July’s adjusted NICS total rose 8.5% year over year, while NFA checks more than doubled. The numbers show how policy—not population alone—continues to drive America’s firearm market.
July Gun Sales Rise 8.5% as NFA Checks More Than Double
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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.
RCMP Seize 439 Guns as Former MP Inky Mark Faces Canada’s Firearms Dragnet
Former Canadian MP Inky Mark spent years opposing Canada’s restrictive gun laws. He now faces 12 charges after RCMP officers seized 439 firearms, an antique cannon, ammunition, and more than C$300,000 from his Manitoba residence.
Illinois Ends Single-Shot Rifle Limit for Deer Hunters in 2027
Illinois will end its single-shot centerfire rifle mandate for deer hunting on January 1, 2027. The reform allows qualifying rifles to hold three cartridges, but strict magazine and firearm-modification requirements remain.
KelTec PR57 Review: How Accurate Is This Top-Loading 5.7 Pistol?
The top-loading KelTec PR57 carries 21 rounds of 5.7x28mm while weighing only 19 ounces loaded. Our range testing produced tight groups at 25 yards and repeatable hits at 100.
RCMP ‘Crime Gun’ Story Has a Major Numbers Problem
CTV reported that most source-identified “crime guns” traced by the RCMP came from within Canada. But an unclear denominator, incomplete Ontario and Quebec data, and the RCMP’s broad definition of a crime gun make that conclusion far less comprehensive than it sounds.
20 Wolves Charged Glenn Villeneuve in Arctic Alaska—His .30-06 Stopped the Pack
A pack of roughly 20 wolves twice chased Glenn Villeneuve toward his Arctic Alaska cabin. On their third approach, he was waiting with a .30-06 and extra ammunition.
Turkey President Erdogan Gives Revolvers and Ammo to NATO Leaders
Turkey’s president turned a rare 1990s Gümüşay .357 Magnum into the most talked-about gift of the NATO summit, complete with live ammunition and 500 rounds for Keir Starmer.
June NICS Checks Jump as NFA Background Checks Surge 177%
June 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS checks rose 11.7% from last year, while NFA background checks exploded 177% as suppressor and SBR demand continued to climb.
Japan’s Bear Attacks Are Breaking Records. Strict Gun Laws Leave Rural Residents Waiting for Help
Japan’s record bear attacks are exposing a dangerous mix of rising bear populations, aging hunters, abandoned rural land, and strict gun laws that leave residents waiting for help when seconds matter.
America Turns 250 as the Second Amendment Movement Keeps Winning
In 1976, many gun owners believed the Second Amendment was nearly lost. As America turns 250, the movement has delivered Heller, McDonald, Bruen, permitless carry in 29 states, and a Supreme Court showdown over AR-15 bans.
Tennessee Fights to Revive “Going Armed” Law After Court Rules It Unconstitutional
Tennessee’s appeal in Hughes v. Lee puts two gun-control statutes back before the courts after a three-judge panel ruled the state’s “Going Armed” and parks carry laws unconstitutional.
Victor Davis Hanson Says a 1987 Threat Made the Second Amendment Personal
In a Dec. 6 episode, Hanson tied a late-night threat against his family to a larger argument about self-defense, prosecutors, and state power.
South Carolina HOA Bans Guns From Sidewalks, Parking Areas
Forest Pines Condominiums has banned residents from carrying firearms on sidewalks, in parking areas and throughout other shared spaces. But South Carolina law and a prior attorney general opinion leave major questions about the HOA’s authority.
Alaska Woman Uses Glock 43 to Stop Black Bear Attack, Save Mauled Dog
An Alaska woman credits regular firearms practice with helping her stop a close-range black bear attack after the animal severely mauled her dog near Skilak Lake.
Wolford and Hemani: Supreme Court Decisions in Second Amendment Cases Expected Soon
The Supreme Court is expected to release decisions soon in Wolford v. Lopez and United States v. Hemani, two Second Amendment cases that could clarify how lower courts apply Bruen after Rahimi.
Ukraine Considers Civilian Firearms Reform and Armed Self-Defense
A deadly Kyiv supermarket attack has pushed Ukraine’s civilian firearms debate back into the spotlight, with Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling support for a modern law on civilian gun ownership and armed self-defense.
Bear Spray vs Handguns for Bear Defense: Which Is Faster & More Effective?
Bear spray advocates often claim spray is faster and easier to deploy than a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. The evidence is not that simple. With proper carry, training, and practice, bear spray and firearms can all be deployed quickly. The real question is whether the defensive tool is accessible when the bear attack begins.
Florida Tax Holiday Includes Guns, Ammo, Suppressors & Firearm Accessories
Florida lawmakers passed HB 7031E, a major tax package that includes a sales tax holiday for firearms, ammunition, suppressors, listed firearm accessories, and hunting, fishing, and camping supplies.
May 2026 NICS Checks Show Gun Demand Rising as NFA Numbers Surge
The May 2026 NICS numbers show a split picture: total FBI background checks are down, but NSSF-adjusted checks suggest retail firearm demand is up. Meanwhile, NFA-related checks for suppressors and short-barreled rifles surged more than 100 percent.
Armed Citizens Stop Alleged Florida Church Kidnapping
Two armed Good Samaritans intervened outside a Port St. Lucie church and stopped an alleged kidnapping attempt by a convicted felon accused of violating a domestic violence injunction.
Concealed Carry Permit Holders Remain Among America’s Most Law-Abiding Citizens
The anti-gun lobby wants Americans to fear armed citizens, but the available conviction and permit data tell a very different story. Concealed carry permit holders remain one of the most law-abiding groups in the country.
CPRC: Murders Committed With “Glock Switches” Are Very Rare
New research from the Crime Prevention Research Center found only a small number of murders tied to Glock switches over more than five years, undercutting the political push to use already-illegal conversion devices as an excuse to attack common Glock-style pistols.
Tennessee SB1847 Deadly Force Bill Signed Into Law
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed SB1847 into law, giving residents limited new deadly force protections in serious property-defense situations.
New Hampshire Campus Carry Bill Killed After Senate Guts HB 1793
New Hampshire’s HB 1793 campus carry bill is dead for the year after the Senate stripped the House-passed bill down to a faculty-only firearm provision and then refused to negotiate with the House in a conference committee.
CPRC: FBI Active Shooter Reports Undercount Armed Citizens Who Stop Attacks
A CPRC report says the FBI’s active shooter data leaves out scores of incidents where armed citizens stopped attacks. The numbers raise serious questions about how the FBI defines, selects, and reports these cases.
Glacier Bear Attack Shows Why Hikers Should Carry Handguns in Bear Country
The death of Anthony Pollio on Glacier’s Mount Brown Trail has reopened the debate over bear spray, firearms, and what actually works when a bear keeps coming.
April NICS Report: Gun Sales Steady, NFA Demand Explodes 130%
April 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS checks rose 1.6% year over year, showing steady firearm demand, while NFA-related checks exploded 130.3% after Congress removed key NFA tax barriers.
Handguns vs. Bears: Shot Counts From Black Bear and Polar Bear Defense Cases
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Tennessee Deadly Force Bill SB1847 Heads to Gov. Lee After Narrowing Property Defense Language
Tennessee’s SB1847/HB1802 is not a blanket license to shoot over property. The final bill creates a narrow deadly-force justification tied to serious crimes and serious danger.
States Move to Protect Suppressor Owners as NFA Tax Falls to $0
Congress reduced the NFA tax on suppressors to $0, but suppressors remain trapped inside the federal registration system. Now several states are moving to clean up their own laws before gun owners get caught in another legal mess created by decades of federal overreach.