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A Federal Court Threw Out New Jersey’s Rifle and Magazine Bans. The State Is Asking to Keep Enforcing Them Anyway

Key TakeawaysA federal appeals court overturned New Jersey’s bans on semiautomatic rifles and standard capacity magazines on July 17.New Jersey requested to hold the court’s mandate to keep enforcing the bans until its appeal to the Supreme Court is resolved.To secure the pause, New Jersey must convince the court that the Supreme Court might take the case and may reverse the ruling.The state argues it faces permanent harm if the bans lapse, as it could lead to a flood of firearms int

13 Judges to 3: Fifth Circuit Tosses Everytown-Backed Challenge to Texas Gun Signs

Key TakeawaysThe Fifth Circuit Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging Texas laws on firearm notices in public establishments.Plaintiffs argued the required signs are burdensome and amount to compelled speech, but the court found their claims lacking for standing.Texas law allows property owners to bar firearms with effective notice, either through signs or verbal communication.Court clarified that owners don’t have to post state-mandated signs, and any warning gives them the right to refuse

State Court Upheld the 100-Yard Ban. The DOJ Says the Second Amendment Says Otherwise, and Its Deadline Has Expired

Key TakeawaysThe U.S. Department of Justice has given Montgomery County a deadline to confirm that it will not enforce its new firearms ban in places of worship.The ban, which prohibits firearms within 100 yards of places of worship, could violate the Second Amendment according to the Justice Department’s letter.The letter also argues that the ordinance infringes on First Amendment rights by treating religious conduct differently than secular gatherings.The Silver Spring Jewish Center has

SKD Armor Loop Covered Plate (LCP) and Ferro Concepts LCP Harness Kit In Stock at SKD Tactical

St. Louis, MO (July 31, 2026) – SKD Tactical, LLC., now stocking the SKD Armor LCP (Loop Covered Plate) and the Ferro Concepts LCP Harness Kit. Created for ultra low-vis applications, the SKD Armor Loop Covered Plate (LCP), Special Threat (Patented) defeats the following threats: 7.62×39 PS Ball (MSC) 5.56×45 M193 5.56×45 M855 7.62×39 API […]

Top 10 Black Guns AR Accessories

The AR-15 has proven to be an enduringly popular weapon platform, due in part to the adoption of the M16

Sightmark G-Shot: No-Cut Optic For Glocks

Got a Glock without a cutout for an optic mounting plate? Don’t be glum, chum—Sightmark has got your back. They’ve just announced a new optic, the G-Shot, that will mount to your Glock without any cuts in the pistol’s slide.Sightmark optic options @ TFB:New Sightmark Strikon VMP 1-4x22 SFP Fiber V2 TFB Review: Sightmark Wraith 4K 4-32×40 [SHOT 2026] Sightmark Adds Strikon Prisms, Shade Thermals Sightmark Releases 3x "Tactical Magnifier Pro" Enter the G-ShotSightmark’s solution for Glock own

MARSOC: Automated Armory Collaboration Event

Picture Perfect Accountability SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), will host a collaboration event on 17 September 2026, to identify innovative technologies and technical approaches that modernize serialized ground ordnance accountability. The event will focus on reducing manual administrative processes through secure digital inventory management, automated documentation, and integrated identification/scanning capabilities […]

Review: Fiocchi Hyperformance SBR Enhanced .223 Ammo

In today’s article, Joe Kurtenbach reviews the Fiocchi Hyperformance SBR Enhanced ammunition. The tested load, the .223 Rem. 77-gr. hollow-point boat tail (HPBT), was provided by the company for this review.“It’s about the most accurate AR ammo I’ve ever tested,” I said to Matt Gann, manager of 340 Defense near Charles Town, West Virginia, as I walked toward the office from the range. I’d just concluded performance and gel penetration testing on Fiocchi’s Hyperformance SBR (short-barreled

PGM Ludis, Single-Shot Precision Rifle Made Simple

Say “bonjour” to an upgraded French rifle! PGM Précision's Ludis arrives as a deliberate bet on a specific shooter profile: the long-range competitor or sport shooter who doesn't need a magazine, doesn't need semiauto capability, and doesn't need the feature set of the Ultima Ratio platform. What they need is interchangeable barrels, match-grade precision, modularity, and the build quality that justifies the PGM name without the operational overhead or cost of a full professional rifle. The

Body Armor Games 2026-800 m

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Kevlar Comfort and Mobility Test - DuPont/Arclin x Hohenstein

Maximizing comfort and mobility in body armor is essential for law enforcement and military personnel. DuPont and Hohenstein have developed scientific test methods to evaluate discomfort and mobility limitations. The lower costal bending test simulates upper body movements, revealing energy loss. The double curvature compression test assesses how well armor conforms to the body. These tests aim to improve user experience by addressing discomfort and enhancing mobility. Hohenstein.US/Ballistic

Counter-terrorism police now leading investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death

Devon and Cornwall Police launched a murder investigation after the 78-year-old was found dead in her home last week. | ITV National News ...

Inside the Dural caravan terrorism hoax

The timeline from the discovery to the exposure of the fake terrorist plot reveals how political exploitation served to stoke fears and erode public confidence.

New Jersey weighs narrower gun laws after 3rd Circuit setback

New Jersey Democrats are reassessing gun restrictions after court losses, including a 3rd Circuit ruling affecting the ...

How One Felon's Legal Fight Could Change The Face Of Federal Gun Laws Forever

Federal laws governing the possession of firearms could be drastically pared back or wiped out depending on how an entire federal appeals court rules on a case. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request on July 20 to hear an appeal of a panel's ruling that upheld the conviction of Curtis Squire, who had been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Tenney challenges New York gun policies with Second Amendment push

U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney just unveiled a new plan aimed at protecting gun owners' rights and rolling back firearm ...

A guide to understanding the Second Amendment

The Second Amendment gives American citizens the right to keep and bear arms, but why is it considered a fundamental freedom?

Watershed Launches Instagram Account

In order to reach end users with product information and updates, Watershed has launched a new Instagram account. They will share mission applications, field testing, product updates, trade show appearances, and stories from the men and women who depend on their gear when failure isn’t an option. With over 40 years of industry experience, Watershed […]

Front Line Friday #26: Radio and Comms Hardware Beyond the Issued Kit

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is the radio hardware nobody issues you: the accessories, the earpiece choices that actually fit your assignment, and the battery discipline that keeps a working radio from turning into a brick at hour ten. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers, whose support keeps this column going every week.The gap here is familiar. Policy assumes the radio your agency handed you, in the configuration it came

Friday Focus: LASERFRAME Double Speed Reload Pistol Magazine Pockets

When the reload has to happen fast, the magazine pocket has to get out of the way. The FirstSpear LASERFRAME™ DOUBLE SPEED RELOAD PISTOL MAGAZINE POCKETS are built on the same proven architecture as the FirstSpear M4 Speed Reload Pocket, now purpose-sized for Glock pistol platforms. Available in two variants, the LaserFrame Double G17/19 carrying […]