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Kansas Federal Judge Throws Out Machine Gun Charges Because of 2A

On August 21, a Kansas federal judge dismissed charges against a defendant for violating the machine gun ban, saying that "the government has not...

California “1-In-30” Firearm Rationing Blocked

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco issued an order on August 15 reversing a previously issued stay in the Nguyen v....

New York City Allows Non-Residents to Apply for Carry Permits

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has enacted an emergency rule permitting non-residents to apply for concealed carry permits, following a successful lawsuit...

Tisas 1911 Duty B9 101000530 9MM Luger

The 9mm chambering is the most popular pistol cartridge today, and manufacturers of the 1911 platform are capitalizing on that popularity — and with...

Taurus 1911 1-191101-9MM Luger

The 9mm chambering is the most popular pistol cartridge today, and manufacturers of the 1911 platform are capitalizing on that popularity — and with...

Rock Island Armory Rock Series M1911 A1FS Tact II 51632 9MM

The 9mm chambering is the most popular pistol cartridge today, and manufacturers of the 1911 platform are capitalizing on that popularity — and with...

Marlin Model 1894 357 Magnum

The self-contained centerfire cartridge coming into use in the mid-1870s was revolutionary, especially to those accustomed to working with single-shot firearms. Further, in 1875,...

Winchester Model 1892 357 Magnum

The self-contained centerfire cartridge coming into use in the mid-1870s was revolutionary, especially to those accustomed to working with single-shot firearms. Further, in 1875,...

The Savage 1911: Problems and Fixes to Make the Gun Run Better

In the April 2024 issue, our Houston Gun Tests team compared the Savage 1911 and a Ruger SR1911, with the Ruger earning a half-grade...

Standard-Velocity 38 Special Loads Pony Up for Self Defense

Thousands of shooters rely on a snubnose 38 Special pistol for carry, and many deploy a longer-barrel 38 Special for home defense or trail...

ATF Rulemaking Dealt Blow In ‘Chevron’ Overturn

In a major ruling on June 28, the Supreme Court has scaled back the power of federal agencies to make up regulations that U.S....