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Soldier Pushes Limits for Hard-Earned Skippy Badge

It was just before midnight as Private Ryan Doyle quietly prepared his gear for the final test to become a fully fledged rifleman. Clouds smothered what little light the stars could provide, so he watched his breath fog in the air through night optics as he waited. “I was more excited than anything, to be […]

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The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) provides advice and support to the UN Secretary-General and the United Nations system in the discharge of the Secretariat’s global ...

International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism -2026

On 12 February 2026, the United Nations will commemorate the fourth ‘International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism’ through a series of events and ...

New laws go into effect in Colorado including a gun restriction that some claim is unconstitutional

New laws go into effect in Colorado on Aug. 1, including a gun restriction that some claim is unconstitutional.

What Do Pro-2A Groups Think About Trump Admin Defending This Gun Law?

Pro-Second Amendment groups have mixed reactions to the Department of Justice (DOJ) asking a federal judge to grant summary judgement in a legal challenge to the National Firearms Act (NFA). The reconciliation bill signed into law by President Donald Trump in July 2025 contained provisions that reduced the taxes on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and guns described as "any other weapon" to $0 after the Senate parliamentarian struck language that removed those items from any coverage of the NFA.

Hochul tightens New York firearm laws in response to ATF rule changes

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a series of new and proposed gun control measures on Thursday in response to ...

Back on the Calendar: North Carolina’s SB 50 Override Gets Another Shot Monday at 10 A.M.

Key TakeawaysThe North Carolina House set to revisit SB 50, the ‘Freedom to Carry NC’ bill, on August 3, 2026.SB 50 allows citizens over 18 to carry concealed handguns with proper identification, while maintaining the existing concealed handgun permit system.The bill’s progress has stalled due to prior deferrals and requires unanimous Republican support, along with at least one Democrat’s vote for an override.Key components include maintaining restricted carry locations a

Off-Duty Utah Highway Patrol Sergeant Drew From Concealment and Traded Fire With Road Rage Suspect Inside a Taylorsville Liquor Store

Key TakeawaysAn off-duty Utah Highway Patrol sergeant, Jeremy Matthews, engaged in a gunfight at a liquor store after witnessing a road rage incident.Matthews drew his concealed handgun when a man chased another into the store, firing shots and causing chaos.Despite being off duty, Matthews reacted quickly due to his law enforcement training and held the shooter at gunpoint after the incident.Prosecutors identified the shooter as Tyler Traveon Mhaka, who injured another person during the confron

Richmond Delivery Driver Fires Several Rounds at Teen During 10:30 A.M. Carjacking Attempt, No Charges Placed

Key TakeawaysA delivery driver shot a teenage boy during an attempted carjacking in Richmond’s East End.Police found a shot car on Fairfield Avenue after responding to calls about shots fired.The driver claims self-defense, and no charges have been filed against him so far.Witnesses heard multiple gunshots and described a chaotic scene with police presence.Delivery drivers face risks while working, often in unfamiliar areas and vulnerable situations.Estimated reading time: 3 minutesRICHMON

Charter Arms Introduces the New Walker Revolver Series  

Ultra-Compact Rimfire Revolver Shelton, CT.  (July 10th, 2026) Charter Arms®, manufacturers of affordable, 100% American-made revolvers for more than 60 years, is proud to announce the introduction of the new WalkerSeries of revolvers. The Walker is an ultra-compact, rimfire revolver designed for concealed carry. It is available with either a .22 LR or .22 WMR […]

War Stories: Five Shermans Shot Out From Under Him

I used to love working at the VA hospital. Just like everything Uncle Sam does, the Veterans Administration is bloated, inefficient, and frustrating. However, back when I worked there as a physician we still had a proper crop of World War II veterans who needed inpatient care. That was Candyland for a history nerd like me.The M4 Sherman was one of the most effective tanks of the war. However, it was still a terribly dangerous place to be in a serious scrap. Image: NARAOn the rare evening when we

Enclosed Emitter made even Better? Steiner MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight

Enclosed emitters are gaining a lot of momentum and popularity nowadays, and Steiner has just dropped an updated version of theirs: the MPS 2.0 micro pistol sight. With newly enhanced features like larger buttons, better battery life, and the same price-point as before (no price increase for even better quality), this is something that has caught our attention.Steiner @ TFB:Steiner Launches eDiscovery: Binoculars with Integrated 4K CamSteiner Optics MPS Rotary Switch: A Rugged Red Dot for S

Silencer Saturday #443: An Extra-Unique AR7

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor. This week we are looking at another interesting creation from my friend Collin. He made a nifty takedown .22 with an integral suppressor. Silencer Saturday @ TFB:Silencer Saturday #442: An ATF Numbers UpdateSilencer Saturday #441: BOE Suppression IncoLite 9 Series First LookSilencer Saturday #440: A Special Integral Upper

BC Customs Selected for US Army ISV-H Prototype Agreement

Honeyville Utah – July 30th 2026 – BC Customs (BCC) in association with Raglan, has been selected for the U.S. Army Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) [W912CH-26-9-A061] to build prototypes for the Infantry Squad Vehicle-Heavy (ISV-H). The program has an approved Army Acquisition Objective of 606 platforms and is intended to provide critical operational capabilities, including […]

Map Shows States Changing Gun Laws This Month

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Several states changed their firearm laws in July, and while most are ...

DOJ Lists All The Ways They Claim Virgin Island's Gun Law Violates Second Amendment

The Department of Justice (DOJ) told a federal judge that a recently-passed gun law should not end a case involving the Virgin Islands in court documents filed Wednesday, citing multiple provisions it said were unconstitutional on Second Amendment grounds. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon announced litigation against the Virgin Islands Police Department in December 2025, accusing the agency of imposing "unreasonable conditions" and using a "good cause" standard that the Supreme Court invalidated in the June 2022 Bruen decision.

Does the Second Amendment protect Black Americans?

In this video, I share why I believe the Second Amendment is not applied equally to Black Americans. I walk through the cases ...

We Asked Pro-Second Amendment Groups If They Backed Todd Blanche

Most pro-Second Amendment organizations were optimistic about how acting Attorney General Todd Blanche would handle gun issues if confirmed to the post. President Donald Trump nominated Blanche to serve as attorney general in June, roughly two months after the departure of Pam Bondi from the job.

TFB Review: Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm

The Springfield Armory Echelon has been the darling of Geneseo, Illinois ever since its inception for innumerable reasons. The supremely-clever optics mounting system, texturing/stippling that borders on coming from a Custom Shop, a chassis design for ultimate modularity, and flat out performance from the first magazine. Over the few years it has been out, it has evolved through different frame sizes, barrel configurations, and factory packages to please as many shooters as possible. What i

Army-Industry Collaboration Advances Counter-UAS Technology

FORT A.P. Hill, Va. — As the war in Ukraine and ongoing global conflicts demonstrate, the rapid proliferation of agile, armed unmanned aircraft systems has fundamentally transformed modern warfare. In direct alignment with the Secretary of War’s guiding principles of urgency, speed, efficiency, competition and lethality, the U.S. Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, […]