The Eyes Have It: Training with Iron Sights and Optics – Part 1
Focus on the front sight, not the rear one. I have been paying attention to the gun world since long before I could purchase a firearm….
Henry Calls the New SPD PREDATOR the Most Accurate Lever Action Rifle Ever Built
Henry’s SPD PREDATOR is the most accurate lever-action rifle ever built and the only one backed by a three-shot sub-MOA guarantee from the factory.
ATF Proposes Changes to Make Travel With NFA Items Easier
This latest proposal by ATF appears to be part of the ongoing effort announced as a “new era of reform” as posted on the ATF website earlier this year.
Watching Leftists Discover Guns is Like Watching Kids Discover Matches
They don’t respect fire and they don’t grasp the responsibility it demands. They only know it delivers a quick jolt of power in a world where their own belief system…
How to Configure an Affordable, Capable Home Defense Pistol Caliber Carbine
The Extar EP9 is quickly becoming one of my favorite guns to take to the range. That, honestly, is surprising. Until this summer, I’d never heard of Extar. And, as…
The Kids are Alright: Teens’ May Be the Cohort Most Distrustful of Mass Media
Parsing the facts from the modern media’s chaff is a valuable skill for any age, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to start with a dose of distrust.
Shooter’s ROI: Before You ‘Upgrade,’ Consider a 500-Round Trigger Job
Recently there was an SNW post regarding the danger of putting aftermarket parts into guns where the parts might fit, but aren’t designed to work in certain “compatible” models. Specifically,…
Enter the Whispering Woods Bear Hunt Raffle Benefiting the ASA’s Fight for Your Rights
The American Suppressor Association and SilencerCo are giving you the chance to win a fully guided Maine hound bear hunt with a SilencerCo representative at your side.
Lawsuit Blames YouTube, Google, Reddit for Radicalizing the Buffalo Tops Market Mass Shooter
The shooter “developed plans for a violent, racist attack using detailed information he obtained from social media sources,” according to both complaints.
They’re Here: GLOCK Announces Three New Gen6 Pistols
Gen6, they told me, reflects the company’s guiding principles: Test. Learn. Improve. “We’re slow to change,” one exec explained, “because we don’t beta test into our customer base. Other companies…
Lefties Can Now Wrestle With the Horror of Discovering Their Friends Own Guns in the Safety of a Chicago Theater
This new dark comedy explores the complicated issue of gun proliferation when two young liberal couples are forced to confront their assumptions about who should own a gun and why.
Holiday Pro Tip: MOLLE Improves Just About Everything
Winter and Whiskey: Miracle On 1911th Street
When the chill really sets in and snow begins to fall, rather than heading out to the range, I tend to head for a good book and a good glass.
Same as it Ever Was: Never-Ending Anti-Gun Lawfare Aimed at Suing the Gun Industry Into Bankruptcy
President Ronald Reagan offered sage advice that still holds true today. He said, “We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the…
Unhinged Reactions to the DC National Guard Shooting Tried to Place Blame With Everyone BUT the Shooter
In one of the more disturbing public statements following the National Guard shooting, several people cast blame for Beckstrom’s murder on other individuals — including President Donald Trump.
November Gun Sales Down 7% Even as Virginians Stock Up Before the Gun Control Tide Rolls In
Virginia broke into the Top 5 states which can be easily attributed to concerns that law-abiding gun owners there have with their ability to purchase the firearms they want before…
That’s A Dozen, Cousin: 12 New Jersey Towns Refunding State’s Punitive Carry Permit Fees
New Jersey’s so-called ‘carry killer bill’ that was passed in December of 2022 quadrupled carry permit fees from the pre-Bruen levels.
Silencer Review: Mack Brothers Vapor (.22 Cal)
https://youtu.be/F8e-DTXwLK4 Second in a short series of Mack Brothers suppressor reviews (Zenith titanium .30 cal review is HERE) is the Vapor. This bad boy is a 100% titanium, rimfire suppressor…
The DOJ’s New 2A Rights Section Sounds Like a Good Thing, but Gun Owners Need to Stay Vigilant
Bureaucracies don’t reform themselves and the DOJ will not suddenly start defending gun owners just because it created a new office with a nice title.
Everytown’s Former ATF Agent Advocates Targeting Lawful Retailers, Putting Them Out of Business
One former ATF official said Mitchem reached out to her former colleagues after leaving in efforts to target GLOCK and GLOCK-type handguns.
Erika Kirk: The Impulse to Resort to Violence Isn’t a Gun Problem, It’s a Human Problem
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk insisted that the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, was “not a gun problem” as she reaffirmed her support of the Second Amendment during the New York…
Gear Review: Osight SE Enclosed Micro Red Dot Sight
For most people who want to keep costs down and put the savings into ammo and range time, the Osight SE will clearly be a worth a look for use…
Florida House Moves Bill to Allow All Legal Adults to Purchase Long Guns and Prohibitionists Aren’t Happy
There’s a push to lower the age to purchase long guns back to the legal age of majority so that any law-abiding adult can avail him/herself of their right to…
Tough Year for Chicago Rappers: 4 Block Lil Mari Shot by Female CCW Holder in Botched Carjacking
It’s been a tough holiday season so far for Chicago’s rap stars.
OMG! Gun Companies and Retailers Advertised Black Friday Sales! And Sold Guns! OMG!
Finally, none of the email blasts or social media posts reviewed by The Smoking Gun for Black Friday or Cyber Monday warned viewers about the risks of firearm ownership.
Silencer Review: Energetic Armament NYX Mod2 (.22 Cal)
The Energetic Armament NYX Mod2 is a top-notch suppressor. Its machining, fit, and finish quality really can’t be beat, and it’s insanely quiet to be sure.
Gun Control Narrative Hardest Hit: Mass Shootings Fall as Gun Ownership Rises, Barriers to Legal Carry Eliminated
Mass killings were down about 24% this year compared to 2024, which was also about a 20% drop compared to 2023.
Gear Review: Kifaru 44 Mag G2 Pack and ARK Frame
Kifaru 44 Mag Pack and Ark Frame (Image courtesy JWT for SNW) Early this year I was on the way to prepare for a series of…
Course Correction: The DOJ Has Come a Long Way Since President Tapioca Left Office
The DOJ 2A Rights Section marks a historic course correction in federal policy and highlights the Trump Admin’s continued effort to assess ongoing infringements on gun rights.
The Real Problem is Guns, But the Stockton Mass Shooting Shows a Deeper Toxicity…Or Something
Calling for a complete ban of guns is not realistic in a country that loves to tout them as a symbol of freedom, but there must be a commitment to…