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- Capital Comrades - Two American 7.62x39 Platforms
by Toby M on April 11, 2026 at 12:00 amThe AK family of weapons is notorious, but the platform’s infamous partner is the 7.62×39 cartridge. Like Bonnie and Clyde, the AK’s reputation is inseparable from its chambering. That the […]
- POTD: Proposed Updates for the Japanese Howa Type 20by Eric B on April 10, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Howa Corporation has publicly presented a set of proposed modifications for the Type 20 rifle, expanding the platform’s modularity and adaptability. The package includes an extended handguard […]
- Fudd Friday: O'Connor, Keith and The Killing Power Controversyby Zac K on April 10, 2026 at 11:00 pm
These days, the gun world is obsessed with all things tactical and self-defense oriented, but it wasn’t always that way. In the days before and after World War II, gun mags were oriented more […]
- IWI US Launches the ARAD 5 Rifle - Now Made in Tennesseeby Eric B on April 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
IWI US has officially launched the ARAD 5 in the American civilian market, manufactured at the company's new facility in Andersonville, Tennessee. The rifle was originally developed at the request of […]
- Springfield Echelon 4.5F Chosen by St. Louis County Police Departmentby Eric B on April 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Springfield Armory has announced that the St. Louis County Police Department has adopted the Echelon 4.5F 9mm pistol as its new duty sidearm. The Echelon series was developed as a modern, […]
- SIG Sauer SIG516 G3 Bronze – Piston-Driven AR with Updated Finishby Eric B on April 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The SIG516 G3 platform continues to evolve with the introduction of the Bronze variant. While the core design remains consistent with previous 516 models , a rifle that combines a piston system and […]
- Front Line Friday #10: The Patrol Vehicle Setup That Actually Worksby Tom R on April 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Long guns, medical gear, and comms — how you secure it, access it, and maintain it determines whether your vehicle is an asset or a liability when the call comes.
- Hidden in Plain Sight - Russia’s Unidentified LMGby Lynndon Schooler on April 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
In 2019, the Russian news agency RG.RU released a photo of several new products from Kalashnikov Concern. The weapons were displayed during a visit by Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security […]
- POTD: Army Shrinks the NGSW - Meet the XM8 Carbineby Eric B on April 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of the new XM8 Carbine used by the members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. The XM8 is designed to improve maneuverability, especially in confined […]
- Concealed Carry Corner: Holster Rundown Guide - Part 1by Matt E on April 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about cool versus capable carry guns. If you happen to miss that article, be sure to click the link here. This week, […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 10, 2026by Greg Ellifritz on April 10, 2026 at 10:31 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Red Dots on Revolvers? Why? Caleb discusses dots on revolvers. I Was the Last […]
- “Head on a Swivel” is Stupid Adviceby Greg Ellifritz on April 8, 2026 at 8:01 am
“Keep your head on a swivel” is some of the dumbest self protection advice I’ve heard on the internet. It ranks right up there with using wasp spray for self defense, carrying car keys […]
- HAMAS Sleeper Cell Attacks?by Greg Ellifritz on April 6, 2026 at 6:56 pm
President Trump has stated that he will give Iranian officials until Tuesday evening to open up the Straight of Hormuz before he orders the bombing of Iranian civilian infrastructure. You all […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 3, 2026by Greg Ellifritz on April 3, 2026 at 11:12 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations […]
- Upcoming Classes and New Class Listingsby Greg Ellifritz on April 2, 2026 at 6:52 pm
Here are my upcoming open enrollment classes for April and May. I also have two new classes in October for which I just opened up registration. Here we go… Next weekend is the only remaining […]
- The Way is in Training Podcast Appearanceby Greg Ellifritz on April 1, 2026 at 6:16 pm
Thanks to Matt Little (Greybeard Actual) for having me on his excellent podcast. In this episode we do a deep dive into police training and the ways we can improve it as well as our advice for new […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 27, 2026by Greg Ellifritz on March 27, 2026 at 10:08 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Carrying Isn’t Enough: What Our Data Reveals About the Gap Between Carry and […]
- Free Books- Part 334by Greg Ellifritz on March 25, 2026 at 10:25 pm
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website. You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day. These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 20, 2026by Greg Ellifritz on March 20, 2026 at 10:43 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Principles of Personal Defense You all know how much I like free books. The Jeff […]
- Guest column: Is your congregation prepared for an active killer?by Greg Ellifritz on March 17, 2026 at 3:31 pm
*This is a guest post about church security concerns from active killer expert Ron Borsch. -Greg Rapid mass murder (RMM) at schools, churches, and workplaces is relatively new, occurring in the […]
American Rifleman
- Heckler & Koch VP9CC: The VP9 Goes Micro-Compacton April 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Based on the company's popular striker-fired VP9 platform, the new Heckler & Koch VP9CC takes the features of the full-size original and shrinks them into a micro-compact package for […]
- The "Frenchified" BAR: France's FM 24/29 LMGon April 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Following World War I, the French military considered adopting the Browning Automatic Rifle, but cost considerations and national pride forced the development of a domestic design: the FM 24/29 LMG.
