California Gun Show: The Supreme Court Failed Us

Have you ever had to use your concealed carry? Kielma say’s, this from an avid reader of my blog. Your thoughts? Unfortunately, yes. I was pumping gas into my 2011 mustang boss 5.0 when a Hispanic looking man came up from behind me and when he yelled HEY! I turned around and he had a gun pointed at my face. He told me in broken English to stop what I was doing so I stopped pumping gas and hung up the gas pump. While still pointing his gun at me he got in my car and locked the door. When he tried to start my car, he suddenly realized that the key was not in the ignition. He turned towards me, and I had already pulled my micro desert eagle .380 out of my pocket and now I was pointing it at his head. The idiot tried to reach for his gun which he had placed next to him on the passenger seat. I screamed “RIGHT THERE” at the top of my lungs. He looked scared and I used my key to unlock the door, and I ordered him out of my car. I pistol whipped him hard across his face and ordered him on the ground. I told him that he had really fucked up and that I was going to kill him. I guess he decided to take a chance, and he got up and started running down the street. I decided to just let him go because I didn't want to kill anyone after all. When he was a block away, I went into the tiger mart and asked the clerk if they had a security video. He said we have cameras, but the machines haven't worked for a long time. I decided screw it because there's no proof and I left. I still have that scumbag’s gun. FYI never leave your keys in the ignition when you're pumping gas and keep your head on a swivel. If you live in a carry state buy yourself a good compact handgun and get a CCP.

States Move to Ban Glocks Over Full-Auto Conversion Panic Scott Witner - You read that right— California and Illinois lawmakers are pushing bills to ban Glock pistols. Why? Because some criminals have illegally installed so-called “Glock switches” to convert them to full-auto fire. These devices, also known as auto sears, are already federally banned, heavily prosecuted, and undeniably illegal under the National Firearms Act. But that’s not enough for anti-gun legislators. Instead of punishing criminals, they’re coming after law-abiding gun owners—again. From Banning Devices to Banning Guns The logic behind these proposed bans is just as ridiculous as it sounds: Since some criminals have illegally modified Glock pistols, the solution must be to ban Glocks altogether. In California, Assembly Bill 1127 seeks to outlaw the sale of Glock pistols and any other handgun that could potentially be converted to full-auto. Meanwhile, Illinois’ HB4045 is aiming for the same target. And you can bet other blue states are watching closely. As Gun Owners of America National Director Mark Jones warned in a recent interview, this trend could spread. “Our citizens need to be vigilant and not think it cannot happen here,” said Jones. “Colorado has shown us that with their transformation over a decade.” Even in pro-gun states like Wyoming, gun owners are being warned not to get too comfortable. Elections have consequences, and the anti-gun crowd is playing the long game. Let’s Be Clear: Full-Auto Conversions Are Already Illegal Glock pistols, like the overwhelming majority of modern handguns, are semi-automatic—one round fired per trigger pull. The “Glock switch” alters the pistol’s internal mechanism to make it fire fully automatic, which is illegal unless you own a properly registered machine gun manufactured before 1986 (and good luck affording one). These devices are typically imported illegally from China and other black market sources. They’re unreliable, unsafe, and built with all the quality you’d expect from a sketchy ePacket shipment. Not only are they illegal to possess under federal law, but installing one can seriously damage your firearm—or injure the user. Yet instead of focusing on those criminals, lawmakers want to punish the millions of Americans who legally carry and depend on Glock handguns for self-defense. Banning Glocks Won’t Survive Constitutional Scrutiny The push to ban handguns like Glocks isn’t just unconstitutional—it’s already been ruled that way. George Mocsary, director of the Firearms Research Center and professor at the University of Wyoming College of Law, pointed out that the Supreme Court’s 2008 Heller decision explicitly affirmed the individual right to own handguns. “It’s just an effort by these states to harass the people who own these Glock handguns lawfully,” Mocsary said. That precedent is crystal clear: You can’t ban handguns just because a few bad actors break the law. And trying to justify a ban based on the hypothetical that someone might commit a felony with an aftermarket part? That’s like banning pickup trucks because someone might use one to flee a robbery. What This Means for Gun Owners If these bills pass, don’t expect them to stop at Glock. Any pistol with a polymer frame and a modular fire control group could be next. Heck, even metal-framed classics could be targeted if someone finds a way to hack them. And for those traveling through California or Illinois with a concealed carry permit? Be careful. Even if your permit is recognized, your legally-owned Glock could make you a criminal under these new laws. “It certainly could impact travel,” said Jones. “Even if traveling with a reciprocal permit, you need to comply with the laws of the state where you go.” A Desperate New Gun Control Tactic Jones summed it up best: This isn’t about safety—it’s about control. “Specifically, to these switches, it is already a federal felony to illegally convert a weapon to full auto,” he said. “This is already illegal, so more unconstitutional gun control isn’t the answer.” These proposals aren’t just misguided—they’re proof that anti-gun legislators will never stop at regulating illegal behavior. Their real goal is to chip away at lawful gun ownership, piece by piece. And now they’re coming for America’s most popular handgun.

