CZ DUTY: Four Modular 9mm Pistols With Direct-Mount Optics
CZ has introduced the DUTY, a new modular striker-fired 9mm pistol platform that gives gun owners compact and full-size grip options, direct mounting for several popular red-dot footprints, and a…
Read More Bodycam Shows Colorado Deputy Stop Charging Black Bear With Handgun
On Monday, August 24th, 2026, an deputy of the Eagle County Sheriffs Department shot and stopped a charging cinnamon color phase black bear near the River Run Apartment Complex. The…
Read More CDC Corrects Defensive Gun Use Estimates After Gun-Control Push to Bury Them
The CDC now cites estimates of 500,000 to 2.5 million defensive gun uses annually. AmmoLand graphic created with AI assistance using a handgun photograph by Duncan Johnson; research wording sourced…
Read More Fact-Denying Anti-Gun Groups Attack DOJ’s Under-21 Handgun Decision
Teachers Unify criticized DOJ’s conclusion that criminally enforcing the federal dealer handgun ban against otherwise law-abiding adults ages 18–20 violates the Second Amendment. iStock-1445552933 While I am always on the…
Read More Customize One Of Those?
They said, “you can’t customize an Armscor M200 .38 Special revolver,” so Roy Huntington did. The post Customize One Of Those? appeared first on American Handgunner. Read More–
Read More DOJ Says Gun Owners May Carry in Public National Park Buildings
DOJ says lawful self-defense carry is permitted in public national park facilities, while NPS guidance still describes a firearms prohibition. IMG Jim Grant The Justice Department has told a federal…
Read More NRA Reformers Fusaro and Journey Seek Member Support for 2027 Ballot
Conceptual illustration of Dennis Fusaro and Phil Journey’s effort to retain their NRA board seats and continue reforms for members and gun owners. Original AI-generated illustration by AmmoLand News using…
Read More Everytown Pushes AI Gun Restrictions That Could Censor Lawful Firearms Information
AI-generated firearms information is blocked from reaching a user in this conceptual illustration of Everytown’s push for chatbot restrictions. Image generated with AI for AmmoLand News. Everytown is the anti-Second…
Read More Russia Plague Scare After Lab Worker’s Death Highlights Need for Preparedness
A worker’s death at a Russian anti-plague institute has renewed attention to biological preparedness and respiratory protection. IMG Duncan Johnson Gun owners put considerable thought into protecting their families. We…
Read More Oklahoma Guardsman Faces D.C. Gun Felony as Congress Stalls on Carry Reciprocity
Oklahoma Guardsman Jakob Noonan’s felony carry charge highlights the consequences of conflicting gun laws and Congress’s failure to pass national carry reciprocity. Original AI-generated editorial illustration by AmmoLand News. Jakob…
Read More NRA Board Sends Seat-Cut Plan Back for Study Ahead of 2027 Election
By Jeff Knox, member, NRA Board of Directors since May, 2024 NRA Board member Jeff Knox reports on September’s board-size debate, bylaw changes, and the approaching 2027 director election. Original…
Read More 1879 Reichsrevolver: History and Accuracy Test
1879 Reichsrevolver with a homemade ejector rod and optical sight. The 1879 Reichsrevolver was adopted by the German military a few years after German unification. Author attached a red dot…
Read More PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 10.3″ 5.56 Pistol — $1,299.99
Limited-Time Deal The PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 10.3″ 5.56 pistol is available from Palmetto State Armory for $1,299.99. Price and availability are subject to change. The PSA Sabre…
Read More New Jersey Asks Supreme Court to Revisit Its AR-15 and Magazine Ban Defeat
New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to revisit its rifle and magazine ban defeat after the justices decide Viramontes and Grant. IMG Duncan Johnson New Jersey has asked the U.S.…
Read More The First Revolver: How We Got From Blackbeard’s Six Pistols to the Six-Shooter
The ideas behind today’s revolvers date back to the 1500s. It was the technical requirements to make it work that slowed progress. In hindsight, building the actual guns was the…
Read More DOJ Confirms It Won’t Appeal NFA Ruling on Suppressors and Short-Barreled Guns
DOJ has formally confirmed it will not appeal the Silencer Shop NFA ruling. The injunction protects covered plaintiffs, members, and customers from enforcement of specified registration and approval requirements. IMG…
Read More Gun Rights Groups Ask Supreme Court to End Lifetime Gun Bans for Nonviolent Felons
NRA, FPC and SAF are asking the Supreme Court to hear Joseph Johnson’s challenge to a lifetime federal gun ban stemming from a nonviolent marijuana-cultivation conviction. iStock-1249406015 Joseph Frederick Johnson…
Read More DOJ Expands San Jose Lawsuit to Challenge Mandatory Gun Insurance
DOJ’s September 29 amended complaint challenges San Jose’s mandatory gun insurance, $1,591 carry-permit fee and psychological testing as violations of the Second Amendment. iStock.com/[Robert Helebrant] The Justice Department has expanded…
