Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To

Hunters used to lean primarily on bullet drop and calculated energy to predict their effectiveness at distances beyond a couple hundred yards — but informed hunters find impact velocity to be most useful The post Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To appeared firs...

By Tyler Freel •

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...

By Eric B •

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.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Trump Executive Order Aims to Expand Hunting Access

President Trump's new executive order aims to expand hunting access on federal lands, address lead ammunition restrictions, and support the next generation of hunters. Here's what changes and when. The post Trump Executive Order Aims to Expand Hunting Access appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut •

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.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Springfield Armory Launches Three Echelon Pro Comp 9mm Pistols

Lasers are doing the stippling now. The new Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Comp line arrives with a grip texture called LightForged, where precision lasers sculpt and reform the surface of the grip module to create a highly defined pattern with the look and feel of custom hand stippling, but with...

By Eric B •

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.

By Sara Owens •

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of a New Cartridge

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®,Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of a new rifle cartridge for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and inter...

By Eric G •

FPC Targets NFA Laws in 15 States After Court Win

FPC is pressing 15 states to stop enforcing NFA-related registration requirements after a federal court ruling and ATF's nationwide enforcement policy change. The post FPC Targets NFA Laws in 15 States After Court Win appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

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 ...

By Scott Conditt •
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