Federal prosecutors under the Trump administration are suing Washington DC, claiming the city’s ban on registering many semiautomatic rifles and pistols conflicts with Supreme Court precedent on individual gun ownership. The outcome could reshape how far local governments may go when restricting common firearms that citizens use for lawful defense and sporting purposes. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, DC (3-minute ...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has pardoned country star Jelly Roll, recognizing his transformation from a teen involved in crime and drugs to a chart topping artist and advocate. The pardon helps restore some civil rights and clears barriers to his ongoing touring, outreach and criminal justice work. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE NASHVILLE, TN (2-minute read) — Country artist Jelly Roll ...

A late evening confrontation outside Ballys Casino in downtown Shreveport ended with one man in the hospital after being cut with a glass bottle by the person he allegedly attacked. Police say drugs may have played a role in the incident, which is being treated as a possible act of self defense while detectives continue to review video and interview ...

Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA), provider and manufacturer of AR-style rifles, announced this month that it, in partnership with SERT-USA, has been awarded a contract to supply the Next Generation Rifle System to an undisclosed end user in Asia. The contract calls for delivery of POF-USA’s .300 Blackout 8-inch Renegade platform, which was selected for its compact design, reliability and ...

The Schutzstaffel was a fascinating mob. Few organizations were more reviled during WWII than the feared SS. Universally feared on the battlefield while being justifiably vilified for their well-documented atrocities, Himmler’s black-clad storm troops were history’s original jack-booted thugs. The Bergmann MP35 represents a fascinating chapter in WWII small arms development. This German submachine gun combined old-world craftsmanship with some ...

When it comes to leathers, there are different characteristics between different animals’ hides. This means that they have different material qualities that affect how holsters hold up long-term. Although steerhide is one of the most common leathers to use in holster making, it isn’t uncommon for many holster makers to offer horsehide holster options for customers in need of a ...

Florida lawmakers are proposing to expand the state’s guardian program to allow certain trained adults to carry firearms on public college and university campuses. Supporters say recent campus shootings at Brown University and Florida State University expose gaps in security, while critics are expected to question the role of firearms in higher education settings. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE TALLAHASSEE, FL ...

Working in the firearms industry and reviewing shooting gear offers a front-row seat to the cutting edge of gun-related tech and trends. And while some categories, such as optics, chronographs and suppressors seem to advance in leaps and bounds, other products progress through an unassuming procession of modest refinement. New materials, enhanced ergonomics, and original combinations of pre-existing features and ...

Modular Driven Technologies, better known as MDT has recently unveiled a couple of new rifle and chassis accessories. MDT AP Throw Lever Head  The MDT AP Throw Lever Head is a bipod accessory that allows shooters to quickly mount or dismount their A.R.M.S. #17-compatible bipods in one smooth motion. This attachment accessory relies on a quick locking lever that either ...

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard people say this about a stranger, “they looked so nice” or “I bet they don’t have a mean bone in their body.” When I hear things like that, I ask them, “how can you tell?” They usually answer with “they are handsome, nice smile, dressed to the “T”, have a ...