Read More Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut’s Glock Ban Before It Takes Effect
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Connecticut’s “convertible pistol” sales ban on September 30, 2026. The lawsuits remain pending. IMG Duncan Johnson U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley…
Read More Ruger RXM Aimpoint COA Deal: $629.99 at PSA (Save 29%)
Ruger RXM with factory-installed Aimpoint COA. PSA price $629.99. Palmetto State Armory has the Ruger RXM 4″ 9mm, with a black slide and OD Green Magpul grip with a factory-installed…
Read More Gun Prohibtionist’s Power Grab Exploits Rare Airgun Tragedy for Political Points
Garrett’s Law would bring certain airguns under the federal Gun Control Act, expanding ATF’s regulatory reach. iStock-1205088959 “Modern airguns can be powerful enough to cause serious injury or death, yet…
Read More SAF Challenges New Jersey Gun Permit Denial Over Protected Speech
SAF argues New Jersey cannot use protected speech and subjective character judgments to deny a firearm purchaser identification card. iStock-1209898812 A New Jersey permit denial raises serious First Amendment concerns.…
Read More DOJ Sues Minnesota Over Gun Permit-to-Purchase Laws and Waiting Periods
Armed self-defense cannot wait on a government permission slip. DOJ is challenging Minnesota’s gun purchase-permit system and waiting periods as violations of the Second Amendment. iStock-944927264 On September 24, the…
Read More FFL Direct: ATF Built a Real-Time Tap on Gun-Buyer Records
The bound book stays with the dealer, but purchaser information can still reach Washington. AmmoLand News — AI-generated editorial illustration. At the Briefing FFL Compliance Summit last week in Dallas,…
Read More Newsom Signs 10 More Gun Control Bills in California’s Assault on the Second Amendment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 10 new gun control bills including a training mandate that becomes effective in 2029. Credit: artas/iStock-1057967500 While hundreds of Second Amendment activists were in…
Read More One Handgun Present for All Known Fatal Bear Attacks in North America
Handgun bear defense has a strong record in documented encounters where a pistol was fired. But what about fatal attacks in which someone had a handgun and never managed to…
Read More H&R T48 .308/7.62 NATO 21″ Rifle – $3,299 Limited-Run Deal at Palmetto State Armory
Limited Time Deal H&R T48 — U.S.-made FAL-type trials rifle, $3,299 at Palmetto State Armory. The Harrington & Richardson T48 is the American FAL that almost beat the M14. PSA…
Read More Senators Demand DOJ Probe and Destruction of ATF’s 1.4 Billion Out-of-Business Records
ATF’s out-of-business record collection contains more than 1.4 billion records, with roughly 92% digitized. This illustration depicts a Form 4473 moving from paper to a digital archive. AI-generated editorial illustration…
Read More For Women by a Woman
After many trials, I discovered that the curve directly under the bust line is an excellent hiding spot for a gun. The post For Women by a Woman appeared first…
Read More NRA, SAF Ask Supreme Court to Stop Blaming Gun Ads for a Criminal Shooting
NRA and SAF are urging Supreme Court review of a Fourth Circuit ruling that allowed a gun-advertising lawsuit to proceed past the standing stage. IMG Duncan Johnson In 2022, a…
Read More Armed Airbnb Guest Shoots Home Invasion Suspect During Fort Lauderdale Robbery Attempt
A defensive gun use at a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb left one alleged armed home invader wounded during an attempted robbery on September 24, 2026. iStock-901657484 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A…
Read More Talarico Pushes the ‘Assault Weapons’ Hoax Despite the Facts
Texas Democrat James Talarico says a federal ban on commonly owned AR-15s remains “absolutely” on the table despite their lawful ownership by millions of Americans. IMG Jim Grant Election Day…
Read More Housing Authority Eviction Over Armed Defense Ignores Prior Court Rulings
A housing authority’s lease termination notice after a defensive gun use. Original editorial illustration; the person and building depicted are not Torrey Holliday or Euclid Plaza. AmmoLand News / AI-generated…
Read More Congress Must Rein In ATF’s Billion-Record Gun Archive After Qilin Breach
Qilin’s reported ATF leak concerned investigative files. The breach renews questions about how the bureau protects its separate out-of-business firearm records archive. AI-generated editorial illustration for AmmoLand News. For thirty…
Read More The Holy Trinity of Second Amendment Law: Heller, McDonald, and Bruen
Heller, McDonald, and Bruen form the foundation of modern Second Amendment jurisprudence. AI-generated illustration by AmmoLand News using OpenAI. At this year’s Gun Rights Policy Conference, hosted by the Second…
Read More Atrius Says ATF Is Using Patent Lawsuits as Backdoor FRT Regulation
The Justice Department argues that restricting competing forced reset triggers through Rare Breed’s patent litigation would advance ATF’s interest in limiting FRT sales and distribution. This is an AI-generated illustration…