- How Money Turned the Mainstream Media Against Our Freedomon April 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Major changes in the American media landscape have thus far, and in general, contributed to a more partisan treatment of the Second Amendment.
- I Carry: Springfield Armory SA-35 in a Galco Combat Master Holsteron April 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm
See the Springfield Armory SA-35 4" High Power pistol paired with a classically styled Galco leather OWB holster and a Buck 110 Auto knife our latest "I Carry" EDC kit.
- How the Mainstream Media Turned Against Armed Citizenson April 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Why is so much of the mainstream, legacy or corporate media opposed to our right to keep and bear arms? There are real answers to this question.
- The Armed Citizen® April 10, 2026on April 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- Review: Steyr Scout Mk IIon April 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Steyr Arms updated its Scout rifle design with a Mk II version several years back. Faced with heavy competition, is it still the benchmark for the "general-purpose rifle?"
- Canadian Law Enforcement Agencies Disregard “Buyback"on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The National Post, a Canadian news source, reports that “the majority” of law-enforcement agencies across Canada are disregarding their federal government’s mandated Assault-Style Firearms […]
- Safariland Parent Company Announces Acquisition of Alien Gear Holsterson April 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Following a court-supervised bankruptcy auction, Safariland's parent company, Cadre Holdings, announced it would acquire Alien Gear Holsters and other assets from Tedder Industries in a $10.3 million […]
- I Have This Old Gun: Sauer 38Hon April 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm
During the inter-war years in Germany, domestic makers produced many well-regarded handgun designs, but one of the least-known is the Model 38H from Sauer & Son.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- The Benefits of Online Firearms Training (and How to Get the Most Out of Your Class)
by michael seeklander on August 21, 2025 at 2:17 pmI know what you are thinking…ONLINE shooting classes?! How does that even work? Trust me, I can teach you more about gun handling with an unloaded gun in your living room than most shooters get out […]
- Randomizing Trainingby michael seeklander on March 16, 2025 at 2:08 pm
Guest Post by Matt Little (Graybeard actual) www.https://greybeardactual.com “I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso I’ve been […]
- “David” Fitness Protocolby michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm
(Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]
- Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot!by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm
Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]
- The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drillsby michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm
I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- Team USA Roster Announced: 2026 IPRF World Championshipby Cal on March 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
This is the official announcement of Team USA for the 2026 IPRF World Championship. After 18 months of elite-level competition, the final roster is set. These shooters proved they can perform […]
- Best Rifle Stock: What The Pros Useby Cal on March 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm
What rifle stock or chassis do the best long-range shooters actually trust in competition? I surveyed the top 200 Precision Rifle Series shooters to find out. The results reveal one brand pulling far […]
- The PRS Champ’s Rifle, Ammo & Gear: Morgun King Editionby Cal on December 6, 2025 at 3:45 pm
Morgun King just became the PRS Season Champ, and he shared every detail of the rifle, ammo, and gear that took him there. His balance-point breakdown alone is worth the read, and so is the fact that […]
- 2025 PRS Season Results & New Champ Morgun Kingby Cal on November 15, 2025 at 7:02 pm
The 2025 PRS Season wrapped with unbelievable shooting, and a new Golden Bullet winner. Morgun King, Austin Buschman, and Clay Blackketter traded blows all weekend, but the real story goes far deeper […]
