The Holy Trinity of Second Amendment Law: Heller, McDonald, and Bruen

Heller identified an individual right to keep and bear arms. McDonald made that right enforceable against the states. Bruen confirmed public carry and forced courts to follow text, history, and tradition. Together, they form the holy trinity of modern Second Amendment law.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

The Truth About Alligator Gar, Ryan’s Dinosaur Fish

For much of the last century, the alligator gar carried a reputation that got it killed on sight. Anglers across its range treated the armor-plated, toothy giant as a nuisance that ate bass, crappie, and every other fish worth catching. That view has flipped. The species now has a cult following ...

By James Chen •

New: TriStar Trinity II TALO Gold Limited Edition Over/Under Shotgun

TALO Distributors and TriStar Arms have unveiled the Trinity II TALO Gold, an over/under shotgun positioned as a limited-edition offering with enhanced cosmetics and a sub-$1,000 price point. The new model ships in both 12 and 20 gauge with 28-inch barrels and is currently in stock at TALO-member...

By Eric B •

Triumph and Tragedy: The USS Indianapolis

No one on board the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) knew anything about the cargo they were carrying. What they did know was that the veteran cruiser (launched in 1931) made the trip from San Francisco to the island of Tinian in the Marianas in just ten days. The crew was proud of the “Indy”, and fo...

By Tom Laemlein •