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States Want 3D Printers That Won’t Print Gun Parts

2026-08-22,

New York wants 3D printers that refuse to make gun parts. A developer in Mumbai says he’s already built the software to do it.

The post Federal Punch 22LR: Gel Test [Video Review]

2026-08-22,

Federal Punch 22lr is a great choice of .22 defensive load. This video shows its performance in gel after penetrating four layers of denim.

The post How Many Guns Is Too Many? Australia Pushing Another ‘Buyback’ For ‘Excess’ Guns

2026-08-22,

How many guns are “excess” guns? Australia apparently thinks the government should get to decide.

The post The Most Bizarre Movies Guns Out There

2026-08-22,

We’ve all had those moments when we’re presented with a modular gun and the ability to attach whatever we want to it. We get a little crazy and do silly stuff, like mount an SBS to a rifle, or ...


The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison .45 ACP Proves Simplicity Still Wins

2026-08-21,

Five loads, zero malfunctions and plenty of .45 ACP. The Springfield Garrison proves a good 1911 doesn’t have to break the bank.

The post Charter Arms Walker… A Pound Of Protection

2026-08-21,

Eight rounds of .22 LR, 15 ounces and no exposed hammer. The Charter Arms Walker is a simple little wheelgun built to be carried.

The post Gun Policy Watch: Permits, Rifle Bans, and Ammo Prices

2026-08-21, This week in firearms policy and industry news, the concealed carry landscape shifted in California, a deadline is looming in North Carolina, and New Jersey is pressing ahead in its fight to keep a se...


Brady United: 5 Straight Crushing Losses Push Gun-Ban Group To The Brink Of Irrelevance

2026-08-21,

It’s been a rough August for Brady United. The gun-control group’s own press releases tell the story.

The post Herrera Leads TX-23 by 6 — But the Seat Is Far From Sewn Up

2026-08-21,

Brandon Herrera is up six points in TX-23, but this race isn't over yet.

The post Herrera Leads TX-23 by 6 — B...



The Texas Rangers And Their Sidearms

2026-08-21,

I was watching Lone Wolf McQuade…again…when I got to thinking about the Texas Rangers. Lone Wolf McQuade carried an arsenal, but what did real Texas Rangers carry? I did a quick search, and I l...


Beretta 694 Sporting Black DLC: The Shotgun Built to Dominate Clays

2026-08-20,

The Beretta 694 Sporting Black DLC isn’t cheap, but one day on the clay range shows where the money goes.

The post Can Someone Else Use Your Suppressor?

2026-08-20,

Can your buddy shoot your suppressor—or take it home? Here’s where federal NFA possession rules draw the line.

The post Firearms and Ammo in 2026: What Shooters Should Buy Now

2026-08-20, Mid-2026 is shaping up as a buyer's market with a catch. Ammunition prices are climbing on tariff pressure, new shooter guides are steering first-time buyers toward sensible choices, and testers have ...


WA Lawmaker Eyes ‘Two Strikes’ Juvenile Gun Law After Seattle Center Shooting

2026-08-20,

Washington has spent years targeting guns. One lawmaker now wants the state to start targeting repeat juvenile offenders.

The post Griffin Armament Gate-LOK HUB Mount Review

2026-08-20, DOJ Creates New Process For Restoration Of Federal Gun Rights For Nonviolent Offenders

2026-08-20,

Millions of Americans who lost their gun rights may finally have a real path to getting them back.

The post Understanding Kinetic Energy & Terminal Performance

2026-08-20,


Meat Tests Aren’t Valid

2026-08-20,

I loathe when people bring up meat tests to justify terrible ammunition choices. In my world, it’s commonly used to justify using birdshot for home defense. People have seen a ‘meat test’ and...


CA: 5 Bad Gun Measures Head For Floor Votes

2026-08-19,

California lawmakers are moving five more anti-gun bills toward final floor votes, including measures targeting 3D printers, firearm purchases, gun-owner data and red flag laws. There is one piece ...



HOP Munitions Makes Ammo Shopping a Little Less Annoying

2026-08-19,

Tired of ordering ammo only to land in backorder purgatory? HOP Munitions’ new In Stock Ammo page shows what’s actually on the shelf and ready to ship.

The post Digital Night Vision Binoculars: A 2026 Buyer's Guide

2026-08-19, Low-light optics have quietly become one of the fastest-moving categories in shooting and outdoor gear. Digital night vision binoculars now sit alongside traditional scopes and monoculars on store she...


Gun-Ban Advocates Lose Again, Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden ‘Ghost Gun’ Rule

2026-08-19,

Biden’s “ghost gun” rule just took a major hit in Texas, with a federal judge finding it violates both the Second and Fifth Amendments.

The post Sour Grapes: Gun-Ban Advocates Lose Their Minds Over DOJ Not Appealing NFA Ruling

2026-08-19,

Giffords, Brady and Everytown are predictably furious after DOJ declined to keep the NFA injunction on hold. Suppressors, SBRs and SBSs are suddenly being called some of America’s “deadliest we...