Constitutional Carry vs. Shall Issue: What’s the Difference?
Concealed carry laws can sometimes be confusing. States do things in different ways, and even localities can have their own laws in some states. We can’t address local laws, but we can help you out with state licensing regimes. Keep in mind that these are basic definitions, and you are responsible for knowing each state’s nuances.
Automatic Rifles of World War I
We've all seen images and heard horror stories of the battlefields of The Great War. But let's take a closer look at the automatic weapons of the First World War.
NSSF Score Legal Victory in California
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has won an important victory against the state of California. US District Judge Andrew Schopler granted the NSSF’s request for a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of California AB (Assembly Bill) 1594, which allows for frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers when criminals misuse their products.
How Does Anti-Gun Legislation Affect Lawful Gun Owners?
Lawful gun owners, by definition, follow the law. Likewise, criminals are criminals because they break the law, either deliberately or because they simply don’t care. But how, exactly, does that play out? Do gun control laws really impact responsible gun owners negatively, or are we just making noise?
SHOT Show 2024: 6 Guns and a Scope That I Need in My Life
SHOT Show 2024 has come and gone, but the afterglow remains. I saw so many guns, packs, optics, tools, and gizmos that I can hardly keep them straight. But several products stood out, as they always do. Let's take a look at a few of those.
Teddy Roosevelt’s Suppressed Rifles
Roosevelt clearly understood the benefits of suppressed firearms. He was an avid and active shooter, hunter, and general outdoorsman. He understood that shooting damages hearing and that suppressors can mitigate that damage. He also clearly grasped the benefits reaped by others who may be nearby.
SHOT Show is chock full of awesome firearms. But you also run across some strange items. A few don’t look like guns at all. I didn’t see as many of those this year as I did in 2023, but they were there. Let's take a look at a few of those weird, odd, and strange guns that caught my eye at SHOT Show 2024.
Binary triggers aren’t for everyone. Some folks like them and some don’t. I don’t have binary triggers on my home defense guns for the reasons discussed previously. I’m not a competition shooter, nor will I ever be. I have exactly one binary trigger-equipped firearm. I shoot mine because it’s fun, and that’s enough for me.