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Have you ever truly taken a moment to consider how absurd it is that a resident of one state cannot purchase a handgun from a licensed firearms dealer in another state, even though the prospective buyer would still need to pass the same federal background check as required in their home state?

I’ve puzzled over this numerous times over the years, mainly because there is absolutely no logic behind such a restriction. Now, the good folks at the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) are taking action on it.

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Primary Arms (PA) has a vibrant optics line with a good reputation. They’re coming on strong for 2025 with a bunch of new releases starting with the PLx HTX-1 red dot sight. Not only does it have some great specs, but its also PA’s first American made optic, something that isn’t so common in the optics field today.

The PLx HTX-1

The PLx HTX-1 is an enclosed-emitter reflex sight with a patent pending Modular Chassis System (MCS).

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A county judge in Vermont has thrown out a case where the plaintiff argued that his arrest for possessing a firearm magazine holding more than the state government permitted was unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

Max Misch, a self-proclaimed white nationalist (which has nothing to do with the application of the law), was arrested nearly six years ago for possessing so-called “high-capacity” magazines. He took the state to court, arguing that magazines holding more than 10 rounds are in “common use” and, thereby, protected under the Second Amendment.

Continue reading Vermont Court Tosses Lawsuit Over ‘Hi-Cap’ Mags at The Truth About Guns.

New products are the lifeblood of any industry, and the firearms industry is no exception. Here are a few items launched on the first day of SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas that might pique your interest!

MTM Case-Gard Carbine Rifle Case

MTM Case-Gard Carbine Rifle Case

Gun owners who already trust their firearms to MTM Case-Gard will likely love the company’s newest offering—the MGM Carbine Rifle Case. The case is designed for short-barreled rifles (SBRs), pistol caliber carbines (PCCs), breakdown shotguns and compact ARs, and features the benefits MTM is known for in a smaller package.

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As usual SHOT Show is a whirlwind that goes by in a blur. Or maybe its just my brain that’s a blur. Either way, here are some highlights from the first 3 days is no particular order.

Franklin Armory Binary Triggers and the F22

Franklin Armory and a number of new binary triggers that dropped right before SHOT and I had a chance to try a couple out at Industry Day at the Range on Monday.

Continue reading SHOT Show 2025: Mid-Week Highlights at The Truth About Guns.

In many states, the law requires that if you are stopped by law enforcement during a traffic stop, you must inform the officer that you have a concealed firearm in the vehicle. These laws are seemingly put in place for the safety of officers, although it seems unlikely that anyone intending to shoot an officer would actually disclose their weapon; rather, only law-abiding citizens would do so.

A problem arises, however, when the officer initiating the stop does not know how to safely handle a firearm.

Continue reading When Carry Turns Dangerous: Cop Shoots Driver With Own Gun at The Truth About Guns.

It’s tough to get beyond PSA’s concept wall. The new Jakls, shotguns and the massive .50 BMG rifle are all grabbing your attention and pining for stories. They deserve them, but if you can fight your way past the wall, you can see that PSA’s two sub-companies, DPMS and H&R, are doing more than a few interesting things. 

The H&R T48 FAL 

Several decades ago, the United States military tested the FAL.

Continue reading SHOT Show: PSA, H&R and DPMS Are Kicking It Old School at The Truth About Guns.

Palmetto State Armory gave “going big” a new meaning at SHOT Show 2025, capping off its concept wall with a semi-auto .50-caliber rifle adorned with the suppressor she told you not to worry about and a 50 BMG drum magazine thanks to the good folks at FosTech. For those unfamiliar with PSA’s concept wall, this is where we get to see and vote on what comes next, helping to make all important decisions in the company’s development and production schedule.

Continue reading SHOT Show: Palmetto State Armory 50BMG And Watchtower New Releases at The Truth About Guns.

Since former President Joe Biden established the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, many gun-rights activists have been hopeful that the next president might immediately do away with the ill-conceived attempt to use tax dollars to promote gun control schemes.

Only a day into President Donald Trump 2.0, it has been proven that some wishes do come true. On Tuesday, the office was dismantled, according to reports from several sources. The website for the office has been scrubbed from the White House website, leaving visitors to the site to receive a 404 error message.

Continue reading Biden’s Gun Violence Office Disappears From White House Website at The Truth About Guns.

We recently reported that the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear two cases related to the Second Amendment—one challenging Delaware’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity” magazines, and the other targeting Maryland’s handgun licensing requirements.

