First Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Mazza speaks to reporters on Nov. 22, 2019 during a press conference in San Diego after federal agents arrested Marco Garmo, a former captain in the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, who was charged with operating an illegal firearms trafficking business. In news that will …

Lawmakers in Montpelier didn’t wait long before trying to pass extreme gun control legislation.  One would think that the state doesn’t have any real problems, and legislators can focus on the pet projects of their choosing.  No opioid epidemic or budget issues which need to be addressed.  Just political grandstanding.  Given these real world …

There’s a very good reason that Virginia wants to disarm civilians with a rash of new, unconstitutional laws. That’s because they seem to be modeling themselves after one of those countries where the government cannot be publicly criticized without great risk to the critic. Yet another new bill is on the …

The House of Delegates in Virginia will be taking up several very anti-Second Amendment bills in the next few days.   First, there is HB 2 (Del. Plum) a supposed Universal Background Check which defies description. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal patches …

Clint Smith and the Thunder Ranch team are offering a new digital training medium for those who can’t make it to Oregon, Texas or other “live” training locations, but who still want to experience Smith’s famous brand of firearm instruction. However, what makes the Thunder Ranch Digital Training program unique …

The evolution of modern firearms is a fascinating process to witness. Whether it is an updated spin on an old design or something completely different, I am a sucker for trying new models. Our Editor in Chief knows this, so he didn’t have to twist my arm to test IWI’s …

What does $199 get you these days? Apparently, a decent little rimfire pistol—thanks to the folks at Kel-Tec. The new P17 .22 LR pistol (MSRP: $199) is a budget-conscious compact rimfire that impressed just about everyone at SHOT Show 2020 Industry Day at the Range, including American Rifleman’s Evan Brune. …

On January 30th, the Virginia House of Delegates will hold floor votes on the gun control bills rushed through the Public Safety Committee last week. Among them is House Bill 674 to take away Second Amendment rights in limited court proceedings. Please call your Delegate and ask them to OPPOSE these …

This week, legislation to create a new lifetime carry permit for state residents has been referred to committees in their respective chambers. Although no hearings have been scheduled, your voice of support early in the process will make sure we get these critical bills passed this session. Please contact members of …

House Bill 787 has been assigned to the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee for consideration. It is a critical bill to expand the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families both within Georgia and in other states. Please contact committee members and ask them to …