Pistol presentation is a critical part of the defensive response to a violent threat. It is important we make this move safely and quickly. And, to do that we have to practice enough so the presentation becomes a habit. Trust me, in violent encounters your focus will be on the …

Late Saturday night, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order dissolving a prior order and reinstating a preliminary injunction that prevented the state of California from enforcing the expanded so-called sensitive places designated under SB 2, which were set to go into effect January 1. …

When it comes to finding ways to fail spectacularly at responding to the problem of violent crime, few cities compare to Chicago.  In spite of ample evidence that there are clear solutions to effectively addressing those who are most responsible for the violence plaguing our country, Chicago would apparently rather explore programs probably best …

Twenty-five state attorneys general, co-led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R) and Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador (R), have filed an amicus brief to speak out against California’s unconstitutional law banning magazines that are capable of holding more than 10 rounds. Knudsen noted in his release announcing the filing of the …

On November 7, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court held an oral argument for United States v. Rahimi, a case that challenges the federal ban on gun possession by a person subject to a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO). Stephen Halbrook, an author and attorney who has argued cases before the Supreme …

Like the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s 2020 “assault weapon” ban and confiscation program (“buyback”) will mark its fourth anniversary this spring. His Liberal government has previously shared little information about the anticipated costs, timing and mechanics of how this is expected to be enforced. As recently as last …

As we grow older and make plans for our loved ones and our special treasures, all firearms owners must eventually answer the question, “What will happen to my guns when I’m gone?” For many NRA members and friends, the answer is NRA Firearms For Freedom, a unique program which supports …

I’m seeing a whole lot of ammunition offerings claiming to be lead-free on the market these days, and I know that some locales are banning the use of lead ammunition. Do these aforementioned lead-free alternatives actually perform as well as traditional ammo? In doing some research, I have come across …

When it comes to sending fast and accurate rounds downrange, the bottom line is to hit what you’re aiming at in a timely manner. However, when placed under the demand of exceptional speed, specific fire-control elements come into play. Once they are identified and isolated, these subcomponents—when refined—can be integrated …

It was the 52nd month in a row that more than 1 million firearms were sold in the United States. November 2023 is now the third highest in gun purchase volume for that month, as calculated by NICS raw figures. Diving into results provided by two of the industry’s biggest …