Winter and Whiskey: Miracle On 1911th Street
When the chill really sets in and snow begins to fall, rather than heading out to the range, I tend to head for a good book and a good glass.
Same as it Ever Was: Never-Ending Anti-Gun Lawfare Aimed at Suing the Gun Industry Into Bankruptcy
President Ronald Reagan offered sage advice that still holds true today. He said, “We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the…
Unhinged Reactions to the DC National Guard Shooting Tried to Place Blame With Everyone BUT the Shooter
In one of the more disturbing public statements following the National Guard shooting, several people cast blame for Beckstrom’s murder on other individuals — including President Donald Trump.
November Gun Sales Down 7% Even as Virginians Stock Up Before the Gun Control Tide Rolls In
Virginia broke into the Top 5 states which can be easily attributed to concerns that law-abiding gun owners there have with their ability to purchase the firearms they want before…
That’s A Dozen, Cousin: 12 New Jersey Towns Refunding State’s Punitive Carry Permit Fees
New Jersey’s so-called ‘carry killer bill’ that was passed in December of 2022 quadrupled carry permit fees from the pre-Bruen levels.
Silencer Review: Mack Brothers Vapor (.22 Cal)
https://youtu.be/F8e-DTXwLK4 Second in a short series of Mack Brothers suppressor reviews (Zenith titanium .30 cal review is HERE) is the Vapor. This bad boy is a 100% titanium, rimfire suppressor…
The DOJ’s New 2A Rights Section Sounds Like a Good Thing, but Gun Owners Need to Stay Vigilant
Bureaucracies don’t reform themselves and the DOJ will not suddenly start defending gun owners just because it created a new office with a nice title.
Everytown’s Former ATF Agent Advocates Targeting Lawful Retailers, Putting Them Out of Business
One former ATF official said Mitchem reached out to her former colleagues after leaving in efforts to target GLOCK and GLOCK-type handguns.
Erika Kirk: The Impulse to Resort to Violence Isn’t a Gun Problem, It’s a Human Problem
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk insisted that the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, was “not a gun problem” as she reaffirmed her support of the Second Amendment during the New York…
Gear Review: Osight SE Enclosed Micro Red Dot Sight
For most people who want to keep costs down and put the savings into ammo and range time, the Osight SE will clearly be a worth a look for use…
Florida House Moves Bill to Allow All Legal Adults to Purchase Long Guns and Prohibitionists Aren’t Happy
There’s a push to lower the age to purchase long guns back to the legal age of majority so that any law-abiding adult can avail him/herself of their right to…
Tough Year for Chicago Rappers: 4 Block Lil Mari Shot by Female CCW Holder in Botched Carjacking
It’s been a tough holiday season so far for Chicago’s rap stars.
OMG! Gun Companies and Retailers Advertised Black Friday Sales! And Sold Guns! OMG!
Finally, none of the email blasts or social media posts reviewed by The Smoking Gun for Black Friday or Cyber Monday warned viewers about the risks of firearm ownership.
Silencer Review: Energetic Armament NYX Mod2 (.22 Cal)
The Energetic Armament NYX Mod2 is a top-notch suppressor. Its machining, fit, and finish quality really can’t be beat, and it’s insanely quiet to be sure.
Gun Control Narrative Hardest Hit: Mass Shootings Fall as Gun Ownership Rises, Barriers to Legal Carry Eliminated
Mass killings were down about 24% this year compared to 2024, which was also about a 20% drop compared to 2023.
Gear Review: Kifaru 44 Mag G2 Pack and ARK Frame
Kifaru 44 Mag Pack and Ark Frame (Image courtesy JWT for SNW) Early this year I was on the way to prepare for a series of…
Course Correction: The DOJ Has Come a Long Way Since President Tapioca Left Office
The DOJ 2A Rights Section marks a historic course correction in federal policy and highlights the Trump Admin’s continued effort to assess ongoing infringements on gun rights.
The Real Problem is Guns, But the Stockton Mass Shooting Shows a Deeper Toxicity…Or Something
Calling for a complete ban of guns is not realistic in a country that loves to tout them as a symbol of freedom, but there must be a commitment to…
How to Give a Gun as a Gift…and Do it the Right Way
With gift-buying season upon us, it’s natural for gun owners who enjoy target shooting, hunting, collecting or just plain plinking to want to share their enjoyment of firearms with others.
Falling Murder Rates Show Gun-Grabbers Have Been Humiliated by Reality
The idea sold by the gun control industry that expanding carry rights is somehow dangerous and will increase crime has been totally obliterated.
Gun Review: New Thompson/Center Arms Encore ProHunter Rifle
Gregg Ritz set out to re-start one of America’s great firearms brands right back in their Rochester, New Hampshire home. It looks like he’s done just that.
UK Man Arrested for Posting Photo of Himself Shooting a Shotgun While on Vacation in the US
Americans should thank God and our country’s Founders that we have the protections offered by the Second Amendment and, quite frankly, a few other Amendments.
Ilhan Omar Wants to Create an Illegal Federal Firearms Registry…Because of Course She Does
“We have more guns in this country than we have humans. So one of the things that is going to be important is to create a registry so we know…
Pro Tip: Just Because it Says It’s Gen3 Compatible Doesn’t Mean It Will Work in Your Gun
Gen3 is an abbreviated way to convey that a product is in its third generation and has undergone two revisions since its initial introduction. In our world, when somebody says…
Cyber Monday: Shooting News Weekly and Paul Markel’s ‘Guns of the Cold War’
‘Guns of the Cold War’ began as a series of articles published on Shooting News Weekly and is now available as Amazon paperback and Kindle versions as well as in audiobook…
Silencer Review: Mack Brothers Zenith (Titanium .30 Cal)
Overall the Zenith proved itself to be an extremely high quality suppressor with absolutely fantastic machining, welding, and finish.
It’s Time: We Need an Updated, More Muscular Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
California’s AB 1263, which regulates not only home made guns, but even gun parts, just underscores that we need a revitalized Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act that does…
A Brit’s View: Counter to the Founding Myth, Guns are a Destabilizing Force in American Culture
“It is telling that within hours of Kirk’s killing, the public conversation shifted not to the incredulity that such a weapon could be obtained, but instead to the identity and…
‘That’s Not Him’: Miami Mom Denies Her Son Invaded the Home Where He Was Shot and Killed
Quanterry Alvin Whitley learned first-hand how the FAFO concept can go very badly when you try to steal someone else’s hard-earned possessions.
Want to Reduce Violent Crime Against Women? Get More of Them to Carry a Gun
Women who rely on passive behavior are 2.5 times more likely to suffer serious injury than women who defend themselves with a firearm.