The Deadly Fraud of Forced Helplessness: Why “Gun-Free” Zones are a Gift to Killers
Since 1950, nearly 98% of mass public shootings have occurred in gun-free zones. This in-depth analysis examines John Lott’s research.
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Henry Repeating Arms Debuts the Explorer Carbine Series
Henry Repeating Arms has started shipping its new Explorer Carbines, first shown at the 2026 SHOT Show.
[SHOT 2026] Retay Expands with ACE Variants, Tactical Shotgun & 22LRs
Retay USA came to SHOT Show 2026 with a full spread of new guns, expanding their shotgun lineup with four specialized ACE variants, a tactical 12-gauge inertia gun, a budget single-shot, and two .22LR rifles. Here's everything they announced.
Judge Says Plaintiff Can Pursue Nominal Damages from Jackson County in Dispute Over Local Gun Law
A federal judge in Missouri has partially dismissed a high-profile Second Amendment lawsuit challenging a now-repealed Jackson County ordinance.
SAF Files Amicus Brief Defending Gun Owners’ Privacy
SAF has filed an amicus brief in a product liability case in which plaintiffs seek to force disclosure of gun owners’ identities without their consent.
[SHOT 2026] Stoeger STR9 Thinline+ & STR-45 Combat - Practical Upgrade
Stoeger rolled out two new STR-series pistols at SHOT Show 2026, and both are refinements of existing platforms rather than ground-up redesigns. The STR9 Thinline+ takes the slim concealment pistol and pushes capacity up to 19+1 with a ported barrel, while the STR-45 Combat brings .45 ACP authori...
The RPD - Soviet Union’s First Squad Automatic Weapon
In the years after World War II, the Soviet military asked a simple question: how could an infantry squad bring a higher volume of automatic fire without surrendering mobility? A lesson they learned from the Eastern Front, where volume of fire was king. The answer, in part, was the RPD; this ligh...
Small Business Spotlight: REPACKBOX
Welcome back to TFB's Small Business Spotlight ! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today, we're featuring REPACKBOX, LLC, an Alaska-based manufacturer that's been solving one of reloading's most annoying little problems for over ...
Newsom Opposes Voter ID Laws, but Ignores Far Worse Abuses in California for CCW Permits
In the overwhelming majority of states, getting a CCW permit is only slightly more complicated than registering to vote.
M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History
The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...