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Supremes Vote 8-1 to Maintain Domestic Violence Gun Bans

The Supreme Court decided the U.S. v. Rahimi case 8-1 on June 21, 2024, offering a mixed bag of firearms-regulation findings. This case centered on...

News Nuggets

You may not have seen the very odd news that the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an Interim Final Rule...

Gun-Rights Groups to Back?

Give to Which Groups?

It’s time for my NRA renewal, but I have been disappointed with them recently. Even though LaPierre is leaving, I get better info from you guys, and would rather support a better group. Your thoughts? I know you have addressed this before, so pardon my question. Thanks, and keep up the great work. — Patrick

New Shooter’s Guide: What Are Popular Revolver Cartridges?

Many new shooters aren’t as familiar with revolvers as shooters of, ahem, more experience. But revolvers remain as simple, easy-to-maintain firearms for hunting, carry,...

New Shooter’s Guide: Vehicle Carry

Many of us are proponents and practitioners of concealed carry. What to carry has been the subject of endless conversations and gallons of ink,...

‘Background Check’ Rule Is Coming For You

On April 11, 2024, the Biden Administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives issued a new rule to expand background-check requirements for private...

Laser Cartridges Damaging?

Firing Pin Breakage with Laser Training Cartridges

This is a request for a review of laser training cartridges. My very reputable renowned gunsmith says that laser training cartridges such as the LaserLyte and others break firing pins in 9mm pistols and should also not be used in 45 ACP pistols for the potential firing-pin damage. LaserLyte customer service says they have never heard of a firing pin breaking, ever. Wondering if you could shine the light of informed truth on the subject.

New Shooter’s Guide: Firearms Storage, How to Protect Your Firearms

Gun Tests Reader Mike F. recently sent us a great note inquiring about long term firearms storage. He wanted to know whether it was...

More California Nonsense

I often write about outlandish judicial decisions in this space, but on March 15, 2024, Federal District Court Judge Josephine L. Staton raised the bar...

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What Do These Gun Terms Mean?

Definitions I’m new to the gun world, have taken a handgun safety class. It was recommended I read your magazine for continuing my research and...

Rebellion In The Lower Courts

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act in January 2023, and it is among the nation’s worst gun-control laws. It bans...

NRA Wins 9-0 1A SCOTUS Decision

On May 30, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a 9-0 decision in the NRA v. Vullo decision, a big win for the...