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Ruger Advances Multi-Year Board Refreshment Strategy with Appointment of Three Independent Directors
This board refreshment initiative began several years ago as part of the Board’s ongoing governance review and succession planning efforts.
USA Today Warns Readers Gun Owners May Disagree With Its Reporting
“The GVA numbers, which have been disputed by pro-firearm organizations, may differ from the FBI or CDC as they collect data from more than 5,000 law enforcement, government and media sources,” Bridges wrote.
Zombie Draconian Hawaii Knife Ban Bill Deferred Indefinitely
SB433 would absolutely ban carry, open or concealed, of most knives, and all knives in many public places in Hawaii.
Draconian Knife Ban Bill Rises from the Dead in Washington
Washington state’s draconian knife ban bill from last year, SB 5098, has reared its ugly head again, as we told you might happen.
2026 SHOT Show, 2nd Day Lots of “Purpose-Built” Handguns But the Ruger RXM Stands Out
SHOT Show 2026 Day Two recap covering Daniel Defense H9, Canik, Girsan, Ruger RXM, snub revolvers, and why shooters should prioritize training over premium pistols.
Secretary of the Interior Issues Order Expanding Hunting Access Nationwide
This order directs the US Fish & Wildlife Service, BLM, National Park Service, and more to identify and remove unnecessary regulatory barriers and allow access to hunting and fishing…
ATF Finally Admits: One-Time Drug Use Isn’t Grounds to Strip Gun Rights
The Trump-ATF issued an interim rule that quietly but significantly narrows how the federal government defines who is prohibited from owning or purchasing a firearm due to drug use.
Canada’s Latest Gun Ban is Doomed To Fail – Spectacularly
To legally own a firearm, citizens must first list every “conjugal relationship” they have had in the past two years… What!?
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.
2026 SHOT Show, First Day ~ Hot Guns
Manufacturers and distributors of pistols tell me that “expensive” pistols are in vogue! Many consumers are now happily paying $1.5k-$3.5k for “premium” pistols.
2026 SHOT Show ~ Range Day After Action Report ~ VIDEO
Here is what I found at the 2026 SHOT Show Industry Range Day that I think deserves mention: I handled and shot the new Glock Gen Six pistols…
New Year Buying Surge Shows 2026 Could Be The Year Of Suppressors
With the ringing in of the New Year, suppressor purchases skyrocketed 265%!! All signs suggest 2026 will be the Year of the Suppressor.
Post-COVID Crime Data Debunks Gun Control’s ‘Wild West’ Narrative
The predictable “Wild West” blood-in-the-streets claim may be rhetorically useful for gun control advocates to advance their antigun political agenda, but it isn’t supported by the current crime data.
Sole Remaining Municipal Gun-Industry Lawsuit Grinds to Final Defeat
By 2025, six mayors and over a quarter-century’s worth of taxpayer dollars later, Gary’s litigation was the last still-active municipal lawsuit. Now, it looks to be over.
Mark Kelly’s Anti-Trump Video Backfires as Pentagon Moves to Slash Gun Banner’s Military Retirement
Hegseth orders review that could demote anti-gun Sen. Mark Kelly’s retired Navy rank and cut his pension after Anti-Trump “illegal orders” video…
NRA Sues the NRA Foundation as Internal Power Struggle Freezes Program Funding
The NRA Foundation, was created by the NRA to fund NRA programs. The money was raised from NRA members, under the NRA name, for the express purpose of supporting NRA programs.
NRA Blows Whistle on NRA Foundation, Files Lawsuit in Court
NRA programs have been thrown into jeopardy by the foundation’s current leaders, mostly former NRA directors who were allied with prior leadership [Wayne LaPierre] and who presided over scandals and financial improprieties.
2025: How the 2nd Amendment Foundation Took the Fight to the States—and Won ~ VIDEO
In 2025, the Second Amendment Foundation didn’t just talk about defending gun rights—it went to court and proved it.
George Soros’s Open Society Funded Foreign Agents’ Lawsuits Against U.S. Gun Industry
Earlier this month, the Washington Free Beacon ran a piece titled, “‘Assault on Our Sovereignty’: How George Soros Funds Foreign Government Lawsuits Against American Gun Makers.”
Usual Antigun Suspects Ignore Facts, Blame Others After Recent Shooting Tragedies
Antigun politicians — before knowing any facts, or even worse ignoring them — rush to demand more antigun restrictions on law-abiding citizens in the wake of horrible tragedies perpetrated by deranged criminals.
A Crack in the NFA Wall: What the End of the $200 Tax Really Means ~ VIDEO
For nearly a century, the National Firearms Act (NFA) has treated ordinary gun owners like suspects—forcing them to pay a steep tax and register perfectly legal firearms accessories just to exercise their rights.
The Man Who Refused to Accept “Good Enough” Melvin Forbes, NULA, & a Rifle That Changed Hunting ~ VIDEO
A friend of Melvin’s went elk hunting in Colorado, carrying a massive, scoped .300 Weatherby that weighed nearly 14 pounds. When the snow came down hard, the rifle became more burden than tool. He leaned it against a tree…
California’s New Gun Parts & Accessories Crackdown Begins Jan 1st 2026: What You Need to Know ~ VIDEO
California has passed yet another sweeping set of restrictions aimed squarely at the firearms industry — no matter where they’re located in the country.
JTAC Industries Elf Owl Bolt Action Pistol – Video Review
If you’ve been looking at getting a bolt action pistol, the Elf Owl delivers all the goods, at a cost that most people can live with.
Second Amendment Foundation Leading the Charge in 2A Legal Arena with Growing Industry Support
The Second Amendment Foundation has shown they can win real battles where it counts and make positive change for gun owners. We’re proud to continue to support SAF…
ICYMI: Big Tech Bias & Firearms Industry Pullback is Squeezing Pro-Gun Media
Big Tech’s AI snippets are choking off traffic—and now firearms makers are slashing ad budgets after reporting weaker sales. It’s a double chokehold on pro-gun journalism, and keeping AmmoLand alive depends on readers stepping up to help.
Heritage Rough Rider Single Action 22LR Revolver with a 16″ barrel!?
The 16″ barreled Heritage Rough Rider in .22LR would probably be a bear to find a holster made for it, but I had fun with it and would not hesitate to own one.
Ruger PC Charger, the 10/22s PCC Big Brother – Gun Review
Ruger has released the Ruger PC Charger, which despite being a pistol will challenge others for space in the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) market.
Gun Control Advocates Hope to Create Patchwork of Peril to Suppress Civil Rights
…it is imperative to hold the line on all laws that protect citizens from officials wanting to create a confusing patchwork of gun control, a long-fought battle for the Second Amendment community as a whole.