DeSantis Warns Looters: “You Don’t Know What’s Behind that Door in a Second Amendment State”

With Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stern warning to those considering looting in the wake of the storm. Speaking at a briefing at the state’s Emergency Operations Center, the governor emphasized that Florida’s status as a “Second Amendment state” could mean dire consequences for anyone attempting to exploit the … Read more

Chicago’s Weekend Shootings Are the New Normal

Among items not widely reported in the mainstream media we have Chicago’s regular weekly (largely criminal) weekend shooting report. The final tally for this past weekend according to the Sun-Times: Ten people were killed and 45 more, including two Chicago police officers and a 15-year-old boy, were wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend. … Read more

Sheriff: Over Half of Those Arrested in Kenosha Riots Were Not Locals

The law enforcement officers of Kenosha, Wisconsin have been busy arresting “protestors” (read: rioters) and Sheriff David Beth has revealed that more than half of the people arrested haven’t been locals. WISN reported: The Kenosha County Sheriff says 205 people have been arrested since protests began last week. The suspects have not been identified, but … Read more

Kenosha’s Armed Citizens Start Doing What the Police Can’t…or Won’t

Kenosha, Wisconsin has become a hotbed of “civil unrest” in the past few days drawing troublemakers from both Milwaukee and Chicago. Last night saw far more looting and arson than Sunday. We also saw, for the first time, both homeowners and organized groups of armed citizens stepping up to protect local Kenosha homes and businesses. … Read more

If Police Won’t Stop the Violence and Looting, America’s Gun Owners Will

Widespread looting and rioting have gripped America these past few days. Business owners across Illinois, and likely much of the nation, have voted with their checkbook on the matter. They have little or no confidence in their local political leaders and law enforcement to maintain order. Even small towns in the Land of Lincoln have … Read more

Armed Cleveland Bakery Owners Convince Rioters to Move Along to Other Targets

The past few days in the US have been a crystal clear demonstration of the value of Americans’ right to keep and bear arms. In the tradition of the venerated “rooftop Koreans,” during rioting and civil unrest, no one is going to protect your business for you. Rioters and looters have faced little real opposition … Read more

Rioting, Looting and Teargas Spread in Cities Across the Country

By Tim Sullivan and Aaron Morisson, AP Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black men grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, with police cars set ablaze and reports of injuries mounting on all sides as the country lurched toward another night of unrest after … Read more

As Civil Unrest and Looting Continue, the ATF Calls Federal Firearms License Holders

When occasional TTAG author Conner W. texted me the above screenshot, I was on the phone with the ATF. Yes, they called me at 7:00 PM central on a Saturday night. The reason for the call? To provide a warning and a suggestion. Due to the high potential of civil unrest, including possible looting, the … Read more

After Nationwide Power Cuts and Looting, Venezuelans Regret Giving Up Their Guns Even More

Before Hugo Chavez took a dirt nap, he enacted the Control of Arms, Munitions and Disarmament Law.  It banned everyday Venezuelans from owning guns or ammunition, and confiscated those that were privately owned. More recently, as the inevitable effects of Bolivarian socialism have wrecked their once-prosperous country, Venezuelans have wished they had those firearms back … Read more