Cold War icons and hard-hitting classics: FN FAL, HK G3, M14, and the modern AR-10. The post The Evolution of the Battle Rifle: FAL, G3, M14, and the AR-10 appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

*Originally published June 28, 2025 – Updated for 2026 Iranian sleeper cells operating in the U.S. are a legitimate national security concern. In fact, the FBI recently reiterated that the U.S. faces “a multitude of serious and evolving […]

When disasters disrupt infrastructure, communication becomes a force multiplier. Phones fail. Internet access disappears. Cell towers go dark. Radios keep working. For serious emergency preparedness, a reliable radio setup is essential, whether […]

Gun confiscation didn’t follow the American Revolution—it helped cause it. Years before Lexington and Concord, British efforts to disarm colonists pushed America toward armed resistance and independence. The post Gun Confiscation Came First: How […]

Boom, it finally happened, the S has HTF'ed. Luckily for you, you have been stockpiling ammunition since you could go to the store by yourself. But wait, all this time have you been stocking the right ammo? Keep in mind the ammo that you have is […]

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to take up the lawsuit challenging Hawaii’s ultra-restrictive concealed carry law, the Aloha State government is making some strange but interesting arguments. Among those is it can regulate carry on private […]

Today’s Photo of the Day features U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Deondre Dennard firing a Mossberg 500 shotgun during a non-lethal weapons course at Camp Pendleton, California. The training, hosted by Marines from 1st Law Enforcement Battalion in […]

If your childhood was anything like mine, you were subjected to the women of the family watching the 6-VHS-tape version of Pride & Prejudice repeatedly. And while the allure of that show always escaped me, it turns out there is an equivalent for […]

Images by the author When is a Hellcat not a Hellcat? When it’s a BB gun. I almost hear your reaction… huh? Since when did Springfield sell BB guns? Ever since they hired Air Venturi to manufacture them to their specifications. They not only […]

A real-world look at Trijicon’s ACOG and RMR optics, their military pedigree, standout features, and why they remain relevant for today’s shooters. The post Trijicon ACOG & RMR Review: Combat-Proven Optics Explained appeared first on The […]

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 2 in a case on the federal government’s efforts to prosecute a Texas man for violating a federal statute that prohibits The post Court announces it will hear case on gun rights among several […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. In the presidential election of 1876, the Democratic The post 25 years later: […]

Back in 1999, when the city of Gary, Indiana, filed a lawsuit against firearm manufacturers seeking to hold them responsible for the criminal actions of unrelated and remote third parties, it’s likely no one expected the litigation to drag on for […]

In late September, we launched our expanded daily newsletter, SCOTUStoday. Since then, we’ve released 71 editions of it, including 61 “A Closer Looks” – which focus on details of the Supreme Court’s work The post Our top “closer […]

We are in the run-up to SHOT Show 2026, and new product releases are starting to roll in. Ruger's lineup of AR-15 rifles is undergoing some changes for 2026. The new Harrier  models replace the AR-556 family and include some updated features.

by Lee Williams  Our country was much more troubled and dangerous when Joe Biden was president, but thankfully times have changed, according to several current and former firearm instructors.  “There was a lot more concern about how things were […]

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about fixed blades versus folding knives and whether they are a good idea to carry as a secondary weapon. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link […]

Images by the author When the S&W Shield came out in 2012, I don’t think shooters out there had any idea it would be accepted the way it has. It was a bit of a gamble. The micro-9mm market was thriving, and S&W gambled that the Shield was […]

Images by the author Lights on your pistol are a trend right now. Of course, we’ve had pistol lights for decades, but modern technology, including LED lights, has made them smaller and more affordable. One of my good friends is a former deputy, so […]

After the Trump Administration Department of Justice announced in April that it had identified 10 individuals, including actor Mel Gibson, for firearms rights restoration, gun-rights advocates cheered. After all, there are lots of ways to have those […]

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Over the last few years as I have developed as a shooter, and as my range trips have become more organized and scheduled I have found the need to be able to look down range and scope out targets without using a gun mounted optic. Historically for me […]

Every year, Krieghoff introduces a Gun Of The Year , a highly embellished version of one of their firearms. The Krieghoff 2025 Gun Of The Year is called Spirit Of The Deep. It's a K-80 over-and-under shotgun engraved with various marine creatures […]

Colorado’s latest gun-control law targets youth attendance at gun shows, raising costs and barriers while doing nothing to improve public safety. The post A Strong Contender for America’s Dumbest Gun-Control Law appeared first on The Truth About […]

Pietta just announced the PDA 357, their take on the Colt Python. Posted it on social media 11/20 with some noir-style marketing graphics and a "not just a replica" tagline that's doing a lot of heavy lifting. Rumors about this gun started popping […]

Eight days ago, the Roberts court handed the Trump administration its first major loss on the interim docket in several months. Throughout this term, the court will also be deciding The post Chief justice’s year-end report goes back to basics […]

Disarmament has never produced safety. History shows it concentrates power, weakens citizens, and undermines the liberties the Second Amendment exists to protect. The post Disarming America Isn’t Safety, It’s Surrender appeared first on The […]

Images by the author unless otherwise noted To start, let me admit I’m learning. I have been a reloader for almost 50 years, loading mostly my home-spun cast bullets. It wasn’t really until fairly recently that I got into loading bottleneck […]

Welcome back to another TFB review. This week, I wanted to look at the Craft Holster Panther outside the waistband (OWB) holster. For the most part, inside the waistband (IWB) style holsters are typically the most commonly used holsters, but the […]

On Christmas Eve, Ruger announced a new generation of the Red Label shotgun. The Red Label III  is a 20-gauge over/under shotgun, made by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company. Let's take a look at all the details.