The Forgotten $20,000 Shotgun Under the Guest Bed

A routine family visit turned into the kind of firearm discovery most shooters will never experience. When my buddy ducked into the guest room to check on his kids, he certainly wasn’t looking for anything exciting.

By WesKL •

What Is a Citizen First Responder?

Editor’s Note: This article describing the citizen first responder is presented for discussion purposes. Know and follow your jurisdiction’s laws regarding self-defense, and ensure that anyone rendering aid is qualified to do so. Seek competent training from qualified instructors. A commo...

By Randall Wilson •

NRA Board Sends Seat-Cut Plan Back for Study Ahead of 2027 Election

NRA directors sent a proposal to cut 30 board seats over three years back to committee. Jeff Knox explains the decision, proposed changes requiring member approval, and the petition effort for two fellow reformers ahead of the 2027 election.

By Jeff Knox •

Airguns as Firearms: What Garrett's Law Means for FFLs

A new federal bill would classify high-velocity airguns as firearms, with an 850-day runway if it passes. The dealer read: inventory audit, margin math, and the airgun transfer opportunity.

By Gary Stone •

Straw Purchase Rule Change: What FFL Dealers Must Know

A 42-year-old woman was arrested in Dallas and charged with lying on a 4473 to buy the gun a felon used to kill four officers in Charlotte. ATF is simultaneously rewriting the straw-purchase rule. Here is what the two stories mean for the person behind your counter.

By Claire Eason •

Maintaining The AK Series Of Rifles: From The User To The Maintainer

First, before buying and using the weapon, visually inspect the rifle for damage to better assess its condition. Begin with an overall examination of the rifle. Inspect for obvious damage, corrosion, contamination, missing components, and other visible deficiencies. During this inspection, you al...

By Lynndon Schooler •

73-Year-Old San Francisco Vietnam Veteran Shoots Masked Intruder in the Buttocks After He Drilled Through His Door and Knocked Him to His Hands and Knees at 5 A.M.

A 73-year-old Vietnam veteran shot a masked intruder in the buttocks after the man drilled through his door and knocked him down in his San Francisco home at 5 a.m. Read the original story: 73-Year-Old San Francisco Vietnam Veteran Shoots Masked Intruder in the Buttocks After He Drilled Through H...

By Luke McCoy •
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