As usual SHOT Show is a whirlwind that goes by in a blur. Or maybe its just my brain that’s a blur. Either way, here are some highlights from the first 3 days is no particular order. Franklin Armory Binary Triggers and the F22 Franklin Armory and a number of new binary triggers that dropped right…

A viral video captured a man pointing a loaded firearm at a woman’s face during a heated altercation at an Indianapolis gas station. The suspect, a North Carolina man, was arrested on multiple felony charges, including intimidation and battery with a deadly weapon. LISTEN TO THIS STORY INDIANAPOLIS, IN (3-minute read) — A disturbing altercation…

A concealed carry permit holder on Chicago’s South Side shot an alleged marijuana dealer in self-defense after a verbal altercation escalated and the dealer reportedly brandished a firearm. LISTEN TO THIS STORY CHICAGO, IL (1-minute read) — A concealed carry permit holder in Chicago’s South Side shot a man during a heated altercation late…

In many states, the law requires that if you are stopped by law enforcement during a traffic stop, you must inform the officer that you have a concealed firearm in the vehicle. These laws are seemingly put in place for the safety of officers, although it seems unlikely that anyone intending to shoot an officer…

It’s tough to get beyond PSA’s concept wall. The new Jakls, shotguns and the massive .50 BMG rifle are all grabbing your attention and pining for stories. They deserve them, but if you can fight your way past the wall, you can see that PSA’s two sub-companies, DPMS and H&R, are doing more than a…

Palmetto State Armory unveils its 50BMG concept rifle at SHOT Show 2025. Palmetto State Armory gave “going big” a new meaning at SHOT Show 2025, capping off its concept wall with…

Since former President Joe Biden established the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, many gun-rights activists have been hopeful that the next president might immediately do away with the ill-conceived attempt to use tax dollars to promote gun control schemes. Only a day into President Donald Trump 2.0, it has been proven that some…

Franklin Armory is coming into 2025 swinging, with a series of new drops. We covered the new 22-EZ 10/22 trigger the other day and then they hit us us with four more new releases over the past day or so. They start out by bringing some love to the SCAR platform and a more affordable…

The Truth About Guns team is on-site at the 2025 SHOT Show, which kicks off today at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. This premier event, one of the largest trade shows in the United States and definitely the largest in the outdoor and shooting industries, runs from January 21 to 24.…