Ed. Note — In today’s article, the author examines the use of handguns for bear defense. As with any defensive article, examine all of the relevant data and laws before deciding on the best handgun for bear country — if any at all. Cynthia saw the bear as it rose, 10 feet away. She yelled R...
An analysis of the key legal, legislative, and regulatory forces reshaping the firearms market in mid-2026 — including the Virginia AR ban injunction, SCOTUS review of assault weapons bans, the OBBB suppressor tax elimination, and actionable recommendations for FFL dealers.
New Jersey State Police have confirmed the Third Circuit’s ruling striking down the state’s semi-auto rifle and magazine bans takes effect July 31, 2026. Here’s what FFL dealers need to know about the transition.
The DOJ is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. Virgin Islands' new gun and magazine ban, arguing the Third Circuit's Cheeseman decision already settled the constitutional question. Here's what FFL dealers need to know.
The Third Circuit's Cheeseman ruling has triggered three major developments in one week — NJ police tell dealers the ban ends July 31, PSA resumes shipping to Virginia, and DOJ moves to block the Virgin Islands ban. Here's what FFL dealers need to know.
Eric B. already ran a solid first look at the Shooters Global SG Timer 2 last year , so this isn't going to be just a rehash of his review, although I largely agree with most of his initial assessment of the timer. After spending real time with it over the last couple of months, especially t...
There's something distinctly appealing about pairing a modern red dot sight with traditional wood furniture. This Ruger PC Carbine build showcases that balance beautifully, trading the polymer look of a typical 9mm pistol-caliber carbine for a custom walnut stock that gives the rifle a more ...
When Winchester gutted its product line in 1964, buyers and gun writers were appalled—but they shouldn’t have been. They should have seen it coming, because for decades, Winchester had been making iffy business moves that should have prophesied the future.
Louisiana allows adults as young as 18 to carry concealed handguns without permits—but refuses to issue them permits that provide crucial federal school-zone exemptions. FPC says that contradiction violates the Second Amendment.
Springfield Armory sent yours truly their SA-35 Polished Blued for review, and it is the version a lot of people have been waiting for since the original launched. I covered that first SA-35 as a T&E gun, came away impressed, and have been curious what Springfield would do next with the platf...