Hey everyone,

Today’s newsletter covers a mix of tragic reminders, bold legislative proposals, and hard lessons on timing. We lead with a heartbreaking story out of Mississippi, where a church deacon lost his life while trying to protect others during a shooting at a community Easter egg hunt. An armed bystander ultimately stopped the threat, but not before tragedy struck.

We’ve also got a look at the newly proposed “Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act,” aiming to strip the agency of its firearms and ammunition. Plus, a defensive gun use in Missouri involving a road rage incident, and a fatal outcome for someone who tried to draw from the drop.

Speaking of that, I just posted two new YouTube Shorts:

And if you’d rather listen than read, all the stories below are available in audio form on the USA Carry Podcast:

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Stay safe, stay situationally aware, and as always—train smarter than your threats.