The Thompson Submachine Gun

Few firearms have had as colorful a history as that of the iconic “Tommy Gun.” It was developed for the trenches of the First World War. But, as it arrived too late, the Thompson submachine gun was marketed to civilians, and later was carried by Allied soldiers in World War II. It could be ar...

By Peter Suciu •

Chicago Required Gun Training, Then Banned Every Place to Train

After losing McDonald, Chicago required residents to complete live-fire training before owning a gun—while banning every public range. Ezell v. City of Chicago exposed that scheme and established that the right to keep arms includes learning to use them.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

NFA Injunction Takes Effect, Now ATF Owes Gun Owners Answers

The seven-day stay of a federal injunction against major NFA registration provisions has expired. Plaintiffs are demanding that ATF explain who is protected, how dealers should proceed, and what happens if DOJ later appeals.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

The Rimfire Report: Does Remington’s 22 Viper 36gr Have the Fangs?

I was recently able to pick up a handful of sleeves of this often overlooked 36-grain offering from Remington. Their 22 Viper 36-grain Copper Plated Truncated Cone  load is primarily intended as a small game load, but according to Remington also serves you just as well on the target board. T...

By Luke C. •

Federal Judge Blocks ATF Enforcement of NFA Registry After Tax Drops to $0

A federal judge has entered a permanent injunction barring ATF from enforcing major National Firearms Act registration and approval requirements against a broad coalition of plaintiffs. Judge James Wesley Hendrix ruled that the government could not preserve the NFA’s regulatory machinery after ...

By John Crump •
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