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New Orleans Police Chief Wants Ban on Concealed Carry for Self-Defense

New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick wants a gun-free zone in the city that would ban carrying for self-defense, even for licensed concealed carryers. 4WWL report Kirkpatrick said he is pushing for the zone in response to the Constitutional Carry Act signed by Gov. Jeff Landry (R) on March 5, 2024. “New Orleans is unique. […]

Brady Campaign Falsely Claims Guns ‘Are Rarely Used Successfully in Self-Defense’

Claim: The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says guns are “rarely used successfully in self-defense.” Verdict: False. According to an academic study by criminologist Gary Kleck of Florida State University, guns are used to protect life and property at least 760,000 times a year. Brady Campaign Web Page reveal Gun control groups say the […]

Self-defense for women: How not to be a target

9th degree black belt Diane Reeve Kirby is determined to make the men who attack her regret it. However, she has no illusions about how far her 35 years of training will take her. “Men are usually bigger and stronger than women, and that’s just a fact we have to accept,” says Kirby. Similarly, women […]

Judge Rules NBA Star Ja Morant Punched Teen in Self-Defense

A judge on Monday ruled that Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant claimed self-defense in a trial for punching a teenage boy during a heated argument. “Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Carol Chamney ruled Monday that Morant acted in self-defense when he punched then-17-year-old Joshua Holloway in the summer of 2022,” the newspaper reported. new […]

CO Dems Pass Bill Barring Self-Defense Concealed Carry in More Places

Colorado Senate Democrats passed a bill Wednesday that would ban concealed carry permit holders from being armed for self-defense in five new places. The bill, SB 24-131, uses the nickname “dangerous areas” to describe new areas where licensed concealed transport vessels would not be allowed to carry firearms to protect life. Watch — AWR Hawkins: […]

Gun-toting citizens patrol city’s violent areas as part of Self-Defense Brigade — but mayor reportedly doesn’t like it

Armed citizens have formed a group called the Self-Defense Brigade and have begun patrolling violent neighborhoods in Hartford, Connecticut, but the mayor is reportedly not thrilled with the group’s efforts. What are the details? “We’re legally armed and we’re on patrol,” said Cornel Lewis, founder of the SDF brigade. told WVIT-TV. “People from Garden Street […]