DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Rule Is a Good Move—But Questions Remain

The Justice Department has finalized a long-awaited process allowing eligible Americans to seek restoration of their federal firearm rights. Applications will open in stages, and questions remain about consistency, transparency, and whether the program will survive a future administration.

By David Codrea

First Look: 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5” AOS 9mm

Despite the plethora of well-designed and innovatively engineered modern polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols out there, the seemingly timeless design of the model 1911 is as popular as ever. When gun makers like Springfield Armory broke into the category of double-stack magazine versions of the...

By Justin Opinion

I’m Not a Shotgun Guy. Benelli’s New M2-G1 Might Fix That.

Luke McCoy takes an early look at Benelli's new M2-G1 Tactical, a departure from the brand's signature Inertia Driven system in favor of a new Rear Piston Operated gas design. With five configurations starting at $1,949, the 12-gauge impressed on first handling, though McCoy flags the fixed Modif...

By Luke McCoy

DOJ Revives Federal Firearm Rights Restoration After 30-Year Shutdown

The Justice Department is reopening the federal firearm-rights restoration process after more than 30 years. The final rule establishes application requirements, presumptive disqualifications, judicial review, and a marijuana exception following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. ...

By John Crump

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
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