ATF issuing suppressors for the ‘health and safety’ of its agents, but what about us? Lee Williams The ATF admitted it issues $1,300 rifle suppressors for the “health and safety” of its law enforcement agents, “due to the extensive training and quarterly firearms qualifications they must complete,” according to our story published Wednesday. But those three words chosen by the ATF – health and safety – set off a bomb among readers, and rightly so, because of how those of us who aren’t ATF agents are treated if we want to protect our own health and safety. Why do law-abiding Americans have to pay $200, submit a federal application, and jump through a series of legal hoops just to purchase a single silencer? Besides, most of us shoot a lot more than at quarterly firearms qualifications, so our hearing is at serious risk. One reader pointed out that suppressors are safety devices for the ATF but are considered a privilege for those of us who aren’t ATF agents. Unfortunately, he is 100% correct. The ATF is completely wrong in its reasoning. We can all agree that suppressors offer a tremendous boon to health and safety, but shouldn’t civilians receive the same benefits as our lowliest federal agents? We should be able to purchase them anywhere, anytime we want, without any federal forms, waiting periods or especially $200 fees. Doesn’t the American public deserve the same level of health and safety that ATF agents receive, especially since we’re already funding theirs through our tax dollars? If the ATF is correct and suppressors are true health and safety devices, why isn’t there one included in the box with every new gun purchase? The ATF already requires gunmakers to include padlocks and keys with every new sale. Why not suppressors, too? Why do American citizens have to take second place to federal agents? Don’t we have the same right to safeguard our own health and safety? H.R.404 – Hearing Protection Act Just four months ago, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA), which was designed to reduce “the overly burdensome barriers required to purchase a firearm suppressor to ease access for law-abiding citizens simply trying to obtain the hearing protection they need.” “Americans who enjoy hunting and target shooting should be able to do so safely and legally without facing burdensome government regulations,” Rep. Cline said. “The Hearing Protection Act will reclassify suppressors, making it easier for law-abiding gun owners to protect their hearing while enjoying recreational activities. It’s time to ensure that our Second Amendment rights are upheld, allowing responsible citizens to enjoy their freedoms without unnecessary obstacles.” As it stands now, Cline’s bill has 76 cosponsors, and every single one is a Republican. The bill was assigned to the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period of time that will be determined by the Speaker of the House, The bill drew strong support from the gun community, including the American Suppressor Association (ASA), the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). While representatives from all of the organizations were quoted in the bill’s press release, no one said anything better or more relevant than Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF’s senior vice-president and general counsel. “Congressman Cline’s Hearing Protection Act will have the federal government recognize firearm suppressors for what they are. These are accessories to a firearm that make recreational shooting and hunting a safer experience,” Keane said. “These safety devices reduce the report of a firearm to a level that won’t cause instant and permanent hearing damage. Despite Hollywood’s depictions, they do not mask the sound of a firearm. The focus should be on removing barriers to safe and responsible use of firearms and dedicating resources to ensuring firearms are safeguarded from those who should never possess them. Strict regulatory control of firearm accessories, and the parts of those accessories that have no bearing on the function of a firearm, is unnecessary and not the wisest use of federal resources. NSSF thanks Congressman Cline for his leadership for ensuring safe and responsible use of firearms and dedicating necessary resources where they are most needed.” The Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Journalism Project wouldn’t be possible without you. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to support pro-gun stories like this.

