Gun Training
The Firearm Blog
- TFB Review: Meprolight MPO PRO-F Red Dot and MPO Backup Sights
by Luke C. on November 7, 2025 at 6:00 pmIf there is one thing on guns that I love almost as much as matching furniture, it’s matching optics. Too few red dot companies make their own, dedicated backup iron sights meant to work with their […]
- Daniel Defense MK18 Released in 24KT Gold Collector’s Editionby Eric B on November 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Custom & Collectable Firearms has introduced the 24KT Gold Daniel Defense MK18, a limited-edition release of just 50 sequentially numbered rifles. Each MK18 is chambered in 5.56 NATO and features […]
- GRITR Releases One-Pull Bore Cleaners for Pistols, Rifles & Shotgunsby Eric B on November 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm
GRITR has released a new series of caliber-specific Bore Cleaning Ropes designed for quick barrel maintenance in the field or at the range. The ropes are intended to offer a single-pass cleaning […]
- SHMT-M1 - Vietnam’s Dual-Environment Assault Rifleby Lynndon Schooler on November 7, 2025 at 1:00 am
Naval warfare has always demanded tools that are as specialized as the environment in which they are used. Unlike land or air combat, operations beneath the surface place unique challenges on both […]
- POTD: The Mossberg 590RM Breacherby Eric B on November 7, 2025 at 12:30 am
Photo Of The Day and we take a look at four images of the 590RM Breacher . This Mossberg shotgun features an ambidextrous AR-style rotary safety selector and comes with a 10-round detachable […]
- Concealed Carry Corner: Considerations When Changing Gunsby Matt E on November 7, 2025 at 12:00 am
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how people need to stop carrying so much junk. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link […]
- Green Light Sights - New Handgun Aiming Systemby Hrachya H on November 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Pretty interesting new aiming concept, isn’t it? I guess it may take some time to get used to it, but if it works as advertised, it can make a difference in a self-defense situation. Let us know in […]
- Dead Air and Winkler Knives Drop Limited Edition Tactical Axeby Sam.S on November 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Dead Air Silencers just released something completely different from their usual suppressor lineup: a tactical axe. The DAXE , created in partnership with Winkler Knives , combines a compact […]
- Ruger Reintroduces Glenfield Brand With Model A Rifleby Daniel Y on November 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The Glenfield brand is back! For those unfamiliar, Glenfield was the budget-oriented companion to the Marlin brand. Ruger purchased Marlin some years ago and obtained the Glenfield brand at the […]
- TFB Behind the Gun #191: Žiga Polajnar on Brutalityby Luke C. on November 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Today, I’m happy to bring on a long-time friend of both the blog and the TFBTV YouTube Channel, Mr. Žiga Polajnar from Polenar Tactical. What’s really unique about Žiga and the rest of his crew […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 7, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on November 7, 2025 at 11:03 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Basic Weapon Mounted Flashlight Use The author’s description of “umbrella” or […]
- Free Books- Part 328by Greg Ellifritz on November 6, 2025 at 7:20 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 […]
- Summer 2025 Classes and Traveling Adventuresby Greg Ellifritz on November 4, 2025 at 3:09 am
I guess this would more appropriately be titled “Summer and Fall 2025 Classes and Traveling Adventures” but highs are still in the 80s here in Texas and the swimming pools are open. That’s […]
- A Halloween Murder and the Spooky Aftermathby Greg Ellifritz on November 1, 2025 at 7:01 am
My Facebook memories reminded me that six years ago today, I responded to one of the most unusual calls of my entire police career. Time has passed. I’m now retired, but I still think about […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 31, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on October 31, 2025 at 10:52 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Spooktacular Halloween Safety Guide Happy Halloween! I know a lot of you will be out […]
- Strippers-Wad Cutters and RELOADING Revolversby Greg Ellifritz on October 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm
I have a little video content for you today. Thanks to Mickey Schuch from Carry Trainer for filming a bit of my introductory revolver class at RevolverFest in South Carolina earlier this month. […]
- Avoiding Poisoned Alcohol in Foreign Countriesby Greg Ellifritz on October 27, 2025 at 10:50 pm
I have over 2100 articles on this website going back nearly 14 years. Almost all deal with personal safety in some context. While most consist of personal safety advice to protect against […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 24, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on October 24, 2025 at 10:25 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Say Goodbye to Glock, Say Hello to Glock V All the hubbub in the gun world this week is […]
- Free Books- Part 327by Greg Ellifritz on October 23, 2025 at 6:35 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- October 17, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on October 17, 2025 at 10:15 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Down And Dirty – American Handgunner Ken Hackathorn’s thoughts on shooting from the […]
American Rifleman
- Gun Of The Week: Sarsilmaz SAR9 SC Gen3on November 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm
As part of a new family of guns, SAR USA offers its SAR9 SC Gen3, a small, subcompact, striker-fired design made for daily carry. Watch our video to see this concealable pistol in use on the range.
