Washington ‘Permit-to-Purchase’ Will Cost $126, Before Training
Washington State Patrol says the state’s new permit to purchase a firearm will cost $126 before buyers pay for mandatory training, ammunition, range time, and travel.
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FBI Data Put Armed-Citizen Stops at 3.9%. A 12-Year CPRC Review Finds 36.6%, and 58.3% in 2025
Elisjsha Dicken stopped the Greenwood mall shooter in 15 seconds from 40 yards. CPRC puts armed-citizen stops at 36.6%, not the FBI's 3.9%. Read the original story: FBI Data Put Armed-Citizen Stops at 3.9%. A 12-Year CPRC Review Finds 36.6%, and 58.3% in 2025
First Circuit Asks Massachusetts: How Many Handguns Can You Ban Before It’s a Ban?
First Circuit judges questioned how many commonly owned handguns Massachusetts may exclude from dealer shelves before its regulatory roster becomes an unconstitutional ban.
California’s 3D Printer Gun-File Ban Hinges on ASTM
California lawmakers have passed AB 2047, the California Firearm Printing Prevention Act, sending the measure to Governor Gavin Newsom for a signature or veto by the end of September, according to AmmoLand Shooting Sports News. But buyers of consumer 3D printers should expect no immediate change,...
California Passes Conditional Ban on 3D Printers Without Firearm-Blocking Software
California lawmakers approved AB 2047, creating a pathway for the state to require 3D printers to inspect and block firearm-related design files.
UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention Launch Mass Shooter Gun Buying Database
WA State Patrol Begins Accepting Applications for ‘Training Providers’
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is now accepting applications for “certified firearm safety training providers” who will be offering mandated gun safety courses for Evergreen State residents who want to obtain a “permit-to-purchase” a gun
CDC Puts Defensive Gun Use Back on Its Website: 60,000 to 2.5 Million Times a Year
CDC has restored defensive gun use estimates to its website, citing a range of 60,000 to 2.5 million defensive uses a year. Read the original story: CDC Puts Defensive Gun Use Back on Its Website: 60,000 to 2.5 Million Times a Year
CDC Restores Defensive Gun Use Data After Biden-Era Scrub
The CDC has restored its defensive gun use estimates after emails revealed that gun-control advocates pushed the agency to remove the figures in 2022.
Inside the British L85 Bullpup Rifle
The British L85 is one of the more unusual stories in modern military small arms. Conceived during a period when Britain was attempting to develop a new generation of infantry weapons around a domestically designed intermediate cartridge, the project eventually produced the L85 rifle. This advanc...