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Buffer Zones and Felonies: New Florida Statute Mandates 15-Year Penalty for Discharges Near Schools
The final component of Florida’s comprehensive 2026 school safety bill officially went into effect on Thursday, establishing a strict 1,000-foot safety buffer zone surrounding school grounds across the state. Championed by State Representative Michelle Salzman (R – Escambia County), the legis...
Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut Glock Ban: Preliminary Injunction Halts HB 5043 on Eve of Enforcement
In a critical Second Amendment ruling delivered on September 30, 2026, U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley granted an emergency motion for a preliminary injunction against Connecticut officials, preventing the state from enforcing its impending ban on "convertible pistols" established under House ...
Targeted for 3D Printing: Albany Family Man Demetrio Daga Faces 40 Years Over New York Ghost Gun Law
Demetrio Daga, a 44-year-old Albany resident and father with no prior criminal record, is facing up to 40 years in a New York state penitentiary following his conviction on 15 weapon-related felonies. The charges stem entirely from his possession and home assembly of unserialized firearms and 3D-...
From Murder Charge to Freedom: Why a Mahoning County Jury Accepted Darius Smith’s Self-Defense Claim
In a high-stakes trial before Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge John M. Durkin, a jury returned a verdict of not guilty Friday afternoon, acquitting 23-year-old Darius Smith on a single count of murder with an attached firearm specification.Smith, who faced a potential sentence of 18 years...
Arkansas Voters Have Chance to Strengthen Their Right to Keep and Bear Arms
POTD: Mauser Model 1914 Humpback – Long Barrel, Short Run
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an early Mauser pocket pistol that collectors love to hunt for. This is a Mauser Model 1914 “humpback” in 7.65mm (32 ACP), and it’s even rarer since it still wears the original long barrel. Mauser built this 7.65mm pistol w...
1879 Reichsrevolver: History and Accuracy Test
Germany’s 1879 Reichsrevolver is often dismissed as obsolete. An original shooting test with a removable red dot shows why this big single-action deserves another look.
SHIELD Sights to Showcase New AMSx with C-UAS Reticle at Land Forces 2026
U.S. military, government and defense industry attendees invited to visit 360 Defence at Booth 3N07 Crewkerne, England — Immediate Release — SHIELD Sights will showcase its new AMSx with the C-UAS Reticle installed at the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, October 6–8, 2026,...
TFB Weekly Web Deals 207: Deals for October 5th, 2026
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 207! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, 5.11 Tactical, Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whethe...