Author: Jack Bogart

Our friends at Max Tactical Firearms took a hard look at the Brian M. Hicks study published in JAMA Network Open — specifically the methodology, measurement choices, and interpretive leaps that don’t hold up under scrutiny. What follows is their breakdown. When a psychiatry professor publishes research about firearms, the first question worth asking is: are we looking at behavioral science — or a policy conclusion dressed up in data? When you actually read the Hicks study, what you find is a study whose design appears aligned with a predetermined direction — and then works to keep the data consistent…

Drama doesn’t begin to cover it. Marion Hammer — the 87-year-old former NRA president who created the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program and is widely credited with pioneering Florida’s concealed-carry licensing framework — is suing the NRA for unpaid compensation. And her deposition earlier this month apparently went about as sideways as a deposition can go. According to subscription legal news service Law360, Hammer reportedly told NRA attorney Brian Hayden, “You think you’re God. And I think you’re an asshole,” at some point during the proceedings — and allegedly directed similar language at him multiple times throughout the hearing. Then things…

There’s something fascinating about the gear used in covert operations, especially during the Cold War era. Back when technology was analog and assassinations were analog-er, specialized tools like suppressed .22 pistols weren’t just clever—they were mission-critical.  Today, the idea of using a .22 LR for clandestine work may seem outdated, even laughable to some. But the truth is, when paired with the right platform and effective shot placement, the humble rimfire round can be deadly effective. This 1993 article from Soldier of Fortune is a relic in the best sense—packed with practical data, field testing, and insight that still holds…

Images by the author Let me begin by telling you about my experience with the Super Blackhawk. It was 1979, and I was showing my Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt to my good friend Mitch’s dad. He was a military collector and had a basement just this side of Wonderful. I loved to go down there… every wall was filled with rifles, pistols, helmets, and other items. He even had a 6-foot-tall mannequin, Herman, decked out in a complete Wehrmacht uniform with helmet, correct in every detail, with a Gewehr Karabiner 98k slung over his shoulder. Herman could creep you out…

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is appealing a ruling by a Texas judge that the state’s concealed carry ban at bars, racetracks, and sporting events is constitutional under the Second Amendment. In the case Ziegenfuss v. Martin, FPC and three individual plaintiffs brought a facial challenge under the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against Texas Department of Public Safety Director Freeman Martin, arguing that the state’s location-based bans violate the right to bear arms for immediate self-defense in public.  However, U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman ruled that Texas can continue banning the carry of firearms at racetracks, businesses that derive…

Images by the author I wish I had invested in sights for AR-pattern rifles years ago… I could’ve retired all over. There is a vast ocean of sights, both iron and electronic, for the AR owner to choose from. I have reported on many of them over the years, especially those of the red dot variety, but there’s something special about “plain” iron back-up sights. If your optic fails at a critical moment, whatcha gonna do, to use the vernacular. If you have this set of sights, just flip them up, and you’re good to go. XS is a sight…

With Virginia gun owners under fire like never before and more than two dozen anti-gun measures recently passed by the legislature and forwarded to Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her consideration, a major gun-rights organization is speaking out against another proposal that would be devastating to gun owners. In a recent state alert to members in Virginia, Gun Owners of America (GOA) recently blew the whistle on a congressional redistricting scheme that could make things in the legislature even worse than they already are for those who support the Second Amendment. Virginia voters are being asked to approve a constitutional…

A bill under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives that would ban firearms at federal election sites is just another effort to demonize gun owners and the Second Amendment, according to a major gun-rights group. Ostensibly advertised as an effort to improve safety during federal elections, House Resolution 7965 was introduced by California Rep. Raul Ruiz and is co-sponsored by D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, both rabid gun-ban advocates. The measure prohibits “unauthorized possession of a firearm” at a federal election site. But the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) says the authors of…

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has announced the launch of a brand-new official NRA App to enhance member engagement and provide convenient access to essential association resources on the go. The NRA’s new leadership is dedicated to modernizing its operations, delivering premium benefits to its members, and providing real-time updates on the Second Amendment. To achieve this goal, NRA staff developed a state-of-the-art app that brings everything members need to one easy-to-use location. “This launch represents months of dedicated effort, creativity, and outstanding teamwork to bring a bold vision to reality,” Doug Hamlin, NRA Executive Vice President and CEO, said.…

The suppressor market is booming. With the $200 NFA tax stamp now a thing of the past, more shooters than ever are adding cans to their collections. It’s an exciting time to be in the market. But before you fork over money for a quality suppressor, there’s a question worth asking: Is your firearm actually ready for one? Not every gun is suppressor-ready out of the box. Some need minor modifications. Others need significant work. And a few just aren’t good candidates at all. Knowing where your firearm falls on that spectrum saves you money, frustration, and the kind of…