Firearms News

Critics say Trump has not done enough for gun owners because the ATF still exists and the NFA and GCA remain law. But presidents cannot repeal statutes by executive order. The better question is what Trump has done with the authority he actually has.

RSWC hits a major milestone with episode 250, featuring John Correia of Active Self Protection. The conversation covers his upbringing, Navy service, ministry, martial arts, firearms instruction, and how ASP grew into a major force in self-defense training content.

Were pistols common in Revolutionary America? Historical evidence from Cramer and Olson’s Willamette Law Review article shows pistols were privately owned, commercially available, and familiar to Americans at the Founding.

The Connecticut House passed HB 5043, a bill targeting Glock-style handguns and other striker-fired pistols lawmakers claim can be illegally converted with auto sears. The measure now heads to the Senate.

The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed real signs of progress, with strong attendance, leadership continuity, and Board action on governance reforms. But rebuilding member trust will take more than one good weekend.

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.

The SureFire X300 Ultra X300U-B is one of the best-known handgun weapon lights on the market, and PSA is running a deal with price too low to show. This 1,000-lumen pistol light offers ambidextrous controls, rugged aluminum construction, and universal/Picatinny rail compatibility.

Palmetto State Armory has a Lower Build Kit bundled with 10 Magpul PMAG Gen 2 30-round magazines marked down to $199.99.

The Eleventh Circuit has ruled that machine guns are not protected by the Second Amendment, affirming the conviction in United States v. Alsenat and leaning heavily on Heller.

The D.C. Court of Appeals has granted rehearing en banc in Benson v. United States, vacating its earlier opinion and setting up a full-court fight over the District’s magazine ban and its licensing and registration requirements.

1000 rounds of Winchester Target & Practice Service Grade 9mm 115 Grain FMJ ammo, just $270.27 or 27¢ each a round after code ALand5.

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.

PSA’s BLEM Freedom AR-15 rifle kit is on sale for $319.99. Get a 16-inch 5.56 NATO upper, BCG, charging handle, and lower build kit in one budget-friendly package.

Virginia’s pending “assault firearms” ban could become even more restrictive after Governor Abigail Spanberger recommended amendments to SB 749 and HB 217. Gun-rights groups are preparing legal challenges as the bills move closer to becoming law.

More than 200 documented cases involving handguns and bear defense offer a revealing look at how these confrontations unfold. In the known cases where shots fired could be counted, most incidents were resolved with six shots or fewer, while warning shots delivered mixed results.

Wyoming had a chance to protect citizens acquitted after lawful self-defense. Instead, lawmakers killed HB14, reinforcing the reality that the Second Amendment is still treated as a second-class right.

The Rock Island VRPF14 is on sale at Palmetto State Armory for just $199.99, down from $499.99. With a compact 14.1-inch barrel, 5+1 capacity, and pump-action reliability.

The Trijicon RMR Type 2 RM09 is on sale at Palmetto State Armory for $449.99, and eligible buyers can also claim a $100 rebate.

It translates into an open declaration by Democrats that their party’s war on the Second Amendment has entered a new phase in which they’re not even trying to disguise their intentions.

[T]he Framers never couched their revolutionary proclamation to specify "the right of the people qualified for proficiency by the federal government to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."