Retail FFLs Are Dwindling: 5 Growth Strategies That Still Work

Retail FFL numbers are falling while direct-to-home shipping and online marketplaces rise. These five growth strategies — local search, NFA authority, used-gun digitization, transfer revenue, and rule-change positioning — still work for dealers who execute.

By Gary Stone •

How to Shoot Your First USPSA Match

A fun aspect of owning firearms is actually getting to shoot the weapon as part of your training. After spending some time lane shooting at your local range, you’ll likely find yourself seeking ways to take your skills to the next level. A great outlet for this is competitive shooting....

By Grace Torrence •

Flying with Guns: Episode 67 – Southwest from New Orleans to Las Vegas

Episode 67 of Luke McCoy's flying with firearms series covers a Southwest flight from New Orleans to Las Vegas. He walks through a smooth check-in at MSY, declaring a handgun in a Condition 1 case, and introduces a new product: USA Carry Travel Tags featuring a QR code linking directly to airline...

By Luke McCoy •

Vector’s Paragon 3X Is Good. The Scrapper? Not So Much.

The Paragon 3X punches above its price. The Scrapper red dot? Not so much. We put Vector Optics’ unusual combo through its paces. The post Vector’s Paragon 3X Is Good. The Scrapper? Not So Much. appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Travis Pike •

Federal Review Finds No Evidence That Microstamping Is Reliable

NIST’s review of firearm microstamping research found significant disagreement over whether the technology can reliably produce repeatable, legible markings. The findings arrive as California moves toward a conditional 2028 mandate for semiautomatic pistols.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

All Outdoor Review – 5.11 PT-R Inure Runner Shoe

There is a difficult balance to be struck with training shoes. You want the cushion and give for running, but also the stability for the gym and the durability to stand up to some hard use off the pavement. The 5.11 PT-R Inure Runner is their attempt at a Physical Training Ready shoe to handle [&...

By Patrik Orcutt •

FBI 2025 Crime Data: Murder Rate Ties Historic Low After Record Gun Sales

The FBI reports that violent crime recorded its largest one-year rate decline since national estimates began, while the 2025 murder rate tied the historic low set in 1955 and 1956. Years of record firearm purchasing did not produce the bloodbath gun-control advocates predicted.

By Bill Cawthon •
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