Tennessee Lawmakers Send Expanded Home Defense Bill to Governor’s Desk

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval to legislation expanding the legal protections for residents who use deadly force to defend against violent intruders inside their homes. The Senate concurred in the House version on April 23, 2026, sending Senate Bill 1847 to the governor...

By Luke McCoy

John Correia Talks Active Self Protection, Training, and More on RSWC 250

RSWC hits a major milestone with episode 250, featuring John Correia of Active Self Protection. The conversation covers his upbringing, Navy service, ministry, martial arts, firearms instruction, and how ASP grew into a major force in self-defense training content.

By Charlie Cook

TFB Review: Glock 17 Gen6 - First 1,000 Rounds

When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...

By Eric B

Fudd Friday: The Highs And Lows Of The Winchester Model 1200

The Winchester Model 1200 is a bit of a paradox. In my experience, these shotguns generally work pretty well; they’re easy to fix, they’re light, and they are affordable. You’d think they’d be popular, but they aren’t. Not with gun keeners, at least; gun writers and ...

By Zac K

History Shows Pistols Were Common in Revolutionary America

Were pistols common in Revolutionary America? Historical evidence from Cramer and Olson’s Willamette Law Review article shows pistols were privately owned, commercially available, and familiar to Americans at the Founding.

By Dean Weingarten

[NRAAM 2026] A New Varmint or Utility Rifle Offering – The Franchi Mule

Here at the 2026 NRAAM in Houston, Texas, is Franchi with a handy new rifle, the Franchi MULE(Momentum Utility Lite Elite) bolt action rifle. This is Franchi’s modern take on a struck gun or utility rifle with a threaded 16″ barrel available in .223 Rem or .308 Win. Either model weig...

By Eugene L.

Story of the .308 Win.

Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside ...

By Wayne van Zwoll

USS Hornet (CV-12): Carrier that Stung Japan

The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participa...

By Peter Suciu
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