Ari Arms Starts AR-15 Production in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has been building Kalashnikovs for years. Now the same facility is building AR-15s. Israeli manufacturer Ari Arms has launched local production of its OR-4 rifle  in Azerbaijan through a joint venture with the country's Ministry of Defence Industry, and it is the first Wester...

By Eric B •

New Research Finds Armed Citizens Stop 37% of Active Shooter Attacks

New Crime Prevention Research Center findings show armed citizens stopped 37% of identified active shooter attacks between 2014 and 2025, dramatically exceeding the rate reflected in FBI reports. The research raises questions about federal reporting and the role of lawful carry in stopping violen...

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

October's 1.4M Checks Mask a 2027 Cost Shift

October's adjusted NICS checks rose 7.9 percent while the raw FBI count fell 8.1 percent. The election did not change this quarter's demand, but it changed the state map that sets your 2027 compliance costs and product mix.

By Mark Edwards •
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