- SIG Sauer, GrabAGun Partner On Freedom Series Pistolson November 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm
SIG Sauer has partnered with GrabAGun to offer three specially finished Freedom Series handguns that pay homage to Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA.
- The Armed Citizen® Nov. 7, 2025on November 7, 2025 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: Taurus Model 58on November 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Announced publicly in April 2025 at the NRA Annual Meetings and Events convention in Atlanta, Ga., Taurus USA has filled the traditional double-action void of full-size .380-ACP-chambered handguns […]
- Smith & Wesson Announces $150 American Guardians Rebateon November 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Smith & Wesson's American Guardians Rebate program allows military veterans and first responders to get a break on the cost of Smith & Wesson firearms or Gemtech suppressors.
- Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0on November 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Smith & Wesson went back to the drawing board with its Bodyguard .380, and in 2024, the company rolled out the Bodyguard 2.0, which is one of the smallest and lightest defensive pistols in the […]
- The Glenfield Model A: Ruger Revives A Storied Brandon November 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Following Marlin's resurrection, Ruger is now reviving another storied brand, Glenfield Firearms, and the brand's inaugural design, the Model A, borrows design elements from Ruger's Gen 1 American […]
- Review: Beretta BRX1: 6.5 mm Creedmoor Straight-Pull Rifleon November 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Introduced overseas in 2021 and brought to our shores in 2024, Beretta’s BRX1 offers a fresh take on the century-old straight-pull rifle concept.
- Auto-Ordnance Releases 250th Anniversary Commemorative Carbineson November 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Auto-Ordnance has introduced a special-edition, semi-automatic Thompson M1 carbine customized by Altered Arsenal to commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
- Benelli Nova 3 Tactical: Innovation Meets Simplicityon November 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Famous for its semi-automatic shotguns, Italian maker Benelli steps up its game in pump-actions—and forecasts more availability of U.S.-market-ready versions in the future.
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
- Best Ear Pro: 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 […]
- How the PRS Exploded: 13,000+ Shooters and a Whole New Level of Competitionby Cal on April 12, 2025 at 5:01 pm
The PRS has exploded - from a small grassroots series to over 13,000 active competitors and growing worldwide. But it’s not just bigger - it’s way more competitive! The targets are smaller, the […]
- Best Rifle Primer – What The Pros Useby Cal on April 5, 2025 at 4:37 pm
When 63% of the best long-range shooters agree on something, it’s worth paying attention. We dug into the match ammo of the top 200 PRS competitors to find out what rifle primers they’re using […]
- Powder Temperature Sensitivity: The Hidden Factor Affecting Your Long-Range Accuracyby Cal on March 8, 2025 at 11:20 pm
Could your choice of powder be causing unexpected misses? We’ve all heard about powder temperature sensitivity, but how much does it really matter? I put two of the most trusted powders—Varget […]
- Rifle Load Development: How To Find The Best Powder & Load For Accuracyby Cal on March 1, 2025 at 10:44 pm
Your rifle powder could be sabotaging your groups—and you might not even realize it. A retired ballistic engineer exposes hidden performance killers and shares three critical factors that impact […]
Ruger Firearms
- Feed has no items.
Grant Cunningham
- Feed has no items.