Biden and Former ATF Director Steve Dettelbach Report Shows Biden’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy Revoked Nearly 200 FFLs In 2024 Mark Chesnut A new report from the National Shooting Sports shows just how devastating President Joe Biden’s “zero tolerance” police was for America’s gun retailers. According to the report, the ATF recently released updated data on inspections, warning letters, and revocations of Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs). These are the typical actions taken after ATF visits an FFL for an inspection. “Typically, and prior to the Biden administration’s crushing policy, minor clerical errors, such as transposing a serial number or missing a date on an ATF Form 4473, were treated as such—minor—and corrected with no serious penalty or consequence,” the report stated. “They were annotated for corrective action with ATF inspectors instructing firearm retailers on how to stay within regulations and laws. These are not ‘willful violations,’ nefarious retailer behavior or actions of blatantly breaking the law or putting public safety at risk.” As part of its war on gun sellers, the Biden administration changed the way errors were handled with its “zero tolerance” policy, revoking some licenses for minor clerical errors and forcing some FFLs to give up their license to avoid prosecution. According to the NSSF report, 195 FFL licenses were revoked in 2024, nearly 25% more than the 157 revocations the previous year. In contrast, ATF revoked 88 licenses in 2022 and only five in the last six months of 2021. Thankfully for firearms licensees, President Donald Trump’s administration revoked Biden’s “zero tolerance” policy, a boon for gun sellers, gun buyers and gun manufacturers. He also signed an executive order directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to “examine all orders, regulations, guidance, plans, international agreements, and other actions of executive departments and agencies (agencies) to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens, and present a proposed plan of action to the President, through the Domestic Policy Advisor, to protect the Second Amendment rights of all Americans.” “It made clear that the president’s stated promises throughout the campaign to all Americans will be kept and his word honored,” the NSSF report stated. “He followed through with that promise by directing the ATF and DOJ to rescind the ‘zero tolerance’ policy that punished lawful and highly-regulated Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) for minor clerical errors. There’s new leadership at ATF, too with Acting Director Daniel Driscoll and Deputy Director Robert Cekada. They are joined by new Assistant Director and Chief Counsel Robert Leider.” The report also said that the ATF fact sheet showing 2024 FFL revocation numbers is a clear representation of why President Trump’s administration has been welcomed by the firearm industry. “Getting back to punishing criminals while allowing the firearm industry to do its job is the right approach,” the report concluded. “The former president was actively and unapologetically against that effort, after all, he labeled our industry ‘the enemy.’ President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi, however, are unabashedly focusing on enforcing our nation’s existing gun laws to make our communities safe again and for protecting the Second Amendment.”

Why do gun nuts keep saying that the AR-15 is not an assault rifle when it was originally designed for and issued to military servicemen? Do they not know the origins of this weapon that they defend? Kielma says, I had this question asked of me… Gregg Kielma, Firearms Instructor, Gunsmith, FFL and First Aid Fundamentals Instructor, says I’m going to give you the facts, as I understand them. The reason the civilian AR-15 is not classified as an assault rifle is because it lacks the ‘select-fire’ capability. Not to be confused with the military standard issue M-4 (or previous M-16) which has the select-fire capability. This is the primary distinction between assault rifles and civilian rifles. Another lesser mentioned but important distinction is the manufacturer (not customized) barrel length. Less than 16″ with no fixed stock and the AR-15 now falls under the classification of pistol and not a rifle at all (e.g. it has a pistol brace)—which is ultimately better for cornering (CQC). As far as my credibility, please look it up. I know a thing or two about guns. Not everything but enough to help and guide everyone on the AR 15 platform.

