Carrying a Gun While Camping and Hiking: Practical Guide
Everything that changes when you're carrying concealed in the backcountry — campsite selection, tent storage, law, bear defense, carry position, medical, and comms.
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First Look: COA-Equipped Prodigy and 1911 Pistols
Aimpoint’s COA, an enclosed-emitter red-dot pistol sight, has been the hottest and most exclusive pistol accessory of the past two years. Springfield Armory is in a great position when it comes to dedicated A-CUT integrations (more on that in a moment), first introducing COA-equipped Echel...
Shifty Powers: The Gun Guy from “Band of Brothers”
Editor’s Note: Today’s article is about Sgt. Darrell Powers, a World War II hero who served with the 101st Airborne Division. Nicknamed “Shifty”, Powers saw action in the American airborne landings in Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Powers was more than “j...
Virginia Gun Ban Faces NSSF-Backed Lawsuit and Emergency Injunction Request
An NSSF-backed lawsuit, Black v. Hook, is challenging Virginia’s SB749 ban on so-called “assault firearms” and magazines over 15 rounds. Plaintiffs are also seeking an emergency injunction before the law takes effect July 1.
Front Line Friday #16: Body Armor Selection and Fit for Patrol
NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depending on which system you're in.
Is the 1911 the “Stick Shift” of EDC?
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...
Federal Court Drives a Stake Through New York’s “Vampire Rule,” But Won’t Touch the Park Ban
NEW YORK, NY — A federal appeals court just struck down one of New York’s most aggressive post-Bruen carry restrictions, handing a major win to the Firearms Policy Coalition. But the same ruling left another gun ban standing, and both halves matter. On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appe...
Armed Marine Veteran Helps Stop Memorial Drive Shooter
A state trooper and an armed Marine veteran ended an active shooter on Cambridge's Memorial Drive in minutes. The tactical lesson is worth studying.
Massie’s Second Amendment Record: Pro-Gun, Pro-Due Process, and Pro-Constitution
Thomas Massie is in a hard-fought Kentucky primary, but gun owners should look past the political noise and judge his Second Amendment record for themselves.
Custom 1911 From Auto-Ordnance Celebrates America at 250
With the nation's 250th birthday arriving this July, Auto-Ordnance has released a commemorative 1911 to mark the occasion. The USA 250th Anniversary 1911 (model 1911TCAC19) is chambered in .45 ACP and built on the company's Stainless 1911 platform, dressed up with patriotic engraving an...