Read More ATF Says Suppressor and SBR Guidance Could Arrive Within Weeks
ATF officials addressed Form 4473 suppressor transfers, SBRs, interstate travel, FFL inspections, forced reset triggers and coming changes to the federal firearms form. IMG John Crump During “The Briefing,” an…
Read More Plain Truths in Amicus Brief, Court Rulings Underscore 2A as First-Class Right
Court cases appear to be trending toward restoring the Second Amendment to its status as protective of a first-class fundamental right. Original AI-generated editorial illustration created for AmmoLand News. Buried…
Read More SAF, NRA Ask Supreme Court to Strike Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period
SAF and the NRA have asked the Supreme Court to review Maine’s 72-hour firearm waiting period in Beckwith v. Frey. iStock-1182677203 Even after a buyer clears a background check, Maine…
Read More Uber Eats Driver Shoots Knife-Wielding Attacker After Parking Dispute
Port St. Lucie police say an Uber Eats driver fired once after a man followed him from a restaurant, shoved him and produced a knife. iStock.com/[Pratchaya] A defensive gun use…
Read More Supreme Court Already Rejected the “AR-15s Didn’t Exist in 1791” Argument
The Supreme Court will hear consolidated challenges to AR-15 bans on December 2. Heller rejected limiting the Second Amendment to arms that existed at the founding. IMG Jim Grant The…
Read More California Undersheriff Pleads Guilty in Pay-to-Play Gun-Permit Scandal
An original conceptual image depicting the favors at the center of Santa Clara County’s carry-permit bribery case. Prosecutors said the iPads were promised, not delivered. AmmoLand News / AI-generated editorial…
Read More SIG P385 Launches With Flush-Faced Trigger Block and P320 Magazine Compatibility
SIG’s P385 has a flush-faced Trigger Block, a compensated slide, and a modular MagStrap grip. Image courtesy of SIG SAUER. SIG SAUER’s new P385 introduces a separate 9mm pistol platform…
Read More School Officials Admit Search of Gun-Owning Student’s Truck Was Unconstitutional
A stipulated judgment in Harrington v. Crawford states that school officials lacked reasonable suspicion and violated Jack Harrington’s Fourth Amendment rights when they searched his truck. iStock-691528428 New Hampshire school…
Read More Records Request Seeks Details on Summit County Fair Visitor Disarmament Mandate
A public records request seeks records showing whether Summit County Fair vendors, contractors and vehicle crews were subjected to the same screening used at the public entrance. iStock-1489034470 A public…
Read More Ninth Circuit Flips Bruen’s Burden to Uphold Hawaii Gun-Purchase Restrictions
The en banc Ninth Circuit upheld Hawaii’s 30-day handgun-permit deadline and police-inspection requirement in Yukutake v. Lopez. iStock-1312189737 A divided Ninth Circuit has reversed another Second Amendment victory, allowing Hawaii…
Read More Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Expand Hunting Access and Protect Lead Ammunition
President Trump’s September 17 executive order directs federal agencies to expand hunting access, protect traditional lead ammunition and remove barriers facing American hunters. IMG Jim Grant President Donald Trump has…
Read More NSSF, Shadow Systems Sue to Stop Connecticut Handgun Ban Before Oct. 1
NSSF, Shadow Systems and Blue Trail Range are asking a federal court to stop Connecticut’s “convertible pistol” sales ban before it takes effect October 1. Shadow Systems XR920 pistol. IMG…
Read More ATF’s “61 Alerts” Claim Hides Broader FBI Gun-Buyer Surveillance
An approved firearm transaction becomes a federal surveillance trigger under the FBI’s NICS Monitoring program. Original illustration created for AmmoLand News with OpenAI. Gun Owners of America is challenging the…
Read More Lawsuit Challenges New Jersey Ban on Carrying Knives for Self-Defense
ANJRPC and Knife Rights are challenging New Jersey laws that allegedly criminalize carrying common non-firearm arms for self-defense. iStock-1601794574 ANJRPC and Knife Rights are challenging New Jersey laws that criminalize…
Read More GLOCK Sues Connecticut Over Vague ‘Convertible Pistol’ Ban
GLOCK is asking a federal court to rule that its Slimline, V Series, and Gen6 pistols fall outside Connecticut’s new “convertible pistol” ban. IMG Duncan Johnson Connecticut cannot tell gun…
Read More Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Purchases
The Fifth Circuit held that the federal ban on direct interstate handgun purchases violates the Second Amendment. iStock-1220273996 One of the Gun Control Act of 1968’s core restrictions just fell…
Read More Taurus Enters the Suppressor Market With Three Titanium TTX Models
Taurus is expanding beyond its established handgun, rifle and PDW lines and into the suppressor market with three additively manufactured titanium models covering rimfire, pistol-caliber carbine and centerfire-rifle use. Announced…
Read More Masked Robber Picks Armed Illinois Driver at Gas Pump—and Gets Shot