The Art of Manliness
- Odds & Ends: November 7, 2025on November 7, 2025 at 5:57 pm
David Coggins’ No-Nonsense Guide to Embracing the Holiday Season. The holiday season is approaching, and repeat AoM podcast guest David Coggins has an article on Artful Living on how to embrace […]
- 10 Exercises You Can Do With a Medicine Ballon November 6, 2025 at 8:18 pm
Long before the advent of barbells, dumbbells, and hi-tech fitness gadgets, there was the medicine ball. This simple piece of exercise equipment has been around for over 2,000 years. Ancient Greek […]
- Podcast #1,092: Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Lifeon November 4, 2025 at 2:30 pm
...
- The Choice of Herculeson November 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm
This story was popular throughout the eighteenth century and was frequently studied by young men and depicted by artists.
- 7 Lessons From Seven Samuraion November 3, 2025 at 7:22 pm
One of my goals this year has been to become a cinephile, so I’ve been working my way through some of the classics that have influenced generations of filmmakers. Recently, I finally got around to […]
- Keep Your House in Tip-Top Shape: An Incredibly Handy Home Maintenance Checkliston November 2, 2025 at 5:34 pm
A home maintenance checklist that's incredibly handy and will keep your house in tip-top shape. Organized annually, biannually, quarterly, and seasonally.
- Odds & Ends: October 31, 2025on October 31, 2025 at 3:32 pm
Where Have All the Trick-or-Treaters Gone? Destination Neighborhoods. Maybe you've noticed fewer and fewer trick-or-treaters showing up at your door in recent years. There could be several factors […]
- What to Pack in a Get Home Bagon October 30, 2025 at 2:28 pm
A get-home bag is the kind of kit you keep in your trunk or at work — light enough to carry, but stocked with the essentials.
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- Feed has no items.
NRA
- Virginia: Election Results Threaten Your Second Amendment Rightson November 5, 2025 at 5:33 pm
The recent election has brought significant changes to the electorate, and the results couldn’t be clearer. An anti-gun majority now controls the House of Delegates, and an anti-gun Governor is […]
- Oklahoma: Governor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Wild Game Meat Donation Monthon November 4, 2025 at 7:43 pm
Recently, Governor Kevin Stitt signed a proclamation designating November of 2025 as Wild Game Meat Donation Month in Oklahoma.
- Kansas: Governor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Wild Game Meat Donation Monthon November 4, 2025 at 7:43 pm
On October 31st, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating November of 2025 as Wild Game Meat Donation Month in Kansas.
- Colorado: Governor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Wild Game Meat Donation Monthon November 4, 2025 at 7:43 pm
On Saturday, November 1st, Governor Jared Polis signed a proclamation designating November of 2025 as Wild Game Meat Donation Month in Colorado.
- Nebraska: Governor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Wild Game Meat Donation Monthon November 4, 2025 at 7:43 pm
On Tuesday, November 4th, Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation designating November of 2025 as Wild Game Meat Donation Month in Nebraska.
- Michigan: Support Legislation to Reduce CPL Renewal Feeson November 3, 2025 at 10:41 pm
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 4284; to reduce Concealed Pistol License (CPL) renewal fees from $115 to $30. Please contact members of the House […]
- Wall Street Journal Laments Self-Defense, Misleads on Facts and Lawon November 3, 2025 at 7:10 pm
Last week, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article entitled, “Six Words Every Killer Should Know: ‘I Feared for My Life, Officer.” Using a mis-mash of half-baked statistics, legal […]
- Everytown Gun “Safety” Course: We Told Ya Soon November 3, 2025 at 7:02 pm
A few weeks ago, we mentioned that the anti-gun extremists at Everytown were ready to launch their own gun “safety” course.
- Trump Administration Cuts Off Funding Spigot to More Gun Control Groupson November 3, 2025 at 6:53 pm
An NRA-ILA alert last month highlighted the ways in which President Donald Trump has used his office to safeguard our rights protected under the Second Amendment.
- Trump DOJ Continues to Support the Second Amendment in the Courtson November 3, 2025 at 6:40 pm
Earlier this year, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, announced a critical change to policies affecting gun rights in Washington D.C.
