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- Do Wounded Bears Attack More? Handgun Defense Data Tells a Different Storyby Dean Weingarten on April 11, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Does shooting a bear make the bear more dangerous? In most cases the bears run off or are killed. If the bears persist in the attack, most are killed or driven off.
- PSA PA-15 5.56 AR-15 Rifle M4 Carbine BLEM – $499.99by Ammoland Editors & Staff on April 11, 2026 at 1:15 pm
The popular Palmetto State Armory PA-15 5.56 AR-15 Rifle 16" Nitride M4 Carbine for $499.99!
- PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ-BT 420 Rounds Ammo Can Bundle – $209.75 w/ Codeby AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson on April 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm
PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ-BT is down to $209.75 with code ALand5 at Ammunition Depot, bringing this 420-round ammo can bundle to about $0.50 per round.
- Hyperion Munitions Veteran Ammo .300 Blackout 150gr FMJ 500 Rounds – $280.24by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson on April 11, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Ammunition Depot has cases of 500 rounds of Hyperion Munitions Veteran Ammo .300 Blackout 150gr FMJ marked down to $280.24 when you use code ALand5 at checkout.
- DOJ Warns Virginia It Will Sue Over AR-15 Ban, Gun Control Billsby AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson on April 10, 2026 at 10:56 pm
In an April 10 letter, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned that if Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a slate of anti-gun bills, including SB 749 targeting AR-15s and other common semiautomatic firearms, the federal government is prepared to sue.
- Maryland Democrats Move to Ban Glock-Style Pistolsby John Crump on April 10, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Maryland lawmakers have advanced legislation targeting many Glock pistols and Glock-style handguns, a move gun rights advocates say attacks some of the most common firearms in America. If enacted, the measure would restrict future sales and transfers of covered pistols beginning in 2027 and could spark a major Second Amendment court fight.
- California’s 11% Gun and Ammo Tax Faces Major Second Amendment Challengeby AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson on April 10, 2026 at 7:14 pm
A new summary judgment motion challenges California’s AB 28 gun and ammo tax, arguing the state cannot put the Second Amendment behind a paywall through special taxation.
- Hemani at SCOTUS: Will Marijuana Users Stay Banned From Gun Ownership?by Bill Cawthon on April 10, 2026 at 5:44 pm
The Supreme Court’s review of United States v. Hemani could determine whether the federal firearm ban for marijuana users under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(3) has any real historical basis. The case puts one of the most outdated and contested prohibitions in federal gun law squarely in front of the justices.
- Janet Nyce’s NRA Journey: Teaching Women to Shoot, Hunt & Leadby Charlie Cook on April 10, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Janet Nyce has spent decades helping women gain confidence in shooting, hunting, and outdoor life. From her early struggles as a new shooter to her work as an NRA instructor, event leader, and board member, her story is one of service, education, and grassroots activism.
- Speer Gold Dot 9mm 124 Gr +P JHP Battle Pack 250 Rounds — $153.70by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson on April 10, 2026 at 3:48 pm
If you have been waiting to stock up on proven 9mm defensive ammo, this deal is worth a look. Ammunition Depot has the Speer Gold Dot 124-grain +P JHP Battle Pack down to $153.70 with code ALand5, giving you 250 rounds of trusted hollow-point ammo in a sealed pack built for long-term storage.
- Hornady Frontier Military Grade .223 Remington 55 Gr FMJ — $253.83by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson on April 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Ammunition Depot has Hornady Frontier Military Grade .223 Remington 55-grain FMJ down to $253.83 with code ALand5, bringing this 500-round brass-cased case to about 51 cents per round.
- NRA 2026 Director Election Results Show Reformers Gaining Groundby Jeff Knox on April 9, 2026 at 8:45 pm
The 2026 NRA Director election results suggest the reform movement inside the association is still gaining ground. With more board turnover, fewer legacy power figures, and ongoing conflict tied to the NRA Foundation, members are watching closely to see what comes next.
- Democrat Gun Control Backfires as Virginia Gun Sales Surge, New Jersey Carry Permits Spikeby Dave Workman on April 9, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Virginia posted one of its highest monthly firearm background check totals since 2020 as Democrats advanced new gun control bills, while New Jersey saw concealed carry permit approvals continue to surge in the wake of Bruen.
- Judge Roger Benitez Retires, Leaving Behind a Major Second Amendment Legacyby Dean Weingarten on April 9, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Judge Roger T. Benitez retired from federal service on April 2, 2026, ending a judicial career that made him a central figure in major Second Amendment cases, including Duncan v. Bonta, which remains pending at the Supreme Court.
- ATF to Keep Biden-Era Frames and Receivers Rule in Placeby John Crump on April 9, 2026 at 4:21 pm
The ATF has decided not to replace the Biden administration’s 2022 frames and receivers rule, keeping federal ghost gun restrictions in place despite earlier signals that a new regulation was under review.
- Daniel Defense Complete Lower Receiver Group – $499.99by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson on April 9, 2026 at 2:33 pm
Palmetto State Armory has the Daniel Defense Complete Lower Receiver Group on sale for $499.99 as a Daily Deal. This USA-made complete lower includes an ambi safety, H buffer, flared magwell, and Daniel Defense furniture.
- Daniel Defense DDM4v7 Upper Receiver 5.56 16″ – $699.54by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm
MidwayUSA has the Daniel Defense DDM4v7 5.56 upper receiver on sale for $699.54, giving AR owners a chance to save 15% on a premium 16-inch upper.
- The AK-47: A History of Practical Design That Still Matters Todayby Ryan Hodges on April 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm
The AK-47 did not become one of the most recognizable rifles in history by accident. Its practical design, reliability, and ease of production helped reshape warfare and keep it relevant decades later.
- March NICS Show Steady Gun Demand, While NFA Checks Explode More Than 121%by Dean Weingarten on April 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The March 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure rose 1.9% from a year earlier, even as the raw FBI total declined. The bigger story may be in the NFA market, where monthly checks surged 121.2%.
- Brown v. ATF: Gun Rights Groups Challenge NFA Registration After Tax Repealby Jose Nino on April 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The plaintiffs in Brown v. ATF say the National Firearms Act’s remaining registration requirements cannot survive now that Congress has reduced the NFA tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs to zero.


