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Brandon Herrera, a firearms YouTuber and US congressional candidate, poses with a bust of Hitler in a March 2025 video. Herrera is running in the GOP primary against Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales on March 3, 2026. (Screenshot via YouTube)
March 7, 2026, 8:45 am
Texas lawmaker quits race, handing GOP nod to man he called ‘known neo-Nazi’
Republican nominee Brandon Herrera, known as ‘The AK Guy’ on his YouTube channel with over 4 million followers, has posted videos featuring Nazi salutes and music, mock goose-steps
By Andrew Lapin
Roberta Tarnove at a shooting event with Bullets & Bagels. (Courtesy Roberta Tarnove via JTA)
January 30, 2026, 3:56 pm
After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront 2nd Amendment tensions
The shooting by ICE agents has spurred debate over whether the Trump administration’s response to armed protesters may be at odds with protections traditionally cherished by conservatives
By Grace Gilson
A sign for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a US Border Patrol officer earlier in the day, is displayed during a vigil, January 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
January 26, 2026, 4:50 am
Republican voices grow for thorough probe into officers’ killing of man in Minnesota
Trump officials claim nurse Alex Pretti violently approached ICE officers with gun, but footage shows he was pushed by officer, did not brandish weapon he was licensed to carry
By STEVEN SLOAN
Illustrative: An aerial view of The Zone Orthodox Jewish summer camp, run by Kars4Kids. (The Zone website via JTA)
August 9, 2023, 6:56 pm
Man said to threaten US Jewish summer camp staffer with machete
Kars4Kids charity, which runs The Zone camp, says staff should be armed to deal with potential antisemitic attacks
By Ron Kampeas
A tweet sent by the Michigan Republican Party comparing gun-control measures to the Holocaust, March 22, 2023. (Screenshot via JTA)
March 23, 2023, 2:59 am
Michigan GOP tweet compares gun control to the Holocaust
Party doubles down on message after condemnations by Jewish groups
By Andrew Lapin
A makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, on October 29, 2018 in which eleven Jews were killed while at Shabbat services. (AP/Matt Rourke)
March 27, 2019, 11:27 am
After synagogue attack, Pittsburgh tries again to curb guns
Mayor’s spokesperson says city ‘owes it to those murdered at Tree of Life,’ but opponents say legislation violates US Second Amendment, vow to challenge move in court
By Michael Rubinkam
Students protest for increased school safety after the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, on February 14. (Zoe Terner/NFTY)
March 5, 2018, 11:37 am
Jewish students march for their lives to advance stricter gun control laws
A broad coalition of Reform, Conservative and Orthodox synagogue youth groups join a nationwide movement of young people demanding an end to mass shootings
By Cathryn J. Prince
Jonathan Burstyn, a Jewish gun instructor, at an NRA convention, August 2017. (Courtesy of Burstyn via JTA)
October 10, 2017, 5:56 am
Meet the Orthodox firearms instructor who wants Jews to own guns
Jonathan Burstyn, 27, works at a nursing home during the week, guards his synagogue on Saturdays, and teaches Jewish gun owners about their firearms on Sundays
By Ben Sales
Steve Leibowitz
October 9, 2017, 12:15 pm
Steve Leibowitz
America: Heavily armed and dangerous
The US has a massive internal security problem — homegrown gun owners
Participants engaging in target practice at Bullets & Bagels. (Courtesy)
May 26, 2017, 2:54 pm
Taking aim at stereotypes, this Jewish shooting club sets its sights on a good schmear
The LA-based Bullets & Bagels uses the right to bear arms to bring Jews of all stripes together for a nosh with a side of self defense
By Lisa Klug
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the James L. Knight Center, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
September 17, 2016, 5:14 am
Trump says Clinton’s guards should drop their guns ‘and see what happens to her’
Attacking opponent’s stance on Second Amendment, Republican presidential candidate’s office declines elaborating on apparent support for violence
By Jonathan Lemire
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump acknowledges the high temperature, after addressing supporters on August 13, 2016 in Fairfield, Connecticut. ( John Moore/Getty Images/AFP)
August 14, 2016, 9:51 pm
Ignoring Clinton, Trump goes on tear against media
Republican slams ‘disgusting’ press after it criticized him for claiming Obama founded IS and saying gun owners could ‘do something’ about his rival
By Laurie Kellman
August 12, 2016, 5:10 am
Trump’s NC campaign director pointed gun at aide, lawsuit alleges
Vincent Bordini says Earl Phillip placed loaded gun against his kneecap; Phillip denies accusation, plans to countersue for defamation
By Michael Biesecker and Jeff Horwitz
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 10, 2016. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP)
August 11, 2016, 12:21 pm
Has the unsinkable Trump campaign ship run aground?
Recent comments against Clinton may be a bridge too far for Republicans, even though party has no mechanism for removing candidate
By Michael Mathes
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Briar Woods High School, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
August 11, 2016, 8:43 am
9 times Trump said he didn’t say what he said
From criticism of John McCain to the Megyn Kelly ‘blood’ remark, Republican nominee has repeatedly distanced himself from his own comments
By Ivan Couronne
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