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Contentious gun bill squeaks through committee after hours of debate

New Mexico’s Stop Illegal Gun Act, SB 17, which would ban certain semiautomatic firearms, .50 caliber rifles and high-capacity magazines and add new rules for gun dealers, narrowly passed a House committee after an intense hours-long debate and now heads to the House Judiciary Committee.

Another Second Amendment misstep from the White House

In what is becoming a troubling pattern from Trump officials, yet another White House deputy took to cable news to issue a ...

The Second Amendment landscape

Now that the Supreme Court appears to have filled out its oral argument docket for the 2025-26 term (unless it opts to ...

Mehler Systems Among Germany’s TOP 100 Innovators

FULDA, GERMANY (11.02.2026) Mehler Systems has been awarded the prestigious TOP 100 seal for 2026, placing the company among the most innovative medium-sized enterprises in Germany. The TOP 100 innovation competition is the only one of its kind to assess the innovation capability of mid-sized companies on the basis of a scientifically grounded analysis, with […]

Dangerous Grizzly Killed on Texada Island After Relocation Failed

During 2025, a saga unfolded where a dangerous, food-habituated grizzly bear swam across three miles of saltwater to Texada Island in British Columbia, Canada. The bear had been tagged in the left ear. It was a young boar about 4 years old that had been relocated twice due to conflicts with humans. The bear kept coming back. Just before the swim, the bear had been breaking into fishing boats and had stalked two teenagers on the beach. They had to take to the water to avoid the bear on May 22, 20

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15: First Soviet Swept-Wing Fighter

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 entered the Cold War as a swept-wing jet fighter that stunned Western planners and demonstrated its lethality in the skies over Korea. In this article, Peter Suciu examines how its advanced aerodynamics, heavy cannon armament, and combat performance against American aircraft made it one of the defining military machines of the twentieth century.The MiG-15 emerged as the Soviet Union’s first swept-wing jet fighter and completely shocked Western air forces when it appea

The Thompson Submachine Guns That Made Valentine’s Day America’s Deadliest Holiday

The two Thompson submachine guns used in the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre weren’t recovered in Chicago—but in Michigan after a fatal traffic stop. Here’s the story behind the guns that defined America’s most infamous gangland killing.The post The Thompson Submachine Guns That Made Valentine’s Day America’s Deadliest Holiday appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Congressman Calls Out AG Bondi Over DOJ’s Defense Of NFA Registration Requirements

<p>During a House Judiciary hearing, AG Pam Bondi declined to justify why NFA registration remains in place after the suppressor tax was reduced to zero—fueling criticism from gun-rights advocates.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/bondi-nfa-registry-hearing-response/">Congressman Calls Out AG Bondi Over DOJ’s Defense Of NFA Registration Requirements</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>

UNCCT Background

In February 2005, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the first International Counter-Terrorism Conference in Riyadh at which the late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz ...

More than 120 participants join counter-terrorism drill at NUS UTown

More than 120 elite police, frontline officers and community members took part in a counter-terrorism drill at the National University of Singapore. It marks the first Exercise Heartbeat drill of the year, which tests the community's readiness for emergencies. Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming says a comm

US calls Pakistan key regional partner in counter-terrorism

US official Paul Kapoor praises Pakistan’s role in counter-terrorism and highlights growing trade and mineral cooperation.

Push for strict gun laws renewed eight years after Parkland mass shooting

Almost eight years since his daughter was murdered at the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fred Guttenberg is arguing for “common-sense” gun laws.

Trump Blurts Out ‘You Can’t Have Guns’ at Protests — After Days of Backlash From 2nd Amendment Advocates

Trump was asked about the killing of Alex Pretti and blurted out that "you can't have guns" at a protest — even after days of ...

Second Amendment for all Americans — not just Republicans | Opinion

We must insist our leaders defend the fundamental rights of all Americans — not just members of their own party ...

Charter Arms Introduces the New Boomer Revolver Series

Shelton, CT. &#8211;&#160;(February 9th, 2026) – Charter Arms®, manufacturers of affordable, 100% American-made revolvers for more than 60 years, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Boomer Series of revolvers. This new series is based on the Bulldog model and includes 4 caliber choicesand two finish options per caliber. “We couldn’t be happier [&#8230;]

Desert Eagle Buyer's Guide

Image sourced from ShopKahrFirearmsGroup.comIf you’ve watched an action movie within the last 40 years, you’ve likely seen the Desert Eagle in the hands of one of the actors. The large-caliber, gas-operated pistol is iconic and conveys “I mean business,” which is why it appears in Deadpool & Wolverine, The Matrix, Snatch, Eraser, Commando, RoboCop, Boondock Saints, Austin Powers, Terminator, and many, many more. The video game industry also loves this pistol, but is this admiration purely f

Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management Takes Lead on Joint Fires Network

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (AFNS) &#8212; The Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management stood up an integrated program office to lead the Joint Fires Network. The Joint Fires Network is a revolutionary warfighting network that enables the joint force to realize the advantages of speed [&#8230;]

POTD: Thermal Scope or Clip-On? Two Paths to Seeing in the Dark

This Photo Of The Day is just for fun, but there’s a serious question behind it, asked by many. Should I buy a clip-on thermal or a dedicated thermal rifle scope? Hang on and get some advice, while you admire some cool, suppressed firearms in 300 Blackout and 9mm.Thermal clip-on devices are mounted in front of a conventional day optic. Their primary advantage is flexibility: the shooter retains a familiar daytime rifle scope, including its reticle, zero, magnification range, and ergonomics.

Fudd Friday: Mauser M98 Das Original Mashes Up History And Technology

What if you want a classic wood-and-steel hunting rifle with generations of history behind it … but you also want to take advantage of the improvements in firearms technology over the past few decades? The new Mauser M98 Das Original allows you to have your cake and eat it too, and it even offers the classic bolt-action rifle in a never-before-available magnum chambering.Mausers old and new @ TFB:[SHOT 2024] Kodiak Defence Shows K9 PCC, Gives Mauser Import UpdateTFB Armorer's Bench: Install

ATF Approves NFA Applications Previously Denied For Answers Citing ‘God-Given Rights’

<p>The ATF rejected multiple Form 1 applications over applicants’ stated Second Amendment motivations—then quietly reversed the denials after public backlash.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/atf-form-1-denials-god-given-rights-reversed/">ATF Approves NFA Applications Previously Denied For Answers Citing ‘God-Given Rights’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>