Water Purification – How Long to Boil Water?

It’s fairly common knowledge that if you’re faced with using questionable water for consumption or food prep, boiling it will kill waterborne pathogens. When I teach preparedness classes, I always ask, “How long should you boil water to make it safe to drink?” The answers typically includ...

By Jim Cobb

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...

By Lynndon Schooler

Concealed Carry Corner: Most Common Excuses Not To Carry

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how much ammo you should carry on you when carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I wanted to break down some of the ...

By Matt E

Federal Court Blocks New York Social Media Requirement for Concealed Carry Permits

SYRACUSE, NY – A federal court has moved to permanently block New York from requiring concealed carry permit applicants to submit their social media information. According to court documents filed in the Northern District of New York, the state agreed to a permanent injunction preventing en...

By Luke McCoy

ATF Wait Times in 2026: The Post-Reform Reality for Suppressor Buyers

ATF suppressor wait times in 2026 are faster than ever. Here’s what the latest eForm 4 data shows and what buyers should expect now. The post ATF Wait Times in 2026: The Post-Reform Reality for Suppressor Buyers appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Brent Spicer

27-Year-Old Chicago Concealed Carrier Fatally Shoots 16-Year-Old During Armed Robbery

A 16-year-old boy is dead after a 27-year-old man shot him during an attempted armed robbery in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. Chicago police report the teenager drew a firearm first, prompting the resident to return fire in self-defense; two handguns were recovered...

By Brandon Curtis

NEXTORCH Introduces the eStar 1,300 Lumen Headlamp with Dual Light

1,300 lumens, dual-light modes, and a $50 price tag—NEXTORCH’s new headlamp is aimed squarely at real-world use. The post NEXTORCH Introduces the eStar 1,300 Lumen Headlamp with Dual Light appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer
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