The adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System numbers from the NSSF show January firearm sales to be slightly lower from last years report.
January 2026 NICS Background Checks Dip Slightly While NFA Checks Surge
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Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973.
He taught the Arizona concealed & carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained.
Governors’ Forum at 2026 SHOT Show | VIDEO
The Seven Red state governors at the 2026 SHOT Show Governors Forum had strong opinions and thoughts for restoring Second Amendment rights and protecting the firearms industry from lawfare.
New Mexico Legislature Debates Ban on Semi-Automatics and Magazines Over 10 Rounds
The New Mexico legislature is considering Bill SB17, which bans the sale of semi-automatics and magazines which hold more than 10 rounds. The bill also imposes significant burdens on gun shops.
Trump DOJ Submits Brief in Massachusetts Handgun Roster Case
The Civil Rights Division of the Trump administration Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief defending the Second Amendment against infringements imposed by the Massachusetts handgun roster.
The Filibuster, Senate Power, and the Second Amendment
If the Senate Republicans eliminate the filibuster, they open the door to passing more of President Trump’s agenda.
Colorado Black Bear Killed with Pellet Gun in 2024
An adult female black bear was killed with a .177 pellet gun in Colorado in 2024. A necropsy was done to determine the cause of death.
ATF Registers a Potato as a Suppressor | VIDEO
A staff member of the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) has registered and made a legal silencer out of a potato. There is video of its use. It illustrates the absurdity of the National Firearms Act.
If a Mountain Lion Will Not Leave, Shoot It
Before Kristen Marie Kovatch was killed in a predatory mountain lion attack in Colorado, there were several precursor incidents. An armed person could have made a large difference.
White House Counsel David Warrington at SHOT Show 2026 | VIDEO
David Warrington, White House Counsel to President Trump, gave remarks before the Governors Forum at SHOT Show in 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Unintentional Discharge Possibly Involved in Minneapolis ICE Raid | Video
Braden Langley has posted a compelling analysis of what appears to be an unintentional discharge that led to law enforcement’s response.
New Hampshire Campus Carry Bill has Good Chance of Passage
A campus carry bill introduced into the New Hampshire General Court (legislature) has a reasonable chance of passage in 2026.
300,000 NFA Applications in First 22 Days of 2026, 150K Approved
The rush to submit Form 1 and Form 4 NFA applications for suppressors, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and any other weapons continues.
Attorneys General Push Back on Anti-Gun Lawfare, Outline Constitutional Strategy at SHOT Show 2026
The Attorneys General Forum was informative. The eight Attorneys General were articulate, committed to restoring rights protected by the Second Amendment, and knowledgeable about the tactics being used to attack those rights.
South Dakota Bill to Allow Gun Silencers as “UN-Controlled Weapons” Introduced
Senate Bill 2 has been introduced into the South Dakota legislature for 2026. The bill removes state legal impediments to the ownership of silencers.
Wisconsin Looks to Solidify Right to Bear Arms in State Constitution
The Wisconsin legislature is considering an amendment to strengthen the state constitution’s right to keep and bear arms.
KelTec PR57 Review | Top-loading 5.7 Pistol
The KelTec PR57 was checked for accuracy. With an optical sight and Fiocchi ammunition, accuracy was excellent.
Shot Show Industry Day at the Range 2026: Year of the Suppressor
At the Industry Day at the Range for SHOT Show 2026, the weather was wonderful. Suppressors were abundant and the noise level lower. It was the year of the suppressor.
NICS Report December 2025: Gun Sales Down 4.1% for the Year
The number of firearm sales in 2025, as measured by the adjusted NICS numbers by the National Shooting Sport Foundation, dropped 4.1 % from 2024 as a whole and 3.4% for December as a month.
Rolling Out Pushes Anti-gun Propaganda and Everytown Research
A recent article in RollingOut.com repeated numbers from the anti-gun source, Everytown Research. The article is heavily biased, as expected.
Florida Bear Hunt a Flop, Only 52 Bears Harvested
The 2025 Florida black bear hunt has been a failure as an attempt to manage the bear population in Florida. Only 52 bears were harvested.
Grizzly Bear Problems in British Columbia are Accelerating
Hunting of grizzly bears was banned in British Columbia in 2017. At the time, opponents of the hunting ban warned there would be increasing bear/human conflicts.
Maduro Arrested: U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Seize Venezuelan Leader
United States law enforcement with considerable assistance from the United States military and United States intelligence agencies conducted a successful operation to take Nicolás Maduro and his wife into custody for trial in the United States. The USA and many countries around the world did not recognize the Maduro regime as legitimate.
What Happened to the Homicide Rate After the Supreme Court’s Bruen Decision?
After the Supreme Court Bruen decision, which restored rights protected by the Second Amendment, anti-Second Amendment pundits predicted a rise in violent crime and homicides. The opposite has happened.
European Brown Bear Study: Aggression has Human Hunting Selection Component
A study by Italian scientist has shown the Italian population of ursus arctos (same species as grizzly bears) has been selected, by human hunting pressure, to be less aggressive toward humans.
We are Living in a Golden Age. Thank God!
We live in an age of abundance. Most people take it for granted. There is no time in history where more people were better fed, better cared for, had better housing or access to better goods and services than at present.
ATF Data Reveals PMFs Account for a Fraction of Firearm Traces
The ATF released a report in 2024 with updated data about traces involving privately made firearms, sometimes referred to as “ghost guns”.
Information on Florida’s Bear Hunt Will Be Held Until Hunt Ends
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are not releasing information about the ongoing bear hunt until the hunt is over.
Arkansas Attorney General Clarifies State’s Concealed Carry Law
The State of Arkansas Attorney General, Tim Griffin, has issued an opinion to clarify questions about several laws concerning the carry of firearms in the state.
New Zealand to Reform Draconian Firearms Law
After the elections in 2023, the New Zealand government is working on reforming the draconian firearms laws passed in 2019.
Australian Officer Ends Bondi Beach Terror Attack with 43-Yard Pistol Shot
The younger terrorist in the Austrailan Bondi beach terror attack was taken down with a 43 yard pistol shot by an Australian police officer, according to a reliable source and analysis of Google Maps.