Why 'FFL Near Me' Shoppers Pick the Shop With Reviews

Customers searching for an FFL dealer near them compare stars, recency and replies before they ever compare transfer fees. A practical review playbook for gun shops, including the FTC rule that governs how you may ask.

By Sara Owens •

Three Mule Deer Hunts That Taught Me the Hard Way

Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. But the hunts that teach the most are usually the ones that fall apart. Michael “Micky” Luby puts it plainly: the hunts he botched outright shaped him far more than the successful ones ever did. Steven Rinella made a similar point when he ...

By James Chen •

Miracle at Truk: Operation Hailstone

The Japanese seized the Caroline Islands in Micronesia in 1914, and established a naval base on the island of Truk within it in 1939. As the primary anchorage for the Imperial Japanese Navy’s 4th Fleet, Truk was soon transformed into a fortress. Truk seemed the perfect spot. Offering a natural ...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

Richmond Cops Find Loaded Mini-14 Hidden in Guitar Case

Richmond, California police recovered a loaded Ruger Mini-14 hidden inside a guitar case after a reported street confrontation. The post Richmond Cops Find Loaded Mini-14 Hidden in Guitar Case appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

Three California Gun Laws Didn’t Stop This Garage-Built .50 BMG

Police in Menifee, California, recovered a homemade .50 BMG rifle reportedly possessed by someone prohibited from owning firearms. The post Three California Gun Laws Didn’t Stop This Garage-Built .50 BMG appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

The Wildest Waterfowl Bands Hunters Have Ever Recovered

A metal leg band carries an eight- or nine-digit sequence that records the bird’s age, sex, and where it was banded. Report one, and you receive a certificate telling you when and where the bird was banded. Since the U.S. government’s program began in 1920, the federal effort has tagg...

By James Chen •
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