- Best Shooting Ear Protection: What The Pros Useby Cal on October 11, 2025 at 4:57 pm
Most shooters spend thousands on rifles and optics, but overlook one thing they can’t replace: their hearing. I asked the top 200 PRS pros what ear protection they trust on the line. From $50 […]
- Best Rifle Cartridge: What The Pros Useby Cal on September 19, 2025 at 9:54 pm
Which cartridge are the best PRS shooters quietly betting their seasons on, and why did one hit a record share among pros this year? I polled the top 200 shooters, crunched velocities, SDs, and case […]
- Best Rifle Caliber: What The Pros Useby Cal on August 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm
The 6mm has long been the king of PRS, but is its reign slipping? But my new survey reveals the 25 caliber has surged in popularity, especially among those finishing near the top. Could it be the new […]
- Best Long Range Ammo for Those Not Reloading – What The Pros Useby Cal on July 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Think you have to reload to shoot tiny groups at 1,000 yards? Think again. Several top 25 PRS shooters trust factory ammo! We break down exactly which brands, SDs, group sizes, and costs, […]
- How Fast Is Fast? Benchmark Times for the New PRS Skills Stageby Cal on May 31, 2025 at 7:49 pm
A clean run under 45 seconds? It’s rare - but not impossible. I analyzed hundreds of shooter times across the newest PRS Skills Stage options to uncover what’s fast, what’s average, and what […]
- Do Lower SDs Actually Help You Hit More Targets? PRS Match Data Says…by Cal on May 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Does ultra-consistent ammo really give you an edge in PRS matches? For the first time ever, SD data was captured from every shooter at a major match. The data told a story no one expected! One guy […]
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The Art of Manliness
- Odds & Ends: April 10, 2026on April 10, 2026 at 2:25 pm
The Past Life of Cardboard Millionaires. Twelve-year-old me was convinced my baseball card collection was going to make me rich. I still have the album of my most valuable cards from 1994, carefully […]
- A Monk’s Method for Falling Asleep Faston April 9, 2026 at 1:43 pm
Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk, writer, and one of the most influential spiritual voices of the 20th century — a man preoccupied with solitude, silence, and the demands of the inner life. […]
- 7 Reasons You Should Listen to the AoM Podcaston April 8, 2026 at 3:35 pm
When I first started the AoM podcast nearly 18 years ago, many people didn’t even know what a podcast was. This was a time before Conan, the Kelce brothers, and your sister-in-law all had a show, […]
- Podcast #1,112: You’ve Been Pooping Wrong — Here’s How to Do It Betteron April 7, 2026 at 1:51 pm
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- The 4 Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse (and How to Rein Them In)on April 6, 2026 at 6:53 pm
The psychologist John Gottman famously spent decades watching couples fight in his Love Lab at the University of Washington. He'd wire them up with physiological monitors, point a camera at them, and […]
- The Sometimes, Always, Never Rule for What to Carry in Your Walleton April 5, 2026 at 2:05 pm
Pack your wallet smartly: know what to always, sometimes, or never carry in your wallet and reduce your security risk.
- Odds & Ends: April 3, 2025on April 3, 2026 at 1:51 pm
Lost and Gone Forever by Guster. If ever there was a band made for college radio, it was Guster. I don't know how many college radio stations still exist, but the band's appeal endures — […]
- 6 Tips for Breaking in a Fitted Baseball Capon April 2, 2026 at 6:06 pm
A good fitted baseball hat should feel like it was made just for you. Here are a few tips for getting that perfect fit.
Gun Culture
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- Rhode Island: Senate Judiciary Committee Resumes Second Amendment Attack Next Weekon April 11, 2026 at 11:48 pm
Rhode Island gun owners will have the weekend to catch their breath before having to return to Providence early next week to resume the fight for their Second Amendment rights.
