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Report: People Back Gun Control, Until They’re Asked to Pay for It

Americans may tell pollsters they favor gun control, but a new academic study reveals that enthusiasm fades considerably when taxpayers are asked to finance firearm restrictions. Researchers found that even a $100 annual cost can substantially weaken support,…

Oct 22, 2026Read Brief →
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Federal Judge Strikes Down New York Body Armor Ban, Rules Armor Protected by Second Amendment

A federal judge has struck down New York’s ban on civilian body armor purchases, ruling that protective armor is protected by the Second Amendment. The decision marks a major victory for the Firearms Policy Coalition, although the injunction…

Oct 22, 2026Read Brief →
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Cook County, Connecticut Defend AR-15 Bans in Supreme Court Briefs Ahead of December Arguments

Cook County and Connecticut are asking the Supreme Court to uphold AR-15 bans by arguing that military usefulness, ballistic effectiveness, and public-safety concerns justify prohibiting America's most popular rifle. Their constitutional arguments could have consequences far beyond the…

Oct 22, 2026Read Brief →
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CDC Data Challenges Gun-Control Claim That Firearms Are Leading Cause of Death for Children

New research from the Second Amendment Foundation uses CDC mortality data to challenge claims that firearms are the leading cause of death among American children. The findings expose how age brackets and combined death categories shape the gun-control…

Oct 22, 2026Read Brief →
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NRA, SAF, NSSF Sue New Mexico Again Over 7-Day Gun Waiting Period After Court Defeat

New Mexico faces another federal lawsuit after continuing to enforce its seven-day gun waiting period despite a Tenth Circuit ruling against the law. The NRA, SAF, NSSF, firearm dealers, and an individual gun buyer are seeking additional relief.

Oct 21, 2026Read Brief →
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Massachusetts Supreme Court Upholds Age-21 Firearm Carry Restriction, Deepening Circuit Split

Massachusetts' highest court upheld a handgun carry licensing ban for adults ages 18 to 20, relying on founding-era militia laws despite conflicting federal court rulings on young adults' Second Amendment rights.

Oct 21, 2026Read Brief →
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Can a .22LR Trainer Translate to a Centerfire Firearm?

Can skills learned on a.22LR trainer translate to shooting a centerfire firearm? Read on to find out if .22LR trainers work as intended.

Oct 21, 2026Read Brief →
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Sportsman’s Select Remanufactured 9mm 147 gr FMJ Subsonic 1,000 Rounds — $251.65 with Code

Sportsman’s Select remanufactured 9mm 147 gr FMJ subsonic ammo, 1,000 rounds for $251.65 with code ALand5. Soft-shooting, suppressor-ready practice ammo. Stock up now.

Oct 21, 2026Read Brief →
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States Split on SBR and Suppressor Laws After ATF Ends NFA Registration Enforcement

States are taking different approaches after ATF ended enforcement of major NFA registration requirements. Florida, Idaho, and Mississippi officials have recognized aspects of the federal relief, Montana lawmakers are preparing legislation, and Maryland State Police insist SBR registration…

Oct 20, 2026Read Brief →
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NRA Board Member Blasts Egos Blocking Effort to Shrink 76-Member Board

NRA Board member Dick Fairburn says a proposal to reduce the organization's 76-member board to 46 was derailed by internal resistance. In this firsthand opinion column, he questions whether personal egos and reelection interests are standing in the…

Oct 20, 2026Read Brief →
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Wi-Fi Gun Detection System Being Developed to ‘Out’ Concealed Gun Carriers

Researchers have developed AI technology capable of detecting concealed handguns using Wi-Fi signals. The system raises troubling questions about government surveillance, false police alerts, and the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners.

Oct 20, 2026Read Brief →
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Harrington & Richardson 635 10.5″ Pistol | PSA Retro Lineup Lands

The H&R lineup has unveiled PSA's new adherence to the retro world of the AR-15. The 635 represents a clone of the Colt SMG.

Oct 20, 2026Read Brief →