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 •

Strike Introduces the AR Rapid Bolt Deploy Lever for Ambi Control

The Strike AR Rapid Bolt Deploy Lever provides a streamlined interface for true ambidextrous operation. The upgrade attaches to an existing mil-spec bolt catch paddle via a secure two-screw installation and adds an easy-to-reach lever for fast right-hand bolt releases.

By Rob G •

Contra Costa Drops Ban on 1911s, Red Dots, Pistol Lights

Contra Costa County agrees to drop CCW bans on pistol optics, weapon lights, and single-action 1911 and 2011 handguns after an SAF lawsuit. The post Contra Costa Drops Ban on 1911s, Red Dots, Pistol Lights appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

First Look: SIG P211 Full & Carry

SIG Sauer has just launched two lightened versions of its 2011-style pistol, the P211-Full and the P211-Carry. The post First Look: SIG P211 Full & Carry appeared first on Gun Digest.

By Adam Borisenko •

Contra Costa Sheriff Drops Red Dot, Weapon Light and 1911 Carry Bans

Contra Costa County’s sheriff has agreed to withdraw concealed-carry bans on red dots, weapon-mounted lights and 1911/2011 pistols following a SAF lawsuit. Gun owners should never have needed federal litigation to carry common defensive equipment.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Why Everyone Wants Montana — And Why Montanans Are Fed Up

Ask a lifelong Montanan how they feel about the steady stream of newcomers, and you may get pointed to a sign hanging in a Bozeman bar. It reads that you should welcome yourself to Montana while remembering you are a refugee, not a missionary. The message is blunt, but it captures a tension that ...

By James Chen •

Review: Check-Mate UHC Prodigy Magazines

Editor’s Note: For this Check-Mate UHC 9mm magazine review, the author received samples for testing from the company. The handgun used was a 1911 DS Prodigy that was loaned to the author by Springfield Armory. The 1911 is clearly a solid design — it would have to be to still be kicking he...

By Dave Bahde •

TFB Review: Springfield Armory 1911 TRP COA .45 ACP

When you envision “bulletproof” firearms your mind might immediately leap to something steel, forged for strength, and with countless years of experience. We’re talking millions of guns made and billions of rounds fired through them. That firearm is the Model 1911. I can hear th...

By Adam Scepaniak •
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