Pros and Cons of the Three-Point Sling

We suspect most of you know about two-point slings, as it seems to us that those are the most popular choice with most shooters. The second most common type is a single-point sling. Although single- and two-point slings dominate the market for the most part, there is one more sling, a m...

By GunSpot •

A Late Tribute to An Early Mentor

Paul Moss was a cousin, but throughout our growing up years he was more like a brother. He lived in the country; my family had moved to town. I managed to spend as much time in the country as I could, either at my grandparents house or at Paul’s house. We did typical country boy […]

By David Freeman •

Montana Lawmakers Prepare Suppressor and Short-Barreled Firearm Bills

Three Montana Republican legislators are preparing parallel bills for the 2027 session to revise state restrictions affecting suppressors and short-barreled firearms. The proposals follow ATF's October 9 federal enforcement change, but Montana's existing statutes remain in effect unless lawmakers...

By Brandon Curtis •

Gun Groups Sue New Mexico to Broaden Protection From Firearm Waiting Period

Gun-rights organizations, three Albuquerque firearm retailers and a prospective buyer filed a new federal lawsuit October 19 challenging New Mexico's continued waiting-period enforcement. They seek protection for themselves, customers and members, not merely a declaration that another lawsuit was...

By Brandon Curtis •

How Tank Armor Really Works

There is a comfortable lie sold by war movies and video games that a tank survives incoming fire simply by being an absurdly thick wall of solid steel. You take a hit, the hull rings like a church bell, sparks fly into the dirt, and the crew rolls forward without spilling their coffee. Anyone who...

By Mason Berryman •

Supreme Court Declines Review of Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on October 19, 2026, to review Maine's 72-hour firearm waiting-period case, Beckwith v. Frey. The order leaves the First Circuit's preliminary-injunction decision undisturbed, without deciding whether the law is constitutional. The post Supreme Court Declines Revie...

By Brandon Curtis •

K9 Handler Gear Considerations

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is K9 patrol equipment: the gear that keeps both the handler and the dog alive and working across a career, not a demo. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going ever...

By Tom R •

Fudd Friday: In Memory Of The Late, Great Single-Shot Shotgun

Everyone knows a rifleman wants to make every shot count, but in the world of shotgunning, it’s kind of a given that you’re going to miss some shots, especially when you’re inexperienced. At least, you’re likely to have some misses when you’re wingshooting, especiall...

By Zac K •
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