War On Guns
- Down for the Count
by David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pmWhat 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 Sorts
by David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pmIt'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 pmTrying 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 Sitrep
by David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pmI'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
- 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 […]
- Counting Up AR15 Rifles and Their Ownersby David Yamane on February 5, 2025 at 4:15 pm
I’ve been having some fun with numbers these past couple of weeks on my Light Over Heat YouTube channel, trying to figure out how many American adults own how many AR15-style rifles. Of course, no […]
Reason.com
- Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appealby John Ross on November 7, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Non-condensing furnaces, drag shows, and master accounts.
- Judge Dismisses Suit by Des Moines Register Subscriber Who Alleged Fraud Over the Paper's Trump-Harris Pollby Jacob Sullum on November 7, 2025 at 7:40 pm
On Thursday, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that echoed Donald Trump's claims against the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer.
- Is Trump a Socialist?by Andrew Heaton on November 7, 2025 at 6:45 pm
Donald Trump’s new stock-buying strategy isn’t socialism, but it is a step toward a government-controlled economy.
- Even the FBI Thinks Masked ICE Agents Are a Bad Ideaby Joe Lancaster on November 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm
In a bulletin first reported by Wired, the bureau warns masked agents are easier for criminals to impersonate.
- Wyoming Woman Sues Her Town To Let Her Keep Her Pet Pygmy Goatby Autumn Billings on November 7, 2025 at 6:16 pm
Venus Bontadelli thought she'd left the nanny state behind when she fled California. But her new home of Powell, Wyoming, wasn't as free as she'd hoped
- Trump's Lawyer at the Supreme Court Cites a Letter from James Madison That Says Tariffs Are Taxesby Jack Nicastro on November 7, 2025 at 5:45 pm
During oral argument at the Supreme Court, Solicitor General D. John Sauer cited a letter by James Madison that completely undermines the administration’s case that its tariffs are legal.
- November 7 as Victims of Communism Day - 2025by Ilya Somin on November 7, 2025 at 3:15 pm
I have long advocated using May 1 for this purpose. But November 7 is a worthy alternative candidate, which I am happy to adopt if it can attract a broad consensus.
- Trump Is Quietly Expanding the U.S. Military Role in Syria and Gazaby Matthew Petti on November 7, 2025 at 3:00 pm
The U.S. government is reportedly looking to put boots on the ground in Damascus to guard the border with Israel.
- Placing Climate Tort Litigation in Contextby Jonathan H. Adler on November 7, 2025 at 2:56 pm
Using tort law for environmental protection has a deeper historical pedigree than does resort to administrative regulation.
- California's Aggressive Regulations Put Burgeoning AI Industry at Riskby Steven Greenhut on November 7, 2025 at 2:45 pm
Overly strict or poorly designed rules could slow beneficial uses of AI in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and public safety.
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
- FPC Calls on Supreme Court to Strike Down Lifetime Gun Ban on Peaceable Americansby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 7, 2025 at 8:03 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 7, 2025) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) joined the National Rifle Association, FPC Action Foundation, and Second Amendment Foundation in urging the Supreme Court to […]
- FPC Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Illinois Carry Ban on Self-Defense on Public Transportationby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 31, 2025 at 7:54 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 31, 2025) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that a petition for a writ of certiorari has been filed with the Supreme Court of the United States in […]
- FPC Slams 'Activist' Oregon Court for Absurd Ruling, Files Hard-Hitting Amended Complaintby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 30, 2025 at 3:19 pm
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 30, 2025) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today confirmed the filing of its Second Amended Complaint (SAC) in Montgomery v. Rosenblum, the federal challenge to Oregon’s […]
- FPC Sues California to Strike Down Gov. Newsom’s New “Glock Ban”by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 13, 2025 at 11:30 pm
SAN DIEGO (October 13, 2025) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), joined by the National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation, and three FPC members, today filed a major new federal […]
- FPC Statement on California Governor Gavin Newsom Signing AB 1127by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 10, 2025 at 11:33 pm
