Front Line Friday #10: The Patrol Vehicle Setup That Actually Works
Long guns, medical gear, and comms — how you secure it, access it, and maintain it determines whether your vehicle is an asset or a liability when the call comes.
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Trump DOJ Keeps Biden’s Ghost Gun Rule in Place, Defying White House’s Own Second Amendment Executive Order
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice has informed a federal court that it will maintain the Biden-era ATF rule restricting homemade firearms, even as the Trump White House had previously called that same rule an attack on gun owners that “undermines the Second Amendment.” Th...
USPS May Start Delivering Handguns — But Would You Trust Them With Your Gun?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Postal Service has published a proposed rule that would allow lawful handguns to be mailed through the mail system for the first time in decades. The proposal, published in the Federal Register on April 2, 2026, follows a January opinion from the Department ...
Winter Gear Success: What Really Worked!
Although it seems to be the winter that started early and never ended, there were many bounties! My winter gear success was in the cold-weather department. Fire starters, gloves, various hats, and socks were paramount. Winter Headwear Your head dumps heat fast, so winter travel starts with soli...
Maryland Legislature Passes Bill Banning Machine Gun Convertible Pistols, Including Some Glocks, Sends It to Governor
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 334, legislation that will ban the manufacture, sale, purchase, and transfer of so-called “machine gun convertible pistols” in the state beginning January 1, 2027. The House gave final approval on April 8, 2026, passing the ...
Buying a Gun in Wisconsin: What Every Buyer Needs to Know About FFLs in 2026
Planning to buy a firearm in Wisconsin? This Q&A covers background checks, the 48-hour handgun wait, online transfers, Form 4473, CCW exemptions, and how to find a licensed FFL dealer near you.
Wisconsin FFL Owners: 2026 Compliance & Business Q&A
Wisconsin FFL owners face new compliance pressures in 2026 — from SB1046 dealer permit proposals to ATF inspection changes and crime gun data. Get the Q&A every Wisconsin gun dealer needs to read.
Defense Secretary Hegseth Is Allowing Troops to Carry on Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a landmark memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow service members to carry privately owned firearms while off duty on Department of War property. The directive establishes a "presumption of approval" for carry requests, reversing d...
“All You Can Do Is Protect Yourself”: North Charlotte Man Fires on Burglar Who Forced His Way Inside
CHARLOTTE, NC – A North Charlotte couple was jolted awake early Wednesday morning by the sound of someone breaking into their home along Glen Brook Road off West Sugar Creek Road. Within seconds, the homeowner was face to face with the intruder and made a split-second decision to defend himself...
Secretary of War Signs Memo Ending Gun-Free Zone Policy on Military Bases, Restoring Second Amendment Rights for Service Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a directive this week that ends what he called an effectively gun-free zone policy across War Department installations, allowing uniformed service members to request permission to carry privately owned firearms for personal protection. Heg...