Conference Of Catholic Bishops Files SCOTUS Brief In ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Challenge

By Mark Chesnut

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops says it takes no position on the AR-15 bans before SCOTUS, while asking the Court to preserve government authority to regulate certain weapons. The post Conference Of Catholic Bishops Files SCOTUS Brief In ‘Assault...

DOJ Seeks 10 Minutes to Fight AR-15 Bans at SCOTUS

By TTAG News Contributor

The DOJ already filed a brief arguing that AR-15 bans are unconstitutional. Now Solicitor General D. John Sauer wants 10 minutes before the justices to make the case himself. The post DOJ Seeks 10 Minutes to Fight AR-15 Bans at...

Fold, Fire, Repeat: Foxtrot Mike’s VFM-9 Meets the Atrius FRS

By Tim Stetzer

The VFM-9 was already a weird little folding 9mm. An Atrius Forced Reset Selector, some FAB Defense parts and roughly 800 rounds per minute made it even more interesting. The post Fold, Fire, Repeat: Foxtrot Mike’s VFM-9 Meets the Atrius...

Our Reviewer Called This The Best Hunting Scope Under $500. Is He Right?

By Mike Hardesty

We already looked at the Arken Outrider as a hunting scope. This time it goes on a 5.56 AR to see just how versatile a 2-12x42 can be. The post Our Reviewer Called This The Best Hunting Scope Under $500....

Trump Pardon Frees Oklahoma Pastor Snared by The ATF

By TTAG News Contributor

Oklahoma pastor Russell Fincher has received a full presidential pardon following an ATF case that ended with a felony plea, probation and the forfeiture of his firearms. The post Trump Pardon Frees Oklahoma Pastor Snared by The ATF appeared first...

Texas Gun-Rights Group Calls For ATF Transparency Over Recent Data Breach

By Mark Chesnut

The ATF has confirmed a major cybersecurity incident involving a legacy system. Texas Gun Rights now wants to know exactly what hackers got—and whether gun owners or FFLs were exposed. The post Texas Gun-Rights Group Calls For ATF Transparency Over...

Colombia Lifts 10-Year Ban on Concealed Carry Permits

By TTAG News Contributor

What started as a temporary suspension in 2015 lasted more than a decade. Colombia is now allowing qualified firearm permit holders to legally carry again. The post Colombia Lifts 10-Year Ban on Concealed Carry Permits appeared first on The Truth...

Heritage Rough Rider .32 H&R Magnum Review

By Tim Stetzer

A $250 centerfire sixgun that shoots three different .32 cartridges? We put 200 rounds through the Heritage Rough Rider .32 H&R Magnum to see if it's as much fun as it sounds. The post Heritage Rough Rider .32 H&R Magnum...

Ammunition Depot’s AmmoVault Lets You Bank Ammo Over Time

By TTAG News Contributor

Everyone says they’ll stock up before the next ammo panic. AmmoVault gives gun owners another way to actually do it, a few dollars or a few cases at a time. The post Ammunition Depot’s AmmoVault Lets You Bank Ammo Over...

Pittsburgh Cerakote: Behind the Finish

By Tim Stetzer

A rusty carry gun led to a visit with Pittsburgh Cerakote—and three very different projects that showed what one small Pennsylvania shop can do. The post Pittsburgh Cerakote: Behind the Finish appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Department of Justice Files Brief With U.S. Supreme Court In Support of AWB Challenge

By Mark Chesnut

The Justice Department has entered the Supreme Court fight over AR-15 bans, arguing that rifles commonly owned for lawful purposes cannot be prohibited. The post Department of Justice Files Brief With U.S. Supreme Court In Support of AWB Challenge appeared...

Two Numbers, One Story: 461 Million Guns in America

By TTAG News Contributor

A new survey puts the number of privately owned firearms in America at 461 million. More interesting is how closely its results track more than a century of federal firearms data. The post Two Numbers, One Story: 461 Million Guns...

