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Editorials

Dan Wos, host of the Loaded Mic

Did Biden Conspire with Mexico to Damage American Gun Manufacturers?

Mexico, our “illegal immigrant criminal Pez dispenser” to the south, is suing lawful arms manufacturers in the United States, blaming them for the actions of criminals within its own borders. Considering the Biden administration’s track record as one of the most openly antigun administrations in U.S. history, how likely is it that they collaborated with Mexico in an attempt to harm the lawful gun industry?

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3rd Generation Glock pistol.

What New Jersey’s Attack on Glock Says About the Future of Gun Control

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has escalated his crusade against the lawful firearms industry, raising questions about his true intentions. Is this campaign merely a political spectacle, or is it a calculated effort to destabilize and financially cripple the firearms industry through an unending barrage of lawsuits?

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President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, who was just pardoned by his father.

The Hunter Biden Pardon, Facts and Future Implications

As most people know by now, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, was convicted of federal gun crimes and his father gave the nation his word he would not pardon him. As is common with politicians, he changed his mind and issued a sweeping pardon for him. Read about what this covers and whether or not the average gun owner might be able to benefit from it.

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A person holding a so-called 'assault weapon'.

Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Overturned…For Now

Illinois, one of the most anti-gun, anti-2A states in the nation, has just seen a reprieve from an unconstitutional law enacted two years ago. Federal Judge Stephen McGlynn has permanently blocked the “assault weapons” ban portion of the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA). The state has already filed an appeal, and only time will tell whether the injunction will stand or be overturned.

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President-Elect Donald Trump's nominee for US Attorney General, Pam Bondi.

Open Letter to Trump Admin: If Pam Bondi Is Going to Be Our Next US Attorney General, I Respectfully Request an Appointment to the DOJ to Oversee the Office of Justice Programs

Joe LoPorto, Director of Government Affairs at the Civil Liberties Policy Research Center of New Jersey, explains the significance of the President-Elect’s choice for U.S. Attorney General. For Second Amendment supporters, a nominee with a history of backing “red flag laws” raises serious concerns. Joe breaks down the potential impact and makes his case for appointment to a pivotal government role.

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President Trump delivering a campaign speech about free speech and a Digital Bill of Rights.

We Need President Trump’s Digital Bill of Rights More Than Ever. Will He Come Through?

Censorship of free speech, especially right-leaning viewpoints, by major social media platforms has never been more blatant than during the 2024 election season. Facebook, in particular, has been auto-moderating and silencing posts or comments that support conservative causes or political candidates. President Trump has made strong promises to eliminate this behavior and address viewpoint discrimination and censorship. The question remains: will he follow through once he takes office?

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The 45th President of the United States and now elected to be the 47th, President Donald J. Trump.

2024 Election Recap: a Path to Reshaping New Jersey Politics is Now Open

With Donald Trump on his way to the White House as President-Elect, along with a Republican-controlled Senate and a likely GOP-controlled House once the vote counts are finalized, Joe LoPorto offers a realistic look into what Trump’s final term in office could mean for gun owners across the nation and here in New Jersey. He also shares insight into the critical races we need to watch as the midterms draw closer.

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The scales of justice

Deafening Silence: An Essay on the Two-Year Battle to End Centuries of Racial Discrimination Preserved In New Jersey’s Firearms Licensing Laws

New Jersey’s gun laws are deeply rooted in racism and inequality. Lawmakers, the Attorney General, and the Governor continue to uphold these unconstitutional, racially biased policies without any sense of shame. The so-called “righteousness” and virtue signaling vanish the moment they’re confronted. In fact, it feels as though we don’t even exist when we hold them accountable. It’s time for legislators to take this issue seriously and act. After all, don’t we care about “those people”?

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Members of a Nashville-based church security team engaged in spiritual and tactical training.

The Levites, 1643, and Today – Church Security Through the Ages

Across the nation, churches have too often been the site of mass shootings. In some cases, armed church security and parishioners have managed to stop these horrific attackers, though tragically, lives are often still lost. Read about a News2A co-founder who joined his church security team, embarking on a weekend of tactical and spiritual training, accompanied by a look into the history behind it.

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