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Virginia House Sends “Assault Weapons” Ban Back To Governor Spanberger Without Her Amendments

Key TakeawaysThe Virginia General Assembly moved forward on gun-related bills, including an ‘assault weapons’ ban that returns to Governor Abigail Spanberger unchanged.The Senate and House passed the bills ‘by for the day,’ rejecting the governor’s amendments and sending legislation back to her desk.Governor Spanberger has three options: sign, veto, or allow the bill to become law without her signature.Multiple firearm-related measures advanced, including HB871 and

Virginia’s Assault Weapons Bills Head Back to Governor’s Desk Without Modification

Governor Abigail Spanberger’s recommended changes to SB 749 and HB 217 may widen the reach of Virginia’s pending ban on many commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and magazines over 15 rounds. Image Duncan JohnsonThe Virginia General Assembly passed both SB 749 and HB 217 earlier this year. The identical bills would ban the future transfer, sale, and manufacture of many commonly owned semi-automatic firearms classified as “assault firearms,” along with standard-capacity magazines holding more t

11th Circuit Upholds Federal Machine Gun Ban, Rules Second Amendment Does Not Protect Automatic Weapons

Key TakeawaysThe 11th Circuit has upheld the federal ban on machine guns, stating the Second Amendment does not protect fully automatic weapons.Maxon Alsenat’s conviction for possessing a machine gun conversion device was affirmed by the court after he pleaded guilty.The court referred to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Heller, emphasizing that military-type weapons can be banned.Over 35 jurisdictions have strict regulations on machine gun possession, with many states banning nearly al

New York Wants To Make BB Guns Non-Functioning And Lame

Countless children worldwide have taken their first shots not with a .22LR rifle or a .410 shotgun, but an airgun, particularly a BB gun. But if state senators of New York have their way, they’re going to make BB guns (and other air rifles) sold in their jurisdiction lame and non-functioning through Senate Bill S9215.Air rifles @ TFB:TFB Review: FX DRS Tactical - Air Rifle Meets ARNew Special Flag Edition Challenger Air Rifle from CrosmanUMAREX Introduces Replica Ruger 10/22 Air RifleGun Re

Glock Officially Announces 15-round G43X and G44 Magazines

Glock is bringing additional capacity to some existing pistols. In a social media post, we got our first official look at new 15-round magazines coming to the G44 .22 LR pistol and the slimline 9mm models. Let’s take a look at what we know.Glock @ TFB:Glock 19 Gen6 First Impressions: The Best Glock Ever? Best First Handgun: Glock 19 vs. Glock 45 TFB Review: The 18-Round Glock Metal Magazine By Mec-Gar POTD: Rare First-Generation Glock 17L at Collectors Elite Auctions TFB Review: Glock & Aim

New M-LOK Accessories from Magpul

Magpul showed off their new M-LOK Accessories at the recent NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Houston and I’ve got to say I’m looking forward to them. First up is the Index Stop, a low profile means to ensure a consistent grip, time after time. Next is the Short Vertical Grip. It’s a bit more […]

Bear Attacks and Handgun Defense: What the Data Shows About Shots Fired

Grizzly bear roaring in forest iStock-Byrdyak 914770576In the ongoing study of the effectiveness of handguns as a defense against bears, there are over 200 documented cases. Of those, 184 involve only handguns. The others are combination situations where other deadly force was used in addition to handguns. Of the 184 cases, 161 include information about the number of shots fired. In 23 cases, the number of shots is not known.The data is likely skewed by unavoidable selection bias. The data is li

Magpul Announces Three New M-LOK Hand Control Accessories

Magpul has announced three new M-LOK accessories aimed at supporting hand control and consistent indexing: the M-LOK SVG Short Vertical Grip, the M-LOK Thumb Shelf, and the M-LOK Index Stop. All three are around the corner, for sale for almost nothing, and available for May 2026 delivery.Magpul Reviews @ TFB:TFB Review: Magpul TMAG 30 Magazines - Translucent Olive Drab HueTFB Review: Magpul SL MP5 StockTFB Review: R44 Magpul DAKA Hard Case – A Better Rifle CaseAll three are also ambidextrou

Wyoming HB14 Shows the Second Amendment Is Still a Second-Class Right

HB14 would have protected citizens forced to defend themselves and then fight for their freedom in court. Wyoming’s failure to pass it shows the Second Amendment still gets second-class treatment. iStock-1304844629Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at my alma mater a few days ago. After his speech, he sat down for a Q&A with William Inboden, the executive vice president and provost at the University of Texas at Austin.Those of us hoping for some insider insight into the cu

US Army Announces New Combat Field Test to Enhance Soldier Readiness

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army today announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the demanding realities of modern combat. Implementation will begin in April 2026. The CFT is required annually for active-duty Soldiers serving in 24 designated combat […]

Wilson Combat Brings Back the Sentinel 1911 with Three New Models

Wilson Combat has announced the return of the Sentinel, described as the smallest 1911 the company has ever produced, alongside two new Sentinel XL variants. The relaunch brings three total configurations to the lineup, all hand-fit in Berryville, Arkansas, and all carrying Wilson Combat's 1.5-inch-at-25-yards accuracy guarantee.The original Sentinel was designed around a sub-compact 1911 format with a 3.6-inch hand-fit cone barrel and a grip frame a full half-inch shorter than Wilson Comba

Story of the .308 Win.

Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside the eye, an antler came clear. My bullet struck below the burr.Almost any rifle and load could have claimed that blacktail. But hunters don’t bet their fortunes on arms that suffice only for brain shots at

More Than Just a Review: The Ninth Review of UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is Likely To Be a Battle For Human Rights

Beyond serving as the basis of the global counter-terrorism architecture, the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy calls for ...

Counter-terror police investigate incident near Israeli embassy in London

British counter-terrorism officers, some wearing protective clothing, are examining the scene near the Israeli embassy in London after police said an unnamed group claimed to have targeted the building with drones carrying dangerous substances.

Counter-terrorism lessons to avoid a Lake Chad Basin scenario in Borgu-Kainji

Reactive counter-terrorism posture risks entrenching armed groups in a new corridor linking northwest to southwest Nigeria, ...

Louisiana shooting exposes dangerous gaps in domestic violence, gun laws

After the mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, advocates are urging policymakers to reform domestic violence and gun ...

Address crime, not 2nd Amendment

It’s time to put the debate over the 2nd Amendment to bed once and for all. I will cite two historical incidents in its support. The first is from our recent history and the second involves a recent ...

A Second Opinion

A Second Opinion is a recurring series by Haley Proctor on the Second Amendment and constitutional litigation. My most recent ...

NSSF’s Keane: Increased Sales After Rights Are Threatened Prove True Will Of The People

<p>Gun sales are spiking in states like Virginia as new restrictions move forward, with buyers acting before potential bans take effect.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-sales-surge-virginia-new-gun-laws/">NSSF&#8217;s Keane: Increased Sales After Rights Are Threatened Prove True Will Of The People</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>

Updated Magpul ELG Hand Guard: One Part, All Modern Marlin Lever Guns

Magpul has updated its Enhanced Lever Gun (ELG) M-LOK Hand Guard to fit all modern Marlin lever-action rifles, including those produced by Ruger and Remington. The original ELG Hand Guard was compatible only with the Marlin 1895 in .45-70. The updated version extends that compatibility to the 1894 and 336 models across all current chamberings, achieved through a clamp swap to match the appropriate magazine tube diameter. MSRP is $79.95, available in Black, FDE, and ODG.The updated hand guar