Being a firearms instructor involves a skill set that involves more than just being an accomplished shooter.  While some might think that this is the most defining characteristic of a qualified instructor, it actually isn’t. While it’s in the top five, it pales in comparison to the other skills that …

The FBI processed 3,081,724 NICS background checks in March—up more than 1/2 million from February. After subtracting other administrative uses of the system, which includes processing of carry permits and their rechecks, Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF) estimates roughly 1.8 million firearms sold during the month. The figure represents …

Regarding “Editorial: As gun deaths surge, it’s time to say ‘enough’ to Second Amendment absolutism,” (April 18): Ripping into Sen. Ted Cruz for his stance on “Second-Amendment absolutism” regarding “ghost guns” was not only shortsighted but entirely misguided. Here’s why. Privately made firearms are rarely used in murders. According to …

Good news in Connecticut!  Last month, GOA had a small legal victory in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut. For some time, the Chief of Police in the Town of Greenwich was demanding that applicants for a state pistol permit submit two letters of recommendation in order to apply. However, Connecticut state law does …

There was a sense of Back to the Future in New York City when current Democratic Mayor Eric Adams was joined by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an announcement. Bloomberg, of course, is the failed presidential candidate and hypocritical billionaire subsidizer of anti-Second Amendment gun control groups Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Everytown for Gun Safety …

Having been pulled for years in two diametrically opposed directions, the anti-gun movement now finds itself in a dreadful political bind. As ever, it continues to abhor the private ownership of firearms, and wishes to make it as difficult as possible for Americans to keep and bear them. And yet, …

Yesterday, the Senate Transportation Committee held a public hearing and immediately went into executive session to vote “ought to pass” on ATV Carry, House Bill 1636.  Thanks to the strong support of NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters, this legislation will move to the Senate floor for further consideration this …

Picking optics to carry into the backcountry can be a tricky proposition, due in no small part to the many competing considerations. Weight, of course, is always a thought when your kit is strapped to your back, but terrain and quarry also factor into the equation—higher-powered optics tend to be favored when …

Bond Arms are known making small pistols with a superior fit and finish on every gun they build. However, Bond Arms recently trimmed down its finishing process to create the Rough Series a more affordable option for budget-conscious customers. The Rough Series gives you Bond Arms quality without compromising features of the …

Any time a new pistol is introduced, shooters are going to need holster options if they hope to carry it for self-defense. Owners of the new Taurus G3XL pistol have several new options available to them from 1791 Gunleather. Known for making a range of premium holsters, 1791 Gunleather may have …