USA Carry Podcast

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly submitted Senate amendment aims to reverse a key victory for gun owners: the elimination of the $200 tax on National Firearms Act (NFA) items. Senate Amendment 2973, introduced by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), would raise the tax on NFA-regulated firearms such as suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns to  $4,709  — even though Congress rece...

Have you ever watched gun fail videos on YouTube and been appalled at the stupidity of some gun owners? One of the most tragic incidents occurred in 2019 when a man whose restored WWII Army jeep was on display at a show left a loaded, Condition 0 1911 in the jeep and allowed children to climb around in it. An 8-year-old found the gun and shot his mother with it, killing her. Fortunately, not all i...

TRENTON, NJ — A coalition of Second Amendment organizations and individual plaintiffs has filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and State Police Superintendent Patrick Callahan, challenging the state’s complete ban on the possession of firearm suppressors. The plaintiffs argue that the ban violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution....

WASHINGTON, DC — In a bold move to safeguard Second Amendment rights, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced the Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act on July 17, 2025. The proposed legislation would ban federal, state, and local governments from restricting firearm magazine capacity, effectively eliminating a patchwork of regulations that limit magazine size across differe...

A potentially precedent-setting gun rights case returned to federal court last month, when a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in  Baird v. Bonta , a challenge to California’s effective ban on openly carrying a loaded firearm in public. I hadn’t been tracking this case until recently, but after diving into the details, it’s clear this isn’t just another legal skirmish—it’...

REDBY, MN — A suspected intruder was fatally shot after forcing entry into a home in the Redby District on July 9, 2025, according to the Red Lake Department of Public Safety. Red Lake Dispatch received a 911 call from a homeowner reporting that a male subject had kicked open the front door to their residence. The caller advised that the suspect was shot immediately after making forced entry into...

ALTOONA, PA — Gun Owners of America (GOA), the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and Pennsylvania resident Bonita Shreve have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a nearly century-old law that prohibits ordinary Americans from mailing handguns through the United States Postal Service. The suit, filed on July 14 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, argues that the 1927 sta...

REDMOND, WA — A late-night confrontation over a suspected car theft escalated into a defensive shooting outside a business near the 15800 block of Redmond Way on July 6, according to Redmond Police. The incident unfolded around 11 p.m. when an employee from a nearby establishment spotted an adult male allegedly attempting to steal his vehicle. The employee confronted the suspect, who reportedly re...

CHEYENNE, WY — House Bill 0172, known as the Wyoming Repeal Gun-Free Zones Act, officially went into effect on  July 1, 2025 , removing most location-based restrictions on concealed carry across the state. Here’s what gun owners and the public need to know now that the law is active: Where You Can Carry Under this law, individuals lawfully carrying concealed weapons in Wyoming may now carry in: Go...

BLACK BEACH, WY — A late-night camping trip turned violent on July 5 when an attempt to stop an intoxicated man from driving ended in gunfire, leaving two people injured at a remote site between Black Beach and Cottonwood campgrounds in Natrona County. According to the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired around 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found that a gr...

In today’s crowded online ammo market, finding a reliable and reputable source can be a gamble. With countless retailers vying for your business, it’s easy to get burned by poor customer service, slow shipping, or questionable business practices. That’s why third-party reviews and verified ratings matter more than ever. A recent report looked at some of the biggest names in the ammo world, analyzi...

KEITHVILLE, LA — A workplace dispute turned violent Friday morning in Caddo Parish, leading to a justified self-defense shooting, according to local authorities. Around 11 a.m. on June 27, deputies from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the 3200 block of Stagecoach Road. Upon arrival, deputies learned that 37-year-old Joseph Whitaker had been shot in the upper...

ELKHORN CITY, KY — A home invasion turned violent in the Elkhorn City community of Pike County on the evening of June 30 when an armed intruder reportedly attempted to shoot a homeowner and a woman inside the residence. Kentucky State Police responded to the incident on West 5th Street following a 911 call and discovered a man had been shot during the confrontation. According to investigators, 44-...

