Illinois Democrats Push Bill to Serialize Ammunition and Create State Registry
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414, a bill that would require handgun ammunition to be serialized and registered with the state police.
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PSA AR-15 16″ 5.56 Rifle & Sabre Claw Trigger Bundle – $549.99
This PSA AR-15 16-inch 5.56 NATO rifle and Sabre Claw two-stage trigger bundle is on sale for $549.99, a $89.99 savings on a solid AR setup.
The Soviet PSS Pistol and the Rise of Captive-Piston Ammunition Guns
The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...
How SBRs and SBSs Got Trapped in the NFA’s 1934 Gun Control Scheme
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.
Wyoming Just Passed 3 Pro-Gun Bills — Here’s What They Actually Mean
Wyoming passed three new pro-gun laws in 2026. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of HB 39, HB 96, and HB 98—and what they mean for gun owners.
Michigan Bills Could End Many Gun-Free Zones, Expanding Carry to Bars and Churches
LANSING, MI – A newly introduced package of firearm bills in Michigan could significantly change where lawful gun owners are allowed to carry, including locations that are currently restricted such as bars and places of worship. The proposed changes are part of a broader legislative effort....
National Firearms Act 2026 Update: What FFLs Need To Know About Tax Stamps, Lawsuits, And ATF Reform
The NFA landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026. The $200 tax stamp is gone for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but registration remains - and a wave of constitutional lawsuits now challenges whether that registration can survive without the tax. Here is what every FFL needs to know.
First Look: Echelon COA Pistols
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the new developments in self-defense technology these days. Options that represent cutting-edge features one day quickly become “standard equipment” the next. Take handgun-mounted optics. Not that long ago, having a red dot atop your pistol put you in som...
Best M193 Ammo
Discover the best M193 ammo for your AR-15 in 2025. We compare top brands including Federal XM193, PMC X-TAC, Hornady Frontier, Winchester, and Magtech for range, stockpiling, and home defense use.
Arado Ar 234 Blitz: Germany’s Jet-Powered Bomber
Despite around-the-clock bombing by British and American heavy bombers, the Germans during World War II produced an ever-increasing volume of advanced military materiel right up until the end of the war. Even though they had terribly limited resources and were being squeezed on all sides, they st...