Author: Jack Bogart

If you’ve spent any time around gun owners, you’ve probably heard the debate: Should you store your magazines fully loaded, or will it wear out the springs? Some shooters insist that leaving magazines loaded for long periods will weaken the spring, while others argue that it’s completely fine. So, what’s the real answer? Let’s settle this once and for all. Will Storing Magazines Loaded Wear Out the Springs? No, storing magazines fully loaded will not ruin them. The idea that keeping a magazine loaded will “wear out” the spring is a common misconception. The real wear and tear on magazine…

Despite a federal court vacating the Biden-era pistol brace rule, the ATF says it never stopped enforcing its underlying legal interpretation — and it’s not planning to. A bombshell court filing submitted March 16 in a Southern District of Texas case has gun owners and Second Amendment advocates sounding the alarm: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has quietly admitted in federal court that it continues to enforce its interpretation that some pistol-brace-equipped firearms are unregistered short-barreled rifles (SBRs) — a federal felony carrying up to 10 years in prison — even though the rule that codified that…

As TTAG readers are well aware, the biggest problem with so-called “gun-free” zones is that only people who follow the law are gun-free in such zones. Criminals, who by definition aren’t restrained by gun laws, carry freely and prey upon those who are disarmed by the government. Now, a U.S. Congressman from Virginia has introduced legislation that would place the burden for those wounded or killed in areas where guns are forbidden on the government entity that instituted the restriction. Rep. John McGuire, R-Virginia, introduced the “Shall Not Be Infringed Act” on March 16. The measure would allow people harmed…

Source: The Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Journalism Project Here’s a question for you: Does it matter if a university psychiatry professor builds his career and reputation on anti-gun research that gets published in one of the most widely read medical journals in the world, without a single disclaimer, bias label, or conflict-of-interest flag? It should. And according to the Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Journalism Project, that’s exactly what’s been happening with University of Michigan psychiatry professor Brian M. Hicks, PhD. Hicks has made a name for himself and secured significant federal funding by producing studies that reliably arrive at one…

When Springfield introduced its Croatian-made XD pistol a quarter century ago, I was already familiar with the P9—Springfield’s excellent CZ clone—so the new striker-fired, polymer-frame XD looked promising. It was. Since then, the lineup has grown to include long-slide and compact variants in multiple calibers, and the platform has steadily evolved. The latest iteration, the XD Mod 3, may be the best of the bunch—and at just over $300 at most retailers, it’s hard to ignore. Features and Design The Mod 3 retains the locked-breech lockup and angled camming surfaces of the original, with noticeably tighter barrel fitting. Like all…

As the Canadian government moves forward with its scheme to confiscate a vast number of common semi-automatic firearms through its so-called “buyback” program, one province is doing something about the debacle. In 2020, the government announced a ban on over 1,500 models of “assault-style” firearms as part of its broader efforts to address gun violence. The ban encompasses a range of legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as programs to reduce the number of prohibited firearms. One such program offered market-rate compensation to owners for surrendering newly prohibited firearms, along with an additional incentive for early participation. Last year, the…

For years, buying a suppressor meant two things were guaranteed: a $200 tax stamp and a wait that could stretch well past a year. Both of those realities have changed. The $200 NFA tax stamp was eliminated in January 2026 as part of broader regulatory reform, and ATF processing times have dropped dramatically. If you have been sitting on the fence about picking up your first suppressor, or adding another can to the safe, 2026 might be the best time ever to pull the trigger. When the tax stamp elimination was announced, a very reasonable concern circulated through the suppressor…

We reported back in November that, after a federal court ruled the ban on carrying firearms in post offices unconstitutional, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion to significantly limit the scope of the injunction. In the case Firearms Policy Coalition Inc. v. Bondi, the court ruled on September 30:  “The Court determines that both 18 U.S.C. § 930(a) and 39 C.F.R. § 232.1(1) are inconsistent with the principles that underpin this Nation’s regulatory tradition. Thus, they are unconstitutional as applied to carrying firearms inside an ordinary post office or on post office property.” Unsatisfied with the ruling, the DOJ immediately filed…

Whether your focus is camping, preparedness, or just good old-fashioned utility, there’s no doubt that proper illumination tools are a hallmark of the “ready for anything” crowd. While it can be tough to balance cost and performance, there’s no shortage of companies vying for your hard-earned dollars Seattle, WA – (March 13 th , 2026) – NEXTORCH the primary U.S. distributor of globalmanufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, is proud to announce the new eStar 1,300 Lumen Ultra Bright Headlamp with Dual Light. The NEXTORCH eStar is a professional-grade dual-light headlamp designed for hunting, fishing and real-world work environments from industrial maintenance and…

When an ISIS-inspired terrorist entered an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and killed the instructor, a decorated war hero, most people placed the blame squarely where it belonged—on the individual committing the atrocity. Sure, there is more to blame, like a religious zeal that inspires members to kill anyone who doesn’t agree with them and a so-called “gun-free” zone that left the instructor and students as sitting ducks. Still, it was the individual who made the choice to commit murder and was subsequently killed by students in the class. Of course, liberals don’t think like that.…