The Viral “Scooby Doo Gun”. Let’s Talk About It.
At SHOT Show 2026 I was at the Gideon Optics booth, and a custom “Scooby Doo Gun” 1911 caught my eye. Not because of performance. Not because of innovation. Because…
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First Look: Julie Golob Reviews the 4″ SA-35
The new Springfield Armory 4″ SA-35 is here and multi-time world and national shooting champion Julie Golob delivers a full review of the gun. The compact handgun combines old-world elegance with modern amenities, all with a 15-round magazine. The company provided the gun to the author for revi...
Curtiss P-36 Hawk: Hero Plane of Pearl Harbor?
At the National Museum of the United States Air Force, many visitors will see an unfamiliar aircraft at the entrance to the WWII gallery. The museum’s display of the gleaming silver fighter coded “86” on the fuselage, features a pilot boarding the plane in his pajamas, with an M1911 pistol ...
Concealed Carry in National Park Buildings: A New Lawsuit Challenging This Ban
Can you legally carry a firearm inside national park buildings? We break down 18 U.S.C. § 930(a), current laws, and a new federal lawsuit challenging the ban.
This M&P 2.0 Turned a Glock Guy Into a Believer
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. This M&P 2.0 Turned a Glock Guy Into a Believer The Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 is not just another striker-fired 9mm trying to chase the usual names. After range...
Sightmark Shade Thermal Review: Worth $1K?
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Sightmark Shade Thermal Review: Worth $1K? Sightmark’s Shade 3.5-28x30 thermal scope zeroed fast, grouped tight, and delivered the kind of real-world night-hunting perfo...
Vortex Viper Green Dot Was Built for Shotguns
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Vortex Viper Green Dot Was Built for Shotguns The Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Green Dot is a purpose-built optic that fixes the awkward, too-high feel of many shot...
Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Wait Survives Court Challenge as First Circuit Reverses Lower Court Ruling
PORTLAND, ME – A federal appeals court has ruled that Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases is likely constitutional, reversing a lower court decision that had temporarily blocked the law from taking effect. The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued it...
What Happens At: SSC MindGym
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. —   In today’s contested and increasingly complex operational environment, the concept of “lethality” is expanding beyond the physical realm of weaponry and into the cognitive domain.  Space Systems Command (SSC) is investing in the mental readines...
S13E13: Where’s Your Gun Right Now?…Concealed Carry Positions
We evaluate various positions including waistband options and less common positions like cross-draw, pocket carry, and ankle carry, weighing their pros and cons to guide listeners in finding what suits their needs.