May 2026 NICS Checks Show Gun Demand Rising as NFA Numbers Surge

The May 2026 NICS numbers show a split picture: total FBI background checks are down, but NSSF-adjusted checks suggest retail firearm demand is up. Meanwhile, NFA-related checks for suppressors and short-barreled rifles surged more than 100 percent.

By Dean Weingarten

Wheelgun Wednesday: .32 H&R Magnum Comes to the Rough Rider

Heritage Manufacturing has expanded its Rough Rider single-action revolver line with a new centerfire chambering: .32 H&R Magnum. It's the first time the Rough Rider has stepped beyond .22 LR and .22 WMR since the platform launched, and it's a meaningful jump.

By Eric B

Ask the Pros: Amy of Warlander Enterprises

From afar, I saw the most amazing leather wine carrier positioned high at a booth during BLADE Show. As I got closer, I saw Amy of Warlander Enterprises. Besides the stellar leatherworks, she had a plethora of knives that all looked masterfully crafted! Warlander Enterprises Warlander Enterprises...

By Reuben Bolieu

Amazon Driver Forced to Shoot Loose Dog That Attacked Him on Georgia Delivery Route

COWETA COUNTY, GA — An Amazon delivery driver shot and killed a dog after the animal attacked him during a stop in Coweta County, according to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office. As reported by 11 Alive, the driver told deputies the dog was off its runner when it approached and attempted ...

By Luke McCoy
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