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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Backfire Turret Tags
I have always appreciated gear that solves a real problem without unnecessarily complicating things. In the world of long-range shooting and hunting, there is already enough information for shooters to manage between environmental conditions, ammunition selection, ballistic data, wind calls and r...
Hornady’s Vein-Reading Vexis Night Guard Safe
Home defense remains one of the leading motivators for firearms purchases. At various times and places, our personal security and the safety of our loved ones can feel threatened even within our safe spaces or the sanctuary of our residence. Local crime, rioting, political unrest, underfunded pol...
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
How to Shoot Your First USPSA Match
A fun aspect of owning firearms is actually getting to shoot the weapon as part of your training. After spending some time lane shooting at your local range, you’ll likely find yourself seeking ways to take your skills to the next level. A great outlet for this is competitive shooting....
The US Army Marksmanship Unit’s Instructor Training Group: Strengthening Lethality Through Expert Instruction
The Instructor Training Group (ITG) of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) is one of the Army’s most influential training assets. Based at Fort Benning, Georgia, the ITG delivers expert small-arms instruction to servicemembers across the force, ensuring marksmanship fundamentals, coaching s...
Best AR-15 Ammo in 2026
Our take is to start with 500 rounds of XM193 or equivalent for Training to maintain Proficiency. The post Best AR-15 Ammo in 2026 appeared first on .
Chicago Required Gun Training, Then Banned Every Place to Train
After losing McDonald, Chicago required residents to complete live-fire training before owning a gun—while banning every public range. Ezell v. City of Chicago exposed that scheme and established that the right to keep arms includes learning to use them.
Fort Rucker’s Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course Ramps Up Tactical Drone Training
The Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama, is pushing forward with a series of updates aimed at strengthening tactical proficiency and meeting student expectations, said Army Staff Sgt. Mario Rostran, the course’s noncommissioned officer in charge, and Army Chief Warran...
Ti Defense’s Military Virtual Trainer (MVT) Accepted into the U.S. Army Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Marketplace
GOLDEN, Colo., July 17, 2026 — Ti Defense today announced the acceptance of its Military Virtual Trainer (MVT) into the U.S. Army Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Marketplace. As an innovative virtual training platform designed to enhance tactical readiness and weapons proficiency, this mileston...