DOJ Says Gun Owners May Carry in Public National Park Buildings
DOJ says lawful self-defense carry falls within federal law’s exception for public national park buildings. NPS guidance still tells visitors otherwise.
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How Fast Can a Bear Run? Top Speeds by Species
If you carry the notion that a bear is a lumbering, slow-footed animal you could jog away from, correct it now. A grizzly at full sprint covers about 20 yards per second, and it is highly unlikely that a human could outrun a bear encountered in the wild. The fastest recorded human speed belongs t...
DOJ Says It Told Congress It Will Not Appeal Texas Ruling That Struck Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs and Short-Barreled Shotguns
DOJ says it told Congress it will not appeal the Texas ruling that struck NFA registration for suppressors and SBRs. ATF guidance is pending. Read the original story: DOJ Says It Told Congress It Will Not Appeal Texas Ruling That Struck Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs and Short-Barrel...
Alamo Scouts: America’s Undefeated WWII Recon Force
The Alamo Scouts emerged from one of the most demanding and complex theaters of World War II, the vast and unforgiving Southwest Pacific. By late 1943, Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur were pushing steadily northward along the New Guinea coast, preparing for the eventual return to th...
FFL Direct: ATF's Trace API and the Registry Fight
ATF pitched an opt-in API that answers trace requests straight from a dealer's recordkeeping system, while Congress asked the White House to dismantle a 1.4 billion-record database. Here is what that collision means for your shop, your vendor, and your counter staff.
Oklahoma Guardsman Faces D.C. Gun Felony as Congress Stalls on Carry Reciprocity
Ordered to Washington for a National Guard deployment, Jakob Noonan now faces a felony charge for carrying a handgun without a D.C. license. His case shows the consequences of a carry-rights patchwork Congress has repeatedly promised to fix.
NRA Board Sends Seat-Cut Plan Back for Study Ahead of 2027 Election
NRA directors sent a proposal to cut 30 board seats over three years back to committee. Jeff Knox explains the decision, proposed changes requiring member approval, and the petition effort for two fellow reformers ahead of the 2027 election.
POTD: Mauser Model 1914 Humpback – Long Barrel, Short Run
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an early Mauser pocket pistol that collectors love to hunt for. This is a Mauser Model 1914 “humpback” in 7.65mm (32 ACP), and it’s even rarer since it still wears the original long barrel. Mauser built this 7.65mm pistol w...
The Gila River Alternate: The CDT’s Most Popular Detour
The Continental Divide Trail runs 3,038.2 miles between the Mexican and Canadian borders, spanning five states, and it mostly traces the geographic Continental Divide. That is the official version. On the ground, almost every person who thru-hikes the trail walks a different path, stitching toget...
The NFA Ruling Is Final: October Market Report for FFL Dealers
DOJ's decision not to appeal the NFA suppressor ruling makes deregulation permanent. Here is what the market data says about demand, margin, and what FFL dealers should do this quarter.