SAAMI Standardizes the 5.56 Commercial (5.56 COMM) Cartridge

For decades, there has been an odd gap in the standards world. There has never been a publicly available standard for 5.56x45, even though millions of rifles are roll-marked for it. SAAMI has now filled that gap from the commercial side with 5.56 Commercial, abbreviated 5.56 COMM, introduced by H...

By Eric B •

Springfield Armory SA-35 Gets an Eye-Catching Polished Blued Finish

Springfield Armory has given the SA-35 a finish that earns a second look. This version of the pistol wears a deep, lustrous polished blue across its carbon steel frame and slide, and checkered walnut grips with natural grain complete the picture. It is the "wood and steel" look of class...

By Eric B •

Trump Executive Order Aims to Expand Hunting Access

President Trump's new executive order aims to expand hunting access on federal lands, address lead ammunition restrictions, and support the next generation of hunters. Here's what changes and when. The post Trump Executive Order Aims to Expand Hunting Access appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut •

How to Find an FFL Dealer in Your State (2026 Guide)

Buyers searching for an FFL dealer near them shop state first, then metro. A step-by-step guide to finding a transfer dealer, verifying the license and comparing fees — plus what that search looks like from the dealer's side of the counter.

By Sara Owens •

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of a New Cartridge

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®,Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of a new rifle cartridge for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and inter...

By Eric G •

SIG SAUER to Showcase American-Made Defense Products at AUSA

Leading small arms manufacturer to highlight combat-proven firearms, remote-control weapon stations, drones, and counter-UASNEWINGTON, N.H. (October 12, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and advanced concepts, will sho...

By Eric G •

NFA Guidance Is Live: The Q4 Market Math for FFL Dealers

ATF's October 9 open letter makes NFA approval and registration voluntary nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. The market math: September's demand data, what actually moved on the P&L, and where the category goes next quarter.

By Mark Edwards •

Winchester Deer Season XP: Best Long-Range Hunting Round?

There is nothing more frustrating that having a really great gun on hand and no way to shoot it. That’s been the case for us with the Model 2020 Waypoint rifle we’ve been using (see GunSpot’s pieces on taking the Waypoint out on a hunt and also running the rifle through the NRL Hunter M...

By GunSpot •

Fudd Friday: The Poor Man's Safari Cartridge

Welcome back to another edition of Fudd Friday. This week, we are looking at a cartridge with a dedicated fan base that many shooters have never heard of. The .35 Whelen uses common components to create an affordable American competitor to legendary safari cartridges like the .375 H&H or 9.3x...

By Daniel Y •
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