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Mother shoots home intruder to protect two young kids

By ACRU Staff|2023-03-06T11:35:59-05:00August 22nd, 2022|

The mother, whose identity has not been released, said she was in the shower when she heard her 12 and 14-year-old children screaming in the next room, according to TMJ4 on Wednesday. She immediately jumped out of the shower and, while dripping wet, grabbed her firearm from her bedroom.The mother then ran to her children and saw her two dogs attacking a home intruder. The suspect was not deterred by the dogs, however, and the mother said he “wouldn’t stop coming,” so she shot him.

Calls for Citizen Disarmament?

By Allen West|2023-03-06T11:36:09-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Never forget that an armed individual is a citizen, a disarmed individual is a subject. I choose to be a citizen, never a subject . . . What about you?

ACRU Applauds Supreme Court Second Amendment Decision: New York Rifle & Pistol Assoc v. Bruen

By ACRU Staff|2023-03-06T11:55:51-05:00June 23rd, 2022|

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) applauds the recent decision of the Supreme Court in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) vs. Bruen striking down the state’s abhorrent “may issue” scheme. “May issue” rights are no rights at all. Such policies are an abomination under the Bill of Rights of this Constitutional Republic.

Allen West: America’s Unique Freedom

By Allen West|2023-03-06T11:55:56-05:00June 2nd, 2022|

Consider the events of April 19, 1775 at a place called Lexington Green in Massachusetts. As the British landed and were marching inland towards Concord for the purpose of destroying a weapons and armaments factory, men of valor prepared and answered the call to arms. The British military was the most powerful land force the world knew. Yet, those Sons of Liberty knew there was something at stake: liberty from tyranny. And so, they took the field of Lexington Green and fired the shot that was heard around the world.

Stuck in the Middle

By Allen West|2023-03-06T11:55:56-05:00May 31st, 2022|

History has taught us what happens when a nation's population is rendered defenseless.

Politicizing Tragedy: The Bent of the Left

By Allen West|2023-03-06T11:55:58-05:00May 17th, 2022|

What happened in Buffalo was horrendous. But the politicized exploitation and hypocrisy of the left is just as horrible.

Allen West: Keep Our 2nd Amendment Strong

By Allen West|2023-04-30T16:16:40-04:00March 25th, 2022|

A strong Second Amendment is essential not only for personal security but national defense. One need look no further than the situation in Ukraine to understand the importance of a capable citizenry.

Allen West: Beware the Traps of Unconstitutional Red Flag Laws

By Allen West|2023-04-30T16:16:53-04:00March 23rd, 2022|

Anonymous accusations with no due process whatsoever should never lead to infringement of rights. Red flag laws can easily run afoul of both your 2nd and 4th Amendment rights. Beware of "feel-good" policies created as fear-driven knee-jerk reactions. We must be vigilant to protect our freedoms.

Allen West on the Second Amendment – Tax Stamps Required?

By Allen West|2023-04-30T16:17:07-04:00March 16th, 2022|

Why does the federal government, through the ATF, trample on Second Amendment rights for something like a sound suppressor, which protects hearing and reduces environmental noise? LTC Allen West (ret.) explores.

ACRU Files Amicus Brief in Support of SCOTUS Second Amendment Case

By ACRU Staff|2023-03-06T12:05:19-05:00October 5th, 2021|

The American Constitutional Rights Union filed an amicus brief in support of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association for its Supreme Court case against Kevin P. Bruen, in his official capacity as Superintendent of the New York State Police. As reframed by the Court, the Question Presented is: Whether the State’s denial of petitioners’ applications for concealed-carry licenses for self- defense violated the Second Amendment.