Opinion

New Campaign Sends Warning to Would-Be Straw Buyers: ‘Don’t Lie’

08.04.26 | LET Guest Editorial

A new federal awareness campaign is warning Americans that illegally purchasing a firearm for someone else, known as a straw purchase, can result in up to 15 years in federal prison and steep fines.
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The DSA’s Blueprint for a New America Is More Radical Than Many Realize

08.03.26 | Greg Hoyt Editorial

The Democratic Socialists of America have released a new platform outlining their vision for a future without capitalism, private ownership, and the current structure of the U.S. government.
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Spain’s Border Disaster Could Be a Preview of America’s Future

08.01.26 | Pat Droney Editorial

A wave of migration that overwhelmed a Spanish territory has become a flashpoint in the fight over immigration policies on both sides of the Atlantic.
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How Trump's $1.6 Billion Plan Will Put More Local Police to Work for ICE

08.01.26 | Eddie Molina Editorial

Record funding for the 287(g) program is fueling a rapid expansion of local police participation in federal immigration enforcement efforts.
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The Police Quota Question Nobody Wants to Talk About

07.30.26 | Greg Hoyt Opinion

Allegations of a police ticket quota scheme in South Carolina have raised new questions about a practice many departments deny exists.
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Oregon’s Plan To Ban Hunting Was Doomed From The Start

07.30.26 | LET Guest Editorial

Oregon’s controversial anti-hunting ballot measure will not appear before voters after failing to gather enough certified signatures.
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Ramp Denied One Gun Company While Courting Another

07.28.26 | LET Guest Editorial

NSSF is criticizing financial services company Ramp after it allegedly refused to provide services to one ammunition manufacturer while simultaneously pursuing business with a firearm distributor, raising questions about the company's treatment of the firearm industry.
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Arizona Leaders Had a Crook Problem Before They Had a Gun Control Debate

07.27.26 | LET Guest Editorial

Arizona politicians are calling for more gun control after a Tucson shooting left nine people injured, but critics say the real failure was a repeat violent offender who was already prohibited from possessing a firearm and was still on the streets.
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What 1,000 Studies Reveal About the Crime-Fighting Strategy Many Cities Abandoned

07.27.26 | Leonard Sipes Editorial

More than 1,000 studies and decades of research point to the same conclusion: proactive policing reduces crime. So why are so many departments pulling back? This analysis explores the evidence, the controversy, and the difficult decisions reshaping modern law enforcement.
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Retired Michigan Cop Says City's Healthcare Decision Left His Family in Crisis

07.24.26 | Eddie Molina Editorial

A retired Michigan police officer says the healthcare benefits he earned through years of service were denied after he moved out of state, leaving his family struggling with mounting medical bills as his wife battles a serious health crisis.
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Inside the Group Calling for the End of the Second Amendment

07.23.26 | LET Guest Editorial

A growing political movement is pushing an agenda that goes far beyond traditional gun control, raising questions about the future of America’s Constitution and individual liberties.
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Helping America's Heroes Heal Beyond the Battlefield

07.23.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

Fallen Soldiers Ministries is equipping chaplains, pastors, and faith leaders to provide biblical counseling and spiritual care to veterans, military members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders carrying the hidden burdens of service.
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The Anti-Hunting Playbook Just Arrived in Colorado

07.22.26 | LET Guest Editorial

A new petition targeting lead ammunition in Colorado has reignited debate over hunting regulations, conservation funding, and the role of activist groups in wildlife policy.
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The Gun Trafficking Case That Exposes Canada's Confiscation Strategy

07.22.26 | LET Guest Editorial

A former Canadian MP is facing gun trafficking charges, but critics say the case highlights a larger question: if existing laws can target criminals, why confiscate firearms from law-abiding owners?
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The Secret Service Just Made History. Here's Why It Matters.

07.22.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

A single badge is making Secret Service history. Behind it is a leadership philosophy that aims to reshape the agency for generations to come.
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