News and Articles of Interest

A VCU student argues for repealing the Second Amendment while keeping an AR-15 because he fears political violence and government overreach. That's quite a contradiction. The post The Op-Ed That Argued Itself Into the 2A Camp appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A new poll finds voters favor enforcing existing gun laws over passing new ones as the Supreme Court prepares to take up major rifle-ban cases. The post Poll: Voters Want Existing Gun Laws Enforced, Not New Ones appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Chestnut Mountain Campfire Hoodie combines Pima cotton comfort, a roomy fit, and range-ready details in a versatile everyday layer. The post Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing’s Pima Cotton Campfire Hoodie appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Your suppressor can outlive you. Here’s what your heirs need to know about Form 5 transfers, NFA trusts, and suppressor inheritance. The post What Happens to Your Suppressors When You Die? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Pennsylvania Democrats want more inspections, regulations, and state oversight for gun dealers already operating under federal FFL rules. The post PA: Anti-Gun Reps Take Aim At Gun Shops appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

California watered down AB 2047's 3D-printer gun-blocking mandate, but it didn't kill the idea. The post California Guts Its 3D Printer Gun Bill — On Purpose appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Suppressor export rules are changing in 2026. Here’s what the move from ITAR to Commerce control means for manufacturers, exporters, and owners. The post US Suppressor Exports Move From ITAR to EAR in 2026 appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

This week, three anti-gun bills received final passage from the legislature and will now be transmitted to the Governor's desk for his consideration. The most egregious among these measures is Senate Bill 948, which imposes sweeping new firearm training requirements on law-abiding Californians.     

At $299, the Arken Outrider 2-12x42 delivers surprisingly good glass, a huge field of view, and the versatility hunters actually need. The post Arken Outrider 2-12×42 Review: The Best Hunting Scope Under $500? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Weeks after a major NFA court victory, gun owners and dealers are still waiting for ATF and DOJ to explain what happens next. The post As Suppressor Buyers Await Answers On NFA Status, GOA Updates Members On The Latest appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Paragon 3X punches above its price. The Scrapper red dot? Not so much. We put Vector Optics’ unusual combo through its paces. The post Vector’s Paragon 3X Is Good. The Scrapper? Not So Much. appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The houses came later. Now a developer’s lawsuit could threaten a New Jersey shooting range that’s been operating since the late 1940s. The post Developer Sues to Shut Down a 75-Year-Old NJ Gun Range appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

NFA applications nearly tripled. Wait times still collapsed. ATF’s own numbers show just how dramatically the process has changed. The post NSSF: NFA Applications Up, Wait Times Down appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Gun-control advocates took their second ghost-gun beating of the week — and this one came from trying to make the ATF’s rule harsher. On August 21, a unanimous three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit ruled that California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence lacked standing to sue the ... Read more The post 9th Circuit Tosses Giffords ‘Ghost Gun’ Case appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Turn an empty wall into an organized gun room with Savior Equipment’s modular Wall Rack System. The post Savior Equipment Wall Rack System Review: Build a Gun Room Worth Showing Off appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

For years, NRA-ILA has closely followed and reported on the legal and regulatory saga surrounding the Biden-Harris administration’s so-called “Frame or Receiver” rule. 

There has been a certain amount of anticipation while the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) analyzed the available crime data for last year. The speculation among many was that the report would be, not just good news, but record-setting good news.

On August 20, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule in the Federal Register that establishes application standards for those seeking relief from federal firearm disabilities under the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (GCA).

America blew past six million suppressors. The latest data shows who’s buying them, where they’re going, and why the market is exploding. The post Six Million Cans Registered: What the Data Says About Americans Buying Suppressors appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

VPC says concealed carry permit holders caused 3,365 deaths. Dig into its own numbers, and that scary headline starts falling apart fast. The post VPC Hype About 3,350 ‘Concealed Carry Killers’ Is A Misleading Misdirection Play appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once floated trading the Second Amendment for a right to health care. The post El-Sayed Floated Swapping the 2A for a Right to Health Care appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Mini-14 finally gets some modern accessory real estate. Catalyst Arms adds Picatinny and M-LOK without permanent modifications. The post Catalyst Arms Gives the Mini-14 a Modern Rail Setup appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Kamala Harris may be looking toward 2028. NSSF says gun owners need only look at her Biden-era record to know what that could mean. The post With Her Early Lead In The Polls, NSSF Reminds Voters Of Kamala’s Terrible Record On Guns appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

New York wants 3D printers that refuse to make gun parts. A developer in Mumbai says he’s already built the software to do it. The post States Want 3D Printers That Won’t Print Gun Parts appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

How many guns are “excess” guns? Australia apparently thinks the government should get to decide. The post How Many Guns Is Too Many? Australia Pushing Another ‘Buyback’ For ‘Excess’ Guns appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Five loads, zero malfunctions and plenty of .45 ACP. The Springfield Garrison proves a good 1911 doesn’t have to break the bank. The post The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison .45 ACP Proves Simplicity Still Wins appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Eight rounds of .22 LR, 15 ounces and no exposed hammer. The Charter Arms Walker is a simple little wheelgun built to be carried. The post Charter Arms Walker… A Pound Of Protection appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The California Legislature enters its final full week of the 2026 Legislative Session on Monday, with several anti-gun bills eligible for floor votes. The most egregious bills include AB 2047, which further restricts the use of 3-D printing technology, and SB 948, which creates yet another unconstitutional barrier to exercise your Second Amendment rights.       

It’s been a rough August for Brady United. The gun-control group’s own press releases tell the story. The post Brady United: 5 Straight Crushing Losses Push Gun-Ban Group To The Brink Of Irrelevance appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Brandon Herrera is up six points in TX-23, but this race isn't over yet. The post Herrera Leads TX-23 by 6 — But the Seat Is Far From Sewn Up appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The DOJ did not ask for a stay in a federal lawsuit challenging the NFA's registration scheme on items that no longer have a transfer or making tax imposed, and the judge's decision is now in effect. So what happens now? GOA's Ben Sanderson and NRA-ILA's John Commerford join Cam to talk about the rapidly changing legal environment.

When Judge Wesley Hendrix of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas held on August 5, 2026, that the National Firearms Act’s (NFA) registration and approval requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns exceed Congress’s constitutional authority—this occurred after Congress eliminated the NFA taxes on those items—we entered an exciting but uncertain time.

For decades, federal law and United States Postal Service regulations turned one of the most ordinary stops in American life, your local post office, into a federal “gun free zone.”  That changed on August 12 with a slip opinion from the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) delivering another significant victory for the Second Amendment.

In a stark departure from the last administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is taking gun control advocates to task for their sensationalist rhetoric and questionable legal claims. 

The Second Amendment lost one of its most ardent, longest-serving defenders on August 9 when past NRA President Allan D. Cors died.  He was a lifelong shooter, a dedicated collector, an avid hunter, and, perhaps above all, a great advocate for freedom.

Primary election season is winding down, and the final slates of candidates in most states have emerged ahead of the 2026 fall elections. Second Amendment issues may or may not have been front in center in every campaign, but they certainly remain a fundamental component of any candidate’s political platform moving forward. 

On August 12, we reported on an important development in the ongoing litigation over the National Firearms Act (NFA) filed by multiple plaintiffs in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. These included, with NRA’s support, our state affiliate, the Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA).

Yesterday, August 13th, both the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees advanced several anti-Second Amendment measures.

The National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, the Firing Pin, LLC, and NRA members Lucas Nelson and Daniel Geary filed a lawsuit today challenging New York’s ban on Glock and “Glock-style” handguns.