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If you’ve been following the legal circus out of Washington, D.C., you already know this thing just keeps delivering. And according to analysis from Washington Gun Law’s William Kirk, the latest development in Benson v. United States is another rough day for the District. We’re talking full-on denial across the board. The D.C. Attorney General’s office came in hot, asking the court to fast-track everything, skip key steps, and basically treat this case like a five-alarm emergency. The court’s response? “No.” Not once. Not twice. But repeatedly. Requests to bypass normal procedure? Denied. Push for immediate en banc review? Denied.…

The Altor 9mm is crude, awkward, and about as far from a refined carry gun as you can get. That’s exactly why this odd little single-shot pistol makes such a provocative modern echo of the FP45 Liberator, and why its implications reach way beyond the range. From Caracas to Tehran: Why Power Projection Still Hits a Hard Wall At 0200 on 3 January 2026, a Delta Force strike team descended upon the fortified compound of Nicolas Madura in Caracas, Venezuela, via helicopters piloted by the Task Force 160 SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment). US forces had previously neutralized Venezuelan air…

The Holosun IRIS-3 made a big splash for a reason. It delivers the kind of clean, useful VCSEL illumination that used to feel locked behind much pricier options, and it does it in a compact package that is actually pleasant to live with. The IRIS 3 made big waves in the night-vision space when it became available last year, and it continues to be overwhelmingly popular. Stick around to learn the pros, cons, and whether it would be a good option for you. The Night Vision Itch Started With a College Budget Disaster Ever since my first time using a…

The Vortex Triumph HD 850 is one of those budget rangefinders that has no business being this useful for the money. It ranges farther than its size suggests, weighs almost nothing, and reads fast, but a slightly off reticle keeps it from being an easy slam dunk. The Vortex Triumph HD 850 is a compact laser rangefinder designed for hunters who want fast, reliable ranging without the extra bulk. Built with hunters in mind but versatile enough for general shooting use, the Triumph HD 850 focuses on simplicity, lightweight construction, and practical ranging performance at an approachable price point. With…

The tax went away, and buyers did not exactly ease into the shallow end. FOIA data shows silencer applications surged hard in early 2026, but the real surprise is that approvals still moved far faster than many shooters feared. Most of you reading this are aware that the tax on making and transferring four of the six types of firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA) was recently repealed. Beginning January 1, 2026, Silencers, Short Barreled Rifles (SBR), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS), and Any Other Weapon (AOW) could be made or transferred at a zero-tax rate. There was a…

The Browning BAR Mk II Safari is one of those rifles that can make a bolt-gun loyalist raise an eyebrow after the first shot. It is classy, quick on follow-up shots, and surprisingly gentle in a caliber that still gets real hunting done. From Battlefield BAR to Deer Camp Icon The Browning BAR, pronounced B-A-R, was originally designed by John Browning in 1917 and adopted by the U.S. military in 1918 as the M1918 BAR, or Browning Automatic Rifle. The BAR was a lightweight select-fire rifle that chewed through 20-round magazines of .30-06 Springfield ammo at a rate of about…

Potatoes are one of the most rewarding crops you can grow. They’re easy to plant, very productive, and surprisingly adaptable. In fact, potatoes are one of those plants you can grow in almost anything as long as the container has room, drainage, and enough soil. Gardeners grow them in raised beds, buckets, grow bags, trash cans, and repurposed containers. One clever option is growing potatoes in laundry baskets. This method is really useful if you don’t have a lot of planting space. Laundry baskets are cheap, easy to find, and large enough to grow a good crop. They also make…

S&W’s Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is a tiny .380 that shoots flatter than it should, carries easier than most, and only needed one fix at the sights. Tiny .380, Big Attitude: Meet the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp Would you carry a 380 ACP for personal protection? What if it were compensated and had a 12-round capacity? You’ll likely answer yes or no to both questions. I’m on team “yes,” but I haven’t always been. My discovery of Smith and Wesson’s Bodyguard 2.0 was my turning point on this matter. It is a micro compact that can be easily…

As I promised at the end of my post on whether Second Amendment groups should be actively devoting limited time and resources to fight against both legal and illegal immigration (and perhaps even women and younger voters), I’ve got some ideas about how to grow the number of 2A activists (and gun owners in general) instead of trying to deport or disenfranchise members of a particular demographic who are most likely to support anti-gun candidates and policies.  We can start by targeting our efforts on those individuals who are already gun owners but not yet…