We recently reported that the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear two cases related to the Second Amendment--one challenging Delaware's ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity” magazines, and the other targeting Maryland's handgun licensing requirements.
To most gun-rights activists, the decision to not consider those cases was a disappointing one, as both Delaware's ban and Maryland's licensing requirements are arguably unconstitutional, especially when considering the criteria set down in the 2022 Bruen ruling.
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Franklin Armory is coming into 2025 swinging, with a series of new drops. We covered the new 22-EZ 10/22 trigger the other day and then they hit us us with four more new releases over the past day or so. They start out by bringing some love to the SCAR platform and a more affordable AR trigger, then follow up with complete .22 rifle and pistol builds, and the AR based OPS-11 SBR and Pistol.
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The Truth About Guns team is on-site at the 2025 SHOT Show, which kicks off today at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. This premier event, one of the largest trade shows in the United States and definitely the largest in the outdoor and shooting industries, runs from January 21 to 24. The event brings together more than 2,500 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in firearms, ammunition, hunting and general outdoor gear.
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Just days before leaving office on January 20, the Biden Administration quietly reversed its harmful “zero-tolerance” policy of revoking federal firearms licenses from gun dealers for minor paperwork errors.
According to a report from Foxnews.com, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives reversed the rule following a lawsuit filed by a Texas firearms retailer. That FFL holder, Michael Cargill, argued that the policy hindered the right to own firearms.
The lawsuit was filed with backing from the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and America First Legal (AFL).
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The hearing protection market is divided into a few camps. While suppressors, foam ear plugs and old school ear muffs all definitely have their place in protecting our ears, electronically operated ear protection has gained a huge market share in the last couple decades. Today we’re looking at a new entry into this crowded arena that advertises itself as having a novel addition to the usual features, Auto Ears.
Auto Ears was designed by one dude, Logan Warren.
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Donald Trump was sworn in just moments ago at noon, Jan. 20, 2025, as the 47th president of the United States, marking the start of a new chapter in American politics. Gun owners and Second Amendment advocates are optimistic under the new leadership that policies that prioritize firearms ownership rights and enhance self-defense protections will become the norm, not the exception. During his campaign, Trump pledged to champion national concealed carry reciprocity and protect the firearm industry from overreach.
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When I think of a go bag, I'm thinking of the bag I grab every day, whether to the local coffee shop to work or a short two- to three-day work trip.
My go bag is not packed out to go all Red Dawn during a foreign invasion but to support my daily needs with a few extras to support any unexpected emergencies.
Why don't I have a PCC (pistol-caliber carbine) or backpack gun?
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While most gun owners likely view the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rulemaking as an overreach into creating laws rather than enforcing them--the agency's primary role--some district attorneys from blue states have come together to support a few of these overreaches.
According to an ABC News report, 17 state attorneys general, led by Democrat New Jersey AG Matt Platkin, announced on January 16 their intention to defend ATF final rules that redefine forced reset triggers as machine guns and also redefined who is “engaged in the business” of selling guns, despite President Trump taking office soon.
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The lever action rifle has a long and storied history. Having its origins in the Volcanic pistol of 1854, the action type has become as much a part of Americana – especially the “Old West” – as has apple pie. Who doesn’t remember John Wayne, atop his horse, twirl-cocking his Winchester as he scowls at the bad guys? Or, how about Chuck Connor’s popular late-’50s TV show “The Rifleman”? That opening footage under the credits, with him firing and emptying his magazine tube as fast as he could work the lever got me (and several thousand other youngsters) hooked on the gun.
Continue reading S&W’s “New” 1854 Lever Rifle: Old Is New Again! at The Truth About Guns.
As ironic news stories go, this one is hard to beat.
In September 2023, the Biden Administration rolled out a new government bureaucracy called the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The office, touted as a solution to the problem of “gun violence,” was actually designed to cater to special-interest gun control supporters and used taxpayer funds to erode the rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.
Of course, this farce of a federal office's name is even based on a core fallacy that when criminals use lawfully produced, legally sold firearms for illegal means, what results is “gun violence,” not criminal violence.
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In American history, few events are as infamous and haunting as the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. This dark chapter unfolded in the small colonial town of Salem, Massachusetts. There a wave of hysteria and paranoia led to the wrongful persecution and execution of innocent people accused of witchcraft. The witch hunts of Salem remain […]
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FN Adds External Safety to the Reflex Line.
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Tops Cuma Kage Sword
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Staying warm during winter outdoor activities and camping is essential for comfort and safety. Exposure to cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia and frostbite, posing severe health risks. So you need some solid winter hacks to ensure you always have the tools to survive the frigid cold of winter. Winter Hacks to Survive Winter Wonderland Many […]
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I'm not going to lie. I love going to different precision rifle training programs and venues. While there are online schools and videos that can help you learn the discipline, there is still noting more helpful for the precision shooter than a live, in-person, hands-on instructional course. If you haven't taken one I highly suggest […]
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It’s time to rock out with your Glock out! That’s right, for this month’s Athlon Outdoors in the Crosshairs, we’re sighting in on the most dominant, sometimes controversial, genre-defining, game-changing platform of all time – the Glock pistol. Ever since the Glock hit the scene in 1982, Gaston Glock’s unique take on the service pistol […]
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The security video shows a market full of fruits and vegetables. A man in a cap with a black bag slung over his shoulder appears to be checking out some limes when suddenly a loud bang echoes through the market. A plume of smoke escapes from under the man’s bag, and small bits of paper […]
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Century Arms Sharps MB47
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It’s been over a couple of decades now since Springfield Armory introduced the XD line of pistols. During that time, there has been a steady evolution of features and enhancements to the original series, along with the introduction of three other branches of the XD family, including the XD-M, XD-E (external hammer) and the XD-M […]
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Back in March, we brought you news of SIG’s latest take on the timeless Government Model, the 1911-XFULL. The upgraded 1911 incorporated an optic cut in the slide, brining an elevated 1911 for carry optics. Now SIG has taken that same approach to pistol much more suited for everyday carry–the SIG 1911-XCARRY. SIG 1911-XCARRY Details […]
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