Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin AOS Review

More than a century after the debut of John Browning’s most celebrated handgun design, the year 2020 marked the beginning of Springfield Armory’s most recent 1911 makeover. Long known as a premium purveyor of the .45-caliber, two-time World War champ, Springfield’s catalog of 1911s had grow...

By Joe Kurtenbach

Spanberger Signs Virginia Ghost Gun Ban With No Grandfather Clause

Virginia’s new HB40 ghost gun ban does not just target future builds. It forces privately made firearms into a serialization and recordkeeping scheme and offers no true grandfather clause for existing homemade guns.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

DOJ Warns Virginia It Will Sue Over AR-15 Ban, Gun Control Bills

In an April 10 letter, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned that if Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a slate of anti-gun bills, including SB 749 targeting AR-15s and other common semiautomatic firearms, the federal government is prepared to sue.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

The Viral “Scooby Doo Gun”. Let’s Talk About It.

At SHOT Show 2026 I was at the Gideon Optics booth, and a custom “Scooby Doo Gun” 1911 caught my eye. Not because of performance. Not because of innovation. Because…

By Mitch Goerdt

Building an AR-15 – Avoiding Common and Costly Mistakes

We recently sat down with Alex Bohl from Trajectory Arms to discuss how you can avoid common and costly mistakes when building an AR-15. As a professional builder, Alex knows his way around the AR-15, and has a unique perspective on the tools and parts needed to successfully build a hard-use AR.

By James Burton

Bank Fishing Blueprint #001: Finding Hidden Ponds

Welcome to our recurring series of Bank Fishing Blueprint. Here, we will share experiences and lessons learned from years of fishing ponds, canals, and small lakes from the bank. My name is Keith Lusher, and like many anglers, I grew up fishing wherever I could find water. Whether it was a small ...

By Keith Lusher

SWAT Cop’s Perspective: Proper Room Clearing Tactics

Editor’s Note: This article is strictly the opinion of the author and is for informational purposes only. Avoid potential threats and danger whenever possible. Please seek qualified training. In my article about how to survive a home invasion robbery, I wrote about moving to safe areas of your ...

By Randall Wilson
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