Mindset: There’s More to Armed Living Than Carrying a Gun
Concealed carry handguns aren’t good luck charms or some kind of magic talisman to ward off bad people. It doesn’t do you any good to carry a firearm if you…
Brady and Giffords: Guns Must Be Banned Where Free Speech and Religion Are Practiced
“To preserve our democracy through peaceful civil engagement, states must be able to appropriately regulate firearms in modern First Amendment-protected spaces.”
Gear Review: Swampfox Liberator II Red Dot Sight
I’ve used a lot of Swampfox optics over the years. They tend to offer excellent performance at a good value, and they back it up with solid warranty. One of…
More Questions After ATF Terrorizes Baltimore Family in Early Morning No-Knock Raid
I am heavily armed. I’m a black man, but me being a black man doesn’t help my case. They put me in the worst position as the man of the…
The BBC Tries to Comprehend Americans Who Take Armed Self Defense Seriously
“It’s the attitude behind the guns here in Kennesaw that keep the gun crimes down, not the guns,” Mr Weatherby said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a gun or a…
Why Did the ATF Raid Baltimore Gun Rights Advocate Mark ‘Choppa’ Manley’s House?
Manley, who is described as a gun rights advocate and lives in Baltimore, thinks the raid by agents in battle rattle was an attempt to send a message to other…
Evolutionary Not Revolutionary: The Best New Handguns of 2024
We’re focusing on the handguns. Why handguns? Well, there weren’t a lot of new rifles or shotguns released, and handguns seemed to be the industry’s primary focus in 2024.
No Fun League: OMG! Beyonce Made a Finger Gun Gesture at a Football Game! OMG!
Fans in the stadium cheered, and the reviews were mostly positive on social media. But NFL fans started to poke fun at the finger-gun gesture because of the league’s crackdown…
Tell Us What You Got For Christmas
If you want to tell us about that new tie, the thermal socks, or the can of Simoniz you got this morning, fine. But what we’re really interested in is…
Merry Christmas from SNW
From all of us at Shooting News Weekly to all of you, have yourself a merry little Christmas.
Smith & Wesson’s Three New M&P15 SBRs
M&P15 SBR rifles are lightweight, rugged, and showcase an exceptional balance of function and form, ensuring they can endure the rigors of use while maintaining a sleek and modern appearance.
When Gun Control ‘Logic’ Takes To The Skies
Just as is the case with guns, the reaction to the drones is to shut it all down…ban everyone from using them, law-abiders included. But just as with guns, that will…
Blumenfeld: Boy the Founders Really Screwed Up When it Came to Guns
Just coming off a war of independence against one of the world’s great colonial powers, leaders thought it reasonable to ensure the “free” people the capability of defending themselves against…
Common Sense: Terror Attack In Germany Means It’s Finally Time to Ban Cars
As the Magdeburg, Germany Christmas market terrorist attack has shown, restrictive gun control laws don’t guarantee public safety against determined acts of murder and mayhem anywhere in the world.
Third Circuit Reaffirms That Gun Rights Can’t be Denied to ‘Nonviolent Nondangerous’ People Convicted of Misdemeanors
Today the Third Circuit reaffirmed its earlier finding that someone who commits a “nonviolent, nondangerous misdemeanor” and hasn’t been incarcerated can’t be deprived of his Second Amendment rights.
What the Fight for Gun Rights Tells Us About Achieving Larger Political Goals in America
In the 1990s, the 2A was on its deathbed. So-called “assault weapons” were banned, concealed carry permits were increasingly rare, and “high capacity” magazines were the next target. We were…
’60 Minutes’ Has Found a Model of Civilian Gun Ownership They Can Live With
There’s only one gun store in Mexico. It’s located on a heavily guarded military base in Mexico City. Before customers can enter, they must show proof of passing psychological tests,…
The Jolly Old Elf Has a Long Night Ahead of Him…It’s the Least You Can Do
Cookies and milk? Please. He’s got an incredibly full schedule ahead of him. Take care of the big guy the way you’d want to be taken care of, mkay?
The Iconic Guns of Die Hard, America’s Favorite Christmas Movie
Die Hard now runs on several channels during Christmas and it’s as popular as Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and A Christmas Story. Not only did the film use excellent…
Oh No…Texas Allegedly Has the Weakest Gun Control Laws in the Nation
“Texas residents are strongly attached to their guns, making this state weak on gun regulation. In fact, many of the state’s laws support open carry without a permit of any kind.”…
Magpul’s Four New P320 Grip Modules
Available in compact or full-size grip modules – with or without a manual safety depending on the shooter’s wants or needs – the Magpul EHG SG9 gives you an improved…
Thank Luigi Mangione for Demonstrating the Increasing Uselessness of Gun Control Laws in the 21st Century
The gun and silencer used by alleged UHC CEO killer Luigi Mangione We’ve finally gotten a look at the 3D printed silencer that the (alleged) killer…
Maybe Anti-Gunners Should to Do More Than Genuflect to the Gun Control Gods After High Profile Shootings
When it comes to gun violence at the national level, gun control is more religious than practical. Politicians must genuflect to the solutions proposed by national gun control groups and…
Ruger Announces Two New Lightweight 10/22 Rifles With Carbon Fiber Barrel Sleeves
This new rifle has earned the distinction of being the lightest 10/22 in the Ruger line. Weighing in at a mere 3.5 lbs., this rifle sports a 16.1″ cold hammer-forged…
Inconvenient Data: There’s No Correlation Between a State’s Gun Control Ranking and its Gun-Related Homicide Rate
If the gun control laws Giffords and Everytown fail, but remain in place, then it becomes clear that the true goal of gun control is unrelated to reducing crime. It’s…
Seattle Police Chief Candidate Wondered if the Second Amendment is Still Appropriate for Modern Times
“We are also alarmed that if Barnes thinks the Second Amendment may not be appropriate, what other rights does he think are outdated? What about the Fourth Amendment protection against…
Canada’s Gun Ban Will Mean Fewer Resources to Fight Crime…But Trudeau Doesn’t Really Care
Even though Ottawa hasn’t confiscated a single gun yet, costs have already begun to pile up for taxpayers. Since 2020, when the ban was first announced, the government has spent $67 million…
Hunting: Taking the Tatonka in Big Sky Country
The hardest parts? Harsh conditions and putting these big animals on the ground. This tough critter lives on an incredible and, at times, harsh landscape.
Personal Defense and the Rising Threat Of Business Revenge Violence
Whether it’s an ambush on a city street, a vehicle attack, or something else, someone engaging in premeditated violence against you or the company you work for has the element…
Ruger Updates Is Ultra Popular Ruger Precision Rifle
In this new configuration, the RPR will be offered in three popular competition calibers – 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .308 Winchester; as well as three magnum calibers – .300…