WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People often say they own a gun to protect themselves and their families. But firearms owners rarely use their weapon in self-defense, a new study says.

More than half of all Americans believe that gun ownership increases safety by allowing law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, according to the Pew Research Center. Most (80%) gun owners say ...

Driving with a gun in your truck is the equivalent of having a spare tire or keeping a fire extinguisher in your home. Ranchers, hunters, and those living in rural settings might need access to a ...

In his recent letter, Bill Minarik takes issue with John Stossel’s commentary quoting a gun rights advocate who advises that Americans keep a firearm in the home for protection. Most law-abiding ...

Gun owners today claim protection is their main reason for owning guns. USA Today reported that 48 percent of gun owners said protection is their main reason for owning guns, while 32 percent claimed ...

The discussion came after a report of threats to a county commissioner and the assessor's office.

Revolvers never really went away, but the way people talk about them has gotten weird. You’ll hear some folks... The post ...

“When will America put people before guns?” was the headline on Paula Coulahan’s column here on Jan. 19. That sounds so very compassionate but in reality twists the issue and obstructs its mitigation.

But firearms owners rarely use their weapon in self-defense, a new study says. An overwhelming majority of gun owners -- 92% -- say they’ve never used their weapons to defend themselves, according to ...