Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0 FC Review | Short Slide, Long Grip
Springfield Armory's Echelon crossover has landed. The 4.0FC is a compact slide on a full-sized frame that provides both speed and control.
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What the 2026 ATF Deregulation Means for FFL Dealers
The DOJ let silencer, shotgun and rifle deregulation stand, and a direct-to-home shipping rule is on the table. Here's what that means for FFL economics — and how dealers should position for the next 12 months.
De-Escalation in the House of Worship: A Security Skill We Can’t Ignore
Most church security training focuses on the active shooter. De-escalation handles the situations that happen every week. Read the original story: De-Escalation in the House of Worship: A Security Skill We Can’t Ignore
Blend or Bleed: Will You Make the Right Choice?
When I was growing up, I was encouraged to not worry about “fitting in”. While I agree with that sentiment to this day, I now realize that there is most definitely a time and place to do just the opposite. Standing out in the wrong place or at the wrong time can put a target Read More The pos...
Denied Over the State on His Driver’s License: NRA Sues Denver, Says Visitors Have No Legal Way to Carry a Gun There
The NRA and two nonresident gun owners sued Denver in federal court, saying visitors have no lawful way to carry a handgun there. Read the original story: Denied Over the State on His Driver’s License: NRA Sues Denver, Says Visitors Have No Legal Way to Carry a Gun There
The Tank Museum: Go Ahead and Touch the Tiger
The Tank Museum isn’t on the way to anywhere. Located one mile north of the village of Wool in Dorset in southwest England, The Tank Museum is collocated with the British Army Armor School in Bovington. Nobody gets to The Tank Museum by accident. It’s in the middle of no place. Considering th...
Owl Cyber Defense Launches XD Air 6: Portable Kiosk Catches Zero-Day Threats Signature-Based Tools Miss
XD Air 6, a rugged kiosk built to perform where standard hardware doesn’t hold up, empowers government agencies to evaluate file safety faster, using a known-good approach. COLUMBIA, MD, August 12, 2026 – Owl Cyber Defense®, a global market leader in hardware-enforced cross domain and da...
FFL News This Week: ATF Shipping Rule, Court Wins, Dealer Tech
ATF's direct-to-home shipping proposal, major court wins, and new dealer tech — this week's FFL industry news with perspective from the publisher's desk.
Charge it and Go with the NESTOUT Carabiner Battery
NESTOUT is bringing back a fan favorite with the 5k Carabiner Battery designed specifically for outdoor adventures. Shockproof and water and dust-resistant, it weighs just 6.4 oz and features a built-in carabiner that securely clips onto packs, belts, or other gear loops for hands-free convenienc...
Chicago Required Gun Training, Then Banned Every Place to Train
After losing McDonald, Chicago required residents to complete live-fire training before owning a gun—while banning every public range. Ezell v. City of Chicago exposed that scheme and established that the right to keep arms includes learning to use them.