Gun registration is something almost every anti-gunner wants, and every gun rights advocate opposes. It’s not just that gun registration leads to confiscation; it’s that it’s absolutely ridiculous if the reason is to combat crime, which is how it’s always sold to the American people. Luckily, we don’t have gun registration, do we?Uh…yeah, about that.I’ve always said that the Form 4473 we fill out when we buy a gun is a kind of registration in and of itself. It’s an inefficient one, but still registration. The upside was that with face-to-face transfers, you weren’t locked…
Mikhail Gorbachev had been the leader of the Soviet Union for just 13 days when he was suddenly faced with an international crisis.On March 24, 1985, a Soviet sentry shot and killed U.S. Army Maj. Arthur D. “Nick” Nicholson Jr. near a tank storage building in Ludwigslust, East Germany. Nicholson was unarmed and in his uniform. His vehicle carried clearly marked plates identifying him as a member of the U.S. Military Liaison Mission, an organization authorized by both governments to operate in the other’s territory.The U.S. Department of War officially considers his death a murder. It also considers Nicholson the…
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A former U.S. Army Special Forces officer who transitioned to the supply chain world is working to make U.S. on-shore manufacturing more viable than ever before.Justin Baucum is among those working to replenish strained defense, aerospace and energy supply chains in an age of rapid technological advancement. Software is rejiggering how factories operate and are producing parts.U.S. supply chains have faced cracks in recent years due to natural disasters, labor shortages, raw material shortages, and tariffs enforced by the Trump administration. The tariffs were implemented as a means of bringing back domestic manufacturing and bolstering the United States’ standing in…
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When I was 19, I enlisted in the Navy. A few weeks later, I’m in Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, and someone hands me a 1911. It’s chambered in .22, but it’s still a 1911, and not the M9 I expected. Still, the training evolution is simple. We take aim at a target following a safety briefing and commence firing. Again, I’m 19-years-old, and the United States government just handed me a handgun.That’s something that I couldn’t lawfully purchase at the time. It’s something that other 19-year-olds in many states can’t even carry, even if…
Even on the low end of estimates, hundreds of defensive gun uses take place across the country every day. The vast majority of the incident go unreported in the media, but here are three recent armed citizen stories that proved too compelling for local news outlets to ignore. The first comes from Limestone County, Alabama, where a homeowner confronted a heavily armed and oddly attired car burglar last Wednesday. The suspect was identified as Tanner Stewart Phillips, of Hartselle. According to authorities, Phillips allegedly broke into a car at the victim’s home. The homeowner confronted him,…
An agreement between the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and the State of New York paves the way for nonresidents to apply for firearm permits and legally carry in the Empire State. FPC filed the lawsuit Shaffer v. Quattrone in November 2024, arguing that people “do not surrender their Second Amendment-protected rights when they travel outside their home state.” “Now, as a result of the FPC lawsuit and the plaintiffs’ settlement with the State of New York, the State now expressly holds the position that in-state residency or employment is not required for licensure and clearly posted this confirmation on its…
The United States has taken control of another oil tanker for defying ruler Donald Trump’s “quarantine.” The Pentagon said that “the vessel tried to defy President Trump’s quarantine – hoping to slip away. We tracked it from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, closed the distance, and shut it down.” The US launched a military operation in Venezuela in early January. That operation saw the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In addition to that, the US now claims to have seized control of the country’s oil exports. Earlier this year, Trump said that Washington plans to “control Venezuela’s oil…
A Utah Republican has pulled back a bill that would require gun owners to report any use of force in self-defense to local law enforcement, in part to address concerns from some local Second Amendment advocates. Bearing Arms first reported on HB 133 in early January, and noted some issues with the legislation as it was originally introduced. In its initial form, the legislation would have required anyone using force to defend themselves or others to inform law enforcement of their actions “as soon as the actor isn’t in imminent danger” in order to have…
Pulsar Trail 3 LRF thermal scopes bring a 1,500-yard laser rangefinder and better battery life to Pulsar’s fan favorite hunting lineup. Pulsar showed two models at SHOT Show 2026, the Trail 3 LRF XQ50 and the higher-end Trail 3 LRF XR50. Both aim at hunters who want a traditional riflescope layout with modern thermal performance. Availability is slated for mid-February. Trail 3 LRF Overview The Trail 3 line sticks mostly to what made earlier Trails popular while updating both internal and external features. Both models share the same housing, controls, battery system, and LRF capability. The differences come down to…
