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Marvin Richardson, long-time Deputy Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has been fast-tracked to the unemployment line after he was given the option of voluntary retirement or forced removal. Richardson had been with the ATF for decades, serving under numerous administrations with his record stretching back to the 1993 conflict ... Read more

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Bond Arms has just released a new limited-edition derringer package that’s bound to stir up interest among collectors, history buffs, and fans of the Second Amendment. Called the DT47 Satin Package, this release blends firearm craftsmanship with a nod to the current political landscape—offering a unique, commemorative take on Bond Arms’ signature double-barrel platform. Quick ... Read more

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In a move that continues a growing trend among law enforcement agencies, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office in Washington State has officially adopted the Shadow Systems DR920 as its new standard-issue sidearm. Following a thorough evaluation process, Kitsap County deputies will now carry the full-size DR920, citing its exceptional reliability, controllability, and ergonomics as standout ... Read more

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Springfield Armory has just expanded its popular SAINT Victor lineup with the introduction of a new 5.56mm AR pistol—and it looks like another solid addition for anyone in the market for a compact, hard-hitting firearm. The new SAINT Victor Pistol in 5.56mm brings together the reliability and performance of the Victor series in a package ... Read more

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by Lee Williams Print journalism is pretty simple, really. At least it used to be. For decades there were basically two types of stories, news and opinion. Reporters wrote news stories. Columnists and a few others wrote opinion pieces.  But in recent years we’ve seen another type of journalism rise in prominence, the anti-gun story, ... Read more

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The Trump Administration has announced plans to cut 10,000 federal employees under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the parent organization for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has pursued an anti-gun agenda for the past decade or so. The move will make it harder for the CDC to fund anti-gun ... Read more

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As anti-gun organizations do everything they can to destroy the firearms industry, including siding with Mexico in a lawsuit by that country against American gun companies, an interesting new study shows just how important the industry is to the American economy. According to the Firearm And Ammunition Industry Economic Impact Report 2025 just released by ... Read more

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday the creation of a Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force to protect the fundamental right to keep and bear arms. The task force is part of Bondi’s response to President Donald Trump’s executive order of February 7 to root out unconstitutional Biden Administration rules on firearms and roll ... Read more

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Did you know that, before the 1970s, firearms and hunter-safety courses were a normal part of the nationwide grade school curriculum? It’s true and makes sense in a country whose Founding documents recognize the inherent right to self-preservation through the Second Amendment. It’s also not difficult to guess where these programs have gone, with political ... Read more

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There’s something fascinating about the gear used in covert operations, especially during the Cold War era. Back when technology was analog and assassinations were analog-er, specialized tools like suppressed .22 pistols weren’t just clever—they were mission-critical.  Today, the idea of using a .22 LR for clandestine work may seem outdated, even laughable to some. But ... Read more

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In a move that should delight American gun owners, the Trump Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has removed former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s 40-page advisory declaring so-called gun violence as a “public health crisis.” Murthy made the declaration last June in the run-up to the election, likely hoping to draw more gun-control ... Read more

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The Ruger 10/22 .22 caliber self-loading rifle is a firearm everyone should own, use, and enjoy. The 10/22 is perhaps the best combination of reliability and economy in a rimfire rifle. While Ruger offers a good-quality takedown rifle and highly developed target versions of the 10/22, the price leader, with a plastic stock and without ... Read more

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Only three days after disgraced Biden holdover and acting U.S. Attorney Michael Simpson argued in front of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that suppressors are not arms protected by the Second Amendment and that the defense’s request for an en banc hearing in United States v. George Peterson be denied, the Department of Justice ... Read more

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The world of 9mm mid-size pistols is ever-growing. The introduction of the venerable Glock 19 set the standard for what was to become the compact pistol market: 15+1 capacity and a 4-inch barrel. I don’t know how many pistols I’ve handled that meet those criteria, but I found one that got it right—the new Springfield ... Read more

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by Lee Williams Alabama banned so-called “Glock switches” Wednesday, which are already prohibited by federal law, when Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that makes possession of a full-auto switch a felony in Alabama punishable by up to 10 years in prison, according to a press release from the governor’s office. “While there is a ... Read more

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Robert Leider, Associate Professor at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, has taken over as the ATF’s Assistant Director and Chief Counsel. This comes less than a month after the Trump administration issued walking papers to Pamela Hicks and showed her the door. The timing of the move couldn’t be better, as gun owners ... Read more

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A measure before the California State Assembly that would have imposed a duty to retreat upon citizens before using lethal force to protect themselves from threats has been pulled from consideration by the bill’s author. The measure had been introduced by Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur, who touted the measure in a recently released ... Read more

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All images by the author. Sorry about the harsh shadows… it was a rare sunny day! The world of 12-gauge shotguns is wide and varied. Who amongst us didn’t grow up with one flavor or another of that gun close at hand? The 12-gauge is one of the few universal gauges or calibers out there. ... Read more

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XS Sights has just announced the release of its new XS Optic Plates and Optics-Ready (OR) Minimalist Sight Bundles for Glock MOS pistols, designed to work with red dot optics on pistols. Introduced in Fort Worth, Texas, these new sets of plates and sight bundles cater to users seeking simple mounting solutions and backup iron ... Read more

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In what could only be described as very interesting timing, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on March 14 upheld Florida’s law banning those under 21 years of age from buying firearms. The ruling came at the same time that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers in the Sunshine State are pushing legislation to ... Read more

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