An Illinois concealed-carry license holder shot an armed robbery suspect who police say approached him at an Orland Park gas station. Video screenshot from X. An Illinois concealed-carry license holder…
Read More DOJ Sues San Jose Over $1,591 Fee to Exercise the Right to Carry
The Justice Department alleges San Jose’s $1,591 municipal carry-permit fee and additional psychological-testing requirement violate the Second Amendment. iStock-901657484 The Justice Department sued San Jose and its police department on…
Read More DOJ Says Federal Handgun Ban for Adults Under 21 Is Unconstitutional
The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that the federal government cannot constitutionally punish FFLs for selling handguns to otherwise law-abiding adults between 18 and 20. iStock-1472856584 The Justice…
Read More DOJ Stands Down on NFA Challenge After White House Intervention
President Trump has directed the Justice Department not to appeal the federal ruling blocking enforcement of key National Firearms Act provisions against covered plaintiffs, members and customers. IMG Tim Potter…
Read More FBI Violates Brady Act With NICS Surveillance of Lawful Gun Buyers
NICS Monitoring converted approved firearm transactions into federal investigative alerts despite the Brady Act’s prohibition against tracking non-prohibited gun owners. Original illustration created for AmmoLand News with AI. FBI Director…
Read More What Old Sixguns Still Teach Better Than New Pistols
Five or six shots from an old sixgun will suddenly contain a surprising amount of learning. The post What Old Sixguns Still Teach Better Than New Pistols appeared first on…
Read More Gun and Ammo Excise Taxes Violate the Second Amendment
Special state and federal excise taxes drive up the cost of firearms and ammunition for lawful gun owners. Original illustration created for AmmoLand News using OpenAI image-generation Anti-gun politicians who…
Read More Glock 19 Gen 6 Review: The Carry Gun Glock Owners Asked For
Glock 19 Gen6 fitted with a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro. IMG Duncan Johnson The Glock 19 has spent decades proving itself as one of the most useful compact pistols ever made.…
Read More Florida’s Redrawn 9th Congressional District Puts Gun Policy in the Spotlight
Florida’s redrawn 9th Congressional District places Indian River County voters in the race between incumbent Darren Soto and Republican nominee Dan Green. iStock-2265632503 For Indian River County voters, the 2026…
Read More ‘I Am Home’: Tate Adamiak Returns to Family After Trump Pardon
Patrick “Tate” Adamiak shared this photograph with his September 17 announcement that he was home with his family following President Trump’s pardon. Photo via Patrick “Tate” Adamiak/X. Used for news…
Read More NICS Monitoring: FBI Records Detail Secret Alerts on Lawful Gun Buyers
FBI records describe a monitoring system that alerted federal investigators when legally eligible Americans attempted additional firearm purchases after receiving NICS approval. Original AmmoLand News illustration created with OpenAI During…
Read More SIG516 G3 Goes Short With New 11.5-Inch Pistol and SBR
SIG Sauer is expanding its modernized SIG516 G3 line with two compact 11.5-inch models: a braced pistol and a short-barreled rifle. Both retain the short-stroke piston system that originally separated…
Read More Clarence Thomas: The Second Amendment Assumes a Right—It Does Not Grant One
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas needed only a few sentences to expose the fundamental error behind most modern gun-control arguments: The right to keep and bear arms does not come…
Read More Every Amicus Brief in Viramontes and Grant: Supreme Court Fight Over AR-15 Bans
This master article covers every amicus brief or corrected submission currently appearing on the Supreme Court dockets for Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins. It will be updated…
Read More FBI Director Confirms NICS Surveillance Five Years After AmmoLand Exposed It
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that NICS Monitoring was used to track firearm purchases by Americans who remained legally eligible to buy guns. AmmoLand News illustration created with OpenAI For…
Read More Minnesota Says Carry Rights Stop at the Border, History Says Otherwise
The SAF-led amicus brief in Johnson v. Jacobson argues that Minnesota cannot disregard Jeffrey Johnson’s valid Florida and Georgia carry permits. Original illustration by AmmoLand News. Early American lawmakers who…
Read More A Birthyear Colt
Fate played a hand when I stumbled across the Colt 125th Anniversary Commemorative SAA offered in 1961, the year of my birth. The post A Birthyear Colt appeared first on…
Read More Colombia Restores Gun Carry Permits After Decade-Long Nationwide Suspension
Colombia’s Decree 1368 restores the effectiveness of qualifying firearm carry permits while retaining the country’s restrictive licensing system. Original AI-generated illustration created for AmmoLand News. Colombian President Abelardo de la…
