Modern Take on the Self-Defense 1911 Pistol

Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Ramon Ramirez takes a look at the Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 4.25″ AOS pistol chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge as a modern self-defense handgun. The firearm was provided to the author by the company for this article. I didn�...

By Ramon Ramirez •

Texas Says Its Carry Bans Are Unconstitutional, But Keeps Enforcing Them

Texas DPS Director Freeman Martin agrees that the state’s bans on carry at racetracks, 51-percent alcohol businesses, and sporting events are unconstitutional. Yet Texas wants the Fifth Circuit to dismiss the lawsuit without issuing an injunction.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

FFL News Digest: Suppressor Reality, 7 Months of Sales Growth

Four FFLs reportedly passed ATF inspections after 4473-only suppressor transfers, August gun sales rose for a seventh straight month, and the Third Circuit revived NSSF's challenge to New Jersey's gun industry liability law.

By Fred Thompson •

POTD: The Remington Model 1888 – Cleaning Out the Parts Bins

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a revolver that most Remington reference books do not even bother to list. Remington and Sons went into receivership in 1886. In 1888 Marcellus Hartley of Hartley and Graham teamed up with Thomas Bennett of Winchester to take control, and t...

By Sam.S •

Gun Sales Up Six Straight Months: What FFL Dealers Do Now

August 2026 adjusted NICS checks rose 2.2% to 1,115,410 - the sixth straight month of growth - while NFA checks tripled after a court deregulated suppressors. Here is what the data means for FFL dealers heading into Q4.

By Mark Edwards •

The Bat Crossbow Transforms Tiny into Mighty

There are plenty of crossbows on the market today that can be called compact or streamlined. However, when it comes to taking the top prize in this category, the BAT crossbow from Ballista (Ballista.co) is the ultimate winner. This pistol-style crossbow is ingenuity at its best. From it’s backp...

By Michael D'Angona •

Bridget Stalked on the Trail

Would you believe it if I said that hiking around the woods and catching fish is my work? I own a fly fishing guide business in Utah named “Chunky Trout Outfitters,” and in order to stay up-to-date on where the fish are hungry, what they are eating and what lakes are hot for the week, Read Mo...

By Bridget Fabel •
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