SACRAMENTO (October 10, 2025) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to California Governor Gavin Newsom signing AB 1127—the so-called “Glock […]
- Texas Carry Bans Shredded by FPC in New Federal Court Briefby Stanton Skerjanec on October 10, 2025 at 4:55 pm
FORT WORTH, TX (October 10, 2025) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today filed a response brief in its Ziegenfuss v. Martin case, a federal lawsuit challenging Texas laws that unconstitutionally […]
- FPC Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on the Second Amendmentby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 10, 2025 at 1:27 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 10, 2025) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to the Solicitor General’s opposition, filed on behalf of the Trump […]
- FPC Backs Major New Lawsuit to End National Firearms Actby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 9, 2025 at 7:16 pm
AMARILLO, Texas (October 9, 2025) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced the filing of a major new federal lawsuit challenging the unconstitutional National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA), […]
- FPC, Allies Urge Supreme Court to Strike Down Lifetime Gun Ban on Peaceable Americansby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 9, 2025 at 4:48 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 9, 2025) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), joined by National Rifle Association, FPC Action Foundation, and Second Amendment Foundation, today filed a critical brief with […]
- FPC Moves for Full Third Circuit Review in New Jersey Carry Ban Caseby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 8, 2025 at 8:31 pm
PHILADELPHIA (October 8, 2025) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today filed an urgent Petition for Rehearing En Banc in Koons v. Platkin, urging the full Third Circuit Court of Appeals to correct […]
The Truth About Guns
- Drill of the Week: Larry Vickers Close Out Drillby Luke Cuenco on November 7, 2025 at 8:00 pm
There is nothing I love more than to train USPSA-style drills – it’s part of the reason I was a quick adopter of the ACE Virtual Shooting program for the Meta Quest platform. While this type of […]
- GOA Warns Senate Against Eliminating The Filibuster To Reopen Federal Governmentby Mark Chesnut on November 7, 2025 at 3:00 pm
With President Donald Trump urging the U.S. Senate to do away with the filibuster to put an end to the government shutdown, one gun-rights group is sounding the alarm on that proposal. On November 4, […]
- 2 Airmen Who Lied About Wyoming Dropped Sig Shooting Plead Guiltyby Mark Chesnut on November 7, 2025 at 12:30 am
Airmen admit to lying about the Wyoming M18 shooting that killed a fellow service member, clearing the Sig Sauer M18 of blame. The post 2 Airmen Who Lied About Wyoming Dropped Sig Shooting Plead […]
- Testing Gideon Optics: Affordable Glass That Performsby Mike Hardesty on November 6, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Forget the days when shooters had to spend a fortune for reliable glass. We’re living in a golden age of optics, where even newcomers are producing high-quality, feature-packed sights at reasonable […]
- Florida Judges Strike Down Key Gun Restrictions While Lawmakers Face Pressure to Actby Scott Witner on November 6, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Two recent court rulings in Florida have found key gun restrictions unconstitutional, including the state’s ban on open carry and concealed carry for adults under 21. The post Florida Judges Strike […]
- Gun-Rights Groups Sue Fort Lee Police Over Unlawful Firearm Seizureby Mark Chesnut on November 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm
A misunderstanding caused by a language barrier in Fort Lee, N.J., in April led to a lawful citizen’s firearms being confiscated. And two gun-rights organizations are now suing the city police […]
- ATF’s New Form 1 Change Proposal Would Benefit Law-Abiding Firearms Purchasersby Mark Chesnut on November 6, 2025 at 12:30 am
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently published proposed changes to what is commonly called ATF Form 1, the application to make or register a firearm regulated […]
- Ruger GP100 .357 Review – The M1 Abrams Of Revolversby Mike Hardesty on November 5, 2025 at 10:30 pm
When you think of .357 Magnum revolvers, you might be inclined to mentally picture a 6-inch barrel attached to a medium-sized frame. They are usually six-shooters, unless they’re in 5-shot […]
- Akron Man Gets 10 Years for Illegal “Glock Switch” Firearm – Part of a Growing National Trendby Scott Witner on November 5, 2025 at 8:00 pm
An Akron, Ohio man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of possessing an illegally modified Glock pistol equipped with a “switch,” a small device that converts a […]
- SAF, Other Groups File Brief With Supreme Court In Marijuana User Gun Ban Challengeby Mark Chesnut on November 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), along with a handful of partner organizations, have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) urging the court to grant […]