Read More New Jersey’s One-Handgun-a-Month Ban Faces Summary-Judgment Challenge
FPC, NRA, GOA, and other gun-rights plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to strike down New Jersey’s one-handgun-a-month restriction, arguing that the state’s own experts cannot identify a comparable Founding-era…
Read More Legally Carried Handguns Stop Two Brown Bear Attacks in Slovakia
Two men in Slovakia used legally carried handguns to stop separate European brown bear attacks in 2024 and 2025. iStock-184651113 While researching bear-human conflicts, two additional incidents were found in…
Read More Guardian and Guide
Kelly Worden bridges martial arts tradition and history with innovation and personal transformation. The post Guardian and Guide appeared first on . Read More
Read More Tisas 1911A1 TC 9M
Roy Huntington takes a nostalgic look at the Tisas 1911 in electroless nickel, a 9mm Commander-style pistol inspired by an old favorite. The post Tisas 1911A1 TC 9M appeared first…
Read More Highland Park Lawsuit Subpoenas James Reeves, Treats Gun Reviews as ‘Advertising’
James Reeves says the Highland Park lawsuit against Smith & Wesson has subpoenaed records concerning his firearm reviews and treats unpaid social-media content as advertising. Original illustration by AmmoLand News…
Read More Disclose and Risk Deletion: YouTube’s Branded Content Trap for Firearms Creators
YouTube’s branded-content rules may force firearms reviewers to choose between disclosing manufacturer relationships and risking removal of videos featuring guns or ammunition. Original illustration by AmmoLand News made with OpenAI.…
Read More An Overview of Hornady’s .22 Creedmoor & Ballistics
Yet another new cartridge has hit the market. The .22 Creedmoor was designed by Hornady in 2023 and placed into…Read More > The post An Overview of Hornady’s .22 Creedmoor…
Read More Langdon Tactical Applies Its Performance Treatment to the Mossberg 590
Langdon Tactical Technology is best known for turning good handguns into exceptional ones. Its tuned Berettas, HKs and CZs have earned a loyal following, while the company’s work on the…
Read More Supreme Court Orders New York City to Defend Stun Gun Ban in ‘Caetano 2.0’
The Supreme Court has ordered New York City to respond in Calce, a challenge to its ban on civilian possession of stun guns and Tasers. IMG AmmoLand News made with…
Read More Texas Says Its Carry Bans Are Unconstitutional, But Keeps Enforcing Them
Texas admits its carry bans at racetracks, 51-percent alcohol establishments, and sporting events are unconstitutional but asks the Fifth Circuit to dismiss the challenge without blocking enforcement. AmmoLand News /…
Read More ‘You Have No Other Options’: GOA Challenges Oregon’s Nonresident Carry Ban
GOA and Arizona resident Cynthia Ladd are challenging Oregon laws that deny most nonresidents an Oregon carry license while recognizing no permits issued by other states. Original image by AmmoLand…
Read More Ukraine Concealed Carry Push Continues as Civilian Gun Bill Returns to Agenda
Two petitions seek lawful handgun carry for Ukrainian citizens and veterans as the country’s long-delayed civilian-firearms bill returns to parliament’s agenda. iStock-119502436 On April 18, 2026, a 58-year-old man committed…
Read More Washington ‘Permit-to-Purchase’ Will Cost $126, Before Training
Washington’s permit-to-purchase mandate will cost gun buyers $126 before required firearms training and related expenses. AmmoLand News illustration created with OpenAI The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has confirmed to Ammoland…
Read More Delaware Judge Permanently Blocks Ban on Possessing and Making ‘Ghost Guns’
A federal judge permanently blocked Delaware from enforcing its bans on possessing and making unserialized, privately manufactured firearms. Original AI-generated editorial image created for AmmoLand News. A U.S. District Court…
Read More Sarsilmaz SAR 7/24 Compact
If you wanted one handgun for the field, carry, weekend competition, plinking or even a little small-game hunting, the Sarsilmaz SAR 7/24 Compact could fill all those roles. The post…
Read More Lee-Metford Rifle: The .303 Before the Lee-Enfield
The .303 Lee-Metford combined James Paris Lee’s fast bolt action and detachable magazine with William Ellis Metford’s shallow seven-groove rifling. It was the predecessor to rifles like this Lee Enfield…
Read More Talarico Says ‘Absolutely’ to ‘Assault Weapon’ and Magazine Bans
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said he would “absolutely” vote for “assault weapon” and magazine bans. IMG iStock-2263107177 Texas Democrat James Talarico has spent his U.S. Senate campaign wrapping…
Read More FPSRussia Lost His Gun Rights Over Marijuana. Trump Should Give Them Back
Kyle Myers became one of the most recognizable firearms personalities on the early internet. Millions knew him as FPSRussia, the Georgia gun owner playing the fictional “Professional Russian” Dmitri Potapoff…
Read More First Circuit Asks Massachusetts: How Many Handguns Can You Ban Before It’s a Ban?
A Glock 19 Gen6 fitted with a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro. The First Circuit is reviewing Massachusetts restrictions that prevent dealers from selling certain commonly owned handguns. The pictured pistol is…
Read More Michigan Judge Asks Armed 19-Year-Old Who Stopped Mall Gunman Why He Needed a Gun
Michigan accepted that Martinez Long lawfully stopped an armed attacker at Fairlane Town Center but sentenced him for carrying the pistol without a license. iStock-1184846218 A Michigan judge questioned why…
Read More Trump DOJ Wants 10 Minutes to Argue Against AR-15 Bans at Supreme Court
The Justice Department is asking the Supreme Court for ten minutes of oral argument to explain why categorical bans on commonly owned AR-15 rifles violate the Second Amendment. IMG Tim…
Read More Missouri Challenges NFA Registry for Untaxed Suppressors, SBRs, and AOWs
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is asking a federal court to block ATF from enforcing NFA registration requirements for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs after Congress reduced their making and…
Read More New Jersey’s Gun-Industry Lawfare Backfires as Third Circuit Revives NSSF Challenge
Firearm manufacturers and federally licensed dealers are among the businesses affected by New Jersey’s “reasonable controls” law, which NSSF is challenging in federal court. Original AI-generated illustration by AmmoLand News/OpenAI.…
Read More ATF Quietly Expands Legal Suppressor Repairs and Caliber Conversions
TF’s new guidance gives qualified manufacturers more flexibility to repair and convert complete suppressors already registered in the NFRTR. Original AI-generated image created for AmmoLand News using OpenAI. The Bureau…
Read More Fire Watch: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, But Not Your Sights
While smoke gets in our eyes out here in the Northwest, it doesn’t bother the sights on any wheelgun I’ve ever handled, nor has it distorted my view of the…
Read More 461 Million Guns? Survey’s Firearm Numbers Nearly Matches 125 Years of Federal Data
William English’s survey and a separate calculation using federal production, import and export records produce nearly identical handgun, rifle and shotgun ratios. iStock-2261126112 A surprising number has been revealed from…
Read More August Firearm Checks Top 1.1 Million as NFA Checks Triple
NSSF reported 1,115,410 adjusted firearm-related checks and 185,744 NFA checks during August 2026. iStock-1057963346 The August 2026 National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) numbers, as adjusted by the National…
Read More Exclusive: Inside the Feds’ Thin Link Between Dugan Ashley and the New Orleans Terrorist
Jordan Derrick, known to early GunTube as Dugan Ashley of CarniK Con, is not a Second Amendment defendant. He is a speech defendant. That distinction matters, because the federal case…
Read More Supreme Court Sets Dec. 2 Arguments in AR-15 Ban Cases as DOJ Backs Gun Owners
The Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Dec. 2 in two combined cases challenging state and local bans on so-called “assault weapons.” Both cases are brought by the Second…
Read More Trump Pardons Patrick ‘Tate’ Adamiak, George Peterson After ATF Prosecutions
President Donald Trump granted former Navy sailor Patrick “Tate” Adamiak a full and unconditional pardon in United States v. Adamiak, ending the 20-year sentence imposed following his controversial ATF prosecution.…
Read More 27 States Tell Supreme Court AR-15 Bans Violate the Second Amendment
Tennessee, Kansas, and 25 other states are urging the Supreme Court to hold that Illinois and Connecticut cannot ban commonly owned AR-15s and similar semiautomatic rifles. IMG Tim Potter Tennessee,…
Read More Supreme Court Brief Makes the Case Against Banning Militia Arms
A new Supreme Court brief argues that AR-15s and other commonly owned militia-suitable arms lie at the core of the Second Amendment’s protection. IMG Jim Grant Illinois’ and Connecticut’s so-called…
Read More Taurus GX4 Carry .380 Review: 15+1 Capacity and Range Results
The Taurus GX4 Carry T.O.R.O. combines 15+1 capacity, a 3.70-inch barrel and an optics-ready slide in a soft-shooting .380 Auto pistol. Taurus has had a bumpy ride with semiautomatic pistols.…
Read More Massachusetts Fails to Kill Lawsuit Over Nonresident Carry Permit Delays
A federal judge allowed key claims challenging Massachusetts’ recurring nonresident carry-license delays to move forward. iStock-655078450 Massachusetts cannot make a Second Amendment lawsuit disappear simply by issuing carry permits after…
Read More Supreme Court Considers Concealed Carry Reciprocity Fight
The Johnson v. Jacobson petition asks the Supreme Court whether Minnesota can refuse to recognize Jeffrey Johnson’s valid Florida and Georgia carry licenses. Composite image by AmmoLand News using an…
Read More Maryland Carry Case Asks Supreme Court to Finish What Wolford Started
The Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Novotny v. Moore, a challenge to Maryland’s sweeping restrictions on where licensed citizens may carry firearms. IMG Duncan Johnson The fight in…
Read More Aero Precision Leaves Private Equity, Begins Manufacturing Comeback
The author’s Aero Precision AR-15 has remained a trusted competition, training, and range rifle for more than a decade. It now wears a 14.5-inch barrel with a pinned-and-welded SureFire Warcomp.…
Read More California Passes Conditional Ban on 3D Printers Without Firearm-Blocking Software
California AB 2047 could require 3D printers sold in the state to inspect digital files and block print jobs involving firearms or machine-gun conversion devices. Credit: AI-generated editorial image created…
Read More ATF Statement in Rare Breed Trigger Litigation Raises Questions on Legal Authority
The Justice Department argues that restricting competing forced reset triggers through Rare Breed’s patent litigation would advance ATF’s interest in limiting FRT sales and distribution. This is an AI-generated illustration…
Read More Armed Felons, Gun Traffickers Prosecuted as Oregon Pushes More Gun Control
A Mexican citizen has been sent to prison for trafficking firearms in Oregon. Maybe Beaver State lawmakers will understand criminals do not obey gun control laws. IMG courtesy of Department…
Read More Third Circuit Upholds Machine Gun Ban, Creates Bruen Loophole for Gun Registration
The Third Circuit ruled that machine guns are protected “Arms” but upheld the federal ban and NFA suppressor-registration requirements in United States v. Berger. iStock-474974084 The Third Circuit ruled that…
Read More First Breach Expands Ammunition Manufacturing Capacity with Installation of New Loading and Inspection Equipment
The newly installed equipment significantly increases First Breach’s ammunition production capacity by approximately 175% The post First Breach Expands Ammunition Manufacturing Capacity with Installation of New Loading and Inspection Equipment…
Read More The Little Revolver With A Big Bite
Forehand & Wadsworth advertised that no gentleman should be without one of their Bulldog revolvers while walking the streets of New York at night. The post The Little Revolver With…
Read More Judge Uses ‘Infancy Doctrine’ to Uphold Hawaii’s Under-21 Gun Ban
A federal judge upheld Hawaii’s firearm ban for adults under 21 by treating Founding-era limits on minors entering contracts as a historical analogue for modern gun control. iStock-1472856584 A federal…
Read More Qilin Hackers Leak ATF Investigation Files After Ransomware Breach
Qilin published approximately 6.3GB of files it claims were stolen from ATF’s legacy CALEA investigative system. ATF says eForms and its other operational systems were not affected. AI-generated image created…
Read More Armed Customer Shoots Knife-Wielding Bank Robbery Suspect in Texas
An armed customer shot a knife-wielding bank robbery suspect in Cedar Hill, Texas. Police have not disclosed what firearm or ammunition the customer used. Illustrative image. iStock / Pratchaya_Lee. A…
Read More Chicago Targets Gun Vendors While Its Homicide Rate Rises
Chicago is imposing additional procurement scrutiny on lawful firearm vendors while the city’s violent-crime problems remain unresolved. AI-assisted original illustration for AmmoLand News. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson inherited the Windy…
Read More SilencerCo Explains Form 4473 Suppressor Sales, Warns Buyers About Interstate Travel
SilencerCo has released guidance for qualifying customers purchasing suppressors through Form 4473 rather than the traditional Form 4 process. IMG Jim Grant SilencerCo is telling qualifying customers in 27 states…
Read More Shadow Systems XR920 Elite 9mm Drops to $599.99—Plus $200 Store Credit
Limited Time Deal The optics-ready Shadow Systems XR920 Elite 9mm is on sale at Palmetto State Armory for $599.99, with a separate $200 Shadow Systems store credit available to qualifying…
Read More New Survey Estimates 180,000 Defensive Gun Uses Against Animals Each Year
The Glock 43X is the more compact sibling to the Glock 48. Gun owners do not carry firearms only because violent criminals exist. Bears, mountain lions, feral dogs, rabid animals…
Read More Ninth Circuit Leaves California’s 24/7 Gun-Store Surveillance Law in Place
California requires licensed firearm dealers to record video and interior audio continuously and retain the recordings for at least one year. AI-generated illustration. A three-judge panel of the United States…
Read More Rheinmetall’s HAMMR Brings Semi-Auto 40mm Firepower to Army Competition
American Rheinmetall Munitions has submitted its HAMMR, a shoulder-fired, semi-automatic 40mm grenade launcher, for the U.S. Army’s Precision Grenadier System competition. For anyone familiar with Warhammer 40,000, HAMMR looks like…
Read More New Survey Finds 60 Million AR-Style Rifles as Supreme Court Weighs AR-15 Bans
A new national survey estimating that Americans own approximately 60 million AR-15-type and similarly styled rifles is cited in the petitioners’ Supreme Court brief. IMG Duncan Johnson A new national…
Read More Cimarron Arizona Ranger Big Iron
For Cowboy Action competitors, dedicated sixgunners, and anyone who appreciates classic American firearms, the Arizona Ranger Big Iron offers an appealing blend of history, performance, and authenticity. The post Cimarron…
Read More New York Tracked Gun Owner for 15 Months After Online Purchases
Legal purchases of a 3D printer and gun parts reportedly placed Demetrio Daga on a government-generated list and preceded 15 months of New York police surveillance. iStock-1183204690 In 2023, Demetrio…
Read More New Mexico Loses 7-Day Gun Waiting Period Case—Still Enforces It Against Most Buyers
A federal judge ruled for two gun owners challenging New Mexico’s seven-day firearm waiting period, although the injunction does not yet protect other buyers. iStock-1326757133 New Mexico’s seven-day gun-purchase waiting…
Read More WA State Patrol Begins Accepting Applications for ‘Training Providers’
The Washington State Patrol is accepting applications for “certified firearm safety training providers” under a new law requiring completion of a course in order to obtain a permit-to-purchase a firearm…
Read More Supreme Court AR-15 Brief Defends Militia Arms—Then Abandons Machine Guns
A new Supreme Court amicus brief defends AR-15s as constitutionally protected militia arms but treats automatic firearms as outside the Second Amendment. IMG Jim Grant A new Supreme Court brief…
Read More Springfield Prodigy Gear Pac With RFX11 Green Dot Falls to $1,099.99—Save 32% Today
Limited Time Deal The Springfield Prodigy Gear Pac includes a factory-mounted Viridian RFX11 green dot, three 17-round magazines, one 20-round magazine and a range bag. The Springfield Armory 1911 DS…
Read More Cuccinelli to Argue Militia Clause Protects AR-15s in Supreme Court Brief
A proposed Supreme Court brief in Viramontes v. Cook County will argue that the AR-15’s militia utility strengthens its Second Amendment protection. IMG Jim Grant “Former Virginia AG [and former…
Read More CZ Ends Production of Three Classic CZ 75 Pistols—What Shooters Can Still Buy
CZ-75 P-01 9mm Pistol. IMG Duncan Johnson CZ is closing the book on three of its most recognizable pistols. The company announced that production of the CZ 75 B, CZ…
Read More ATF Confirms Major Cyberattack After Qilin Claim—Were Gun-Owner Records Exposed?
