While legislators in many states continue to introduce measures that will further infringe on the rights of their citizenry, other states, like Wyoming, continue to move more to the freedom end of the scale. Already one of the freest states concerning Second Amendment rights, Equality State lawmakers have now effectively done away with so-called “gun-free…

Now that we live in a post-handgun-stopping power world, I’ve opened my eyes to a variety of cartridges that have fallen out of favor or never been taken seriously for self-defense. A handgun projectile does one type of damage, direct contact with flesh, and admittedly, a larger bullet can create more damage, but it…

When it comes to hunting with a suppressed rifle, the relationship between suppressor length and performance creates an intricate balance that every hunter should carefully consider. Having spent countless hours in the field testing various configurations, I’ve found that while longer suppressors generally offer superior sound reduction, they can present practical challenges that often…

A good rimfire suppressor is one of the best firearm-related purchases you can make. Nothing delivers “Hollywood quiet” like a suppressed .22 LR. It’s a great way to teach first-time shooters without needing hearing protection. There is near-zero recoil and the lack of noise will put a smile on their face after every pull of…

The suspect in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of first-degree murder, eliminating the need for a trial. With this plea, he faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole, bringing some closure to victims’ families and survivors. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HIGHLAND PARK, IL…

A handful of anti-gun bills is under consideration in the New Jersey legislature, threatening to further infringe on the rights of Garden State gun owners. Promoters of the measures claim that the bills focus on firearms safety and accountability. As reported by nj1015.com, Democrat Assemblywoman Ellen Park, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, stated that…

Recently, we updated readers on New Jersey lawmakers’ efforts to establish a requirement for a special firearms-specific Merchant Category Code (MCC) for gun purchases. Meanwhile, in a contrasting move, another state has enacted a law prohibiting the use of these codes to safeguard the privacy of gun buyers and owners. South Dakota Senate Bill 81…

Several pro-freedom organizations, including the National Rifle Association, have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court urging justices to take up the case of the hastily passed law lawmakers quickly passed to skirt provisions of the critical 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. In response to the Bruen…

It’s not every day that I get to write about a Democrat doing something positive and useful, but in the interest of fairness, I’ll give credit where it is due. Tulsa State Senator and minority whip Jo Anna Dossett is advancing a bill to eliminate sales tax on purchases of firearm safety devices such…

If there’s a state that better exemplifies the phrase “elections matter” than Virginia, I don’t know which state it would be. While Democrats maintain control of Virginia’s General Assembly, pro-gun efforts helped propel Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin into office in January 2022. Since then, he has been the primary barrier between commonwealth gun owners and…