Front Line Friday #28: Field Training Programs

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week's editorial is on what separates field training programs that produce street-ready officers from those that produce paper compliance. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going every week.

By Tom R •

The Conversation You’re Not Supposed to Have About Gun Violence

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. The Conversation You’re Not Supposed to Have About Gun Violence Heather Mac Donald's "radioactive" take on the Ferguson Effect, media narratives, and the victims nob...

By S.H. Blannelberry •

The Viral “Scooby Doo Gun”. Let’s Talk About It.

At SHOT Show 2026 I was at the Gideon Optics booth, and a custom “Scooby Doo Gun” 1911 caught my eye. Not because of performance. Not because of innovation. Because…

By Mitch Goerdt •

Lott Drops Data Bomb on Terror, Media Narratives

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Lott Drops Data Bomb on Terror, Media Narratives Dr. John Lott is stirring the pot again and this time it’s over who’s actually committing mass attacks in America. The...

By Larry Z •

Pirro Threatens to Arrest Lawful Gun Owners in D.C.

"You bring a gun into the District, you mark my words, you're going to jail. I don't care if you have a license in another district and I don't care if you're a law abiding gun owner somewhere else." — Jeanine Ferris Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

By Ammoland Editors & Staff •