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Anti-Gun 2nd Circuit Allows N.Y. Anti-PLCAA Statute to Stand

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled against gunowners' rights in NSSF v. James, a challenge to a New York...

New Shooter’s Guide: 223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, Are They Interchangeable?

Are 223 Remington and 5.56 NATO cartridges interchangeable? According to Alan Serven and Brian Osowiecki from the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI),...

Gun Groups Announce Plans to Sue for Repeal of National Firearms Act

President Trump has signed the One Big Beautiful Bill that, among other things, zeroes out taxes on suppressors, short-barreled firearms, and any other weapons...

DOJ Asked to Investigate Empire State Gun Infringements

Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) recently sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi...

Some Gun Taxes Removed in Budget Reconciliation Bill

The budget reconciliation bill, which President Trump calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and which he signed on July 4, 2025, had a...

Benefits of a Gun Lock Box

Knowing how to securely store firearms when not in use, at home or during transit, is one of the most important aspects of owning...

FFL “Name and Shame” ATF Program Is Ending

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has said that it will end the Demand 2 Program. Most gun owners likely didn't...

Ten Tips for Firearms Safety In Your Home

As the leading gun-evaluation-and-recommendation resource for the serious shooter, Gun Tests Magazine takes its role in ensuring safe and accessible firearms use even more...

Top 10 40 S&W & 10mm Auto Pistols for 2026

The resurgence of the 10mm Auto cartridge and handguns chambered for it continues, and so does our coverage of pistols chambered for the powerful...

Want a New York Carry Permit? Well, Let’s Go!

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is inviting people to apply for non-resident firearms-carry licenses under a recent settlement with New York State and several...