New Jersey Asks Supreme Court to Revisit Its AR-15 and Magazine Ban Defeat
New Jersey wants its rifle and magazine ban defeat reconsidered after Viramontes and Grant. The petition shows why the Supreme Court’s AR-15 ruling could shape both fights.
Posts about "recon"
DOJ Expands San Jose Lawsuit to Challenge Mandatory Gun Insurance
The Justice Department has expanded its San Jose lawsuit to challenge mandatory gun-owner insurance, alongside the city’s $1,591 carry-permit fee and psychological testing. DOJ argues that an earlier ruling protecting the insurance mandate cannot stand under the Supreme Court’s Second Amendme...
YETI and KOR Partner to Bring Reusable, Vacuum-Rigidizing Protective Inserts
KOR’s patented Vacuum Rigidizing Structure (VRS) technology offers a reusable, reconfigurable alternative to traditional foam inserts. Scottsdale, Ariz. — September 15, 2026 — KOR, the maker of the patented KOR® Protection System, today announced a partnership with YETI to bring KOR...
The Dueling Roots of the Old West Gunfighter
The lone gunman squaring off in a dusty street, hand hovering over a low-slung holster, is one of the most durable images in American gear culture. Its origin lies not on the frontier but in the East, in a formal ritual imported from Europe and practiced for decades by prominent men in the young ...
The Walker’s Recon Ear Pro
I’m all about electronic ear protection. I see the electronic features the same way I see new handguns and red dots. If the gun isn’t dot ready, I probably don’t want it. Luckily, we live in an era where electronic hearing protection is everywhere and at every price point. The Walker’s br...
Buying a Gun in California After 2029 Will Mean Four Hours of Class and a Trip to the Range Before the Certificate
Newsom signed SB 948 on Sept. 26. From 2029, California firearm safety certificate applicants must complete a 4-hour course with live fire. Read the original story: Buying a Gun in California After 2029 Will Mean Four Hours of Class and a Trip to the Range Before the Certificate
The Holy Trinity of Second Amendment Law: Heller, McDonald, and Bruen
Heller identified an individual right to keep and bear arms. McDonald made that right enforceable against the states. Bruen confirmed public carry and forced courts to follow text, history, and tradition. Together, they form the holy trinity of modern Second Amendment law.
U.S. Navy Seawolves Helicopter Attack Squadron HA(L)-3
In 1965, as the war in Vietnam continued to escalate, the U.S. Navy began joint operations in the south to stop the flow of supplies and interrupt communications to the Viet Cong via the Mekong Delta. The U.S. Navy began operating riverine forces throughout the Delta and launched Operation Game W...
TFB Review: Getting to Know the HSP/Safariland BASELINE Belt System
A few months back, Safariland and Haley Strategic Partners flew a handful of us out to HSP's headquarters in Arizona. The main event for this trip was the Incog XS , the new single-clip concealment version of the Incog X , and that's where most of our range time went. But before we pack...
Ayoob: Should You Always Get Off the X?
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. You’re facing...