To most gun-rights activists, the decision to not consider those cases was a disappointing one, as both Delaware’s ban and Maryland’s licensing requirements are arguably unconstitutional, especially when considering the criteria set down in the 2022 Bruen ruling.

Continue reading SCOTUS Relists Pair Of 2A Cases at The Truth About Guns.

Franklin Armory is coming into 2025 swinging, with a series of new drops. We covered the new 22-EZ 10/22 trigger the other day and then they hit us us with four more new releases over the past day or so. They start out by bringing some love to the SCAR platform and a more affordable AR trigger, then follow up with complete .22 rifle and pistol builds, and the AR based OPS-11 SBR and Pistol.

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The Truth About Guns team is on-site at the 2025 SHOT Show, which kicks off today at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. This premier event, one of the largest trade shows in the United States and definitely the largest in the outdoor and shooting industries, runs from January 21 to 24. The event brings together more than 2,500 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in firearms, ammunition, hunting and general outdoor gear.

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Just days before leaving office on January 20, the Biden Administration quietly reversed its harmful “zero-tolerance” policy of revoking federal firearms licenses from gun dealers for minor paperwork errors.

According to a report from Foxnews.com, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives reversed the rule following a lawsuit filed by a Texas firearms retailer. That FFL holder, Michael Cargill, argued that the policy hindered the right to own firearms.

The lawsuit was filed with backing from the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and America First Legal (AFL).

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The hearing protection market is divided into a few camps. While suppressors, foam ear plugs and old school ear muffs all definitely have their place in protecting our ears, electronically operated ear protection has gained a huge market share in the last couple decades. Today we’re looking at a new entry into this crowded arena that advertises itself as having a novel addition to the usual features, Auto Ears.

Auto Ears was designed by one dude, Logan Warren.

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Donald Trump was sworn in just moments ago at noon, Jan. 20, 2025, as the 47th president of the United States, marking the start of a new chapter in American politics. Gun owners and Second Amendment advocates are optimistic under the new leadership that policies that prioritize firearms ownership rights and enhance self-defense protections will become the norm, not the exception. During his campaign, Trump pledged to champion national concealed carry reciprocity and protect the firearm industry from overreach.

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When I think of a go bag, I’m thinking of the bag I grab every day, whether to the local coffee shop to work or a short two- to three-day work trip.

My go bag is not packed out to go all Red Dawn during a foreign invasion but to support my daily needs with a few extras to support any unexpected emergencies.

Why don’t I have a PCC (pistol-caliber carbine) or backpack gun?

Continue reading Be Prepared: What To Put in a Go Bag at The Truth About Guns.

While most gun owners likely view the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rulemaking as an overreach into creating laws rather than enforcing them—the agency’s primary role—some district attorneys from blue states have come together to support a few of these overreaches.

According to an ABC News report, 17 state attorneys general, led by Democrat New Jersey AG Matt Platkin,  announced on January 16 their intention to defend ATF final rules that redefine forced reset triggers as machine guns and also redefined who is “engaged in the business” of selling guns, despite President Trump taking office soon.

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The lever action rifle has a long and storied history. Having its origins in the Volcanic pistol of 1854, the action type has become as much a part of Americana – especially the “Old West” – as has apple pie. Who doesn’t remember John Wayne, atop his horse, twirl-cocking his Winchester as he scowls at the bad guys? Or, how about Chuck Connor’s popular late-’50s TV show “The Rifleman”? That opening footage under the credits, with him firing and emptying his magazine tube as fast as he could work the lever got me (and several thousand other youngsters) hooked on the gun.

Continue reading S&W’s “New” 1854 Lever Rifle: Old Is New Again! at The Truth About Guns.

As ironic news stories go, this one is hard to beat.

In September 2023, the Biden Administration rolled out a new government bureaucracy called the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The office, touted as a solution to the problem of “gun violence,” was actually designed to cater to special-interest gun control supporters and used taxpayer funds to erode the rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.

Of course, this farce of a federal office’s name is even based on a core fallacy that when criminals use lawfully produced, legally sold firearms for illegal means, what results is “gun violence,” not criminal violence.

Continue reading Wisconsin Governor Creates Office Of Gun Irony at The Truth About Guns.

West Virginia? That’s right. A highly anticipated climate-controlled indoor shooting range and training facility more aptly described as a country club for firearms enthusiasts is opening soon, with the 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Highlands in West Virginia. 

Guntry is being touted as “A unique and exciting new business, only the second of its kind in the nation,” according to WRTF.com. The facility, a $14 million investment in Ohio County, will be open to the public but will offer several different membership packages yet to be announced. 

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