The NICS numbers come from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and they are a rough correlation to firearms sales in the U.S.; licensed dealers must check the NICS database before a sale, and when you add up all those queries, you have your NICS numbers for the month.
As gun loving adults, it is not only important to pass on to the next generation an appreciation and respect for firearms, but it is equally important to instill safe practices, like eye and ear protection. For the hearing protection portion, Walker has us covered with a new Boomies Passive Earmu...
Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
CRPA, SAF, GOA, GOF, Gun Owners of California, and individual plaintiffs have reached a settlement resolving the remaining claims in a major California carry-rights lawsuit. The agreement follows LASD’s representation that it now meets the state’s 120-day CCW processing deadline.
Storage trays are only useful if you can haul them, and at ICAST last month Evolution Outdoor rounded out its Ballistix system with two ways to carry it all. The Ballistix MOVR Collapsible Tote and the Ballistix EDC Backpack both debuted at Booth #4020, and both lean on the same welded TPU waterp...
An announcement that one of our Managing Editors, Hrachya, first caught wind of at SHOT Show 2026 was the new CCI Golden Boy Collector’s Edition .22 Long Rifle Bulk Box (275 rounds) is now shipping to dealers across the US. So, rimfire aficionados can rejoice because they have even mo...
Should you move and shoot, or move and then shoot? Let's break it down and discuss the strengths of both options.
An Oklahoma resident successfully halted an intruder who forced open a ground floor bedroom window during early morning hours. The resident accessed a personal firearm and held the suspect at gunpoint until responding police officers arrived and took the individual into custody. The post Armed Re...
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is less-lethal tools: Taser, OC spray, baton, and beanbag, and the gap between how they perform on the training mat and how they perform on a wet sidewalk at 2 a.m. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencer...