SCOTUS Won’t Hear Illinois AR-15 Ban Challenges
On July 2, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal in Barnett v. Raoul, one of several challenges to Illinois’ bans...
Turks & Caicos Might Not Jail Tourists with Accidental Ammo
In the July 2024 issue of Gun Tests, we advised against travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). The British Overseas Territory located...
ATF’s Rulemaking Power Scaled Back in Supreme Court ‘Loper’ Decision
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....
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...
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...
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....