Blog Posts
2026-05-12,
The hard ground is not the best place to be in the outdoors. Yes, you may be in a tent, but that doesn’t fully protect you from Mother Nature’s numerous perils. Creepy crawlies can squirm their...
2026-05-12,
In a firearms world dominated by the AR platform, we shotgunners often feel left out. Seeing the AR guys get any gun they want in any size they want makes me jealous. With the abolition of the $200...
2026-05-11,
NSSF accused The Trace of unfairly targeting a California gun retailer after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack.
The post Raven Rocks Precision Bullets + Suppressed AR = A Fun Shoot!
2026-05-11,
Developing loads for an integrally suppressed AR isn’t about chasing maximum velocity—it’s about balancing reliability, accuracy, and shootability.
The post George Peterson’s NFA Suppressor Case Exposes the Danger of Federal Gun Registries
2026-05-11, George Peterson’s case began with an armed ATF raid on his Louisiana home and business. It ended, at least for now, with the Supreme Court refusing to review his NFA suppressor conviction and a two-...
2026-05-11,
Who Is Targeted By Connecticut’s Glock Ban?
2026-05-11,
Connecticut lawmakers passed legislation targeting Glock-style pistols over illegal auto-sear conversions, despite existing federal bans.
The post April NICS Report: Gun Sales Steady, NFA Demand Explodes 130%
2026-05-11, April 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS checks rose 1.6% year over year, showing steady firearm demand, while NFA-related checks exploded 130.3% after Congress removed key NFA tax barriers....
2026-05-11, In United States v. Alsenat, the Eleventh Circuit upheld a conviction involving machinegun conversion devices. Sean Maloney warns that the deeper danger is the “accessory” framing used below, whic...
2026-05-11,
The DOJ says Colorado’s ban on standard-capacity magazines violates the Second Amendment and targets firearms owned by millions of Americans.
The post Handguns vs. Bears: Shot Counts From Black Bear and Polar Bear Defense Cases
2026-05-11, Documented handgun-defense cases involving black bears and polar bears show a clear pattern: most incidents were resolved with six shots or fewer, though warning shots produced mixed results....
2026-05-11, The Rock Island VRPF14 is on sale at Palmetto State Armory for just $199.99, down from $499.99. With a compact 14.1-inch barrel, 5+1 capacity, and pump-action reliability....
2026-05-11, Palmetto State Armory is running a deal on the Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Gear Pac, add to cart for low price. The package includes a Viridian RFX11 green dot, four 17-round magazines, and a pistol cas...
2026-05-11, PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ-BT is down to $209.75 with code ALand5 at Ammunition Depot, bringing this 420-round ammo can bundle to about $0.50 per round....
2026-05-11,
What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) filed Meprolights MPO Series Optics
2026-05-11,
I’ve had a Meprolight MCO optic for around eight months now, and have been impressed with the build and quality of it. The MCO Is the Meprolight Carbine Optic. During the recent Athlon Outdoo...
2026-05-10,
The new Wilson Combat Bulwark combines an enclosed internal hammer system with modern carry-gun ergonomics and 1911-inspired trigger feel.
The post Safariland and Haley Strategic Slim Down the Incog X for Subcompacts: Meet the Incog XS
2026-05-10,
The Incog XS scales the Incog platform down into a streamlined concealment rig designed specifically for modern micro-compact pistols.
The post The Truth About Survival Guns
2026-05-10,
I like the weird and odd. I appreciate when companies do weird things, even if it doesn’t make all that much sense. One of the oddest genres of firearms is survival guns. The purpose of these gun...
2026-05-09,
The Tall Boy rejects the trend toward ultra-short suppressors in favor of one thing: making subsonic .300 BLK as quiet as possible.
The post New Pro-Gun Group Challenges Extreme Gun Control in the U.S. Virgin Islands
2026-05-09,
Residents say the U.S. Virgin Islands has created one of the most restrictive and dysfunctional firearm systems in America.
The post An Outstanding Fixed Blade EDC – Goathead Knives Hunter 3.5
2026-05-09,
A few weeks back, a mystery package arrived at my door from DLT Trading. A friend of mine had conspired with DLT’s owner, Jason Thoune, and arranged the delivery of a Hunter 3.5 from Goathead Kni...
2026-05-08, ATF’s draft revised Form 4473 would cut the firearms transaction form from seven pages to four while changing several key buyer questions. The proposal affects sex identification, marijuana language...
2026-05-08, SAF’s amicus brief in Baird v. Bonta tells the Ninth Circuit that California cannot ban open carry and claim the Second Amendment survives because concealed carry remains available....
2026-05-08, Tennessee’s SB1847/HB1802 is not a blanket license to shoot over property. The final bill creates a narrow deadly-force justification tied to serious crimes and serious danger....