Colorado SB003 Update: The SSF List Drops Ahead of Aug 1
Colorado just released the list of firearms covered by SB003. Here's what's on it, how the new CPW eligibility process works, and why Aug 1st still stands.
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Minneapolis Mayor Frey Signs Sweeping Gun Ordinance That State Law Says He Cannot Enforce
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Mayor Jacob Frey signed a sweeping new firearms ordinance into law on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, that the Minneapolis City Council had unanimously passed the previous week. There is just one problem with it. Minnesota state law preempts the City of Minneapolis from doing what th...
What Is the Echelon Gear Pac?
Have you ever found yourself contemplating a new pistol or pistol system, only to end up stressing over the minutiae? Questions start piling up quickly: Which optic should I get? Do I need more magazines? What kind of carry or range case makes sense for this setup? If that sounds familiar, y...
Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45
I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...
Vermont Gun Ban: Senate Advances Statewide Prohibition for Bars and Restaurants
The Vermont Senate has moved forward with S. 329, a bill that would establish a statewide ban on firearms in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The legislation, which passed on preliminary approval along party lines, aims to replace a long-stalled Burlington charter change with a uniform st...
DOJ Sues Denver and Colorado Over Gun Bans in Back-to-Back Federal Lawsuits
The Justice Department filed back-to-back federal lawsuits against Denver's assault weapons ordinance and Colorado's magazine ban. Here's what carriers need to know
BREAKING: ATF’s Landmark 34 Rule Package
We got our hands on 20 of the draft versions of the rules scheduled to be published tomorrow and have already included their summaries under the relevant rules below. The rules have not yet been published for comment so the details of each rule are unclear.
Post-Bruen Gun Rights Cases Put Public Carry, NFA Rules & AR-15 Bans in Focus
The 2025–2026 Supreme Court term and related lower-court litigation could define the next phase of post-Bruen Second Amendment law, from public carry and prohibited-person restrictions to AR-15 bans and the future of NFA registration.
President Trump’s Second Amendment Accomplishments Second Term
Critics say Trump has not done enough for gun owners because the ATF still exists and the NFA and GCA remain law. But presidents cannot repeal statutes by executive order. The better question is what Trump has done with the authority he actually has.
Was the 1911’s Grip Safety a Mistake?
The 1911 has now been with us for a century and a decade. Throughout that lifespan, there’s been no point at which it was not beloved by huge numbers of soldiers, law enforcement agents, and civilian shooters. Astonishingly, perhaps implausibly, the 1911 remains a darling of serious pistol...