Ayoob: Should You Always Get Off the X?

Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. You’re facing...

By Massad Ayoob •

The Armory Life Presents: The 2026 Cantius Award

I have worked with Dr. Will Dabbs for much of my career as an editor and consider him to be both an exceptional contributor and a good friend. No matter the deadline or the assignment, I always know that I can count on him to deliver a well-rounded, thoroughly researched and — most importantly ...

By Mike Humphries •

Ex-Undersheriff Cops to Bribery in CCW Pay-To-Play Scandal

Former Santa Clara County Undersheriff Rick Sung has pleaded guilty to two felony bribery counts, closing his part of a corruption case involving concealed-carry permits and corporate perks. The post Ex-Undersheriff Cops to Bribery in CCW Pay-To-Play Scandal appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

Ayoob: The Pin Shoot Grand Finale

In 1969, an armed citizen named Richard Davis shot it out with a trio of armed robbers and survived — but was hit a couple of times during the melee. Deciding that there had to be something better to stop bullets with than one’s own flesh, he conceived soft, concealable body armor and became ...

By Massad Ayoob •

Echelon 4.0FC Earns Top Law Enforcement Gold Rating

There was a time, not that long ago, when most cops had wheelguns in their holsters and autopistols were the rare exception. While it may be hard to believe today, the transition by American law enforcement agencies away from revolvers to semi-auto pistols actually began as a trickle. However, on...

By Mike Boyle •

Ayoob: Is Open-Carry Irresponsible (or the Right Move)?

Open carry – the wearing of a holstered gun in plain view in public – has become a hot-button issue among our nation’s pistol-packers. There are, naturally, talking points on both sides of the debate. A few years ago, Mark Walters invited me to join a panel on this topic on his popular show...

By Massad Ayoob •

NSSF: Chicago Mayor’s Order Puts Gun Control Agenda Ahead Of Police Safety

Chicago’s new firearm procurement rules are getting praise from gun-control groups. NSSF says the city is playing politics with equipment cops depend on. The post NSSF: Chicago Mayor’s Order Puts Gun Control Agenda Ahead Of Police Safety appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut •
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