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The viability of a shotgun as a defensive weapon cannot be overstated. When it comes to genuine stopping power, few weapons match its capabilities. A solid choice in this area is the Breda B12i T4 Security Shotgun. Adver…

Mastering your draw is a critical, life-saving skill that requires consistent practice and maintenance. Here's how to build speed and precision over time.

The Process Worked. The scoreboard doesn’t always tell the whole story. At the Coastal Classic Level II Championship in San Luis Obispo, I finished: 🥉 18th Carry Optics 🏅 45th Overall Overall Match Performance 🎯 211…

DOJ asks a federal judge to block the Virgin Islands’ assault weapon and magazine ban after the Third Circuit’s Cheeseman ruling.

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is excited to announce that the Fifth IDPA World Championship will take place September 15–18, 2027, at the prestigious Brock’s Gap Training Center in Pell City, Alab…

Membership grew by more than 46 shooters a day, and first-quarter match activity climbed over 20 percent from last year.

New Jersey Democrats attack the Third Circuit after its landmark Second Amendment ruling struck down the state’s AR-15 and magazine bans.

SAF, NRA and FPC ask a federal judge to block Maryland’s Glock ban, arguing SB 334 targets common handguns while illegal switches remain banned.

GOA has sued the U.S. Virgin Islands, arguing its permit laws disarm nonresident Americans and threaten unauthorized gun owners with ten years in prison.

/PRNewswire/ -- SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and advanced concepts, congratulates Team SIG...

View in Browser July 21, 2026 TOP NEWS I'll never carry alone Clayton Wagner, Mid-South District Manager — Delta Defense, LLC Don't get me wrong, I have carried alone. In fact, for most of my adult life I did, but I…

USPSA Board of Directors Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026, 1900 EDT Zoom Meeting USPSA Board of Directors and USPSA Directors Click here to view agenda in PDF Format Share Direct Link: https://uspsa.org/announcement/10…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is pleased to announce that Leapers, Inc., manufacturer of the UTG® line of firearm accessories, has signed on as an official sponsor of the 2026 IDPA National Champi…

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

Though I had been hearing good things about Rost Martin handguns since their 2024 introduction, my first hands-on experience came at Athlon Outdoors’ 2026 Rendezvous at Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming. Danae Hale, Rost Mart…

How much better is the original H&K SP5 compared to the more affordable Turkish MP5 clone knockoffs? We shot them head-to-head to find out.

Wilson Combat, the industry-leading innovator in high-performance and custom 1911 pistols, will be returning as one of the firearms industry sponsors of the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Ex…

Brian sits down with Maggie Reese for a candid conversation about her journey through competitive shooting, personal loss, and finding her way back to the sport. Maggie didn't grow up shooting despite firearms being in h…

PRS is a hyper-competitive precision rifle game, but when hunters participate, it can help them develop key skills for the field.

DOJ moved to abandon its post office gun ban appeal, leaving an injunction protecting present and future SAF and FPC members at ordinary post offices.

5 Mikes. One Lesson. On paper, this match ended with: 🏆 6th Place – Carry Optics 🏆 21st Overall 🎯 135 Alpha | 30 Charlie | 2 Delta | 5 Mike ⏱️ 123.79 Seconds But the score doesn’t tell the real story. Four of the fiv…

Virginia’s AR-15 ban defense says common rifles and standard magazines are not protected arms in Crump v. Katz, relying on a test SCOTUS rejected.

SAF seeks judgment after a New Hampshire school searched Jack Harrington’s truck over lawful gun ownership and found no firearm.

The House passed H.R. 1181 to block MCC 5723 and credit card tracking of gun-store transactions. The gun-owner privacy fight now moves to the Senate.

SAF and its allies say three Supreme Court rulings undermine ATF’s NFA registry for suppressors and short-barreled firearms after Congress zeroed the tax.

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NRA, FPC, SAF and ASA ask the Sixth Circuit to strike down the NFA short-barreled rifle registry in U.S. v. Machamer, citing Bruen and Wolford.

Maryland defends its Glock-style pistol ban in Bathras v. Moore, claiming covered semiautomatic handguns can be treated as convertible machine guns.

