Massie’s Second Amendment Record: Pro-Gun, Pro-Due Process, and Pro-Constitution
Thomas Massie is in a hard-fought Kentucky primary, but gun owners should look past the political noise and judge his Second Amendment record for themselves.
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Book on Roman Republic Has Insights for Today’s Freedom Advocates
Miguel A. Faria Jr.’s The Roman Republic is not light reading, but it is essential reading for Americans who understand that liberty, civic duty, and historical memory are not optional. Ancient Rome’s fall from republican government offers a warning modern America would be foolish to ignore.
The Avoidance Mindset: Why the Best Self-Defense Story Is One Where Nothing Happens
An avoidance mindset is the first and most powerful layer of self-defense. See how a trained citizen used it at a gas station — and how to build the same instinct.
Review: Craft Holsters Lynx for the Hellcat
There’s no time like the present to take a critical look at the Craft Holsters Lynx IWB holster, which I tested with my Springfield Hellcat. But first, a little background info. Craft Holsters was formed in 2009 with a vision of offering holsters that are more than just interchangeable pieces o...
America’s Flaming Bayonet in World War I
In early 1918, as the American Expeditionary Force prepared to face battle-hardened German troops in France, the bayonet was a vital component of the Doughboys’ combat equipment. It is difficult for many people today to understand the importance the U.S. military placed on “cold steel” duri...
Rebirth of AR-15 Rifle Training?
Let’s take a quick trip back in time, around 15 years or so, when Travis Haley and Chris Costa had just released a very popular DVD (remember those?) called “The Art of the Tactical Carbine,” and pretty much everyone in the firearms training industry picked up a copy and watched it from beg...
SAF Files Summary Judgment Motions in ATF Frame Rule Case and NFA Registration Challenge
The Second Amendment Foundation filed motions for summary judgment in two major federal lawsuits, advancing challenges to the ATF’s frame and receiver rule and to remaining National Firearms Act registration requirements for silencers and short-barreled firearms. The first motion was filed ...
Ask the Pros: Amy of Warlander Enterprises
From afar, I saw the most amazing leather wine carrier positioned high at a booth during BLADE Show. As I got closer, I saw Amy of Warlander Enterprises. Besides the stellar leatherworks, she had a plethora of knives that all looked masterfully crafted! Warlander Enterprises Warlander Enterprises...
TFB Review: Glock 17 Gen6 - First 1,000 Rounds
When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...
POTD: The Caracal UAE 50th Anniversary - Limited to 50
Exclusivity is often claimed, but rarely defined. The Caracal 2011 UAE 50th Anniversary was produced in a single run of just 50 pistols, each marked with a unique serial number from UAE01 to UAE50. These were made available only through a controlled release, with early allocation tied to ADIHEX 2...