- Virginia: Governor Spanberger Signing Away Your Rightson April 10, 2026 at 9:03 pm
Today, April 10th, Governor Spanberger met the expectations of her anti-gun allies, signing two bills into law. This action sets the tone for what may come next as she has until April 13th to render […]
- New Hampshire: Campus Carry Bill Scheduled for Senate Committee Hearing on Tuesdayon April 10, 2026 at 8:01 pm
On Tuesday, April 14th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing on the Campus Carry bill that passed in the House.
- Maryland: Semi-Auto Ban Goes to Governor’s Deskon April 10, 2026 at 7:16 pm
Today, the generally assembly passed SB 334, a ban on many common semi-automatic handguns, it now heads to the governor’s desk
- Maine: Gun Rights Restoration Bill Passes, Final Critical Vote Aheadon April 10, 2026 at 6:51 pm
A critical final vote is ahead, as early as Monday, on an important piece of legislation that would restore core constitutional rights to those previously convicted of certain nonviolent felonies.
- Colorado: Governor Signs Red Flag Expansion as 3D Printing Ban Passes Legislatureon April 10, 2026 at 6:14 pm
This week, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-004, broadly expanding who can request an extreme risk protection order to include "institutional petitioners."
- Alabama: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Sessionon April 10, 2026 at 5:12 pm
The 2026 Alabama Legislature adjourned Sine Die yesterday, marking the end of the state’s regular legislative session.
- Oklahoma: Senate Committee to Hear Second Amendment Rights Restoration Bill!on April 10, 2026 at 3:14 pm
On April 14, the Oklahoma Senate Public Safety Committee will hear House Bill 4125, legislation that would restore the Second Amendment rights of nonviolent felons. Please use the Take Action button […]
- California: Anti-Gun Legislation Scheduled for Committee Hearings Next Week!on April 9, 2026 at 8:47 pm
On Monday, April 13th at 10:00 AM, the Senate Committee on Appropriations will hear Senate Bill 948, legislation aimed at dramatically expanding the scope and requirements of California's Firearm […]
- Maine: FFL Killer Bill Fails on the House Floor, Rights Restoration Bill Passeson April 9, 2026 at 8:34 pm
On Thursday, April 9th, LD 1821, the FFL Killer Bill failed on the House floor in Augusta on a bipartisan vote (85-63).
War On Guns
- Down for the Countby David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm
What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.
- Success of Sortsby David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm
It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]
- 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive. You'd think if you […]
- Blog Update Sitrepby David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm
I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]
- ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republicby David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm
No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]
- Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafeningby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm
You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]
- Armed American Radio Reduxby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm
David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...
- Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Ownersby David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]
- I'll Be On Hour 2by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm
TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]
- EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposesby David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm
The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- Collected Posts on NSSF SHOT Showby David Yamane on January 8, 2026 at 12:46 am
I have only been to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show) once. I am attending the show, held annually in Las Vegas, for the second time […]
- My Podcast (and Related) Appearances – Cumulative List and Linksby David Yamane on May 30, 2025 at 7:01 pm
Last Updated: 30 May 2025 As noted previously, I stole the phrase “Gun Culture 2.0” from Michael Bane after I heard him talk about it on his Downrange Radio podcast (and got his ex post facto […]
- Bibliography and Videography of My Major Works on Guns and Gun Cultureby David Yamane on May 5, 2025 at 3:50 pm