ATF confirmed a major cybersecurity incident after the Qilin ransomware operation claimed the agency as a victim. Officials say the affected system was isolated from eForms and other ATF networks.…
Read More Third Circuit Got New Jersey’s Gun Ban Case Right—Now SCOTUS Must Make It Stick
The Third Circuit ruled New Jersey’s bans on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and magazines holding more than ten rounds unconstitutional, but a stay keeps the restrictions enforceable for now. iStock-2281848066…
Read More El-Sayed ‘Dodges the Bullet,’ Won’t Admit Wanting to Replace 2A
Buried in the Aug. 24 on-air interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters which quickly turned into a fiery debate and seems to be getting much more attention over his remarks…
Read More Police Armed Gangs With Guns Marked for Destruction—Now South Africa Leads UN Gun Control
South Africa is presiding over the Arms Trade Treaty conference after firearms diverted from police custody were linked to more than 1,000 murders. AmmoLand News editorial illustration made with AI…
Read More Federal Review Finds No Evidence That Microstamping Is Reliable
NIST found significant disagreement in the existing research over whether firearm microstamping can reliably produce repeatable and legible identifying marks. iStock-2180828170 For nearly two decades, gun-control politicians have promoted firearm…
Read More CDC Restores Defensive Gun Use Data After Biden-Era Scrub
The CDC has restored estimates indicating that Americans use firearms defensively between 60,000 and 2.5 million times annually. AmmoLand News image created with AI assistance. Under the Biden administration, the…
Read More FBI 2025 Crime Data: Murder Rate Ties Historic Low After Record Gun Sales
The FBI reports that the 2025 murder rate fell to 4.1 per 100,000, tying 1955 and 1956 for the lowest rate in its national series. AI-assisted illustration by AmmoLand News.…
Read More Somali Piracy Resurges as Merchant Crews Remain Disarmed
A renewed wave of Somali piracy has raised questions about policies discouraging merchant crews from armed self-defense. Original AI-generated editorial illustration for AmmoLand News. “Somali pirates hijacked an oil products…
Read More Cimarron’s One Ranger: A Fighting .45 with Texas Attitude
Whether defensive shooting, recreational target work, or simply owning a well-made 1911 with a connection to American frontier history, the One Ranger checks a lot of boxes. The post Cimarron’s…
Read More Ruby Ridge at 34: The NFA Was Weaponized Against Randy Weaver—Now Its Registration Scheme Is Falling
The two shotguns at the center of the Ruby Ridge case—a cut-down H&R single-shot and Remington Model 870—represented against the NFA paperwork and federal enforcement that turned an alleged barrel-length…
Read More FFLs Pass ATF Inspections After Transferring Suppressors on Form 4473
Sources tell AmmoLand News that ATF inspectors reviewed 4473-only suppressor transfers at four FFLs without citing the transactions as violations. IMG Tim Potter Since the stay in Silencer Shop Foundation…
Read More Ninth Circuit Rejects California, Giffords Bid to Expand ATF ‘Ghost Gun’ Rule
The Ninth Circuit dismissed California and Giffords’ challenge seeking broader federal regulation of unfinished receivers for lack of standing. AI-generated photo illustration created for AmmoLand News. The Ninth Circuit has…
Read More PSA M4A1 Review: Quad Rails, Iron Sights and M4 Nostalgia
PSA Sabre M4A1 IMG Travis Pike I was never issued an M4A1 during my time in the service. I had a plain Jane M4 for such a short period of…
Read More 277 Fury vs. 5.56×45
If the United States Army never updated its rifle ammunition, then it would still be issuing Harpers Ferry Model 1803…Read More > The post 277 Fury vs. 5.56×45 appeared first…
Read More Military Clears SIG M17 and M18, but P320 Safety Questions Remain
SIG SAUER P320 M17 9mm Pistol. IMG Duncan Johnson The U.S. military has given the SIG Sauer M17 and M18 a clean bill of health after an unusually extensive review.…
Read More Palmetto State Armory Sabre Mixtape-300 300 BLK TI Suppressor – $799.99
Limited Time Deal Palmetto State Armory has marked down the Sabre Mixtape-300 300BLK Titanium Suppressor for $799.99 with free shipping. This is a lightweight, purpose-built .300 Blackout suppressor powered by…
Read More Washington 2A Advocates Focus on Supreme Court Election: ‘You Must Vote!’
The battle to elect a conservative majority to the Washington State Supreme Court will be intense. AI-generated editorial illustration for AmmoLand News using OpenAI. For the first time in recent…
Read More Herrera’s Opponent Invokes ‘Brain Development’ to Restrict Gun Rights for Adults Under 21
At 18, Americans are legal adults, but gun-control advocates want the government to withhold their ability to purchase commonly owned rifles until age 21. Original editorial illustration created for AmmoLand…
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