I Watched 88 Hours of a Murder Trial. Here’s What I Learned.
I watched all 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial. Here’s why, and what it reveals for concealed carriers about self-defense law, evidence, and public opinion.
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SAAMI Standardizes the 5.56 Commercial (5.56 COMM) Cartridge
For decades, there has been an odd gap in the standards world. There has never been a publicly available standard for 5.56x45, even though millions of rifles are roll-marked for it. SAAMI has now filled that gap from the commercial side with 5.56 Commercial, abbreviated 5.56 COMM, introduced by H...
DOJ Opposes Broader NFA Court Protection After ATF’s Guidance
DOJ says ATF’s nationwide NFA nonenforcement makes further clarification unnecessary, while opposing court protection for everyone within the plaintiff states. The filing underscores why lasting protection and repeal remain unfinished work.
ATF Retreats on NFA Registration, but State Laws Still Burden Gun Owners
ATF’s nationwide retreat from NFA registration enforcement is restoring gun owners’ freedom, but state laws still preserve barriers. Here is the breakdown of 15 states targeted for reform, including Mississippi’s clarification that suppressor Form 4 is voluntary.
POTD: Colt 1878 Collow Row Bill Revolver – Champion or Ghost?
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Colt Model 1878 double action with a name on it that raises more questions than it answers. The factory letter shows it shipped on July 21st, 1883, to “Collow Row Bill” in 44-40 with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, nickel finish, and ivor...
How a Homebound Buck Betrayed a 287-Pound South Carolina Giant
The lesson in this story concerns deer behavior, and it is one you can put to work on your own ground. Archibald Rutledge held that an old buck keeps a home range he loves, and that even after being run out, shot at, or wounded, he returns to that home within a week or ten […] The post How ...
How to Find an FFL Dealer in Your State (2026 Guide)
Buyers searching for an FFL dealer near them shop state first, then metro. A step-by-step guide to finding a transfer dealer, verifying the license and comparing fees — plus what that search looks like from the dealer's side of the counter.
First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp 9mm Pistols
Editor’s Note: The author received a loaner Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp pistol prior to the handgun’s official launch for writing this article. All opinions are those of the author. You could say I’m an early adopter. I have been running a Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm for several ...
Gun Controllers Predicted a Bloodbath. Murders Fell as Gun Rights Expanded.
Gun control groups predicted more bloodshed as Americans regained firearm freedoms. A new Second Amendment Foundation factsheet documents 85 warnings alongside falling murder numbers, including substantial declines following Bruen and permitless carry.
Sage Technologies Leads Industry in Digitization of Military Night Vision Goggles
Company Addresses Market Challenges and Integration of AI ApplicationsWASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2026 — AUSA 2026 — Sage Technologies, an innovator in low-latency digital data processing and defense electronics, announced today the release of its DPVS military-grade digital night vision gog...