Supreme Court Ducks the 1791 vs. 1868 Second Amendment Fight—Again
After striking down Hawaii’s “vampire rule” in Wolford, the Supreme Court again refused to settle whether 1791 or 1868 controls the Second Amendment’s historical test.
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TFB Review: SDS Imports MAC IX 9mm Pistol
Military Armament Corporation is an SDS Arms brand, and they have been putting out some interesting guns at prices that are hard to argue with. The MAC IX is their newest offering, a 9mm direct blowback pistol that feeds from MP5-style magazines and runs on AR-15 controls. It is a hybrid co...
12 Ways to Get More Out of Your Next Firearms Training Class
You paid for the class. Here are 12 things to do before, during, and after a firearms training class so you actually collect what you paid for.
How Much Ammo to Stockpile For Training and SHTF
You don’t need 50,000 rounds unless you’re leading a fire team. However, you do need enough ammo to stay trained up and proficient, defend your home, and weather the next panic-buying or supply disruption.
Maryland Defends Glock Ban by Treating Common Pistols Like Machine Guns
Maryland says Glock-style pistols are different because criminals can illegally convert them. Gun-rights plaintiffs say Heller and Bruen forbid banning common defensive handguns.
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Publishes Counter-Drone Handbook
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 recently published a practical handbook designed to aid audiences across government, industry and academia in building a shared understanding of the drone threat and the basic principles of protecting against illicit drones. The task force developed the guide, tit...
Delaware Keeps Fighting to Ban Guns for Adults Under 21
Delaware wants the federal challenge to HB 451 kept on ice despite binding Third Circuit law recognizing adults ages 18 to 20 as part of “the people.”
When Is Using Your CCW a Mistake?
Security can be defined as a state of being free from danger or threat. With the liberalization of concealed carry laws, a great many citizens have jumped on the bandwagon and taken a big step toward ensuring their personal safety. Although a concealed handgun does give you greater potential to c...
Don’t Melt at the Range: 5 Summer Range Gear Must-Haves
Heat wrecks your range day before your skills do. Here's the summer range gear I use to stay cool, hydrated, and shooting sharp all day long.
Unbreakable? Not Quite: Common AK Failure Points
The AK rifle has earned a reputation as one of the most widely produced and reliable firearms ever made. Designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the years following World War II, the platform has served military forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilian shooters across the globe for decades. Its ...