MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Mayor Jacob Frey signed a sweeping new firearms ordinance into law on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, that the Minneapolis City Council had unanimously passed the previous week. There is just one problem with it. Minnesota state law preempts the City of Minneapolis from doing what th...
I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...
The Justice Department filed back-to-back federal lawsuits against Denver's assault weapons ordinance and Colorado's magazine ban. Here's what carriers need to know
SK Customs is remaking Al Capone’s personal Sweetheart Colt 1911, and they are only building 200 of them. Pre-orders are open now at $2,700 with shipping starting July 2026. That price is the pre-launch rate, so it will go up before they ship. SK Customs on AO: SK Customs “Gold Series,”...
As adrenaline pumped into my bloodstream, I felt the beginning of tremors in my hands. Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. What’s your emergency? As a teenager scooping ice cream after school at the local Baskin Robbins, I wasn’t prep...
If you hunt or shoot in real winter conditions, you already know how fast your hands can go numb once the wind picks up or the snow/rain starts falling. NEXTORCH North America’s new Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves look like they’re aimed squarely at that problem. Built for operations in tem...
The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed real signs of progress, with strong attendance, leadership continuity, and Board action on governance reforms. But rebuilding member trust will take more than one good weekend.
Terra Semaia has become a growing force in the Second Amendment community, blending advocacy, firearms instruction, and women-focused outreach through Empowered 2A and Gun Owners of America.
A machete attack inside Grand Central is a brutal reminder that New York’s “sensitive places” law does not stop violent criminals. It only leaves law-abiding citizens disarmed until armed police arrive after the damage is already done.