Inside the Leaderboard: A breakdown of the latest scores from the 2026 European Handgun Championship, featuring Miroslav leading with an impressive 7.14 hit factor! 🏆🎯 #shootingsports #tatical #firearms #gunsdaily #com…

I get asked literally all the time about what 2011 works best for small hands - and the frames are just big unfortunately. The Tanfoglio is designed in such a way most people will be able to find a home on the gun and b…

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What a shit show. Searched for Stoeger, USPSA, Foley...so maybe this isn't a dupe.Doodie threadFrom Facebook

I read a little about a high level competitor and instructor named Ben Stoeger. Why was he suspended by USPSA? Is it true he did some malicious things? Ben seems like a likable fellow in his videos.

We test the two top competition red dots for parallax, durability, brightness, and shooting experience.

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

City hosting 2026 Canadian handgun championships, July 27-Aug. 2

Staccato’s new HD P4X is a steel-frame, full-size-grip, compensated 9mm 2011 built for duty use, overt carry, and serious shooters.

View in Browser July 7, 2026 TOP NEWS Nighthawk Custom to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises IDPA Nighthawk Custom, a custom firearm manufacturer headquartered in Berryville, Ark…

Nighthawk Custom, a custom firearm manufacturer headquartered in Berryville, AR, has signed on to sponsor the 2026 IDPA US National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Nighthawk Custom was formed in 2004 by a group…

Go Fast Don’t Suck has signed on to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Go Fast, Don’t Suck is a shirt design company that also manufactures dry fire targets, match banners, and offer…

Brian sits down with Alan Turner to mark his two-year anniversary at USPSA. An army brat who grew up on bases from Fort Huachuca to Fort Drum, Alan has been around firearms his entire life and was a competitive discus an…

Canik made a heck of a carry gun with the Prime - but the Prime Radian brings it to another level - and it brings the price to a new level. So we take a look at that and the difference between the two. Check out the a…

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BREAKING: The Trump DOJ has sued California over its new Glock ban and Handgun Roster, arguing the state is violating the Second Amendment by blocking lawful access to common modern handguns.

From bombing stages to finally feeling like I can shoot again... Follow along as we shoot another USPSA match. In this match, I was focusing on getting lower, moving with purpose, and shooting sooner (not faster), which …

Join us on the multiplayer range on Ace VR 30 min before the stream starts. Join the group "GG Pew Crew" and enter the group range to shoot with us! This livestream is brought to you by Ace Virtual Shooting. Train from …

A federal judge refused to dismiss most claims in Maer Malinowski’s lawsuit over the fatal ATF raid that killed Bryan Malinowski, allowing wrongful-death and related claims to proceed.

View in Browser June 30, 2026 TOP NEWS Taurus to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises IDPA Taurus, known for producing professional grade pistols, has signed on to sponsor the 2026…

Layered Ballistics and Eternal Networks have signed up to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Layered Ballistics offers reloading and holster accessories, IDPA test boxes, and dry fir…

Taurus, known for producing professional grade pistols, has signed on to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship match presented by JP Enterprises. The 2026 IDPA National Championship match is scheduled for Sept. 24-…

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I finally got my hands on the Zermatt Arms Waltz 9 and I wanted to share my first thoughts. Here are my initial impressions after spending some time behind the gun and what I liked, what surprised me, and what I am still…

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

The Supreme Court’s Wolford v. Lopez decision could strengthen the Cheeseman challenge to New Jersey’s AR-15 ban by forcing the state to defend its law under Bruen.

B&T AG says it settled its dispute with B&T USA, regained control of U.S. trademarks, and plans a new Swiss-owned American operation.

Join us on the multiplayer range on Ace VR 30 min before the stream starts. Join the group "GG Pew Crew" and enter the group range to shoot with us! This livestream is brought to you by Ace Virtual Shooting. Train from …

Harmeet Dhillon gave California until June 30 to negotiate before DOJ challenges its Glock ban and Handgun Roster in federal court.

We gathered the best PCCs, covering a range of price points and use cases, and tested them for a week at Staccato Vegas