Ayoob: Is Open-Carry Irresponsible (or the Right Move)?

Open carry – the wearing of a holstered gun in plain view in public – has become a hot-button issue among our nation’s pistol-packers. There are, naturally, talking points on both sides of the debate. A few years ago, Mark Walters invited me to join a panel on this topic on his popular show...

By Massad Ayoob •

How I finally lost my phone in the backyard

Before I had kids I made myself a quiet promise: I’d be the parent who actually looked at their faces instead of a screen. Easy to promise. Then two children showed up, and one ordinary afternoon there I was in the backyard at four o’clock, thumb going in circles on my phone, while my...

By AllOutdoor Staff •

Beyond The Basics Of EDC

Editor’s Note: Firearms and self-defense laws vary widely by jurisdiction. Readers are responsible for understanding the federal, state, and local laws that apply to them. This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional instruction. For sel...

By Kevin Creighton •

Courts, ATF Reforms, and E-Commerce: The FFL Week in Review

A federal judge weakens a key gun-control law, the Supreme Court takes up Washington's AR-15 ban, and ATF reforms continue to reshape the regulatory landscape. Fred Thompson's weekly digest of the stories FFL dealers need to watch.

By Fred Thompson •

The Duty Pistol Package Nobody Can Match

This overview of the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F paired with the Aimpoint COA is focused as a possible law enforcement duty pistol. Because if you’re carrying a pistol for the job, the question isn’t “Should I run a dot?” anymore. The real questions when looking at a duty pistol with ...

By Rick Hogg •

Secret Service Mass Attack Study: Media Misses This

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Secret Service Mass Attack Study: Media Misses This The Secret Service studied 173 mass attacks, but much of the resulting coverage focused on firearms while giving far le...

By MattyP •

MFT’s New AIWB WML Holster for Lefties and Righties

Mission First Tactical’s newest AIWB holster is getting attention for adding a weapon light option, but the more useful story here, at least for a decent chunk of the firearms community, is the ambidextrous part. MFT builds its entire AIWB line, and has for years, around a single Boltaron s...

By Luke Cuenco •
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