Liberals rage after Trump welcomes white refugees to US: 'Farce and a sham' Joseph MacKinnon May 13, 2025 MSNBC and Liberal talking heads smeared the South African refugees as racists and 'bad guys.' Liberal activists and media personalities have long championed America's acceptance of refugees, especially from terrorist hotbeds like Afghanistan and Syria. They characterized criticism of this acceptance — particularly that born of concerns about national security threats — as racist, xenophobic, and un-Christian, and framed the Trump administration's targeting of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program earlier this year as immoral. Support for bringing in persecuted people from afar suddenly crumbled Monday after the Trump administration welcomed 59 white Afrikaners at Dulles International Airport under the URAP. MSNBC's "Deadline White House," for instance, was abuzz with condemnations, ascriptions of collective guilt, and racially charged commentary. Rick Stengel , a former official in the Obama administration, told a sullen Nicolle Wallace that the admission of a handful of South African farmers — whom major political parties in Pretoria gleefully sing about butchering in packed stadiums — was "deeply and morally wrongheaded and repulsive. These are the descendants of the people who created the most diabolical system of white supremacy in human history, apartheid." Sign up for the Blaze newsletter By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time. 'It's taking places away from refugees who are really being crushed.' While acknowledging that the landed Afrikaner families, which include numerous young children, were not directly responsible for apartheid, Stengel suggested they were nevertheless beneficiaries of racism and themselves racists. Meanwhile, over at NBC News, talking head Andrea Mitchell alternatively suggested that young children also bore responsibility for apartheid. After intimating the white farmers own too much land — a perceived issue South Africa's socialist-run regime appears keen to rectify with its new land-confiscation law — Stengel stated , "There's no injustice here. As you mentioned, it's taking places away from refugees who are really being crushed by authoritarian governments and military governments." "It's just a farce and a sham," continued Stengel. "It's like a Batman movie or something where all the bad guys get collected under one roof." African American studies professor Eddie Glaude , another one of Wallace's apoplectic guests, suggested the administration's supposed white nationalism was evidenced by the admission of a football-team's worth of South African farmers. Former and current Democrats similarly rent their garments and ran with this narrative. Former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) suggested to MSNBC that the problem is the Afrikaners' race, noting that their admission demonstrates the Trump administration's "disdain for people of color." Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Md.), fresh off trying to bring a Salvadoran MS-13 affiliate accused of domestic abuse and human trafficking back into the U.S., similarly condemned the acceptance of the Afrikaners, claiming they do not need refugee status and their acceptance was part of a "sick global apartheid policy." The aversion to bringing in white refugees does not appear to be limited to Democrats and their friends in the media. ' Afrikaners fleeing persecution are welcome in the United States.' Blaze News previously reported that the Episcopal Migration Ministries, an arm of the Episcopal Church that has served as one of 10 agencies the U.S. government contracts to resettle refugees, announced Monday that it will not help white Afrikaners on account of the church's "steadfast commitment to racial justice." The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, Sean Rowe, revealed in a letter to fellow Episcopalians that rather than resettle farmers from South Africa classified by the U.S. government as refugees, the EMM will end its contract with the federal government by the end of this fiscal year. "Any religious group should support the plight of Afrikaners, who have been terrorized, brutalized, and persecuted by the South African government," White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly told Blaze News. "The Afrikaners have faced unspeakable horrors and are no less deserving of refugee resettlement than the hundreds of thousands of others who were allowed into the United States during the past administration. President Trump has made it clear: refugee resettlement should be about need, not politics." President Donald Trump told reporters Monday, "It's a genocide that's taking place that you people don't want to write about, but it's a terrible thing that's taking place." "Farmers are being killed. They happen to be white," continued Trump. "Whether they're white or black, makes no difference to me, but white farmers are being brutally killed and their land is being confiscated in South Africa." Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday afternoon, "Afrikaners fleeing persecution are welcome in the United States. The South African government has treated these people terribly — threatening to steal their private land and subjected them to vile racial discrimination. The Trump Administration is proud to offer them refuge in our great country." Editor's note: The article has been corrected to reflect that the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church is Sean Rowe, not Sam Rowe. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Sweeping ICE Arrests in Blow to Immigration Crisis By Grace Hall U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the State of Florida recently announced the arrests of over 1,100 illegal immigrants during Operation Tidal Wave. The operation has achieved the highest number of arrests in a single week by a state in ICE’s history. Numerous individuals with serious criminal backgrounds have been detained, including a Brazilian national with assault charges and a Mexican national charged in a kidnapping. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said, “I think the main reason why this operation is significant is because it’s the first of its kind. It’s one that not only we’ve been doing what we have, but we have surged all our federal partners together along with Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement [and] Removal Operations, which are all the enforcement arms of ICE, but we’re also using all our 287(g) partners in the state of Florida. We’re using state, local and county law enforcement agencies to assist us in our operations.” Operation Tidal Wave has led to 1,120 arrests, with 63% of those detained having prior criminal records. Among the arrested, 378 individuals have final orders of removal issued by immigration judges and includeg gang members and violent offenders linked to MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. Lyons said, “We brought a ‘whole the government’ approach with cooperative jurisdictions that want to help ICE secure communities in neighborhoods and remove public safety threats from our neighborhoods.” Lyons added, “State troopers, local police officers, county sheriffs — they’re our eyes and ears. They encountered these criminal aliens out and about during their regular duties, and they’re able to go ahead and identify those public safety threats for us.” Of the arrested individuals, 437 are from Guatemala, 280 are from Mexico, 153 are from Honduras, 48 are from Venezuela, 24 are from El Salvador, and 178 are from elsewhere. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated that state agencies played a key role in supporting these arrests, reinforcing the state’s commitment to immigration enforcement. DeSantis said, “It sends the message going forward that the United States of America is serious about enforcing its immigration laws.” DeSantis emphasized that Operation Tidal Wave sends a message regarding the seriousness of U.S. immigration laws, contrasting current enforcement with previous leniencies. The operation demonstrates ongoing efforts to enhance border security and public safety in Florida.

