The Rulebook Changed Hands: An FFL Week in Review
One demand signal, four compliance signals: what the midterms, the ATF vacancy, Colorado's permit-to-purchase ruling, and the closed restoration portal actually mean for a licensed dealer.
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Restraining Order Expired in 2023, Still Disqualified: California Appeals Court Upholds Merced County Concealed Carry Permit Denial
A California appeals court upheld a Merced County carry permit denial over a restraining order that expired in 2023. Here is why it matters. Read the original story: Restraining Order Expired in 2023, Still Disqualified: California Appeals Court Upholds Merced County Concealed Carry Permit Denial
Republicans Lost Congress. What Does the 2026 Election Mean for America’s Gun Owners?
Democrats captured Congress in the 2026 midterms, threatening Trump's unfinished Second Amendment agenda. With major Republican losses in Texas and other conservative states, gun owners face new challenges over national reciprocity, NFA reform, and federal gun-control legislation.
Are Cheap Skills Worth Learning?
“Cheap skills” are one of the quiet traps that catch shooters who believe they are doing the right thing simply because they occasionally show up at the range. The phrase sounds harsh, but it describes a very real phenomenon: nominal skills built quickly, casually, or without standards. The s...
Virginia Judge Expands Injunction Against AR-15 and Magazine Bans to State Agencies
Virginia gun owners secured another courtroom victory as a judge expanded an injunction against the state's AR-15 and standard-capacity magazine ban to include the Commonwealth, its agencies, and employees.
Ohio’s Suppressor Reform Cannot Wait on Political Assumptions
Ohio lawmakers had an opportunity to remove suppressors from the state's dangerous ordnance classification. The Senate delivered a 31–1 victory, but the House has left SB 214 sitting in committee for months. Sean Maloney argues that Ohio gun owners deserve action, not another round of political...
Best Rifle for Deer Hunting: A Buyer’s Guide for Every Budget and Terrain
What makes the best rifle for deer hunting? If you’re looking for some help buying the right gun for deer season, read on for advice based on different hunting scenarios—the best rifle for whitetail deer hunting in the thick softwoods of Maine is a lot different from a deer rifle that works ...
Springfield Prodigy Holster: What Actually Fits the Double-Stack 1911
Most 1911 holsters won't fit the Springfield Prodigy. Here's what to look for in a Prodigy holster, and how the KSG Lexington carries the 1911 DS and COA.
Nov. 18 Hearing Set as GOA and VCDL Fight Virginia’s Handgun Purchase Ban for 18-to-20-Year-Olds and Universal Background Checks
A Nov. 18 hearing is set in the Lynchburg suit challenging Virginia's handgun purchase ban for 18-to-20-year-olds and background checks. Read the original story: Nov. 18 Hearing Set as GOA and VCDL Fight Virginia’s Handgun Purchase Ban for 18-to-20-Year-Olds and Universal Background Checks
Ruled Unconstitutional, Still Enforced on Everyone but Two People: SAF, NSSF and NRA Ask Federal Judge to Stop New Mexico’s 7-Day Gun Waiting Period
SAF, NSSF and NRA ask a federal court to stop New Mexico from enforcing its 7-day gun waiting period after the Tenth Circuit struck it down. Read the original story: Ruled Unconstitutional, Still Enforced on Everyone but Two People: SAF, NSSF and NRA Ask Federal Judge to Stop New Mexico’s 7-Day...