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Springfield Echelon VIS: The Smartest Optic Mount Going

The Springfield Echelon VIS mounts most optics straight to the slide, no adapter plate needed. Here's why it works, plus two holsters built for it.

That Moment When the ATF Is on Gun Owners' Side

USMC Announces 0315 Scout MOS

WASHINGTON, DC — MARADMIN 296/26 announced the creation of a new primary military occupational specialty (PMOS), 0315 Scout, to provide infantry battalions and light armored reconnaissance battalions with a dedicated, all-weather reconnaissance and surveillance capability. This change, effe...

The Modern Budget Friendly MP5 Formula: MAC 5 with Midwest Industries Upgrades

The MP5 remains one of the most iconic firearms ever built, but its price keeps many shooters away. The SDS Arms MAC 5 delivers the same roller-delayed experience, accepts MP5 upgrades, and becomes even better with a suppressor, modern furniture, and a quality red dot. The post The Modern Budget ...

DOJ Sues Virginia Over AR-15 Ban Targeting Commonly Owned Rifles

The Justice Department has stepped into Virginia’s fight over its new “assault firearms” ban, filing a federal lawsuit as state court injunctions already block enforcement of the July 1 law.

CANCON Las Vegas 2026 | October 22-24: GET TICKETS NOW!

CANCON Las Vegas 2026 tickets are on sale now and VIP tickets are coming JULY 4th!

Everytown's Smoking Gun Gets Law of Supply and Demand Backwards

Bearing Arms Celebrates America 250

Full-sized, Compact and Subcompact: What’s the Difference?

Today’s handgun buyers are spoiled for choice – to a degree that the number of options becomes almost bewildering. As a result, consumers often rely on any number of heuristics that help simplify their purchase decisions. Witness today the number of novice shooters who approach buying their f...

Modern Delayed Blowback: The NEW Extar EP9 MDB

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) sits down with Jim from Extar Firearms (also of ⁨@jetskijim007⁩  where he reviews jet skis) at GunCon 2026 to check out the EP9 MDB and EP45 MDB (Modern Delayed Blowback), the latest versions of Extar's budget-friendly large-format pistols. These guns h...