XS Sight Systems has released a new line of fiber optic sights designed specifically for Smith & Wesson revolvers. The Fort Worth, Texas-based manufacturer now offers sight options for J, K, and L frame models, with both fixed and adjustable rear sight configurations.
Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) catches up with Dave from @samsonmfg at GunCon 2026 to check out their new modernized Mini-14 chassis. Built almost entirely from aluminum, this is a significant step up from Samson's existing wood and steel folding stock options, bringing a more modern, t...
Luke C ( @BallisticAviation ) sits down with Jim from Extar Firearms (also of @jetskijim007 where he reviews jet skis) at GunCon 2026 to check out the EP9 MDB and EP45 MDB (Modern Delayed Blowback), the latest versions of Extar's budget-friendly large-format pistols. These guns h...
Luke C (@BallisticAviation) catches up with Brett from Nightwood Guns at GunCon 2026 to talk through the special edition Bul Armory EDC Pro Compact, a collaboration between the two companies. Brett breaks down what went into the build and why this version stands apart from the standard EDC Pro Co...
I love the SCAR. I’m not saying it’s the greatest rifle ever; I’m not even saying it’s better than a quality AR-15. I love the SCAR because of its cultural cache. In my youth, it was the rifle associated with Special Operations. It’s peak GWOT drip. Every video game of the era featured ...
In this episode we give a roundup of current Second Amendment court cases and gun-law developments. We discuss the Supreme Court’s narrow ruling in the Hemani case, the Court declining to hear two New York cases for now, and the 6-3 decision in Wolford v. Lopez striking down Hawaii’s private-...
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Bill Maher Exposes Anti-Gun Congressman In a recent video (see above), Noir broke down Maher's exchange with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), arguing the conversation revealed a...
It is important that we understand these two concepts, and how they intertwine with each other. Hopefully, if you are carrying a gun for self-defense, and especially if carrying a gun professionally, you have set for yourself a minimum standard. Where that line should, or needs to be placed, is a...
Luke C (@BallisticAviation) is at GunCon 2026 with Jonathan from AR Takedown Tools, and this booth visit is centered on something genuinely new: an LSD Arms rifle built to ship from the factory with a forced reset trigger already installed. Jonathan walks through how AR Takedown Tools teamed up w...
A federal judge has allowed most of Maer Malinowski’s lawsuit to move forward after ATF agents killed her husband, Bryan Malinowski, during a predawn raid over alleged unlicensed firearm sales.