ATF’s “61 Alerts” Claim Hides Broader FBI Gun-Buyer Surveillance

Gun Owners of America says ATF Director Robert Cekada’s “61 active alerts” disclosure does not reveal the full reach of the FBI’s NICS Monitoring system. ATF is only one of several federal agencies that have used the system to track firearm purchases by legally eligible Americans.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

DOJ Sues San Jose Over $1,591 Fee to Exercise the Right to Carry

The Justice Department is suing San Jose over a $1,591 concealed-carry permit fee and applicant-funded psychological testing, alleging the city has priced ordinary citizens out of their Second Amendment rights.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

POTD: Bren Ten PROTO-2 – Where 10mm Started

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have the pistol that gave us 10mm Auto, caught in its second prototype form. Tom Dornaus and Mike Dixon started kicking this idea around in 1979. They wanted more rounds and more punch than a 1911 or a 357 revolver could hand a cop, and they bro...

By Sam.S •

Every Amicus Brief in Viramontes and Grant: Supreme Court Fight Over AR-15 Bans

The Supreme Court is preparing to decide whether governments may ban AR-15-style rifles. Here is every amicus brief filed in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, including the arguments supporting gun owners and two supposedly neutral briefs that advance anti-gun positions.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

SureFire's New XC3 1,000 Lumen Sub-Compact Weaponlight

Let there be light, said SureFire and added the XC3 Sub to its weaponlight lineup built specifically for subcompact concealed carry handguns rather than the larger duty-sized guns most weaponlights are designed around. The fitment chart lists compatibility with the Glock 43X and 48, the Springfie...

By Eric B •

Modern Take on the Self-Defense 1911 Pistol

Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Ramon Ramirez takes a look at the Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 4.25″ AOS pistol chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge as a modern self-defense handgun. The firearm was provided to the author by the company for this article. I didn�...

By Ramon Ramirez •

TFB Review: The EOTech EFLX-CE Sight

Welcome back to another TFB review. In the world of closed-emitter reflex sights, there are a plethora of choices at a number of different price points. EOTech has recently released their first closed-emitter pistol optic. I've had the EOTech EFLX-CE for roughly 3-4 months and certainly have...

By Matt E •
« Newer Posts Older Posts »