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…
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Wisconsin FFL Owners: 2026 Compliance & Business Q&A
Wisconsin FFL owners face new compliance pressures in 2026 — from SB1046 dealer permit proposals to ATF inspection changes and crime gun data. Get the Q&A every Wisconsin gun dealer needs to read.
Your Car or Your Life? Why Confronting Suspects Outside Can Get You Killed
You see it every time a story breaks about a theft or burglary: someone posts, “I’d walk outside and handle it.” Or, “Not on my property.” I understand that feeling. Nobody likes the idea of watching a criminal take what you worked hard for, and the instinct to prote...
Hawaii ‘Buyback’: Yet More Nonsense From Gun-Hating Politicians In The Aloha State
Hawaii officials tout a gun buyback success, but research shows little impact on crime, raising questions about whether these programs actually work. The post Hawaii ‘Buyback’: Yet More Nonsense From Gun-Hating Politicians In The Aloha State appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Ayoob: Can You Shoot Your 1911 Backwards?
The 1911 is truly a classic gun. It is robust, reliable and easy to shoot well. Well, it’s easy to shoot for right-handers, that is. Historically, the 1911 pistol has been a right-hander’s gun. Now, the history books tell us there was a time in America when a teacher would rap a naturally lef...
Arado Ar 234 Blitz: Germany’s Jet-Powered Bomber
Despite around-the-clock bombing by British and American heavy bombers, the Germans during World War II produced an ever-increasing volume of advanced military materiel right up until the end of the war. Even though they had terribly limited resources and were being squeezed on all sides, they st...
Know Your Blowback? Roller-Delayed vs. Direct
Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. You’ve fired a semi-automatic .22LR rifle or pistol, r...
CPRC Study Examines Transgender Representation in Active Shooting Attacks
The Crime Prevention Research Center has published a study showing that people who identify as transgender commit active public shooting at much higher levels than the population as a whole.
Nature Isn’t Gentle: Why Managed Bear Hunting is Beneficial for Ecosystems
Predators are not immortal. Humans must manage ecosystems. Nothing else can do so. The idea of a "balance" in nature is a myth.
M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History
The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...