Blog Posts

Suppressor-Optimized Out Of The Box

2026-10-11,

Suppressors are a hot commodity these days. The Big Beautiful Bill lowered the stamp price to zero dollars, and a recent court ruling has even had some dealers transferring them over a 4473. Suppre...


Contra Costa Drops Ban on 1911s, Red Dots, Pistol Lights

2026-10-10,

Contra Costa County agrees to drop CCW bans on pistol optics, weapon lights, and single-action 1911 and 2011 handguns after an SAF lawsuit.

The post BREAKING: The ATF Stops Certain NFA Requirements Nationwide

2026-10-10,

On October 9th the ATF published an open letter addressed to FFLs and the public regarding the recent court ruling out of Texas. The ruling, as readers here know, threw the NFA out the window regar...


Bill Makes Open Carry at the Polls Election Interference

2026-10-10,

A House bill would create a presumption of voter intimidation in certain situations involving visible firearms, requiring defendants to rebut it.

The post ATF Finally Provides Guidance On NFA Transfers, No Registration Required!

2026-10-10,

ATF says it will no longer enforce NFA registration or prior approval requirements for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs.

The post Essential Priorities When You’re Lost Outdoors

2026-10-10,

Getting back to nature is beneficial for both relaxation, stress-reduction, and experiencing animals in their natural environment. However, your peace of mind can disappear instantly when you find ...




ATF Stops Enforcing NFA Registration Nationwide for Suppressors, SBRs and More

2026-10-09, Gun-rights litigation has forced a major retreat from the NFA registration scheme. ATF’s October 9 guidance extends non-enforcement nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs, while remaining f...


LifeCard Centerfire: A .380 In A Box! 

2026-10-09,

The folding LifeCard now comes in .380 ACP and .32 ACP. We take the new .380 to the range to see how it compares to the original .22.

The post Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Where It Stands After SCOTUS

2026-10-09, The Supreme Court has once again passed on the question that matters most to traveling gun owners. On October 5, the justices declined to hear Johnson v. Jacobson, a challenge to Minnesota's refusal t...


DOJ Says Guns Can Be Carried in National Park Buildings. NPS Still Says No.

2026-10-09,

DOJ says the federal gun ban doesn't prohibit lawful self-defense carry in national park buildings. But NPS guidance still says otherwise.

The post Virginia Students Sue Over Under-21 Gun Purchase Ban and Private-Sale Restrictions

2026-10-09, Two Liberty University students are challenging Virginia laws blocking their private handgun and AR-15 purchases. Boyer v. Katz invokes the Virginia Constitution and follows multiple court victories r...


SAF Asks Court For Injunction In Challenge To Colorado’s Nonresident Ban On Carry

2026-10-09,

FPC is asking a federal court to block Colorado and Denver restrictions that leave some nonresidents unable to legally carry firearms.

The post FPC Moves to End State NFA Laws After Injunction, ATF Guidance End Federal Registration Requirements for Untaxed Firearms

2026-10-09,

FPC asks 15 state attorneys general to immediately stop enforcing laws tied to the now-enjoined federal NFA registration r...


PSA M4A1 Review: Quad Rails, Iron Sights and M4 Nostalgia

2026-10-09, The PSA M4A1 brings back the quad rail, fixed front sight and compact handling of the classic military carbine. We put this semi-auto M4 clone through qualification drills and tested it with iron sigh...


GOA, GOF Sue Virginia Over Young Adult Ban On Buying Handguns, Semi-Autos

2026-10-09,

GOA challenges two Virginia gun laws restricting firearm purchases by adults ages 18 to 20.

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Speer Gold Dot 9mm 124 Gr +P JHP Battle Pack 250 Rounds — $136.70

2026-10-09, If you have been waiting to stock up on proven 9mm defensive ammo, this deal is worth a look. Ammunition Depot has the Speer Gold Dot 124-grain +P JHP Battle Pack down to $136.70 with code ALand5, giv...


Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Bundle Drops to $399.99 With 3 Magazines

2026-10-09, The popular Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport is available in a range-ready $399.99 bundle containing three 25-round magazines and a carry case. Its familiar AR-style controls, light recoil and...


Schlichter Lays Out a Plan for Hasan’s Dec. 3 Firing Squad

2026-10-09,

Nidal Hasan is scheduled to face a military firing squad on December 3. Retired Army colonel Kurt Schlichter has offered his views on the Army's preparations for the execution.

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Disarmed In the Big City

2026-10-09,

So there I was, disarmed in the big city. I recently went on a short vacation with my family, and we visited a big city that honored my concealed carry permit. I couldn’t travel strapped, and eve...



Contra Costa Sheriff Drops Red Dot, Weapon Light and 1911 Carry Bans

2026-10-08, Contra Costa County’s sheriff has agreed to withdraw concealed-carry bans on red dots, weapon-mounted lights and 1911/2011 pistols following a SAF lawsuit. Gun owners should never have needed federa...


Maryland Judge Finds Glocks Are Protected Arms, Yet Lets Sales Ban Proceed

2026-10-08, Maryland’s Glock sales ban remains on track for January 1, 2027, after a federal judge recognized the targeted handguns as protected arms but denied preliminary relief. A Connecticut judge blocked a...


Strike Industries’ Folding Scorpion Stock: A Practical Alternative to the CZ Original

2026-10-08,

Original CZ Scorpion folding stocks have become expensive and difficult to find. We put Strike Industries' $99.95 alternative against the factory stock to see how it compares.

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