Washington, DC – In a fast-moving turn of events, Congress has moved forward on the massive reconciliation One Big Beautiful Bill, but key pro-2A reforms have faced a Senate Parliamentarian blockage setting the stage for a fierce fight ahead. Below are two must-watch videos embedded to help explain what just went down and what comes next. Jared from Guns and Gadgets delivers a concise and impactfu...

BISMARCK, ND – We recently received a question from a reader that prompted a deeper look into North Dakota’s reciprocity laws for concealed carry. Specifically, the question was whether North Dakota recognizes  non-resident concealed carry permits from other states. The answer, as it turns out, is more complicated than it should be. The Initial Concern A reader reached out to point out a...

HIALEAH, FL — A heated argument between groups of UPS employees escalated into a shooting outside a Hialeah shipping facility, resulting in one man being wounded and facing felony charges. The incident occurred Thursday at the UPS facility located at 969 East 56th Street. According to Hialeah Police, two groups of employees became involved in a verbal confrontation after their work shifts. During...

RALEIGH, NC — As expected, Governor Josh Stein has vetoed Senate Bill 50, the  Freedom to Carry NC  bill , which would have allowed law-abiding North Carolinians 18 and older to carry concealed handguns without a permit. The move sets up a major showdown in the state legislature over constitutional carry and the fundamental right to self-defense. In his veto message, Governor Stein claimed the bil...

RIALTO, CA — A domestic disturbance turned deadly in Rialto on June 27 when a 29-year-old man was fatally shot after allegedly stabbing one family member and attempting to stab another during a violent incident at a residence on North Spruce Avenue. Police responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 1:13 p.m. and discovered multiple injured individuals at the scene. The suspect, a 29-year-old male...

CHICAGO, IL — A concealed carry license holder opened fire on two armed robbers Tuesday morning in the West Loop after witnessing them assault and rob a woman at gunpoint, according to the Chicago Police Department. The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of West Hubbard Street. A 38-year-old woman was reportedly standing outside when two armed male suspects approached, demanded h...

BATON ROUGE, LA — In a major win for Second Amendment advocates, Louisiana has officially enacted House Bill 407, removing residency restrictions for concealed handgun permits. Signed by Governor Jeff Landry, the new law—effective August 1, 2025—enables non-residents to apply for and receive Louisiana concealed carry permits. This legislation is a direct result of the Firearms Policy Coalition’s l...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — In a unified move to support Second Amendment rights, 24 state attorneys general, led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey, have formally urged Congress to pass H.R. 38, the “ Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act .” The letter, dated May 21, 2025 , was addressed to House and Senate leadership and outlines st...

CHICAGO, IL – A concealed carry holder in Chicago ended a robbery spree last night. When the attacker went after his fourth victim, he learned the hard way that not everyone is an easy target. The final intended victim was a 36-year-old man who was unloading his car. The 18-year-old armed robber demanded the victim’s belongings, and the good guy with a gun fired 4 or 5 shots, striking...

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced this week that a new reciprocity agreement has been finalized with Virginia, officially allowing Virginia concealed carry permit holders to lawfully carry in Pennsylvania. While Virginia has long honored all valid out-of-state concealed carry permits—including Pennsylvania’s—Pennsylvania had not previously recognized Virginia per...

If you’ve seen the viral clip floating around where Indiana State Representative Jim Lucas says “I’m carrying right now,” you’ve probably also seen the meltdown that followed. Headlines screamed about him “brandishing” a firearm in front of students. Social media exploded with outrage. And, as always, the anti-gun crowd clipped the moment out of context to make it look like a threat. But here’s wh...

RICHMOND, VA — A robbery attempt at a local restaurant ended in gunfire Thursday night when an employee shot and killed an armed suspect who entered the business wearing a mask and carrying a firearm. According to Richmond Police, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Sugar’s Crab Shack on Chamberlayne Avenue, just across from the Fourth Police Precinct. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old...