly slipped its runner and attacked him. While Coweta County Animal Control is conducting a formal review, sheriff’s deputies stated that initial on-scene evidence indicates the driver acted in self-defense. COWETA COUNTY, GA — A routine delivery route in a metro Atlanta neighborhood turned into a fatal encounter on Wednesday evening. Around 11:28 p.m., Coweta County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a shooting involving an Amazon delivery driver. The driver told investigators that while he was attempting to complete…
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