Cumulative list of significant products of my work on American gun culture: (28) “Guns in America: A liberal gun-owning sociologist offers 5 observations to understand America’s culture of […]
- Guns in America: 5 Essential Observations Based on 14 Years of Studyby David Yamane on May 1, 2025 at 7:18 pm
Author’s Note: I’m not bringing back this blog (find me on Substack), but I recently published a short essay that is too important not to mention. I shot a gun for the first time in January 2011. […]
- Collected Posts on National Rifle Association Annual Meeting and Exhibitsby David Yamane on April 18, 2025 at 10:53 am
I don’t attend the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting and exhibits every year, but every time I attend I learn a great deal about American gun culture. I am attending the meetings in […]
- “A Gun is Not Fun” Conference Upcomingby David Yamane on March 17, 2025 at 2:19 pm
One week from today, I will be participating in a conference on my home campus at Wake Forest University called “A Gun is Not Fun: Strategies to Keep Children Safe from Gun Violence.” I’m […]
- National Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Here I Come!by David Yamane on March 3, 2025 at 3:45 pm
I’ve been busy doing other things — like starting a “Light Over Heat” Substack to replace this blog (no paywall, subscribe here) — so I haven’t put much throught into this year’s […]
- UPDATED: Defend Rights, By Force if Necessaryby David Yamane on February 25, 2025 at 1:09 pm
The Washington Post article on trans gun owners that I commented for in January is now out and I think the author, Hallie Lieberman, did a fine job. Here is a Washington Post gift link to the article […]
- Moving to Substack to Bring Light Over Heat to the Gun Issue Thereby David Yamane on February 21, 2025 at 10:37 pm
I have been writing regularly on this blog since May 2012. During that time, I have posted over 1,000 times, covering every aspect of my journey inside America’s gun culture. Much of my focus has […]
- Complicating Risk and Rationality in The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownershipby David Yamane on February 7, 2025 at 3:53 pm
I will be complicating risk and rationality in The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownership at the UConn ARMS Center’s “On Target” lunch and learn webinar next […]
Reason.com
- Petitioner's Regret No Grounds for Sealing of 8-Year-Old Restraining Order Documentsby Eugene Volokh on April 11, 2026 at 3:45 pm
Petitioner's new-found "public figure" status, and concerns that records are "impeding his employment, professional credibility, and personal safety," don't justify sealing, either.
- Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Law Banning Home Alcohol Distilleriesby Ilya Somin on April 11, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The ruling holds the law exceeds Congress' authority under the tax power and the Necessary and Proper Clause. But it does not consider the Commerce Clause.
- Follow-Up to "Reproducing Controversial Tweet in News Story = Fair Use" Postby Eugene Volokh on April 11, 2026 at 12:01 pm
"Market Erasure," "Three Plinths," "The March 2nd Transformation," "Karen" "branding," and "The Commercially Savvy Lawyer."
- Today in Supreme Court History: April 11, 1862by Josh Blackman on April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
4/11/1862: Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 11, 1862 appeared first on Reason.com.
- Wisconsin Reined in Public Sector Unions. Now Those Reforms Are in Jeopardy.by C. Jarrett Dieterle on April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
Act 10 saved taxpayers billions and helped government run more efficiently. Fifteen years later, a questionable legal challenge may doom it.
- Democrats and Republicans Both Want To Regulate AI. They Just Can't Agree on How.by Jack Nicastro on April 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
As lawmakers of both major parties hustle to regulate their preferred villains, they're losing sight of the big picture. The possible gains to humanity from AI are enormous.
- Open Threadby Eugene Volokh on April 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
What’s on your mind?
- Thoughts on Today's Oral Argument in the Section 122 Tariff Casesby Ilya Somin on April 10, 2026 at 11:53 pm
The outcome is unclear. But the judges seemed skeptical of the Trump Administration's claims that Section 122 grants them sweeping tariff powers.
