The NICS numbers come from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and they are a rough correlation to firearms sales in the U.S.; licensed dealers must check the NICS database before a sale, and when you add up all those queries, you have your NICS numbers for the month.
CRPA, SAF, GOA, GOF, Gun Owners of California, and individual plaintiffs have reached a settlement resolving the remaining claims in a major California carry-rights lawsuit. The agreement follows LASD’s representation that it now meets the state’s 120-day CCW processing deadline.
We cover recent firearms industry news, including the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s plan to sell former U.S. government M14 rifles to civilians in permanently semi-automatic form, and Auto-Ordnance’s short-barreled M1 Carbine with a 12-inch barrel and suppressor threading.
Should you move and shoot, or move and then shoot? Let's break it down and discuss the strengths of both options.
An Oklahoma resident successfully halted an intruder who forced open a ground floor bedroom window during early morning hours. The resident accessed a personal firearm and held the suspect at gunpoint until responding police officers arrived and took the individual into custody. The post Armed Re...
Most concealed carriers have never tested their low-light readiness. This free 4-part challenge shows you exactly where you stand — and it starts today.
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we talked about the realities of carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to revisit some of the major problems an improper belt can ca...
A Texas federal judge ruled the NFA's registration scheme unconstitutional for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Here's who it actually covers and what hasn't changed yet.
July's adjusted NICS total rose 8.5% year over year, while NFA checks more than doubled. The numbers show how policy—not population alone—continues to drive America's firearm market.
SAF's reply brief says a New Hampshire school searched an 18-year-old's truck solely because he was known to lawfully own a gun. Read the original story: SAF Reply Brief Says New Hampshire School Searched an 18-Year-Old’s Truck Solely Because He Lawfully Owns a Handgun