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Representative Dusty Johnson has re-introduced the Traveler’s Gun Rights Act, a bill attending to a Second Amendment issue constraining firearms rights of those who do not use a permanent physical address, such as many active-duty military personnel and those who live and travel via RV. Companion legislation currently in the Senate is being led by ... Read more

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Last June, when President Joe Biden’s Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a “public health crisis,” it raised eyebrows for a number of reasons. For one thing, he used fake numbers from the discredited Gun Violence Archive (GVA) to bolster his argument. For another, most of us are aware that the problem isn’t “gun ... Read more

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We all know that while, in theory, a restraining order carries the weight of the law behind it, in practice, it’s just a piece of paper that won’t stop an angry attacker who has already set out to break a more serious law like assault or murder. That’s why it’s a good idea to also ... Read more

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In a unique maneuver to try to get the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve a dispute between federal circuit courts, the Second Amendment Foundation has filed a response brief with the court encouraging the justices to hear its case involving licensed carry by young Minnesotans 18 to 20 years old. In the case Jacobson v. Worth, SAF ... Read more

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Gun rights organizations have long warned against the incremental nature of gun control. The theory—indeed, it occurs in practice, too—is that gun-ban advocates will work to pass the most “supportable” bill possible that isn’t, on the surface, devastating to the Second Amendment. The trick is that once they have that law on the books, it’s ... Read more

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Sometimes, I get to write about a state fighting for the rights of its citizens, and although I’m still likely to say mean things about detractors, I revel in the opportunity to praise legislature that reflects our Founding values as a nation. Today, it’s the state of Montana where a bill has been advanced by ... Read more

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Over the past year, we’ve covered the issue of young adults 18, 19, and 20 having their Second Amendment-protected rights trampled not only by the federal government but also by state governments in various states. We’ve shown how court cases have resulted in a mixed bag, with young adults winning some while also losing some. ... Read more

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The Florida Legislature kicked off its 2025 session on Tuesday with a number of pro-gun measures on the docket, some rolling back restrictions that were passed back in 2018 after the mass murder at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Following that shooting, the state legislature passed a law raising the minimum age to purchase ... Read more

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On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court started working on Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, where Mexico has demanded $10 billion from American gunmakers like Smith & Wesson and Interstate Arms. The claim? These companies fuel cartel violence by enabling illegal firearms trafficking. Mexico highlights its grim reality—third globally in gun ... Read more

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Shotguns are known for their distinctive and powerful report—a thunderous boom that sounds different from that of centerfire rifles. This intense sound signature is part of what makes shotguns both intimidating and problematic for sustained use. Enter the shotgun suppressor, a sophisticated device engineered to tame this acoustic beast. Unlike their portrayal in films as ... Read more

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Last year I put together a clone of the 9mm Colt Model 635 SMG. I used an H&R lower half, Mayhem Machine Nuke Upper, Rock River barrel and some other odds and ends, including B5 Systems stocks. I SBR’d it and it’s become one of my favorite shooters. It has a cool 80’s retro vibe, ... Read more

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by Lee Williams  Duels were once commonplace in Cuba. Political opponents fought each other with pistols or swords up until the 1940s. University students and others who were politically active carried handguns for self-defense. Back then, there was a different tradition about firearms, one expert says.  “But from when Fidel Castro came to power in ... Read more

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With leftist states in a frenzy, introducing new measures to infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans, it should come as no surprise that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is throwing his state’s hat in the ring in the race to become the country’s biggest dumpster fire. Murphy’s new proposal to tax a ... Read more

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A new measure before the U.S. Congress is designed to enhance safeguards for protected firearm trace data, which the weaponized Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) misused under the Biden Administration. The 2003 Tiahrt Amendment prohibits the release of firearm trace data to anyone other than law enforcement or prosecutors investigating a crime. ... Read more

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For many firearm enthusiasts and professionals who use suppressors, the phenomenon known as “first round pop” (FRP) is a familiar but often misunderstood occurrence. This effect, where the initial shot through a suppressor is noticeably louder than subsequent shots, can be frustrating for shooters seeking consistent sound suppression. Understanding the science behind FRP can help ... Read more

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Precision, speed, and reliable data are the foundations of effective training for competitive shooters, professional trainers, and shooting enthusiasts.  Shooter’s Global has stormed into the market with three dynamic tools that promise to elevate your marksmanship to new heights: the SG Timer 2, SG Timer Go, and SG Pulse Electronic Level. SG Timer 2: Premium ... Read more

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If you’re anything like me, you might agree that the early GWOT era had a timeless and unique aesthetic flair that rivals any other period in our military’s history. Far from being skin deep, the weapons of the era matched old-school machining with rapidly progressing technology to produce weapons and gear that are simply iconic. ... Read more

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Anyone who knows me knows this is a subject near and dear to my heart, whether you’ve had to endure my constant complaints about tinnitus in both my ears or have had the experience of saying something to me over and over while I keep asking you to repeat yourself as I struggle over the ... Read more

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Last year, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and other plaintiffs won a court victory over the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) unconstitutional final rule redefining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms. The rule, pushed under the Biden Administration, was one more attempt to bring the country closer to so-called ... Read more

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Griffin Armament is known for making quality suppressors, solid-performing AR-15s, and well-thought-out accessories, including their low-profile M2 folding iron sights that I’ve used for years with great success. What we don’t know them for, however, are optics, but we should. When Griffin Armament released Micro T2 mount prisms in 1x and 3x late last year, ... Read more

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