The RPK: The Soviet Choice of Commonality Over Capability

In the mid-1950s, the Soviet high command accepted a compromise that would shape frontline infantry small arms for decades: prioritizing platform commonality over dedicated squad-level suppressive fire capability. That decision, formalized with the 1959 adoption of an AK-derived automatic rifle, ...

By Lynndon Schooler

From East To West, States Double Down On Gun Restrictions In 2026

We are only a few weeks into 2026, and it looks like this year might see quite a few battles between pro-firearms activists and anti-gun legislators across the U.S.; we’ve already seen several states introduce highly restrictive legislation, and there might be more to come. Below, see a lis...

By Zac K

The Soviet “Silent” AKS-74UB

The AKS-74UB is one of the rarer Kalashnikov variants, a suppressed short carbine designed for missions requiring minimal noise and visual signature. Derived from the AKS-74U developed by Mikhail T. Kalashnikov in the 1970s, the AKS-74UB was created by a team of engineers at the Research Institut...

By Lynndon Schooler

California Sues Gatalog, CTRLPew

This year’s broad pushback against firearms rights at the state level continues, with California now gearing up with a lawsuit against big names in the 3D firearm print world. On Friday, February 6, the State of California announced it was suing Gatalog and CTRLPew LLC over files they distr...

By Zac K

JPMorgan Chase Says It Will No Longer Debank Companies In Firearms Industry

JPMorgan Chase reverses course and removes limits on lending to rifle manufacturers, marking a significant policy shift for the firearm industry. The post JPMorgan Chase Says It Will No Longer Debank Companies In Firearms Industry appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut

Missouri Lawmakers Push To Loosen Firearm Restrictions, Ban Any Future Red-Flag Law

Missouri lawmakers move to block red-flag laws, lower concealed carry age limits, and strengthen self-defense protections in a new wave of pro-gun legislation. The post Missouri Lawmakers Push To Loosen Firearm Restrictions, Ban Any Future Red-Flag Law appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut

Skallywag Tactical Riptide Review

Editor’s Note: In this Skallywag Tactical Riptide review, author Eugene Nielsen takes a stab at evaluating an intriguing new knife. The tanto version of the knife was provided to the author by the company for this review. The author states, “All opinions are my own and are based on my persona...

By Eugene Nielsen
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