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Are Shotguns the Best Option for Home Defense?

Shotguns are a popular choice for home defense, but are they the "best" option for you? That depends on your situation. Here's an honest...

Top 10 Centerfire Bolt-Action Rifles for 2026

Gun Tests has evaluated many bolt-action rifles in various chamberings over the last few years, and we've often NOT liked some market favorites because...

What Long Gun Should I Buy If I’m on a Budget and Want Reliability?

Here are some solid budget-friendly rifles and shotguns known for their reliability. Generally, rimfire rifles and .410-bore shotguns are less expensive because they don’t...

DOJ Sues D.C. Police for 2A Violations

The Justice Department recently sued the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), alleging that the District government and MPD unconstitutionally ban the AR-15...

Major Western States Win: NM ‘Ortega’ Decision Stands After Rehearing is Denied

The Denver-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has denied New Mexico’s petition for rehearing in Ortega v. Grisham, again invalidating the...

Supreme Court Brief Urges Justices to Strike Down AR-15 Ban

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has its final brief in support of Supreme Court review in Viramontes v. Cook County, Illinois, asking the Supreme...

DOJ Opens New Second Amendment Civil Rights Section

A Department of Justice (DOJ) official has announced the formation of a new Second Amendment section in the Civil Rights Division. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet...

Why Is DOJ Trying to Limit Carry-Ban Relief in Post Office Loss?

Two gun groups have filed a brief in response to the government’s efforts to limit the scope of an injunction in the U.S. Post...

Brief Urges Supreme Court to Reverse Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ Decision

Several gunowners-rights groups have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Wolford v. Lopez, urging the Court to reverse the Ninth...

Glock Discontinues Almost All Current Pistol Lines, Rolls Out ‘V’ Series

In about two weeks, Glock will stop shipping numerous pistol variants that the company says are low-volume SKUs, others that need modernizing, and, perhaps,...

Lawsuit Challenges NJ’s Confiscating Man’s Guns

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate have filed a new lawsuit challenging the confiscation of a New Jersey...

Gun Groups Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down Illinois Carry Ban On Public Transportation

Gun Groups Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down Illinois Carry Ban On Public Transportation Gun groups have petitioned the Supreme Court to hear Schoenthal v....

Who Do You Want as the Next US AG?

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Many gun-rights groups didn’t like Bondi, who they say came in with a weak 2nd Amendment...