In today’s review, Joe Kurtenbach evaluates the CORD Pandora PB-3 red dot sight. Suitable for performance pistols like the Springfield Armory Echelon, the PB-3 is a rugged sight with an IPx8 rating. The sight was loaned to the author for this review. We all know the saying, “if you want somet...
Choosing the right defensive handgun for you means finding the right blend of size and features for your lifestyle. This can take some time, and just when you think you’ve settled on the right gun, your needs can suddenly change and you’re out gun shopping once more. Deeper Cover This was my ...
Everything you need to know before buying a firearm from an online gun store. Learn how online gun purchases work, FFL transfer requirements, top retailers, and how to find a local dealer.
A comprehensive guide to buying a gun online. Learn the step-by-step process of purchasing a firearm online, finding an FFL dealer, completing the transfer, and navigating legal requirements by state.
Gun laws vary dramatically by state. This guide covers waiting periods, permit requirements, assault weapons bans, magazine restrictions, red flag laws, and state-by-state highlights for Texas, California, Florida, and New York.
Learn how background checks for gun purchases work through NICS. This guide covers the 3 possible results (Proceed, Denied, Delayed), what causes denials, how long checks take, and state-specific requirements.
ATF Form 4473 is required for every firearm purchase from a licensed dealer. Learn what questions it asks, how to complete it correctly, what happens during the background check, and why false answers are a federal crime.
Wondering what an FFL dealer is and why you need one? Learn what a Federal Firearms Licensee does, the different types of FFL dealers, their legal obligations, and how to find a trusted dealer near you.
Learn how to get an FFL license step by step. This guide covers FFL eligibility requirements, license types, ATF Form 7, fees, the compliance interview, and everything you need to become a licensed firearms dealer.
As of January 1, 2026, the $200 NFA tax stamp has been reduced to $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Here is what FFLs and gun owners need to know about the change, what stayed the same, and how to stay compliant.