Contra Costa Sheriff Ends Red-Dot, Light and 1911 Carry Restrictions

In California, Contra Costa County’s sheriff has agreed to lift its concealed-carry permit restrictions on red-dot sights, weapon-mounted lights, and single-action-only 1911- and 2011-style pistols, according to the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) . SAF announced the settlement October 8....

By Josh C •

Hawaii’s Gun-Free School Laws Under Fire After Armed Father Stops Oregon Shooter

An armed father stopped a school shooter in Oregon. Now a Hawaii newspaper editor is questioning the state's gun-free school laws as national polling shows a majority of voters, particularly K–12 parents, support allowing trained teachers to carry firearms. Copy excerpt

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Should I Appendix Carry?

The fact is, most of us walk more like a gorilla than a penguin. Why is that important?  Humor me for a moment. Stand up and let your arms naturally fall in place. You’ll notice your hands and your palms are just below and in front of your hip. It doesn’t matter if you are Read More The ...

By Robert A. Sadowski •

Review: Meprolight MPO PRO-F

Disclosure: The Meprolight MPO PRO-F was provided to the author by Meprolight for the purpose of this review. The pistol used in testing is the author’s personally owned handgun. All opinions are the author’s. In a sea of available optics, you can find something for any budget. Howeve...

By Joshua Swanagon •

Ruger to Pause Blackhawk, Vaquero and Other Single-Action Revolvers

Production of the current-generation LCR, SP101, GP100, and Bearcat is suspended immediately. Ruger says it will complete its final 2026 runs of the SR1911, LC Carbine, PC Charger, PC Carbine, LC Charger, Redhawk, Super Redhawk, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Single-Series revolvers, Vaquero, No. 1,...

By Josh C •

77-Year-Old Florida Woman Shoots Attacker Outside Veterinary Hospital

A 77-year-old woman volunteering to feed community cats shot a man who attacked her outside a Macclenny veterinary hospital. Deputies say preliminary findings indicate self-defense—a reminder of why armed protection matters at every age.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Kimber’s DS Warrior… One Affordable, Reliable 2011

The Kimber DS Warrior brings double-stack capacity, optics-ready features and reliable range performance to a more affordable 1911 platform. The post Kimber’s DS Warrior… One Affordable, Reliable 2011 appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mike Hardesty •

SAF Reports Contra Costa CCW Settlement Covering Red Dots, Lights and 1911s

The Second Amendment Foundation announced an agreement on October 8, 2026, addressing concealed-carry equipment restrictions in Contra Costa County, California. The group says the county will remove bans covering red-dot sights, weapon-mounted lights and semiautomatic single-action 1911/2011 pist...

By Brandon Curtis •
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