California’s New Glock Ban Returns to Judge Who Blocked Handgun Roster

A gun-rights coalition is asking the federal judge who previously blocked major parts of California’s Handgun Roster to halt the state’s new ban on Glock and Glock-style pistols. The plaintiffs argue California cannot ban common handguns merely because criminals could attach conversion device...

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

Two Biggest First-Time Gun Buyer Mistakes

The internet is absolutely lousy with stories of bad gun store clerks. I’m sure you’ve heard the tropes before: the owner who’s too busy chatting with his buddies to make a sale, the counter commando who denigrates every brand but one, and the fella that wants to get $2,000 for a clapped-ou...

By Clayton Walker •

Illinois Ends Single-Shot Rifle Limit for Deer Hunters in 2027

Illinois will end its single-shot centerfire rifle mandate for deer hunting on January 1, 2027. The reform allows qualifying rifles to hold three cartridges, but strict magazine and firearm-modification requirements remain.

By Dean Weingarten •

Regulatory Whiplash Hits FFLs as States Push Back on Reform

Federal ATF reforms, aggressive state pushback, and a pivotal Supreme Court docket are creating regulatory whiplash for FFL dealers. Here is what the divergence means for your shop and how to plan around it.

By Claire Eason •

Street Sweeping With the Armsel Striker

Every gun writer keeps a mental list of firearms they'd shoot exactly once and never need to shoot again, mostly out of morbid curiosity rather than any real desire to own one. One such gun I recently crossed off my bucket list is the   Armsel Striker , which has sat near the top o...

By Luke C. •

Shell Shock NAS³ Primed Cases: .308 and 5.56 Now Available

Shell Shock Technologies' product lineup just got a meaningful expansion with the introduction of factory-primed NAS³ cases in .308/7.62x51mm and 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington. For those already invested in the company's proprietary nickel-alloy platform, this is a straightforward value...

By Eric B •

DOJ Calls Enforcement of Montgomery County Carry Ban Police Misconduct

The Justice Department has sued Montgomery County over its sprawling 100-yard firearm exclusion zones, arguing that the county makes lawful public carry nearly impossible and directly violates the Supreme Court’s decision in Wolford v. Lopez.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

POTD: Ported & Polished S&W 442 With Optic Integration

This custom Smith & Wesson 442 .38 Special represents the modern revolver carrier's philosophy: precision improvements where they count, married to proven reliability. Built on the alloy-framed 442 platform, the gun receives meticulous gunsmith work that transforms the trigger and ergono...

By Eric B •

The Rimfire Report: Is CCI’s Uppercut A Knockout 22LR Cartridge?

Defensive 22LR ammunition is something that I thought might die out, but it turns out I was woefully wrong. Instead, a lot of new cartridges have recently come out from common rimfire offenders like CCI, who are now producing the new jacketed  CCI Uppercut 32 gr HP  cartridge. After my ...

By Luke C. •
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