Review: Bulova MIL-SHIPS Watch

In today’s review, Randall Wilson takes a look at the Bulova MIL-SHIPS watch. This is a precision timepiece with its origins tied to the U.S. Navy’s UDT divers. The watch reviewed here is personally owned by the author. There are times when a high-quality product is enhanced by a compelling h...

By Randall Wilson

POTD: Bavarian Swivel Breech Fowler – Engraved, Inlaid, Carved

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an elaborately decorated Bavarian swivel breech percussion fowler from the early to mid-1800s, marked “JOHAN ARNED” and “A. WIRZBURG” with silver inlay at the breech. This is a lot of gun to look at. The lock plate, ham...

By Sam.S

NRA Sues Michigan Over Permit-to-Purchase Denials

The NRA's Moser v. Nessel lawsuit challenges Michigan's permit-to-purchase scheme as unconstitutional. Here's the case, and why Colorado and Illinois should watch.

By Jacob Paulsen

What Every FFL Holder Really Needs to Keep Their Business Running

What does it really take to keep an FFL business running legally and profitably? From airtight A&D records and Form 4473 compliance to physical security, inventory audits, and staff training — this guide covers the 12 essential things every federal firearms licensee needs to protect their license and operate with confidence.

Curious Relics #135: Two Guns, One Name – The Colt 1862 Police Part II

Welcome back, folks! Last time around we kicked off a four-part look at the Colt 1862 Police revolver, covering the design philosophy that produced it, the Civil War timing that hampered its sales, the factory fire that made things worse, and the conversion craze that ate up the majority of survi...

By Sam.S

Should I Put Optics on My 1911 (or Not)?

I love 1911 handguns. There is something about the short and light trigger that helps me shoot 1911 pistols more precisely than any other pistol platform. Quite simply, the 1911 pistol hits “home” with me. The craftsmanship engineered into a 1911 supersedes other semi-auto pistols by far for ...

By Dan Abraham

Germany Orders More Rheinmetall Laser-Light Modules for the G95

Germany's military is doubling down on its investment in small arms targeting capability. Rheinmetall has announced a second major call-off under its existing framework contract with the Bundeswehr for the LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Module, with deliveries running from 2026 through 2032. The c...

By Eric B

Florida Court Kills the Under-21 Concealed Carry Ban

Florida's ban on concealed carry for adults aged 18 to 20 is gone. On June 17, 2026, the state's Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled in Eubanks v. State  that section 790.06(2)(b), Florida Statutes, is facially unconstitutional as to young adults ages 18 to 20. That's the pr...

By Josh C
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