Front Line Friday #9: Range Qualification Realities
Passing the qual and being ready to shoot are not the same thing. Most agencies have built their training calendar around one and called it the other.
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What Does the Castle Doctrine Defend?
Editor’s Note: This article is not intended as legal advice. Please familiarize yourself with your state and local laws, and contact a qualified attorney with any questions you might have. There is the old saying that a man’s home is his castle – albeit smaller and certainly with bette...
Gun Laws by State: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Firearm
Gun laws vary dramatically by state. This guide covers waiting periods, permit requirements, assault weapons bans, magazine restrictions, red flag laws, and state-by-state highlights for Texas, California, Florida, and New York.
ATF Announces New Era of Reform: What FFLs Need to Know in 2026
The ATF's New Era of Reform ended the Zero Tolerance Policy, established proportionate inspection standards, and introduced major changes for FFLs in 2026. Learn what changed and how to stay compliant.
Idaho Introduces Bill to Legalize Machine Guns If Federal Ban Falls
Idaho Senate Bill 1349 prepares to authorize civilian machine guns if the Hughes Amendment falls, positioning the state as a Second Amendment leader.
Becoming and Operating as an FFL Dealer: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in 2026. Learn the eligibility requirements, how to complete ATF Form 7, what ongoing compliance looks like, and how to run a lawful firearms business from day one.
Kentucky HB 749 Follows West Virginia in Expanding Citizens’ Access to Modern Machine Guns
This legislation establishes an Office of Public Defense within the Kentucky State Police, tasked with acquiring and transferring modern, select-fire machine guns directly to law-abiding citizens.
Front Line Friday #3: Stop Buying Gimmicks—Buy Time
Hemorrhage control isn’t about looking tactical. It’s about buying minutes until definitive care arrives—and sustaining the skills to make those minutes count.
Congress Votes to Remove Less-Than-Lethal Devices From Gun Control Act Coverage
The U.S. House passes a bill exempting less lethal projectile devices from National Firearms Act and federal gun regulations.
After Mooting Cases by Allowing the Open Carrying of Non-Firearms, Hawaii Introduces Bill to Reinstate Ban
The bill prohibits any person from openly carrying a "deadly or dangerous weapon," explicitly including bladed weapons in that category.