Illinois Democrats Push Bill to Serialize Ammunition and Create State Registry
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414, a bill that would require handgun ammunition to be serialized and registered with the state police.
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The Soviet PSS Pistol and the Rise of Captive-Piston Ammunition Guns
The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...
Concealed Carry Corner: Most Common Excuses Not To Carry
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how much ammo you should carry on you when carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to break down some of the ...
Post Office Gun Ban Unconstitutional? Federal Court Blocks Enforcement—For Some
A federal court has blocked enforcement of the post office gun ban for some Americans. Here’s what the ruling really means—and why the case isn’t over.
Typical EDC Gear: Not So Glamorous EDC
Everyday carry has always been about readiness. The concept is simple: carry what you need to handle life’s small problems. For decades, typical EDC gear was a quiet practice. A knife opened packages, a lighter sparked fire, a wallet carried cash, and a flashlight lit the way. Nobody called it ...
Diagnosing Inaccuracies: Is It You or Your Gun?
You have a well-made, high-quality defensive handgun. You have bought the best defensive rounds available and made sure they run in your pistol. You have a sound EDC rig that allows you to quickly and safely present your firearm, and you have trained to do it effectively. You are set, right? Howe...
SHOT 2026: PTR Launch the 9SDM Series — A Modernized Integrally Suppressed MP5
PTR Industries unveiled the 9SDM at SHOT Show 2026 — a modernized integrally suppressed MP5-style 9mm carbine. Learn about the roller-delayed design, three-tax-stamp setup, features, and MSRP.
Front Line Friday #5: Radios, Earpro, and Coordination Gaps
Radio discipline, earpro compliance, and the gap between "we have a plan" and "that plan survived contact with an actual call."
The Soviet AO-29 Lightweight GPMG
In the early 1960s, the Soviet military found itself at a crossroads. The recently adopted Kalashnikov PK general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) has solved many problems by easing logistics and supporting a single machine gun type. Still, its adoption also revealed new tactical expectations: a single...
Concealed Carry Corner: Carrying a Backup Gun
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at what to do when you're traveling with a handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a closer look at the idea of a backup...