On September 7, the California Legislature passed AB-28. The bill would place an 11 percent excise tax on the sales price of all firearms, firearm precursor parts, and ammunition. As of press time, the legislation remains on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. As with the rest of the not-so-Golden State’s ever-increasing maze of gun …

Gun advocacy groups are hailing the firearms charges brought against Hunter Biden, even though they oppose the laws the president’s son is charged with breaking. One, the Gun Owners of America, noted that President Joe Biden has been advocating for tougher gun safety laws. “Gun Owners of America opposes all gun control, …

If you are one of the millions of new pistol shooters, welcome! Whether your goal is self-defense, competition or simply punching paper, some introductory training is a necessity, followed by quality range time to build what you learned into memory. Merely pointing your gun at paper and pressing the trigger …

The fundamental firearm safety rules we all rely upon when on the range or in training can also help keep you safe when defending yourself from a criminal attack. My favorite firearms safety rules were the four that Col. Jeff Cooper gave us. To review, they are: #1. All guns are …

In the realm of firearms, there are often opportunities for crossover because feature sets or characteristics of a particular gun may be equally applicable to multiple pursuits. For instance, in rifles, the ubiquitous modern sporting rifle (MSR), and AR-pattern rifles in particular—depending on the configuration and chambering, of course—can be …

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden (D), was indicted Thursday on federal gun charges as part of an ongoing investigation related to his 2018 purchase of a firearm. The younger Biden was charged with making a false statement in the purchase of a firearm; making a false statement related to information …

Back in 2017, I had an opportunity to evaluate one of the early production models of The LifeCard, which is among the most unusual handguns that I’ve worked with so far. Manufactured in the United States by Trailblazer Firearms, the LifeCard is a folding, single-shot .22-cal. rimfire pocket pistol of which, when …

The attacks on the People and their right to keep and bear arms are simply out of control and these people in positions of authority, many of them have usurped authority, must be brought to justice. While the news is focused on the New Mexico governor, she is not the …

I recently got my hands on the Crucial Concealment IWB (Inside the Waistband) holster and ran it through my usual paces for a review, which includes wearing it every day for several days (sometimes longer) and practicing draws and re-holstering with either live fire or dry fire. I’m picky about holsters and …

The Smith & Wesson M&P5.7 debuted at SHOT Show 2023 with two models. Both have a black polymer frame and black Armornite slide finish. One model had a manual safety and the other did not. Now a new model joins the M&P5.7 lineup which combines the classic Armornite finished slide and black …