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.

Ayoob: Can You Shoot Your 1911 Backwards?

The 1911 is truly a classic gun. It is robust, reliable and easy to shoot well. Well, it’s easy to shoot for right-handers, that is. Historically, the 1911 pistol has been a right-hander’s gun. Now, the history books tell us there was a time in America when a teacher would rap a naturally lef...

By Massad Ayoob •

Safar Publishing: Bringing Military History to Life

In a world of fast content, some stories deserve depth, precision, and authenticity. That’s where Safar Publishing stands out. Founded in 2021 as a single handbook project for reenactors, Safar has grown into a focused publishing house dedicated to military history, uniforms, and equipment. But...

By Eric G •

POTD: German Enigma Machine jla/44 – 150 Quintillion Settings

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a 1944 Heimsoeth & Rinke Enigma machine marked “18499/jla/44”, one of an estimated 250-350 surviving examples from approximately 37,000 manufactured for the Wehrmacht during WWII. Arthur Scherbius designed the Enigma in 1918 as...

By Sam.S •

Hands On Review: TitanX Dry Fire Trainer

My New Year’s Resolution was to do more dry fire. I bought the books, carved a spot out in my schedule, and got myself a Mantis TitanX. The TitanX is a Glock-shaped laser pistol with a built-in Mantis X10 device. I’ve been dry-firing at least five days a week. Anytime I have a little downtime...

By Travis Pike •
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