<p>Gun rights groups are asking a California court to overturn the state’s 11% tax on firearms and ammunition as unconstitutional.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/california-11-percent-gun-tax-lawsuit-saf-fpc/">SAF, FPC File Motion To Kill California Gun Tax</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
The DOJ and ATF have told courts a new frames and receivers rule is in development, extending the legal fight over homemade firearms and unfinished parts kits. Image Duncan JohnsonThe Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have notified lawyers in multiple high-profile lawsuits that the agency will now move forward with a new rule defining firearm frames and receivers. This marks the latest reversal in a saga that began under the Biden admin
Olight has just announced some new lights set to be released just ahead of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits (where they hold a booth annually). The company has made some great strides in overall popularity in the US Firearms market, with the Osight being one of the most successful releases from the company in recent memory, and the adoption of their weapon lights becoming a more common sight. For 2026, Olight is announcing an extension to two of their already popular handled flashlight
Judge Knocks Down ATF’s Engaged in the Business Rule, iStock-1326757134After reading the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in Beckwith v. Frey, I had a pleasant vision of Circuit Judges Lara E. Montecalvo, Seth R. Aframe, and Senior Judge Ojetta Rogeriee Thompson being summoned to a come-to-Jesus meeting with James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, one of the Founding Fathers, and the Father of the Constitution.Beckwith v. Frey challenges the 72-hour waiting period.
<p>Strict “sensitive places” laws in New York City prevent lawful carry, raising concerns about self-defense during violent incidents.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/nyc-sensitive-places-gun-laws-defenseless/">NY: Machete Attack In Subway Station Exposes Fallacy Of ‘Sensitive Places’ Gun Ban</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
HOLY CRAP! Newly-released surveillance video shows a high school principal in Oklahoma TACKLING a school shooter before he could open fire on kidsWhat a HERO!Principal Kirk Moore RUSHED the shooter when he aimed at his first would-be victim, wresting the gun away from him.… pic.twitter.com/Z75dmXKFLw— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 14, 2026Security video shows Oklahoma principal Kirk Moore tackle a would-be school shooter. Principal Moore was wounded in the leg during the take-down.According t
Chiappa Firearms has announced the 92 Core, a new addition to its Wildlands lever-action series for 2026. Chambered in .44 Magnum with an 8+1 capacity, the 92 Core is built around a 16.5-inch hammer-forged barrel and is positioned as a practical field rifle rather than a collector or range piece.The 92 Core uses an angle eject action rather than a top eject design, which opens up the option of mounting a Picatinny rail and adding an optic without obstruction. The walnut forend features thre
VKTR Industries, a manufacturer of premier piston driven AR-15 rifles and Double Stack 1911 pistols, is proud to announce their attendance and sponsorship of the TTPOA Conference in Round Rock, TX from April 22-24, 2026. VKTR Industries will be an active vendor and have products on hand during the vendor range day April 22nd. Attendees […]
The original Magpul Enhanced Lever Gun (ELG) Hand Guard fit only the model 1895 in .45-70. They’ve announced an updated model to now fit all modern Marlin lever guns (including those made by Ruger and Remington) with a forearm end cap in all current chamberings. That means one hand guard will fit the 1895, 1894, […]
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Since its founding, the Geneseo-based Springfield Armory has earned a reputation for offering extremely high-quality firearms for a wide range of disciplines and applications. And now Springfield is offering an amazing deal for its fans. If you’re looking to purchase a qualifying Springfield Armory bolt-action rifle, you have the option of also getting a powerful 10mm pistol worth nearly $700 to back it up — totally for free. But more on that in a moment.The bolt-action Model 2020 Waypoint offer
I’ve been running USA Carry since 2007. In that time I’ve owned a lot of guns, put a lot of rounds downrange, and tried a lot of ways to keep track of it all. For years, the best system I had was a spreadsheet.It worked. A spreadsheet can track anything if you’re willing to set it up and keep it updated. But it wasn’t built for this. There’s no automatic round count deduction when you log a session, no service interval alerts, no way to attach a photo or a receipt,
US Army Soldiers, Electronic Warfare, assigned to the 3rd Mobile Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) maneuver an Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) equipped with the Tactical Electronic Warfare System–Infantry (TEWS?I) while on a training mission at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana, April 10, 2026. An ISV with the TEWS?I package conducts mobile […]
The tactical nylon market is overrun with chest rigs and chest-mounted kits. Too often, it’s a game of rinse and repeat with little to no innovation. While all chest rigs can trace their roots to the original ChiCom chest rig, it is FullTang Tactical that has turned the page and written a new chapter that will set the direction of modern chest rigs to come. Let’s analyze this change of the guard by going full steam on FullTang.The Modern Chest Rig vs The Chest PackChest rigs can be easily d
<p>The DOJ is warning Virginia it may file suit if a proposed semi-auto firearm ban becomes law, citing Second Amendment violations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/doj-threatens-virginia-lawsuit-ar15-ban-sb749/">VA: DOJ’s Dhillon Threatens Lawsuit If Gov. Spanberger Signs ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
Today’s Photo of the Day features a customized SIG Sauer M17, shown here with a range of upgrades associated with SOCOM AAL-style configurations. Built on the P320-based M17 platform, this setup focuses on improved handling, control, and adaptability. The pistol is fitted with a Brouwer M1811 Grip Module, paired with a matching magwell to enhance reloads and overall ergonomics. A GoGun Gas Pedal is mounted to provide additional leverage for recoil control, while a flat-faced trigger repla
Welcome back to TFB’s Small Business Spotlight! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today’s company is Mountain Man Defense, a manufacturer of AR-15 pattern rifles from Billings, Montana.Want to be featured in our Small Business Spotlight? Fill out the Google Form and we’ll consider you for inclusion.Business Name: Mountain Man DefenseURL: www.mountainmandefense.comYears in business: One to five yearsAbout Mountain Man DefenseI manufacture AR type fir