I’m a big fan of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Somali congresswoman who always speaks her mind. Of course, I’m not a fan because I like her politics. But I do like the fact that nearly every time she speaks out in public, it serves as a warning for freedom-loving Americans that a true threat ... Read more

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Images by the author When you mention a rifle that fires the Browning .50 caliber round, shooters tend to get a distant, wistful look in their eyes. The sheer explosive power of that venerable cartridge is well-known. From former military members who experienced the .50 BMG in a M2 or other variant to others who ... Read more

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Congress may soon vote on national concealed carry reciprocity. If passed, the law would require all states to recognize carry permits and, in some cases, permitless carry from every other state. Here’s what that means under the current legal landscape. How Reciprocity Works Today “Concealed carry reciprocity” refers to whether one state recognizes carry permits ... Read more

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In another edition of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing, at the same time the U.S. Department of Justice is arguing to limit the ruling on post office carry, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has published a proposed rule that would make it easier to transport ... Read more

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John Lott’s book, More Guns, Less Crime, about gun ownership and violence, has proven true over and over again since the original edition was published back in 1998. That’s why anti-gun advocates hate Lott so much—no matter how many lies they tell, he’s still right when all the numbers are crunched. Such is the case ... Read more

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Beginning in the 1970s, we saw the steady rise of “Wonder Nine” pistols—high-capacity 9mm handguns with a double-action first shot. They combined the Walther P38’s DA trigger with the Browning Hi-Power’s double-column magazine. The Beretta 92, SIG P226, and CZ 75 defined the category, but a number of affordable, serviceable pistols also appeared. One of ... Read more

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Mossberg recently shared in a press release that they’d recently been awarded a new $11.6 million contract for additional 590A1 pump-action shotguns. This new contract continues a long-standing military reliance on this weapon for close-quarters combat and other specialized teams and roles. The Mossberg 590A1 is a service-proven shotgun that was adapted from the highly ... Read more

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Elon Musk criticized the United Kingdom’s speech and firearms laws after a British man was arrested for posting a photo of himself holding a legally possessed shotgun while visiting the United States. Musk commented on the case on X, telling his 229 million followers, “This is why we have the First and Second Amendments in ... Read more

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We’ve reported lately how the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seems to have a somewhat schizophrenic attitude when it comes to supporting the Second Amendment. On one hand, the DOJ claims to be doing everything it can to restore Americans’ 2A rights. On the other hand, DOJ attorneys will defiantly argue in support of an ... Read more

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The Wiley X JAKL American Sniper Signature Series sunglasses are built to deliver high-performance protection and comfort for a wide range of activities—from shooting and range use to everyday outdoor use. Developed in partnership with Colton Kyle, son of the late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, these glasses combine advanced lens technology from Wiley X with ... Read more

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A new collaboration between JP Sauer and Field Ethos, the Exception 9.3×62 Sauer 100, is a new offering that I think fills a rare gap in today’s rifle market. Built on a modern Sauer 100 action, the 9.3x62mm Mauser version of the rifle is meant to give you the same power and precision that historical ... Read more

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A major gun-rights group has taken the offensive against the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) after those organizations sent a letter to Congress asking lawmakers to reject a national concealed carry reciprocity bill. “The National Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Chiefs of ... Read more

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“Garbage in, garbage out” is an old computer science axiom that describes how flawed, biased or poor-quality input will produce equally flawed, biased or poor-quality output. Of course, the principle doesn’t only apply to computer science. The entire gun control world often operates on this same premise. So, consider how unsurprising it truly is that ... Read more

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Most shooters ask the same question sooner or later: How much ammo do I actually need on hand? The answer depends on how often you train and what you’re preparing for. You don’t need a pallet of surplus to be ready—but you do need a plan. This guide breaks ammo requirements into practical categories and ... Read more

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Ammo subscription services have gained popularity among gun owners who want a hassle-free way to keep their stockpile full. Whether you’re a recreational shooter, a responsible citizen carrying concealed every day, or a competitive shooter, having a steady supply of ammunition is essential.  But with multiple subscription services available, how do you determine the best ... Read more

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Custom & Collectable Firearms has released a limited, two-tone edition of the Daniel Defense MK18, marking the first time this platform has been chambered in .300 Blackout exclusively for CNC Firearms. Distributed through Orion Wholesale, the run consists of just 200 pistols, each sequentially numbered. Built around a 10.3-inch barrel and finished in FDE, the ... Read more

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We who engage in shooting sports seem to constantly be on the lookout for new doodads that we feel will improve our experience. I plead guilty to this, I admit. I’m always looking for things that will help me carry ammo, store things, be more organized when going to the range, etc. I have accumulated ... Read more

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The National Firearms Act trust remains the most practical vehicle for owning suppressors and short-barreled rifles, despite regulatory changes that reduced some of its original advantages. I’ve navigated this process multiple times, and the trust structure still offers meaningful benefits that individual ownership simply can’t match. The landscape has shifted since 2016, but understanding how ... Read more

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I have long been a fan of Sarsilmaz (SAR) guns. This Turkish company built its reputation by producing, among other things, 9mm DA/SA pistols reminiscent of the CZ75. I owned one once, a good while ago. It was nothing fancy, but it worked very well, and it was more accurate than I was. Like I ... Read more

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As TTAG readers are well aware, the push for so-called “universal” background checks is actually just a call to ban private sales of firearms—a longstanding American tradition since before our country was founded. Of course, background checks will never be “universal,” since criminals will steal their guns, buy them on the street or barter with ... Read more

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