Editor’s Note: This is a first look at the new Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Comp 9mm pistol. The author, Jeremy Tremp, received a loaner pistol from Springfield Armory ahead of the launch for this article. At this point, I’ve spent a lot of time with the Springfield Armory Echelon. Betwe...
We have entered fall with abundant hunting seasons, and that means many of us are either going hunting, working on yard clean-up, “honey do” lists, or all of the above. This can translate into a lot of use for our trucks and towing all manner of trailers. Can your truck brake safely w...
Ames' CyRide Transit Board dropped its bus firearms ban Nov. 5, weeks after an Iowa State student with a carry permit sued the city. Read the original story: 23 Days After an Iowa State Student Sued, Ames Drops Its CyRide Bus Gun Ban and Tells Drivers Carrying Is Not a Threat
Cook County wants its Supreme Court AR-15 ban case dismissed after a petitioner sought to withdraw. But the county's own legal brief undercuts its argument, and the broader challenge to semiautomatic rifle bans remains on track for December 2 oral arguments.
New Crime Prevention Research Center findings show armed citizens stopped 37% of identified active shooter attacks between 2014 and 2025, dramatically exceeding the rate reflected in FBI reports. The research raises questions about federal reporting and the role of lawful carry in stopping violen...
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we are taking a first look at a new silencer for review: the PTR Vent 1 . The silencer made quite a splas...
Columbus Police First Assistant Chief LaShanna Potts left her gun in a public restroom. The Inspector General has opened an investigation. Read the original story: Columbus Police Chief’s Second-in-Command Left Her Gun in a Public Women’s Restroom at Ohio Public Safety Headquarters
A legally armed citizen fought back against an armed criminal at a Baltimore youth football game. The accused attacker had been released from prison just eight days earlier, and a new indictment reveals how the lawful gun owner defended himself as a 12-year-old girl was killed.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says law-abiding residents can possess short-barreled rifles and shotguns without NFA registration or tax stamps, issuing statewide guidance that also addresses searches, seizures, and prosecutions.
NSSF-adjusted firearm background checks increased nearly 8% in October 2026 compared to the previous year. The post NICS: October Firearm Sales Jump Sharply appeared first on The Truth About Guns.