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Kwick Strike Review: Fast Access, Secure Storage, No Batteries, No Fumbling

2026-08-31,

The Kwick Strike combines secure vehicle handgun storage with rapid, battery-free access. We installed one in a Toyota Tundra and tested its fit, security, deployment system, and compatibility with...


New Survey Finds 60 Million AR-Style Rifles as Supreme Court Weighs AR-15 Bans

2026-08-31, A new national survey estimates that Americans own approximately 60 million AR-15-type and similarly styled rifles. The findings are now being used to challenge Cook County’s and Connecticut’s rif...


Tandemkross TKX22 Light Rifle Review: A Competition .22 Built for Speed

2026-08-31,

Images by the author We are seeing a spate of rifles being released by companies that you would never have associated with rimfire guns… here is a shot of two of them: On top, we have the Tandemk...


Congressman Presses ATF for Answers on Suppressor Ruling

2026-08-31,

Rep. Tracey Mann is demanding answers from the ATF about suppressor registration, pending Form 4 applications, and how the agency plans to implement the recent federal court ruling.

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Best Hunting Rifle Scopes of 2026: What to Look For

2026-08-31, Every serious hunter knows the old saying: you buy the scope, and the rifle just carries it. In 2026 that is truer than ever. Fresh hands-on testing from Outdoor Life and Field & Stream, a complet...


Rheinmetall’s HAMMR Brings Semi-Auto 40mm Firepower to Army Competition

2026-08-31, American Rheinmetall’s HAMMR is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic 40mm grenade launcher built for the U.S. Army’s Precision Grenadier System competition. Here is how the weapon, ammunition and comput...


Springfield Armory Launches Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm Pistol

2026-08-31,

Springfield Armory has expanded its roller-delayed Kuna 9mm lineup with four new Tri-Lug models, giving suppressor owners a fast, proven mounting interface straight from the factory.

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Feds Reopen Rights Restoration After 34-Year Freeze

2026-08-31,

After more than three decades, DOJ is reopening the federal firearm rights restoration process under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c), with public applications beginning this fall.

The post Ninth Circuit Leaves California’s 24/7 Gun-Store Surveillance Law in Place

2026-08-31, A divided Ninth Circuit panel has left California’s 24/7 gun-store surveillance mandate in place. Judge Kenneth Lee warned that forcing FFLs to record customers’ conversations threatens both free ...


California: 3 Restrictive Anti-Gun Bills Head To Governor Newsom For His Consideration

2026-08-31,

California lawmakers have sent three new gun bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom, including SB 948, which would impose new firearm training requirements beginning in 2029.

The post New Survey Estimates 180,000 Defensive Gun Uses Against Animals Each Year

2026-08-31, A major new national firearms survey estimates that Americans use guns defensively against animal threats roughly 180,000 times every year....


Shadow Systems XR920 Elite 9mm Drops to $599.99—Plus $200 Store Credit

2026-08-31, Palmetto State Armory has the optics-ready Shadow Systems XR920 Elite 9mm pistol for $599.99—$200 below PSA’s regular price. Buyers can also claim $200 in Shadow Systems store credit for a limited...


The 3 3/4 Inch Slidelock Folder: New from Bear & Son

2026-08-31,

Bear & Son Cutlery has grown on me as time has gone on. Their factory in Jacksonville, Alabama produces all manner of blades ranging from tactical autos to old-fashioned fixed blades–and ...


Yes, a Handgun Works on a Bear — Here’s What the Numbers Actually Say

2026-08-30,

Handguns work against bears far more often than conventional wisdom suggests. But does that make a pistol better than bear spray? Here’s what the data actually show.

The post After Seattle Center, WA Democrats Want More Gun Laws — But Can’t Agree on Which

2026-08-30,

Washington Democrats are assembling another gun-control package for 2027 after the Bite of Seattle shooting, but lawmakers remain divided over what to pursue.

The post Step Securely with Lems’ Tactical Pro Boot

2026-08-30,

City-based first responders, law enforcement, and urban jungle professionals need a high performance boot that won’t fail. The Tactical Pro Mid boot from Lems Shoes (LemsShoes.com) fills that spo...


A Man Parked a Working Guillotine Next to the Supreme Court. It Didn’t Go Well.

2026-08-29,

Capitol Police arrested a California man after finding a working 10-foot guillotine near the Supreme Court. His own videos make the strange case considerably more serious.

The post Dolly Parton Carried a .38, and She Never Apologized for It

2026-08-29,

Dolly Parton openly carried a .38 pistol for self-defense and once drew it on a man harassing her in New York City. Her own words tell the story.

The post Strike Industries Strike Polymer BUS

2026-08-29,

Modern red dots are better than they’ve ever been. They’re tougher, battery life is measured in years, and outright failures are relatively uncommon. Even so, I’ve had more than o...


A 2A Lawyer Says the ATF’s Anti-Gun Wing Is Keeping a List

2026-08-28,

Registration-free suppressor transfers are happening under a federal injunction, but one Second Amendment attorney warns today's paper trail could become tomorrow's enforcement target.

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The Strike Industries FSA Brace STAB

2026-08-28,

The Strike Industries Polymer FSA STAB is a lightweight, adjustable side-folding pistol brace built for 1913 Picatinny-equipped firearms. We tested it on .300 Blackout and .223 Wylde platforms to s...


The Worst Pistol Red Dot I’ve Ever Used

2026-08-28,

Watching the evolution of red dot sights in the last decade or so is something to behold. There used to be two types of red dots: expensive ones and cheap ones. Aimpoint and Trijicon ruled the high...


FBI Data Guts the ‘More Guns, More Crime’ Myth

2026-08-28,

FBI data show murder and other violent crimes fell sharply in 2025 despite widespread gun ownership, expanded Constitutional carry, and millions of firearms sold annually.

The post Supreme Court Takes Up Semiautomatic Rifle Cases: What It Means

2026-08-28, The Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases asking whether the Second Amendment protects the possession of semiautomatic rifles, setting up what could be the most consequential firearms ruling in years...


After NFA Ruling, Pennsylvania Legislation Would Ensure Suppressors Remain Legal

2026-08-28,

A federal court victory over NFA registration has created an unexpected problem for Pennsylvania gun owners. Rep. Rob Kauffman wants to fix the state-law Catch-22 before lawful owners get caught in...