History Shows Pistols Were Common in Revolutionary America

Were pistols common in Revolutionary America? Historical evidence from Cramer and Olson’s Willamette Law Review article shows pistols were privately owned, commercially available, and familiar to Americans at the Founding.

By Dean Weingarten

Was the 1911’s Grip Safety a Mistake?

The 1911 has now been with us for a century and a decade. Throughout that lifespan, there’s been no point at which it was not beloved by huge numbers of soldiers, law enforcement agents, and civilian shooters. Astonishingly, perhaps implausibly, the 1911 remains a darling of serious pistol...

By Clayton Walker

SCOTUS Rejects Key CCW Case Gardner v. Maryland

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. SCOTUS Rejects Key CCW Case Gardner v. Maryland “Am I going to sit here and tell you there’s some game of 4D chess going on?” he asked. “No, because the evidence j...

By Larry Z

USS Hornet (CV-12): Carrier that Stung Japan

The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participa...

By Peter Suciu

The Rimfire Report: A Step-Up from Target? ELEY Club 40gr RN

If you frequent the Rimfire Report, you’ll know that over the last few months, we’ve slowly been working our way through the UK’s ELEY .22LR ammunition catalog. This week, we’re back at it again with ELEY Club .22LR 40gr Round Nose . The ammo, as indicated by its name, is ...

By Luke C.

Coweta County Self-Defense: Amazon Driver Shoots Attacking Dog on Route

An Amazon delivery driver in Coweta County fatally shot a dog on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after the animal reportedly slipped its runner and attacked him. While Coweta County Animal Control is conducting a formal review, sheriff's deputies stated that initial on-scene evidence indicates the dri...

By Brandon Curtis

Long Island Dentist Sues Nassau County Police for Illegal Firearms Seizure

A Long Island dentist has filed a federal lawsuit against Nassau County Police after a 2022 raid on his Massapequa home led to dozens of gun charges that were later dismissed. The suit alleges officers violated his Fourth Amendment rights by entering and searching the home without a valid warrant.

By John Crump

Maryland Democrats Move to Ban Glock-Style Pistols

Maryland lawmakers have advanced legislation targeting many Glock pistols and Glock-style handguns, a move gun rights advocates say attacks some of the most common firearms in America. If enacted, the measure would restrict future sales and transfers of covered pistols beginning in 2027 and could...

By John Crump
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