Why the SOLGW Bolt Carrier Group Sets the Standard If you’ve spent any time in the AR-15 community, you’ve likely asked yourself: Do you really need to upgrade your BCG in your rifle? It’s a fair question. After all, most factory bolt carrier groups function adequately. But if you’re serious about reliability, longevity, and peak performance, upgrading to a premium BCG is a smart move. Enter the Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) bolt carrier group. This isn’t your average BCG. It’s precision-engineered, battle-tested, and backed by a lifetime warranty that proves SOLGW stands behind its craftsmanship. The Heart of…
It’s been funny how the anti-gun left has suddenly discovered the Second Amendment since Alex Pretti was killed.I’m not someone who thinks it’s wise to bring a gun to a “protest,” particularly when part of that protest is to interfere with federal law enforcement officers. Even if you don’t intend to interfere with anyone, it’s still just a bad idea as a general thing. It doesn’t mean you don’t have a right to do it, but there are a lot of things I have a right to do that would be a terrible idea.My right…
The Leupold BX‑6 Range HD 4DOF is a new flagship rangefinding binocular designed to combine long‑range ranging, advanced ballistic solving, and GPS‑based mapping in a single optic. Built around a 10×42 optical system, the BX‑6 is aimed at long‑range shooters, hunters, and archers who want one device to handle ranging, ballistic computation, and target location. Integrated Ballistics and Environmental Data At the center of the BX‑6 is Hornady’s 4DOF ballistic calculator, which uses onboard environmental sensors to measure temperature, pressure, and shooting angle. The system supports both rifle and archery ballistics, allowing the binocular to deliver corrected solutions without relying…
United States ruler Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has vowed to send thousands of troops to Gaza for deployment. Trump announced the initiative in a Truth Social post, stating that countries participating will formalize their commitments at a meeting on February 19th in Washington. “Member States have pledged more than $5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction efforts, and have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilization Force and Local Police,” he wrote, adding that Hamas must uphold its commitment to full and immediate “demilitarization.” Trump Reveals “Phase Two” of the Gaza Ceasefire The deployment of military troops to…
One of the vehicles I learned to drive on wore Kumho tires for many years. Now, admittedly, that Mk4 Volkswagen Golf TDI lacked any performance panache or off-road capability. But the treadwear durability, confidence in wet and dry, and pricing all worked well for my family’s budget. I never even realized Kumho also produced an all-terrain tire until the company offered to send me a set of the Road Venture AT52 to test. Given some elements of curiosity after those positive impressions from my teenage years, plus the wide range of sizes available, I took a leap of faith. I’m…
The Liberal government in Canada is continuing its nationwide gun “buyback” of banned firearms, though we haven’t heard many Liberal politicians touting its success as of late. Instead, most of the recent headlines about the compensated confiscation effort have centered around localities refusing to participate. Most recently, the police department in Kingston, Ontario declared it won’t be involved in the federal effort, citing “concerns related to the program’s design, implementation, and potential impacts on local policing resources and public safety priorities,” identified by both the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ontario Association…
A man leaving a gun range found himself in a robbery attempt that quickly escalated into a shootout. And at least one alleged robber paid the price. According to a report from Click2Houston (KPRC2), Houston police say the incident unfolded near an apartment complex on Rampart Street and the Westpark Tollway. Investigators told reporters that the victim had just left a gun range when he was approached and robbed by a group of three men. Police say the suspects followed him to the apartment complex before the situation turned violent. During the attempted robbery, the armed citizen fired his weapon,…
For years, Gun Owners of America has put out the State of the Second Podcast. They’ve interviewed a ton of people, and a lot of people tune into each episode of the latest and greatest in the Second Amendment world. But there are a lot of people who don’t listen to podcasts all that much. Unfortunately, I tend to be one of them. I listen to some from time to time, but I just don’t have a lot of opportunity to listen unless I just sit down to listen, at which point I start looking…
According to Poland’s ruler, President Karol Nawrocki, the country is in need of nuclear weapons. Citing a perceived “Russian threat”, Nawrocki said that Poland should be developing its own nuclear weapons program. The U.S. and Russia Are Seeking New START Nuclear Treaty Through Diplomacy While speaking to Polsat News on Sunday, Nawrocki said he is a “strong supporter of Poland joining the nuclear project.” “We need to act in this direction so that we can begin work,” the Polish president stated, adding that he does not know whether Warsaw would actually pursue this endeavor. Meanwhile, talk of obtaining nuclear weapons is…
