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...
Benchmade has long been at the forefront of innovation. This harkens all the way back to the days when their founder, Les deAsis, was grinding out balisong knives. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Benchmade announced another step in that direction by appointing Ryan Coulter as the new Vice-President of ...
I enjoy the fact that the industry will not let tip-up guns die. I find tip-ups among the most charming firearms on the market. I have been a fan of Beretta’s tip-ups for years, and collect them, but I had no experience with the Taurus tip-ups until now. Taurus sent me the 22TUC to test [...
The Mesa Tactical Truckee delivers a rock-solid aluminum M-LOK platform that holds up to the abuse of hard-running shotguns. The post Gear Review – The Mesa Truckee 590 Handguard appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
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...
I’m a fan of the 5.7x28mm round, but I had only ever used it in pistols and PDW-sized packages. That was until the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous a couple of weeks ago. Amongst the many guns I got to check out was the Smith & Wesson FPC chambered in 5.7. This particular one was fitted with ...
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.
Three killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego. What the attack — and the Center's security investments — tell us about preparation and the limits of skill.
Springfield Armory has created a pretty large lineup of pistol offerings via their Echelon platform. With a chassis design that allows for switching between different slide and frame combinations, the sky is the limit as far as what configuration you can create for yourself. The only thing that m...