Virginians did not wait to find out whether Governor Abigail Spanberger would sign a ban on the sale of popular semi-automatic rifles before heading to their local gun stores. Newly released industry data shows Virginia ranked fourth among all states for overall firearm sales-related background c...
Maryland could no longer deny ordinary citizens carry permits after Bruen, so it tried a new tactic: ban carry almost everywhere people actually go. Now gun owners are asking the Supreme Court to step in.
Taking up a handgun for personal defense is indeed a life-changing experience that warrants a great deal of forethought and preparation. You not only have to select the best possible handgun and related gear to fit your lifestyle, but also become proficient in its use and knowledgeable of the law...
May is National Stop The Bleed Month. Here's why every concealed carrier should care — and the two simple actions to take before May 31.
The 1911 occupies a curious position in the modern concealed carry landscape. It is widely respected and often admired, yet only sometimes considered a practical choice for everyday carry. Many people speak of it the way they speak of a classic automobile: beautiful, capable, historically signifi...
Miguel A. Faria Jr.’s The Roman Republic is not light reading, but it is essential reading for Americans who understand that liberty, civic duty, and historical memory are not optional. Ancient Rome’s fall from republican government offers a warning modern America would be foolish to ignore.
Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring som...
When I reviewed the Rossi R95 .45-70 Triple Black Pistol , I called it basically unusable, as is, for the average shooter. I meant it. But the platform was too good to leave alone. I saw the potential. So I filed a Form 1, waited it out, and SBR'd it.
GOA, VCDL, John Crump, and other plaintiffs are asking a Virginia court to block Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s new “assault firearm” and magazine ban before the July 1 effective date.
Editor’s Note: Especially adapted for The Armory Life from The Matchless Enfield .303 No. 4 Mk I (T) Sniper and Britain’s Elite Scout/Snipers Who Dominated WWII Battlefields Book No. 2 Mk II revised and expanded by Jeff John. Available at Amazon.com. I’ve long believed the En...