Here We Stand – 18 Years On
Today we celebrate our 18th anniversary of daily publication with this 42,658th post. It’s been a great trip and we look forward to many more.
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Minneapolis Mayor Signs Gun Control Ordinance That Minnesota Law Says He Can’t Enforce
<p>Minneapolis approved a sweeping gun-control ordinance despite Minnesota statutes that likely bar cities from enforcing such restrictions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/minneapolis-gun-ban-preemption-lawsuit/">Minneapolis Mayor Signs Gun Control Ordinance That Minnesota Law Says He Can’t Enforce</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
Botach Named Benelli’s 2025 Dealer of the Year
LAS VEGAS, NV — Benelli has named Botach Inc. its 2025 Dealer of the Year. The award recognizes Botach for its sales volume, technical depth, and long service to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies nationwide. Botach has grown into one of the largest and most-trusted suppliers of duty firearms, optics, body armor, and […]
Winchester Wildcat .22 LR 1,500-Round Jug – $104.97 w/ Code
Limited Time DealRimfire shooters burn through ammo fast, and this is the kind of bulk .22 LR deal worth grabbing before it disappears. Ammunition Depot has the Winchester Wildcat .22 LR 40 Grain Copper Plated DynaPoint 1,500-round jug marked down, and with coupon code ALAND5, your final price drops to just $104.97, about 7 cents per round.Top Features1,500 rounds of .22 LR in a convenient bulk jug40-grain Copper Plated DynaPoint bullet for cleaner shooting and controlled expansion1,255 fps muzz
M1 Abrams — Best Job I Ever Had
The M1 Abrams was conceived with a singular, unyielding purpose: the total destruction of enemy armored formations. Over the last four decades, it has become the absolute pinnacle of tank warfare made manifest. Its sheer battlefield dominance has not only won conflicts, but forced militaries across the globe to fundamentally rewrite their combat doctrines when it comes to both employing and defending against armored units.U.S. Soldiers hold a defensive position in a M1 Abrams main battle tank at
SAF and Coalition Sue Virginia Over New Semiautomatic Rifle and Magazine Bans
<p>SAF, NRA, and FPC filed a federal lawsuit challenging Virginia’s new semiautomatic rifle and magazine restrictions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/saf-lawsuit-virginia-rifle-magazine-ban/">SAF and Coalition Sue Virginia Over New Semiautomatic Rifle and Magazine Bans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
Trump Made An Unannounced Trip To Honor A Fallen Navy SEAL
William "Ryan" Owens became the first known combat casualty of Trump's presidency when he was killed in a raid Saturday.
"We Are Living In Idiocracy": 10 Cringeyyyyyyy Moments From This Week In Trump's America That You Probably Missed Due To The Chaos
This week in "The Cringe Report," Trump apparently asked the military for help turning off autocorrect on his phone, Marco Rubio found a new hobby, and so much more.
Teen charged with terror offences set for trial
A teenager accused of making explosives to blackmail and creating deepfake images of girls could face a trial next year. The ...
Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today's gun laws
Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law.
NRA sues Virginia over new ‘assault weapons’ ban as Supreme Court could review similar laws
The National Rifle Association announced a pair of lawsuits on Friday against Virginia’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” ...
Antique muskets and their exemptions from modern gun laws
The article examines the legal status of antique muskets under modern gun laws, highlighting their exemptions and the ...
Pro-Second Amendment Orgs Planning To Inflict Legal Pain On Blue State Over ‘Terrifying’ Anti-Gun Bill
Pro-Second Amendment organizations said they would launch court challenges against a bill in Rhode Island that would give ...
Trump v. Second Amendment: The Administration Is Trying To Selectively Apply Gun Rights
After immigration agents fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti on January 24, federal officials described him as a "domestic terrorist" and "would-be assassin" who "wanted to do maximum ...
New gun ban in Virginia faces immediate legal fire from Second Amendment Foundation
The legal battle over Virginia’s firearm regulations escalated rapidly this week as the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) ...
Sportsman’s Select Reman 9mm 124gr FMJ 1,000 Rounds – $194.70 w/ Code
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Gun Store Etiquette Every First-Time Buyer Should Know
Shopping for and buying firearms isn’t like walking into a box store, picking up what you need, and walking out. Firearms are tools, but they are inherently dangerous tools if not handled properly, even in the store. So, gun shopping entails a certain gun store etiquette not found elsewhere in the retail world. With so many new gun owners and people looking to buy their first gun, discussing those rules of etiquette may be helpful. It may also improve the shopping and buying experienc
FirstSpear to Exhibit at SOF Week 2026, Showcasing Recon K9 Integration and Maritime Capabilities
FENTON, Mo. (May 14, 2026) — FirstSpear®, the industry leader in innovation and standard-setting load-bearing technology and personal protective equipment, will exhibit at SOF Week 2026, taking place May 18–21, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. FirstSpear’s booth will be located in the Bayshore Ballroom at the Hilton Tampa Downtown as part of SOF Select, a focused […]
Florida AG Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against Jacksonville Over Illegal Gun Registry, Citing 2007 City Memo That Warned Against It
Key TakeawaysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a $5 million civil lawsuit against Jacksonville over an illegal firearm registry maintained from July 2023 to April 2025.The lawsuit claims Jacksonville violated Section 790.335 of the Florida Statutes by knowingly keeping records of privately owned firearms.The complaint details a chain of approval among officials, highlighting a 2007 memo warning against such a registry.Conflicting testimonies complicate the case, with city officials d
Minneapolis Mayor Frey Signs Sweeping Gun Ordinance That State Law Says He Cannot Enforce
Key TakeawaysMayor Jacob Frey signed the Safe Firearms Act in Minneapolis, despite state law preempting such regulations.The ordinance bans assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines, and unserialized ghost guns but cannot be enforced until state preemption is lifted.Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus plans legal action against the ordinance, arguing it’s unlawful without state authority.The ordinance serves as a political move to pressure the Minnesota Legislature for statewide gun control a