2A News Should We Pass HPA and SHORT Through HR1? The Legal Catch You Need to Know Zion Patriot, June 12, 2025June 13, 2025 There’s a lot of excitement right now in the 2A community about the possibility of folding the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) and the Stop Harassing Owners Of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act into HR1, and pushing it through Congress via the budget reconciliation process. This strategy could finally remove suppressors and…
They Got it Right Zion Patriot, June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 The other day we wrote a scathing post about how the SCOTUS kicked the can down the road yet again when it comes to gun rights—specifically choosing to pass on so-called “Assault Weapon” bans and “High” (read: standard) capacity magazines. However, in a refreshing bit of good news, SCOTUS has…
Gun Control A Well Regulated Militia Zion Patriot, June 4, 2025June 5, 2025 Understanding the Founders’ Intent Behind the Second Amendment When most people today hear the phrase “well regulated,” they think of government control—rules, bureaucracy, compliance. But in 1791, when the Second Amendment was ratified, the meaning was very different. Understanding that original context is key to understanding the amendment itself. The…
2A News “It Could Never Happen Here” — Until It Did Zion Patriot, May 7, 2025May 8, 2025 For years, critics of the Second Amendment have dismissed concerns about government overreach as paranoid or outdated. “The U.S. government would never become tyrannical,” they say. “You don’t need an AR-15 to defend your rights.” To that, I respond with one word: COVID. What we witnessed between 2020 and 2022…
It’s Not What You Know, But Who Zion Patriot, December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 After months of Joe Biden stating that he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, he has now done just that. The recent pardon raises several important issues about fairness and consistency. This move is somewhat surprising—to those on the left. Meanwhile, people on the right are only surprised that…
Is The AR-15 a “Weapon of War”? Zion Patriot, October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 The AR-15 has been at the center of national debates on gun control, often labeled a “weapon of war” by critics. However, much of this rhetoric overlooks the true history and purpose of the AR-15. In this article, we’ll explore the origins of the AR-15, its civilian role, and how…
Top 10 Reasons to Own an AR-15 Zion Patriot, September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 10. Versatility for Different Uses The AR-15 is an incredibly versatile rifle. It can be adapted for home defense, target shooting, hunting, and even competitive shooting. Few firearms offer such a wide range of configurations to meet different needs, making it a top choice for gun owners who want one…
AR-15: Weapon of War or Useless? Zion Patriot, September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 Joe Biden has said on multiple occasions that the AR-15 is useless against the government. He famously said, “If you want to take on the Government you don’t need an AR-15, you need an F-15”. First of all, where can I get my F-15? However, the gun control lobby, the…
Democrat Congresswoman, Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away Zion Patriot, July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 In other political news that has an impact on gun rights, the Texas Congresswoman, Sheila Jackson Lee passed away over the weekend. She was 74 years old, and while the cause of death has not been disclosed, she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past June. While we disagreed…
SCOTUS Skips AR and Mag Ban Case (for now) Zion Patriot, July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 There has been a lot of hoopla over the 8 to 1 decision to not take up the Illinois and other state AR gun and mag bans. On the surface this may seem like a bad decision. However, this is more of a procedural decision than an outright failure to…