Author: Jack Bogart

We recently reported on how the Trump Administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is still enforcing the Biden-era pistol brace rule, despite that rule being killed. In a March 16 court filing, the ATF quietly admitted 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—despite the fact that the rule that codified that interpretation has been universally vacated. Angered by the revelation, Gun Owners of America (GOA) is calling on its members to contact their representatives in Congress, demanding they hold…

There has never been a better time to own a suppressor. That sentence used to be something writers typed out of obligation, a soft opener before laying out all the bureaucratic hurdles standing between you and a can on your barrel. Not anymore. In 2026, the process is genuinely straightforward, the government fees have been eliminated, and ATF approval times have dropped from years to days. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to make your first suppressor purchase, that moment is now. What Changed in 2026 (And Why It Matters) The single biggest shift happened in January 2026…

If there are any gun control schemes more worthless than so-called gun “buybacks,” I’m not sure what they would be. Yet, anti-gun politicians love these events, mainly because they can make it look like they’re “doing something” about the “gun violence problem.” A great example is a recent “buyback” in the Aloha State. The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement recently held a “buyback” event at Aloha Stadium and “recovered” 303 firearms from Oahu residents. Among the guns turned in were 17 semi-autos dubbed “assault rifles,” nine so-called “ghost guns” and two stolen firearms. Unsurprisingly, spectrumlocalnews.com provided a forum for politicians…

Italian Firearms Group has started shipping the Kodiak Survivalist, a side-by-side double rifle chambered in .44 Remington Magnum. If you’ve been looking for a packable, capable rifle that doesn’t look like it was designed by a committee at a tactical trade show, this one deserves your attention. What It Is The Kodiak Survivalist is a double rifle — side-by-side barrels, two triggers, two shots ready to go. That’s not a gimmick. For backcountry hunters and anyone who spends time in bear country, the manual simplicity and immediate second-shot capability of a double rifle is a genuinely practical choice. There are…

Two major gun-rights organizations are taking the federal government to court over the federal law banning carrying a firearm in the country’s national parks. On March 27, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), along with an individual FPC member, filed Zimmerman v. Bondi with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit specifically challenges the constitutionality of federal law 18 U.S.C. § 930(a), which bars knowingly possessing a firearm in a federal facility, as applied to federal facilities operated by the National Park Service. The law defines a federal facility in…

Suppressors are quickly becoming mainstream. Walk into any well-stocked gun store and you’ll find a wall of cans promising hearing protection, reduced noise signature, and a generally more enjoyable range experience. But here’s where a lot of new suppressor buyers make their first mistake: assuming any suppressor will work on any gun. The rimfire vs. centerfire distinction is one of the most important factors in the suppressor buying process, and getting it wrong is an expensive lesson. The Core Difference: Pressure and Fouling At their most basic level, rimfire and centerfire suppressors are built to handle fundamentally different operating environments.…

Since the historical 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, anti-gun politicians in the Empire State have instituted a number of schemes to continue infringing on the Second Amendment rights of citizens. The latest such effort by anti-gun Democrat lawmakers is a proposed tax on guns and ammo in an attempt to make it too expensive for the average New Yorker to keep and bear arms. “If they cannot outright confiscate your firearms, they will make sure you cannot afford to buy or shoot them,” NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) wrote…

If hypocrisy were an Olympic sport, it’s likely that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson would at least get on the medal stand, if not win the gold outright. In a recent news item, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), which is the firearm industry trade association, chronicled how Johnson is spending taxpayer dollars to the tune of some $30 million a year for a personal armed security detail that includes as many as 150 Chicago Police Department officers while at the same time presiding over some of the most egregious gun laws in the nation for his subjects, er, I mean, citizens.…

The governor of Utah has signed into law a measure to help protect firearm- and firearm-accessory-related businesses in the Beehive State. House Bill 214, called the Firearms Liability Amendments, prevents foreign nationals and political subdivisions from launching junk lawsuits and creating civil liabilities for firearms manufacturers, gun sellers and trade organizations, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the measure on March 26. Nephi Cole, NSSF director of government relations – state affairs, helped push the measure through the legislative process and was on hand for the signing ceremony. “Utah is leading the nation in…

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…