- DOGE, the Social Security Administration, and How Inferior Courts Should Treat S. Ct. Interim Ordersby Eugene Volokh on April 10, 2026 at 9:32 pm
Some excerpts from the 88 pages of opinions in AFSCME v. Social Security Admin., decided today by the Fourth Circuit… The post DOGE, the Social Security Administration, and How Inferior Courts […]
- UNC Newspaper Halts Satire and Implements DEI Training After Backlash Over April Fools' Issueby Meagan O'Rourke on April 10, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Free speech lawyers say UNC violated North Carolina’s institutional neutrality law.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Andy McCarthy: "Obama, Clinton and Biden ALL used secret, fake-name email accounts to hide their actions"by [email protected] (John Lott) on September 6, 2023 at 10:27 pm
From McCarthy's piece at the New York Post:. . . This is how the Obama administration rolled.When high officials were involved in a dodgy activity they wanted to shield from public disclosure laws, […]
- Joe Biden used Pseudonym Email Address while he was Vice Presidentby [email protected] (John Lott) on August 18, 2023 at 7:28 pm
How Biden used personal email to share some government business with son Hunter\House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is now pressing National Archives to release unredacted emails between […]
- Something to remember in the debate over charter schools in Montanaby [email protected] (John Lott) on June 16, 2023 at 7:23 am
Montana is one of the last states without charter schools, but that may be about to change. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a pair of bills into law that establish separate and distinct charter school […]
- Failed Environmental Doomsday Predictionsby [email protected] (John Lott) on May 30, 2023 at 7:51 pm
2020’s Failed Climate DoomsayingAl Gore Nobel Lecture Edition Erroneous Predictions50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions
- Massive errors in US Census count that helped Democratsby [email protected] (John Lott) on December 30, 2022 at 9:10 pm
The 2020 US Census undercounted population in six states, five of which are Republican states (Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas) and one Democrat state (Illinois). The Census […]
- With all the anger over Trump's behavior on Jan 6th, 2021, here are his really reprehensible tweets that he put out that dayby [email protected] (John Lott) on November 20, 2022 at 6:22 am
- IRS Sent $1.3 Billion In Stimulus Checks To Locked Up Criminals, Including Murderersby [email protected] (John Lott) on September 1, 2022 at 1:52 pm
More than 1.1 million incarcerated criminals.~163,000 of those recipients are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.Biden’s nearly $2 trillion stimulus bill lacked […]
- At The Federalist: Data Shows White Supremacists Are Not The Most Likely Mass Murderersby [email protected] (John Lott) on May 23, 2022 at 1:26 pm
I have a new op-ed at The Federalist.Democrats are lying to Americans about the most likely motivations for mass murderers and the prevalence of guns in violent crime. In his Buffalo, New York […]
- Spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claimingby [email protected] (John Lott) on April 9, 2022 at 1:52 am
This spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claiming. Ukraine War: Full Sky News interview with Vladimir Putin's spokesman "The hospital [that was blown […]
- Something to remember when Democrats claim racism: 13 Senate Democrats voted against Black female judge nominated by Trumpby [email protected] (John Lott) on January 29, 2022 at 6:16 am
With the new Supreme Court nomination coming soon, claims of racism are sure to be lodged against any Republican who votes against the black female that Biden has promised to nominate. From Fox […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- Motion to Enjoin Unconstitutional California Firearm Tax Filed in FPC-Backed Lawsuitby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 10, 2026 at 2:59 pm
What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that a motion for summary judgment has been filed in Poway Weapons & Gear v. CDTFA, an FPC-supported case challenging California’s […]
- FPC Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision to Support Biden Gun Control Ruleby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 9, 2026 at 11:27 pm
April 9, 2026 — On February 7, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14206, “Protecting Second Amendment Rights.” It sounded promising, but it has since proven to be little more than […]
- Many Republican States Are Failing Gun Owners, 2026 FPC State Freedom Index Showsby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 3, 2026 at 12:57 pm
LAS VEGAS, NV — April 3, 2026 — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today launched the 2026 FPC State Freedom Index—the most principled, transparent, and unapologetic scorecard of gun rights in […]
- FPC Files Motion to Enjoin New York Body Armor Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 30, 2026 at 1:40 pm
What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a motion for summary judgment in Heeter v. James, its lawsuit challenging New York’s unconstitutional body armor ban.
