Fifth Circuit Rules Interstate Handgun Purchase Ban Unconstitutional
The Fifth Circuit ruled federal restrictions on interstate handgun purchases unconstitutional, but the decision doesn't immediately change how gun sales work.
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NRA, SAF Ask Supreme Court to Stop Blaming Gun Ads for a Criminal Shooting
A criminal attacked a school. Now gun makers face claims over ads the complaints do not identify as having reached him. NRA and SAF ask the Supreme Court to step in.
The Holy Trinity of Second Amendment Law: Heller, McDonald, and Bruen
Heller identified an individual right to keep and bear arms. McDonald made that right enforceable against the states. Bruen confirmed public carry and forced courts to follow text, history, and tradition. Together, they form the holy trinity of modern Second Amendment law.
How Many Suppressors Can You Legally Own?
There is no federal cap on the number of suppressors you can own. Under the National Firearms Act, suppressors are regulated items, but nothing in the statute limits how many an individual may possess. You can buy and keep as many as you want, or as many as you can afford, as long as your […...
The Armory Life Presents: The 2026 Cantius Award
I have worked with Dr. Will Dabbs for much of my career as an editor and consider him to be both an exceptional contributor and a good friend. No matter the deadline or the assignment, I always know that I can count on him to deliver a well-rounded, thoroughly researched and — most importantly ...
Ninth Circuit Flips Bruen’s Burden to Uphold Hawaii Gun-Purchase Restrictions
A divided Ninth Circuit reversed another Second Amendment victory, treating Hawaii’s handgun-permit deadline and police-inspection mandate as presumptively constitutional because they sit inside a “shall-issue” system. Five dissenting judges said the majority misread Bruen and improperly sh...
GLOCK Sues Connecticut Over Vague ‘Convertible Pistol’ Ban
GLOCK is asking a federal court to stop Connecticut’s new “convertible pistol” ban after state officials allegedly failed to say whether the company’s redesigned Gen6, V Series, and Slimline pistols remain legal to sell.
Jim Carmichel’s ‘Favorite’ Deer Rifles
OL's former shooting editor maintains you don't have to pick a single favorite rifle for hunting deer. Here are his top picks, and the stories behind each The post Jim Carmichel’s ‘Favorite’ Deer Rifles appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Clarence Thomas: The Second Amendment Assumes a Right—It Does Not Grant One
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas explains the fundamental principle behind the Second Amendment: Americans possess the right to keep and bear arms before government, and the Constitution forbids government from infringing it.
Ammunition Depot Launches AmmoVault, an Ammo Reserve You Can Build $5 at a Time
Ammunition Depot launched AmmoVault on Aug. 27, and I set up an account to see what it actually does. The short version: it’s a way to build an ammo reserve over time without buying a whole case at once. You pick the ammo, set a budget, and you can start with as little as five […] Rea...