During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...
ATF director nominee Robert Cekada told lawmakers the agency should not burden lawful gun owners, drawing cautious optimism from gun-rights groups. The post In Confirmation Hearing, Director Nominee Says ATF Won’t “Burden Lawful Gun Owners” appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
This past SHOT Show was an awesome display of EDC for 2026. Tech, guns, knives, and all accessories that go along with them were present. The selection showcased the best of EDC for 2026, highlighting innovation and versatility. It’s never easy to pick favorites, so this was more of a well-roun...
The Aimpoint COA series had quite the rise and seemingly quite the fall. Glock and Aimpoint teamed up in 2025 to release the Glock Gen 5 COA: an optics-ready Glock that used a new A-CUT and an enclosed Aimpoint optic. The COA was in high demand, and when Glock abruptly discontinued the Gen 5 seri...
The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...
JPMorgan Chase reverses course and removes limits on lending to rifle manufacturers, marking a significant policy shift for the firearm industry. The post JPMorgan Chase Says It Will No Longer Debank Companies In Firearms Industry appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
When you ask people what the greatest classic American bolt-action hunting rifle is, you’ll probably hear most people talking about the Remington Model 700 or the Winchester Model 70, with maybe some chatter about Weatherby’s rifles or Springfield-based sporters. But I think the Savag...
Virginia's Democrat-controlled House of Delegates recently passed a package of restrictive firearm bills on February 5, 2026, advancing what critics call the most aggressive assault on Second Amendment rights in state history.
The Canik Mete SFT Pro delivers a competition-ready trigger, optics cut, and high-capacity performance. A detailed look at how this full-size 9mm shoots and handles. The post Canik’s Mete SFT Pro: Full-Size, Feature-Rich 9mm appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Firearm ammunition has been a fundamental component of both the evolution of firearms and the progression of military, law enforcement, and civilian practices throughout history.