Illinois Democrats Push Bill to Serialize Ammunition and Create State Registry
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414, a bill that would require handgun ammunition to be serialized and registered with the state police.
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First Look: Echelon COA Pistols
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the new developments in self-defense technology these days. Options that represent cutting-edge features one day quickly become “standard equipment” the next. Take handgun-mounted optics. Not that long ago, having a red dot atop your pistol put you in som...
SHOT 2026: PTR Launch the 9SDM Series — A Modernized Integrally Suppressed MP5
PTR Industries unveiled the 9SDM at SHOT Show 2026 — a modernized integrally suppressed MP5-style 9mm carbine. Learn about the roller-delayed design, three-tax-stamp setup, features, and MSRP.
Colorado Gun Control Bills Target Homemade Firearms and Barrel Sales
Colorado legislators advance new gun control bills restricting 3D-printed firearms and requiring firearm barrel sales through licensed dealers.
Is the AR-15 a Good Choice for a Beginner?
Its popularity is undeniable within the world of firearms. The AR design has been around since the 1950’s and is only becoming more commonplace in the firearms landscape. In addition, the range of variants of this design available these days is staggering. Their uses are as expansive as their d...
Front Line Friday #2: Why Patrol Rifles Should Be Suppressed
Hearing, comms, performance, and downstream liability all get better when the rifle is less abusive to everyone standing near it.
Delaware’s Ghost Gun Ban Leads to Wrongful Juvenile Conviction
A New Castle County officer charged a 17-year-old juvenile on January 25, 2025, with Possession of an Untraceable Firearm under §1463(a).
Julie Golob: Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Review
Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handg...
[SHOT 2026] Taurus TX9, Judge 20th Anniversary & Wood Home Defender
Taurus brought three distinct products to SHOT Show 2026. The TX9 modular 9mm pistol marks their first purpose-built duty platform in centerfire. The Judge 20th Anniversary celebrates two decades since a viral watermelon video made the Judge a household name. And the Judge Home Defender &nb...
Springfield Echelon 4.0C 9mm Pistol — $499 (31% OFF)
Bereli has Springfield Echelon 4.0C 9mm pistols marked down to $499.00, that saves you 31% off this compact optics-ready handgun.