The Viral “Scooby Doo Gun”. Let’s Talk About It.
At SHOT Show 2026 I was at the Gideon Optics booth, and a custom “Scooby Doo Gun” 1911 caught my eye. Not because of performance. Not because of innovation. Because…
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Concealed Carry in National Park Buildings: A New Lawsuit Challenging This Ban
Can you legally carry a firearm inside national park buildings? We break down 18 U.S.C. § 930(a), current laws, and a new federal lawsuit challenging the ban.
Sightmark Shade Thermal Review: Worth $1K?
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Sightmark Shade Thermal Review: Worth $1K? Sightmark’s Shade 3.5-28x30 thermal scope zeroed fast, grouped tight, and delivered the kind of real-world night-hunting perfo...
Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Wait Survives Court Challenge as First Circuit Reverses Lower Court Ruling
PORTLAND, ME – A federal appeals court has ruled that Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases is likely constitutional, reversing a lower court decision that had temporarily blocked the law from taking effect. The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued it...
S13E13: Where’s Your Gun Right Now?…Concealed Carry Positions
We evaluate various positions including waistband options and less common positions like cross-draw, pocket carry, and ankle carry, weighing their pros and cons to guide listeners in finding what suits their needs.
The Davy Crockett Tactical Nuke
The M28 and M29 Davy Crockett Weapon System emerged during one of the most volatile phases of the Cold War, a period when the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in a global contest of ideology, influence, and military capability. In the early 1950s, as tensions escalated in Europe, th...
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator
There is a certain clarity that comes with getting deep into the backcountry. Cell service fades, outside noise disappears, and your focus narrows to terrain, weather, time, and decision-making. That is a big part of why many of us seek it out in the first place. That clarity also comes with resp...
Is the Obscura Sling Bag the Best CCW Pack of 2026?
A hands-on review of the Savior Obscura Sling Bag, covering its three security modes, ambidextrous design, and real-world CCW performance. The post Is the Obscura Sling Bag the Best CCW Pack of 2026? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
PSA Olcan Review: Why the 300 Blackout Bullpup Actually Makes Sense
The PSA Olcan in 300 Blackout is more than just a JAKL-based bullpup experiment. After range time, it looks like one of the strongest arguments yet for a compact, suppressor-friendly bullpup that regular shooters can actually afford.
CZ Shadow 2 Goes Virtual with New AceVR Controller
Česká zbrojovka has announced a new partnership with Ace Virtual Shooting to introduce a virtual reality controller modeled after the CZ Shadow 2, bringing competition-style pistol shooting into a digital training environment.