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NRA Takes Aim at Illinois’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period in New Federal Lawsuit
CHICAGO, IL — The National Rifle Association, the Illinois State Rifle Association, three federally licensed gun dealers, and five individual gun owners filed a federal lawsuit this week challenging Illinois’s 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases. The case, Pearlstein v. Raoul, wa...
Curious Relics #136: By the Numbers – The Colt 1862 Police Part III
Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! We are three parts deep into the Colt 1862 Police now. Part I covered the history, design philosophy, and the story of Samuel Colt’s final years. Part II tackled variations, early versus late production identi...
Are Custom Holsters Worth It?
There comes a time in most people’s lives when they start looking for exactly what they want instead of just what is available. With the benefit of experience and some additional disposable income, many experienced shooters start seeking out custom solutions that match their needs precisely...
Japan’s Bear Attacks Are Breaking Records. Strict Gun Laws Leave Rural Residents Waiting for Help
Japan’s record bear attacks are exposing a dangerous mix of rising bear populations, aging hunters, abandoned rural land, and strict gun laws that leave residents waiting for help when seconds matter.
Johns Hopkins Public Carry Guide Revives Old Gun-Control Myths
A new Johns Hopkins policy guide urges states to tighten public carry laws, but its history and crime claims leave out key facts gun owners should know.
M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage: Artillery on a Stuart Chassis
A lot of people suggest that the Stuart tanks were underpowered for World War II. While this may be true when compared to tanks like the Panzer IV, the platform was still able to bring significant firepower to the battlefield in the form of the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. The M8 Howitzer Motor Ca...
The Media Just Discovered the ATF’s Ship-to-Home Gun Rule. Here’s What They’re Getting Wrong.
WASHINGTON, DC — The ATF rule that would let your local gun shop ship a firearm straight to your front door is suddenly everywhere. Reuters ran a story this week, and Fox stations across the country picked it up within hours. If you read USA Carry, this is not news to you. I covered this [̷...
ATF Moves to Cut Fingerprint, Photo Requirements for NFA Gun Owners
ATF’s proposed rule would reduce NFA paperwork burdens by cutting duplicate fingerprint cards, allowing photo ID in place of passport-style photos, and ending automatic fingerprint submissions for responsible persons tied to trusts and legal entities.
S14E1: Freedom Bought, Freedom Maintained – 700 Years of Receipts
We then cover the colonial period, the Revolution, and post-Civil War developments, including restrictions on enslaved Black people, the Black Codes, the 14th Amendment, and cases such as Dred Scott, Cruikshank, and Miller. We end with major modern laws and decisions, including the NFA, the Gun C...