Wiley Clapp, RIP
“Wiley was truly a great American. A graduate of VMI, a Captain of U.S. Marines in Vietnam. A leader in the law enforcement community, an educator and a protector of…
Nothing Sells Guns Like Civil Unrest
Gun stores no doubt will welcome the inevitable influx of new customers seeking self-defense tools courtesy of the anarchy and violence by “mostly peaceful” protesters.
Summer’s Almost Here and Some People Seem to Need a Way to Acknowledge That…How Will You Celebrate?
Yes, Summerween is apparently actually a thing. Might as well have some fun with it.
Making Retro Handguards New Again
Repro’s have been available for a long time, but they often aren’t built as well as original GI parts. The folks at Luth AR and Echo Nine Three have us…
Alabama Sheriff Commends Homeowner’s Decisive Action Against Axe-Wielding Home Invader
In the little town of Uriah, Alabama, a burglarnamed Justin Ray thought it was a good idea to break into homes looking for loot. Instead he ran smack dab into…
With its Cert Filing in Rush v. United States, NRA-ILA Targets the NFA’s Short-Barrel Rifle Regulation
The case revolves around Jamond M. Rush, who was charged with being in possession of an unregistered SBR. He has been convicted and sentenced to 30 months in prison “for…
Armed Citizen, Police Stop Rampaging Criminal After He Shot a Cop
Like a good neighbor, a gun owner is there. This past week, an armed good Samaritan engaged habitual armed criminal Torrance Spears Jr. not long after Spears shot and wounded…
Life in California: The Feds May Say Forced Reset Triggers are Okay, But They’re Still Illegal on the Left Coast
“The California AG’s classification of forced reset triggers (FRT) as illegal ‘multiburst trigger activators’ expands the law’s intent and is typical of the state’s approach to interpreting all gun laws…
FBI Nabs Teen Planning Poison Gas Attack and Mass Shooting in a Washington Mall
The has FBI interrupted what they say is a teen’s detailed plot to use a poison gas bomb at a movie theater at Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, Washington to…
Two Liberal Supreme Court Justices Have Now Conceded that ARs and AKs Meet the Common Use Standard Under Heller
The attorneys who continue to fight the “assault weapons” bans in states like Illinois, California, Hawaii will find it convenient that two of the most liberal Justices have declared these…
SNW’s Under $50 Father’s Day Gift Guide
For those looking for options in a more manageable range, here are gift ideas for Dad that top out at $50. OK, that’s pre-tax so technically speaking these might go…
Pickup Heaven: Jeremy’s Decked Truck Bed Drawer Customized With Magpul’s DAKA Grid System [VIDEO]
Jeremy not only outfitted his Toyota Tacoma pick-em-up truck with an amazingly handy Decked bed drawer system, he also used Mapgul’s new DAKA Universal Grid system to customize it and…
Are ‘Reduced Recoil’ Defensive Pistol Loads More Prone to Malfunctions?
You should always test your carry gun with whatever personal defense ammo you intend to carry. It’s always been the case that some gun/ammo combinations just don’t work reliably for…
The Signal is Working: America’s 3D Printed Gun Culture Spreads to a Small Island in the Baltic Sea
Mr. Andersson has no formal engineering education and was trained as a seaman. But during the pandemic, he spent time on an internet forum dedicated to 3D gun design and…
Here in the Real World, While the Supreme Court Percolates, Americans Face Actual Felony Charges
As the Court dithers, Rhode Islanders with magazines holding more than ten rounds and Marylanders owning a banned “assault rifle” face real felony charges. Those are charges that aren’t applicable…
Gun Club Asks for SecDef Hegseth’s Help in Enforcing Court Order Granting Access to Fort Devens Gun Range
The Ft. Devens Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., warned Fort Devens officials multiple times that if they didn’t let the civilian club shoot, they would take official action. Act they did.
Gear Review: Gideon Advocate Compact Micro Prism Green Dot Sight
The Gideon Optics Advocate compact micro prism sight, with its etched reticle is designed for shooters who need — or just prefer — a compact optic.
In a Unanimous Opinion the Supreme Court Has Thrown Out Mexico’s Suit Against Smith & Wesson
Kagan’s opinion, in effect, laughed Mexico’s allegations out of the high court and effectively told them to pound sand. Lowy surely knew this would be the result of such a…
OMG! Bruen Created an ‘Asymmetric Battlefield’ in Which Anti-Gun Groups Have to Defend Gun Control Laws Under ‘Adversarial Cross-Examination’ in Court
Bruen has created an asymmetric battlefield. Because the government bears the burden of justifying its restrictions—and good historical research is expensive—well-funded gun rights groups have a leg up.
All Training Isn’t Equal: Yes, There’s Bad Firearms Training Out There…Here’s How to Avoid It
Good training will help you avoid criminals, too. You’ll learn how to practice better situational awareness and that command presence in your body language. Savvy bad guys notice these traits…
Progress: Citibank Abandons Its Discriminatory Anti-Gun Business Practices
Chalk one up for the firearm industry. Citgroup, one of the largest corporate banking institutions in the nation, announced it is changing its financial services policies that boxed out members of the…
Liberty Safe Adds New American-Made Gun Cabinets
Available in 14-gun and 18-gun configurations, this gun cabinet is more than an entry-level storage solution—it’s a smart investment for responsible gun owners seeking dependable performance backed by American craftsmanship.
With the Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate, Now’s the Time to Get Short Barrel Rifles and Shotguns De-Listed from the NFA
As the U.S. Senate begins work on the House-passed reconciliation bill—cheekily dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” gun owners nationwide have a golden opportunity to strike a blow for freedom. Tucked…
Guns Aren’t Just Tools for Safety, They’re Also ‘Enforcers of Dignity’ for Some Trans People
As more queer folks turn to firearm training for self-defense, they are finding community. Many say that training with a group helps to establish connections with other queer gun owners…
Fraudulent School Shooting Survivor Shows There’s No Length To Which Gun Banners Won’t Go
The embarrassing exposure of a gun control activist’s tale about a school shooting in rural Pennsylvania — which never happened — illustrates just how far anti-gun fanatics will go in…
Armed Robbery Caught on Camera in Chicago
Screen capture by Boch via X Safe neighborhoods just don’t exist in Chicago. Armed robberies happen everywhere. And while violent armed robberies by carloads of thugs…
Well, SCOTUS Got One Thing Right…They’re Still Going to Have to Deal With State Gun Bans
Those of us in the firearm industry are frustrated and vexed over the Court’s decision to not address the question of hardware bans head-on. Justices Thomas, Alito and Gorsuch all…
Big Law Enforcement Win: New York AG Fines Walmart for Shipping Toy Guns Into the Empire State
Residents of the Empire State can now rest easier knowing that their top law enforcement officer is on the job ridding the state of the scourge of toy guns that…
The Real World Implications of SCOTUS Abdicating its Role in Upholding the Law and its Own Second Amendment Rulings
Rogue judges and oath-breaking legislators have free rein to continue ignoring the Supreme Court precedent and the Second Amendment for at least the next couple of years. That’s the practical…
Mom Shoots Convicted Child Molester Off Her Daughter
She shot Pierce, repeatedly, sending a clear and unambiguous message; ‘Leave my daughter alone!’ It’s interesting how commands have much greater urgency for recipients when they’re accompanied by hot lead…