- FPC Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging National Park Carry Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 27, 2026 at 3:25 pm
What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a new federal lawsuit, Zimmerman v. Bondi, challenging the federal laws and regulations banning firearms in facilities and other areas within national […]
- FPC to Appeal Misguided Texas Carry Rulingby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 25, 2026 at 12:09 am
FORT WORTH, TX (March 24, 2026) – Judge Pittman's misguided opinion upholding Texas's carry ban across wide swaths of public life-including at sporting events-isn't even in the same ballpark as the […]
- FPC Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Times Square Carry Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 20, 2026 at 10:01 pm
What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a new federal lawsuit, Goldberger v. James, challenging New York’s "sensitive location" handgun carry ban in the Times Square area. FPC is seeking a […]
- FPC WIN: Federal Judge Denies DOJ Motion to Gut Second Amendment Victory Against Post Office Gun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 17, 2026 at 5:58 pm
What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that a Texas federal judge has denied a DOJ motion to gut FPC’s major Second Amendment victory in FPC v. Bondi, a case where the court previously […]
- FPC-Backed NFA Suppressor Challenge Seeks Supreme Court Reviewby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 10, 2026 at 8:00 pm
What: Attorneys for George Peterson have filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court in Peterson v. United States, a Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC)-backed challenge to the […]
- FPC Statement on Passage of Virginia Gun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 9, 2026 at 7:45 pm
What: The Virginia General Assembly passed SB749, which would ban so-called “assault firearms” and “large capacity” magazines, despite both being protected by the Second Amendment. The bill […]
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- Primary Arms Fixes the One Thing Missing from Their Best-Selling MicroPrismby Scott Witner on April 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Primary Arms updates its SLx MicroPrism with a T1-compatible footprint, making it easier to run on existing mounts without extra adapters. The post Primary Arms Fixes the One Thing Missing from Their […]
- GOA Urges President Trump To Replace Bondi With A True Second Amendment Championby Mark Chesnut on April 10, 2026 at 11:30 pm
GOA is urging President Trump to appoint a stronger pro-Second Amendment attorney general following Pam Bondi’s departure. The post GOA Urges President Trump To Replace Bondi With A True Second […]
- NEXTORCH Snow Guard Tactical Gloves – Winter Readyby Luke Cuenco on April 10, 2026 at 9:30 pm
NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor for NEXTORCH Industries, has officially launched the Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves. Meant for real winter operations in freezing temperatures, […]
- IWI US Launches the ARAD 5 from Its New Tennessee Homeby Scott Witner on April 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm
IWI US launches the ARAD 5, a piston-driven 5.56 rifle built for modern use, now produced from its new Tennessee facility. The post IWI US Launches the ARAD 5 from Its New Tennessee Home appeared […]
- Kentucky: Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Recognize Young Adults’ Right To Carryby Mark Chesnut on April 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Kentucky’s governor vetoed a bill allowing young adults to carry concealed, setting up a potential override battle in the legislature. The post Kentucky: Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Recognize […]
- Ambient Suppressor Technology: Practical Benefits for Shootersby Brent Spicer on April 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Ambient Arms’ EXO suppressor uses a new intake system to reduce heat, mirage, and burn risk—offering a different approach than flow-through designs. The post Ambient Suppressor Technology: […]
- Best Earplugs for Shooting: What I Actually Use at the Rangeby Scott Witner on April 9, 2026 at 9:30 pm
We tested four popular earplugs for shooting to find the best option for fit, comfort, and real-world noise reduction at the range. The post Best Earplugs for Shooting: What I Actually Use at the […]
- Rhode Island: New Proposed Ban Highlights The Incremental Nature Of Gun Controlby Mark Chesnut on April 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing a new bill to ban possession of semi-auto firearms, expanding last year’s restrictions with no grandfathering. The post Rhode Island: New Proposed Ban Highlights […]
- SCOTUS Declines To Hear Illinois Case Involving Carry On Public Transportationby Mark Chesnut on April 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Illinois’ public transit gun ban, leaving a controversial “sensitive places” ruling in place. The post SCOTUS Declines To Hear Illinois Case […]
- Colorado Democrats Want to Regulate Gun Barrels Like Firearms — And It May Be Coming to Your State Nextby Scott Witner on April 8, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Colorado SB 26-043 would require firearm barrels to be transferred through dealers, logged for five years, and treated more like complete firearms. The post Colorado Democrats Want to Regulate Gun […]