Front Line Friday #7: Writing SOPs That Actually Stick
The policy looked fine in the meeting. It stopped working by Thursday night.
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Beretta Quietly Became the Largest Shareholder of Ruger. Now the American Gunmaker Is Warning of a Takeover
After Beretta Holding acquired nearly 10 percent of Ruger, the two companies have entered an openly hostile fight that will culminate in a shareholder vote this spring The post Beretta Quietly Became the Largest Shareholder of Ruger. Now the American Gunmaker Is Warning of a Takeover appeared fir...
The Soviet PSS Pistol and the Rise of Captive-Piston Ammunition Guns
The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...
New Jersey Scrambles to Save AR-15, Magazine Bans After Benson Ruling
New Jersey is scrambling to defend its AR-15 and magazine bans after the Benson ruling struck down D.C.’s ban on magazines over 10 rounds, putting more pressure on similar laws.
March For Our Lives Backs Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
March For Our Lives is backing the federal ban on gun ownership for regular marijuana users as the Supreme Court weighs United States v. Hemani.
Wyoming Just Passed 3 Pro-Gun Bills — Here’s What They Actually Mean
Wyoming passed three new pro-gun laws in 2026. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of HB 39, HB 96, and HB 98—and what they mean for gun owners.
Kingfisher vs. Zero: Shocking Victory Over Iwo Jima
A wide range of really well-known aircraft types were used in World War II, by both sides. But for every Mustang, British Spitfire, Bf109, Zero, Flying Fortress, Corsair or Mitchell bomber, there were many other hard-working planes that received little to no attention. Quite often their operation...
POTD: Richard Davis 1919A6 – Commercial Browning with Bipod Mobility
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Richard William Davis manufactured Browning 1919A6 belt-fed machine gun built from a new-made sideplate and military surplus components. The A6 variant was developed during WWII in response to Germany’s MG34 and MG42, giving American t...
National Firearms Act 2026 Update: What FFLs Need To Know About Tax Stamps, Lawsuits, And ATF Reform
The NFA landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026. The $200 tax stamp is gone for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but registration remains - and a wave of constitutional lawsuits now challenges whether that registration can survive without the tax. Here is what every FFL needs to know.
When Pistols Are Like Pickles
In order to load, unload and verify the condition of your Springfield Hellcat (or any other semi-automatic handgun), you have to be able to rack the slide. But what about those who aren’t strong enough to do that? Isn’t it impossible if your hands are too weak? I’m going to throw out a bit ...