January 2026 NICS Background Checks Dip Slightly While NFA Checks Surge
The adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System numbers from the NSSF show January firearm sales to be slightly lower from last years report.
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U.S. Reverses Land Mine Policy Under Hegseth
The U.S. new land mine policy lifts previous restrictions, raising concerns over civilian safety and global arms proliferation.
Committed Gun-Grabbers Claim to Support the Second Amendment
Hey there, gun control fans! We’re always happy to welcome folks to freedom, but we wonder if you realize what it means to support the Second Amendment.
New Mexico Lawmakers Consider Bans On Semi-Auto Rifles And More
Despite some major wins by the 2A crowd in the past few years (including constitutional carry across a broadening swath of the U.S.A.), anti-firearm activists are not giving up easily. The new battleground appears to be the state of New Mexico, where lawmakers are considering a wide range of fire...
Julie Golob: Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Review
Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handg...
Gatalog Sued By California Over 3D Gun CAD Files
California officials are targeting digital firearm code and online gun blueprints in a First and Second Amendment showdown.
M65 Atomic Cannon — America’s Atomic Annie
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...
In Confirmation Hearing, Director Nominee Says ATF Won’t “Burden Lawful Gun Owners”
ATF director nominee Robert Cekada told lawmakers the agency should not burden lawful gun owners, drawing cautious optimism from gun-rights groups. The post In Confirmation Hearing, Director Nominee Says ATF Won’t “Burden Lawful Gun Owners” appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
First Round Hit: Best First Pistol
The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...
President Trump’s ATF Pick Clears Senate Hearing Easily
By all accounts, Cekada passed the test, and he will likely become the next Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.