The face of a Cold Blooded Killer: 61-year-old W. BroyIes, Parent, who admitted he was too afraid to follow through and take his own life after kiIIing his adult children and their mother at their family home, was sentenced May 17, 2025 By Travis Hoyt Florida – A Florida husband and parent was sentenced earlier this week to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of his spouse and their aduIt chiIdren. The 61-year-old defendant, W. BroyIes, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, admitting to fatally shooting his spouse, 57-year-old Candice, 27-year-old Corra and 28-year-old Aron at their home in Florida. In Dec. 2021, the defendant called 911 to report that he had shot his family and was waiting for law enforcement outside his residence. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office arrived to find the defendant lying unarmed in the driveway. Inside the home, they discovered the three victims, each deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. During a post-Miranda interview, the defendant provided a detailed account of the killings. He stated that he first shot his wife in the living room, then proceeded to his daughter’s bedroom, where he shot her as she was waking up. Subsequently, he broke down the door to his son’s room, shot him once, left to retrieve another firearm, and returned to shoot his son multiple additional times. The 61-year-old man told investigators that he shot each family member multiple times to ensure they did not suffer. The defendant also confessed that he had planned to take his own life after the murders but was unable to do so, admitting to investigators that he was “too scared” to follow through. Following his arrest, the defendant underwent multiple psychological evaluations. Initially deemed incompetent to stand trial in October 2022, he was later found competent, leading to his guilty plea and sentencing.

Colt/Georgia Partnership Targets Safe, Responsible Gun Ownership Mark Chesnut Colt Firearms, maker of fine firearms for more than 170 years, has announced a partnership with the state of Georgia to promote safe, responsible firearms ownership in the Peach State. In a news release announcing the partnership, Colt said it is fully funding the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ “Give It a Shot” program, which offers hands-on firearms training with certified instructors. “Colt is proud to support this initiative that reflects our deep commitment to firearm safety, education, and responsible ownership,” said Colt President Joshua Dorsey. “By investing in training and education, we’re helping ensure Georgians are equipped with the skills and knowledge to handle firearms safely and responsibly.” To ensure access for all Georgians, Colt has also launched its new “Colt Safety Scholarships.” This funding will provide eligible residents with free enrollment in the program over the next 12 months. By removing financial barriers, Colt is empowering more citizens to gain essential knowledge and skills, promoting a culture of responsibility, confidence and safety within the gun owner community. The partnership follows the announcement that Colt received the Safety Impact Award earlier this year. Walter Rabon, Georgia DNR commissioner, stated that Colt’s participation will allow his organization to reach more people with its important message than ever before. “With Colt’s support, we’re making quality firearms education more accessible than ever,” Rabon said. “Our Give it a Shot program, intended for those with little to no experience, is an opportunity for any Georgia resident to benefit from education on safe gun handling, shooting fundamentals and ways to expand their experience post-instruction, while also having a great time on the range.” Colt’s generosity and dedication to the safe, responsible gun ownership program also brought accolades from higher officials in the state, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. The company’s leadership in this area has already earned formal recognition, receiving two statewide resolutions—one from the Georgia House of Representatives and another from the Georgia Senate—as well as a commendation from Gov. Kemp. Colt management said that this ongoing effort includes growing support from industry peers and other respected firearm manufacturers, including Taurus, Bergara and CVA, in backing the SARO initiative and the DNR’s education and outreach efforts. Ultimately, Colt is a well-respected, storied American brand that has developed and manufactured innovative, reliable and refined products for over 170 years and wants to play a part at making better informed gun owners. Through initiatives like the Safety Impact Award and Colt Safety Scholarships, Colt continues its mission to empower the world with knowledge and tools that prioritize safe and responsible gun ownership. To learn more about the initiative and partnership, visit coltsafe.com.