Baffle Replacement and Suppressor Repair: Who Can Do It and How

By Luke Cuenco

Baffle strikes happen. What matters next is recognizing the damage, knowing when to stop shooting and understanding who can actually repair your suppressor. The post Baffle Replacement and Suppressor Repair: Who Can Do It and How appeared first on The...

Wiley X’s Ballsitc Kryptek Drop Comes With Free onX Hunt Elite

By Luke Cuenco

The gift with purchase in this industry has historically almost always been a hat, or maybe a patch and some stickers with your order. Wiley X went a different route with its new Limited Edition Camo Collection, and the giveaway...

A Machine Gun Video Put Bailey’s Running Mate — and Illinois’s Gun Laws — Under the Microscope

By TTAG News Contributor

Aaron Del Mar fired a machine gun at a supervised Illinois range event. The resulting controversy highlights just how broadly the state regulates machine gun possession. The post A Machine Gun Video Put Bailey’s Running Mate — and Illinois’s Gun...

The First Amendment Fight Inside the Dugan Ashley Explosives Case

By TTAG News Contributor

Jordan “Dugan Ashley” Derrick faces federal charges over explosives content posted online. The bigger question is where protected technical speech ends and criminal facilitation begins. The post The First Amendment Fight Inside the Dugan Ashley Explosives Case appeared first on...

FPC Seeks Injunction In Case Challenging Louisiana’s Young Adult Carry Permit Ban

By Mark Chesnut

Louisiana says adults can carry concealed at 18 without a permit—but they can’t actually get that permit until 21. FPC is asking a federal judge to block the restriction. The post FPC Seeks Injunction In Case Challenging Louisiana’s Young Adult...

GunZee Realistic Range Targets: Upgrade Your Training

By Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer

Punching holes in paper is easy. GunZee's shoot/no-shoot targets throw distractions, bad guys, bystanders and questionable situations into the mix so your brain gets some range time, too. The post GunZee Realistic Range Targets: Upgrade Your Training appeared first on...

Built for the Daily Grind: A Hands-On Review of The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick

After a month of flights, range trips and everyday use, The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote has proven to be one of the most versatile bags I've used. The post Built for the Daily Grind: A Hands-On Review of The Brown...

Gun Groups File Reply Brief With SCOTUS In Maryland’s ‘Sensitive Places’ Ban Challenge

By Mark Chesnut

The court battle challenging Maryland’s “sensitive places” carry ban is heating up, with gun-rights groups recently filing a reply brief before the U.S. Supreme Court. On September 2, the Second Amendment Foundation filed the brief on behalf of itself, the...

Georgia Congressman Asks State AG For Suppressor Clarity After Recent NFA Ruling

By Mark Chesnut

Georgia lawmakers are asking Attorney General Chris Carr to clarify state law after the federal NFA ruling created uncertainty over suppressors and other formerly registered NFA firearms. The post Georgia Congressman Asks State AG For Suppressor Clarity After Recent NFA...

New SCOTUS Brief: The AR-15’s Militia Use Is Why It’s Protected

By TTAG News Contributor

A new Supreme Court brief turns a familiar argument against AR-15s on its head: the rifle’s suitability for militia service is precisely why the Second Amendment protects it. The post New SCOTUS Brief: The AR-15’s Militia Use Is Why It’s...

New Survey Puts Defensive Gun Use at 2.2 Million Times a Year

By TTAG News Contributor

A new National Firearms Survey estimates Americans use guns defensively roughly 2.2 million times per year—and in more than three-quarters of those incidents, no shots are fired. The post New Survey Puts Defensive Gun Use at 2.2 Million Times a...

Six Days to Anarchy: Silent Weapons for Urban Collapse

By Scott Witner

Annie Jacobsen says a biological attack could push America from outbreak to anarchy in six days. If normal systems fail that quickly, staying prepared—and keeping a low profile—starts to matter. The post Six Days to Anarchy: Silent Weapons for Urban...

When Fear Sells More Guns

By TTAG News Contributor

Does buying a gun make you safer, or simply more aware of danger? A sociologist’s argument about American gun ownership raises some worthwhile questions. The post When Fear Sells More Guns appeared first on The Truth About Guns.