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Demanding DARPA: Transparency on AI Autonomy

The military-civilian pipeline shaping autonomous systems needs democratic oversight.The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) doesn’t just build military tech—it pioneers AI capabilities that migrate into everyday civilian systems. The internet, GPS, voice recognition—DARPA research set the stage.Now DARPA is developing autonomous AI with unprecedented decision-making power. The public deserves to know how those systems are designed, what safeguards exist, and how military AI resear

Six charged with terrorism offences over support for Palestine Action

Six people have been charged with terrorism offences relating to encouraging support for banned group Palestine Action, the ...

Florida AG James Uthmeier says open carry is now "the law of the state." What that means for gun owners.

Florida's attorney general directed prosecutors and police to stop enforcing the open-carry gun ban after a court struck it down, drawing criticism from Democrats.

Students at Eau Claire North High School demand stricter gun laws

It’s lunch time at North High School in Eau Claire. It’s also time for action. These students are demanding a safer future ...

WATCH: Senate committee on gun violence meets, talks possible restrictions, mental health funding

The MN State Senate’s Gun Violence Prevention Working Group meets for the first time. On the docket: a ban on semi-automatic guns, a bill to ban ghost guns, stricter restrictions on gun carrying, and ...

No, It Wasn't Ironic That Second Amendment Advocate Charlie Kirk Was Shot

Inevitably, in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, some observers looked at the problem of a radicalized young man ...

Second Amendment groups warn lawmakers not to weaken open carry

Now that Attorney General James Uthmeier says that the open carrying of firearms is Florida law, a coalition of Second ...

The 5 Best Mechanic's Gloves: Fits Like A

Quick – what’s the first thing you reach for when starting any DIY project? No, it isn’t the perpetually absent 10mm socket, ...

8 Best Ammo Brands to Stock Up On In 2025

We all want to feed our favorite firearms the best ammo. It’s more reliable, accurate, and just a better overall shooting experience. This is why I compiled a list of the best ammo brands that I’ve used over the years, while target shooting, hunting, and for self-defense.Best Ammo Brands ExplainedThe challenge in compiling a list of the best ammo brands is the sheer number of high-quality small brands. This list would need constant updating, so I primarily stuck with the brands that have wi

Army updates standards for appearance, grooming, uniform wear in new directive

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army announced an update to its appearance, grooming, and uniform wear standards policy in a new directive resulting from a force-wide review of military standards. The updated policy clarifies existing standards and establishes new standards, emphasizing military appearance as a reflection of discipline, professionalism, and a shared commitment to the Army’s […]

POTD: Schmeisser’s AR15-9 Dynamic PCC

Photo Of The Day: Developed in collaboration with several experienced IPSC, IDPA, and Steel Challenge shooters, the Schmeisser Dynamic PCC is a competition-ready firearm that comes fully equipped straight out of the box, matching the performance of custom-built PCCs. It features the Schmeisser NoRec Match Compensator, which nearly eliminates barrel movement, and the Schmeisser Lite Handguard for optimal handling and control. The TriggerTech Match Trigger, with its straight design, delivers

The Rimfire Report: The Henry Golden Boy 22LR Rifle

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world, its many guns, shooting sports, and gear, as well as reviews on virtually anything and everything related to rimfire shooting. This week, I’m happy to announce that we’ll be getting back to some more firearm reviews, specifically with the help of the guys from Henry Repeating Arms. In the last couple of months, I’ve been using a variety of their rifles for most of our

Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing Expands Texas Location

NAPLES, Fla. – September 12, 2025 – Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing, a leading premium firearms retailer, is excited to announce a major expansion of its San Antonio, Texas location. The San Antonio, Texas Gun Shop will double in size, with the new space focused on gunsmithing and stock carving. This development reflects Cole Gunsmithing’s […]

Kar98k 7.92x57mm Sniper Rifle

Matthäus Hetzenauer was born two days before Christmas in 1924 in the Tyrolean village of Brixen im Thale in Austria. Anyone entering

Gun Rights Update: 90% of States Now Have Open Carry

Open carry of handguns as of September 10, 2025The number of states that ban the open carry of firearms has again been reduced to five. Before 2022, it was four, but New Jersey criminalized open carry, even with a permit, in 2022. New Jersey permit requirements and processes for obtaining a permit are being challenged in the courts. Connecticut banned open carry in 2023, making six states that generally banned open carry. Open carry with a permit is allowed in some rural parts of California. The

How Florida’s gun community legalized open carry without using lawmakers

(Photo from licensed Shutterstock account).The open carry of any commonly used firearm—rifles, shotguns or handguns—is now 100% legal in Florida.Only California, Connecticut and Illinois still bar their citizens from openly carrying arms.In a letter sent Monday morning, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned all state prosecutors and every Florida law enforcement agency about McDaniels v. State, in which the First District Court of Appeal struck down Florida’s ban on the open carry of ar

Anduril’s Menace-I Brings Petabyte-Scale Processing to the Warfighter at the Tactical Edge

On August 11, 2025, U.S. Marines sling loaded Anduril’s Menace-I via a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, demonstrating new levels of mobility for expanded expeditionary mission planning and coordination. From a distance, it looked like any other grey shipping container. In reality, it was a deployable node for planning, coordination, and data processing—equipped with the power, […]

The Chiappa Rhino 30DS X in Stainless Steel .357 Magnum

In a revolver market filled with traditional designs, the Chiappa Rhino 30DS X Stainless Steel stands out as a bold innovation. Crafted for shooters who value precision, recoil control, and cutting-edge engineering, this firearm is described as more than Chiappa’s flagship, as a new standard for performance. The Rhino’s defining feature is its low-bore axis, aligning the barrel with the cylinder’s bottom chamber to drastically reduce muzzle flip and felt recoil. This design delivers an intu

Blaser Unveils The R8 Professional 2.0 Straight-Pull Rifle

Blaser is not a name that pops up too often in TFB’s news articles, but it’s that time again as they have announced the launch of their R8 Professional 2.0. This is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle said to redefine durability and performance in the harshest hunting environments. Described as the toughest iteration ever of the iconic R8 series, this rifle combines cutting-edge technology with rugged functionality. I don’t own a Blaser, but I sometimes borrow them, and I like them quite a l

Don’t Miss Lawman’s & Shooter’s Supply’s First Annual Rodeo – September 20th

There’s a lot going on Saturday September 20th at Lawman’s & Shooter’s Supply’s first annual rodeo. Come dressed up in your best rodeo outfit to win the costume contest, or win the mechanical bull riding contest to win awesome prizes donated by the many vendors. Maybe win both. The legendary Ric Prado will be speaking […]