Author: Jack Bogart

Last July, when California Gov. Gavin Newsom was gifted a handgun by a podcast host, many gun owners had to laugh. Newsom was, at the time, trying to paint himself as a Second Amendment supporter, despite an entire career of trying to ban every kind of firearm he could. Gun owners saw right through it, of course, and many are now laughing at recent reports that because of the laws he has foisted upon Californians, Newsom still hasn’t been able to get the gun home. As background, Newsom was given a handgun by podcast host Shawn Ryan. And Newsom was thrilled with…

We reported last year how the pro-gun group Gun Owners of America (GOA) had filed a lawsuit challenging the nearly-century-old law that deems it illegal to ship handguns via the United States Postal Service (USPS). In January of this year, in the case Shreve v. USPS, the federal government, through the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ), released an important opinion that the federal statute prohibiting the mailing of concealable firearms such as pistols, revolvers, and other handguns is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment as applied to Second Amendment-protected arms. The DOJ noted that the law “ultimately aims to suppress traffic in…

Thermal tech on pistols: Not long ago, that was both unimaginable (for size) and unfathomable (for cost). There’s been a ton of progress in thermals in recent years, though, bringing size, performance, and cost into a neat little Venn diagram where companies like Infitac look to find their market share. With that in mind, let’s check out the Infitac Fast Mini FMP13 to see how it runs. First, the tech specs as provided by Infitac. Tech Specs Sensor: 256×192 resolution, 12μm pixel pitch Lens: 13mm F1.0 Display: 1.4-inch 360×300 OLED touchscreen Refresh Rate: 60 Hz Magnification: 0.5x base (feels like…

The AR-7 design has bounced between a few different folks. ArmaLite was the original producer, but ended their run in 1973. Charter Arms picked it up, and after they folded, it landed at Henry, who still produces the Henry Survival Rifle. Charter Arms didn’t just produce a rifle, but they also produced a pistol version known as the Explorer II. The History of the Explorer II The Explorer II was produced from 1980 to 1986. Armalite originally called their rifle the AR-7 Explorer. When Charter Arms produced the AR-7, they also called it the Explorer. The Explorer II was the…

A new effort claiming to be a “coalition of stakeholders who represent many perspectives on firearms in America” that is “dedicated to working together to reduce gun harms while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners” is drawing fire from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Called Bridging the Divide on Firearms Policy, has outlined a set of eight state-level “harm reduction” policies created by a panel that purportedly included both gun rights and gun control advocates. According to a news report written by Larry Keane, NSSF vice president and general counsel, the package includes many proposals and was developed…

March 7–13, 2026 GUN REVIEWS Ruger Security-380 Review: A Reliable .380 Built for Defense Ruger’s Security-380 is an easy-rack, soft-shooting .380 with serious capacity and reliability. Built for defense, training, and everyday carry, it’s a standout option for shooters looking for a manageable, dependable pistol in this caliber. Read the full review → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/ruger-security-380-review/ S&W 686 Plus .357 Magnum: A Great L-Frame 7-Shooter The Smith & Wesson 686 Plus combines classic revolver durability with a seven-shot .357 Magnum cylinder and excellent range performance. A timeless L-frame that continues to impress both seasoned wheelgun fans and new revolver shooters alike. Read…

Two measures that have been introduced by anti-gun lawmakers in the Rhode Island House of Representatives are problematic, to say the least, for lawful gun owners. Both House Bill 8073 and House Bill 7755 are currently under consideration in the House Judiciary Committee. HB 8073 would prohibit possession of firearms to be classified as ‘prohibited firearms,’ and HB 7755, would require firearm purchasers to complete a safety training course, with exemptions for some law enforcement and military personnel. HB 8073 is perhaps the most problematic. According to a report at UScarry.com, the legislation would amend Section 11-47.2-2 of Rhode Island…

March 7–13, 2026 Sen. Cornyn Presses ATF Director Nominee on Firearm Records Database Sen. John Cornyn followed up on the ATF director nomination hearing by demanding answers about a growing federal database of firearm records and the agency’s reported plans to bring on hundreds of new agents. The story raises ongoing concerns about whether the ATF is quietly building the infrastructure for a national gun registry. Read the full story → https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/cornyn-atf-gun-record-database-questions/ Plaintiffs Seek Supreme Court Review in Suppressor Registration Case The case Peterson v. United States is headed toward a potential Supreme Court showdown over suppressors and the National…

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and a lawsuit recently filed by a gun club in the Lone Star State is, indeed, a big one. On March 10, the Temple Gun Club filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal statute that prohibits the possession and transfer of machine guns manufactured after May 19, 1986. Temple Gun Club v. Bondi was filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on behalf of the club’s 1,000-plus members, with three individual members also listed as plaintiffs. According to a report at Ammoland.com, the law originated as a floor…

We’ve chronicled in the past how Pennsylvania cities, including Philadelphia, have repeatedly tried to institute city gun control ordinances that are more restrictive than state law, which is a violation of the state’s firearms preemption law. Now, a bill that would help put an end to such chicanery by strengthening Pennsylvania’s preemption law has hit a roadblock in the state Senate. As background, most states have firearm preemption laws that say the state legislature is responsible for making gun laws, keeping municipalities, counties and other such entities from passing gun-control ordinances that are more restrictive than state law. In Pennsylvania,…