Front Line Friday #5: Radios, Earpro, and Coordination Gaps
Radio discipline, earpro compliance, and the gap between "we have a plan" and "that plan survived contact with an actual call."
Posts about "compliance"
The Soviet AO-29 Lightweight GPMG
In the early 1960s, the Soviet military found itself at a crossroads. The recently adopted Kalashnikov PK general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) has solved many problems by easing logistics and supporting a single machine gun type. Still, its adoption also revealed new tactical expectations: a single...
Minnesota Bill Would Require Gun Registration and Police Inspections, Deadlocked in Committee
A bill with extreme infringements on rights protected by the Second Amendment has been introduced into the Minnesota Legislature.
Idaho Introduces Bill to Legalize Machine Guns If Federal Ban Falls
Idaho Senate Bill 1349 prepares to authorize civilian machine guns if the Hughes Amendment falls, positioning the state as a Second Amendment leader.
Front Line Friday #4: Patrol Rifle Setups to Reduce Training Burden
Your rifle doesn’t need to be “cool.” It needs to be the same every time, for every officer, under every dumb condition.
Becoming and Operating as an FFL Dealer: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in 2026. Learn the eligibility requirements, how to complete ATF Form 7, what ongoing compliance looks like, and how to run a lawful firearms business from day one.
Lydia Kaiser, Tim Walz, and the “Right” to Live Free From Gun Violence
Minnesota is home to me. I spent the first 29 years of my life there, and most of my family still lives there today. When something happens in Minnesota, it…
SCOTUS Once Again Punts On Duncan v. Bonta
The case sits in limbo at the U.S. Supreme Court, repeatedly relisted for conference without a decision on whether to grant review.
Minnesota Advances Semi-auto Firearm Ban Allowing Warrantless Home Inspections of Gun Owners
Minnesota bill banning semiautomatic firearms faces fierce opposition over warrantless inspections and criminalization of common weapons.
A Step-by-Step Guide to the FFL License Application Process
Learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL) with this complete step-by-step guide. From choosing the right FFL type and meeting ATF eligibility requirements to completing Form 7, submitting fingerprints, passing the in-person inspection, and maintaining compliance — this guide walks you through every stage of the FFL license application process.