U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine have introduced a sweeping federal gun control bill that would ban certain firearms, expand red flag laws, and impose new nationwide restrictions on gun ownership. The proposal, titled the Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2026, marks one of the most expansive federal gun control efforts introduced in recent years. If passed, the bill would create new federal standards on firearm purchases, storage, and access while reviving controversial measures like an “assault weapons” ban. The legislation comes on the anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting and is framed by its…

More than two dozen dogs starved to death in a small Alaska town — and the surrounding community is demanding answers. The tragic incident occurred on a private property in Matanuska–Susitna Borough, near the town of Willow, Alaska. The borough encompasses a huge area just north of Anchorage, and even includes part of Denali National Park. It’s also an area with many professional and casual dog mushers. That community is accusing the borough’s animal control unit of gross negligence after more than two dozen sled dogs were left to die of starvation — despite repeated requests from the property’s neighbors to…

Guns are often perceived by many, including some gun people, as a masculine thing. Weapons tended to be the domain of the man, historically, so I kind of get it. However, guns are different because they are equalizers. Anyone can use one effectively, and that makes it ideal for women who want to protect themselves. Plus, frankly, everything else you can lawfully do with a gun is a lot of fun, too, and women like to have fun, just like we guys do.But, because of that perception, most of the gun community is still male.…

A Houston home invasion shooting this week ended with a suspect in the hospital after police say a homeowner opened fire during a forced break-in. According to reporting from KHOU 11, the incident unfolded around 2 a.m. on Truman Street in North Houston, beginning with a crash that quickly escalated into a home invasion. Police say the suspect first wrecked an SUV into a ditch, then jumped a fence and made his way to a nearby residence. What happened next is the kind of scenario every homeowner hopes they never face. Investigators say the suspect smashed a window on the…

Images by the author and from stopboxusa.com Shooters today are blessed to have available to them many ways of storing and protecting their guns. From huge safes that can withstand a house fire to small, portable boxes, there have never been as many ways to keep a gun secure. A while back, I ran across an ad for a product that aroused my interest. Having a dozen grandkids makes me probably more safety-conscious than many others, although that’s an area that all gun owners need to address.  Enter StopBox. I was a bit intrigued by the concept of a reinforced-plastic…

A senior United States delegation team met with Cuban government officials in Cuba as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to pressure Havana into a deal. The U.S. is continuing to exert an economic stranglehold on the island. The senior State Department delegation, which visited the island in recent weeks, stressed that time was running out for Havana “to make key U.S.-backed reforms before circumstances irreversibly worsen,” a U.S. State Department official told CNN. Cuba recently responded to threats from U.S. President Donald Trump that he would be able to take over Cuba with military force. Trump: “I Do…

For centuries, hunting blinds have been used to conceal hunters. Be it piling sticks, logs, and rocks together or using a modern-day pop-up blind, these things work. And we can assure you, they aren’t stopping anytime soon. We’ve been lucky enough to sit in our fair share of blinds and have taken away a few key ingredients in what makes a good blind. Our testers for this guide, Morgan Nowels and Josh Kirshner, are dedicated to chasing all manner of ungulates and birds throughout the year. Sometimes, that requires a blind. This year, our team spent over 20 days hunting…

If the Supreme Court was as zealous in overturning gun control laws as the anti-2A crowd claims it is, the justices would have granted cert to Schoenthal v. Raoul earlier this month so they could strike down the state of Illinois’ and the Chicago Transit Authority’s ban on concealed carry on public transportation. Instead, the Court denied cert and left the “gun-free zones” in place. Though plenty of violent offenders have disregarded those rules, it’s not often we see someone with a valid carry permit busted for having a gun on CTA property. My guess is…

The firearm industry is drawing a line in the sand over a new Maryland proposal that could ban a wide swath of commonly owned handguns. And a lawsuit may be coming next. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is vowing legal action if Gov. Wes Moore signs Senate Bill 334 and House Bill 557 into law, arguing the legislation would effectively ban some of the most popular striker-fired pistols in the country. At issue is how the bills define so-called “machine gun convertible pistols.” Under the proposed language, certain semiautomatic handguns (particularly those with a cruciform trigger bar design aka…

After days in the desert or hauling gear by the river, the last thing I want is a cooler that’s a pain to clean. I’ve come to expect that soft-sided coolers always mean extra cleaning. I end up spending 20 minutes scrubbing inside a floppy, dark shell, trying to reach the corners where spilled juice or leftover food has taken over.  The design of the  PRO Welded Cooler feels like a middle ground. It’s a hybrid that tries to steal the best traits of a hard-sided chest — structure, easy cleaning, and a solid seal — while keeping the portability…

The Trace likes red flag laws. As they’re funded by Michael Bloomberg, that’s about as surprising as the sun rising in the east. Time and time again, the “gun violence newsroom” is almost exclusively about gun control, just like everyone else who uses euphemisms to pretend they’re neutral when they’re not. So, it’s not surprising that they ran this piece last week, trying to bash Republicans throughout the nation for opposing, or outright banning, red flag laws.n May 18, 2018, a teenager at Santa Fe High School in Texas walked into the school armed with…

Chiappa is leaning into the “modern classic” idea with its latest release, the 92 Wildlands Field, a lever-action rifle that keeps the traditional 1892 design intact while adding a few updates aimed at real-world use. At its core, this is still very much a lever gun. The rifle runs on a Model 1892-style action, chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, and feeds from a tubular magazine holding 8+1 rounds. It’s a familiar setup (compact, simple, and proven) especially for shooters who like running revolver cartridges through a rifle. Where things start to shift a bit is in the details. Chiappa paired…