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Gun Owners of America, VCDL, GOF, and AmmoLand contributor John Crump are challenging Virginia’s new assault weapons ban, magazine limits, and public carry restrictions in court.

DOJ is challenging D.C.’s AR-15 and suppressor bans, arguing MPD enforcement violates the Second Amendment and civil rights law.

PSA, NAGR and Right to Bear urge SCOTUS to review Patrick Tate Adamiak’s NFA case over inert relics, demilled parts and ATF overreach.

A new Firearms Research Center paper warns that AI could turn ATF’s massive gun-record stockpile into the functional equivalent of the federal registry Congress banned.

Let’s take a quick trip back in time, around 15 years or so, when Travis Haley and Chris Costa had just released a very popular DVD (remember those?) called “The Art of the Tactical Carbine,” and pretty much everyone in …

Riser shoots his first NRL Hunter match of the season and gets his ass kicked.

A Florida gun owner says he spent 14 days in jail after a bad NICS database flag made him look like a felon and a prohibited person.

Rep. Thomas Massie’s H.R. 2267 would force DOJ and FBI to report demographic data on NICS denials, including overturned firearm-purchase denials.

Pennsylvania SB 357 would advance Constitutional Carry, while SB 822 would add real consequences for local governments that violate firearm preemption.

DOJ sued Denver over its AR-15 ban and Colorado over its magazine ban, sharpening the case for Supreme Court review of Second Amendment hardware bans.

Connecticut’s HB 5043, a Glock-style “convertible pistol” ban, has cleared the legislature and is headed to Gov. Ned Lamont as NAGR urges gun owners to demand a veto.

Part 2 of the epic LQ episode.

Weapons Training Battalion–Quantico and the Marine Corps Shooting Team hosted the Marine Corps Championships, the culminating event of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competitions, from April 13–24 at

Benelli USA announces that Pro Staff shooters Heather Eckhardt and Ashlynne Thomas have qualified for Team USA at the 2026 IPSC World Shoot in Corinth, Greece, September 20-October 4. Eckhardt will compete on the Ladies …

Heather Eckhardt and Ashlynne Thomas will head to the competition, which will take place in Corinth, Greece, September 20 to October 4.

Dianna Muller, her story is one of discipline under pressure, competitive excellence and an unwavering commitment to education, empowerment and constitutional freedoms.

Trump’s DOJ should repeal Biden-era ATF rules, end pistol brace and private-sale traps, make zero-tolerance repeal permanent, and destroy ATF’s backdoor gun registry.

ATF announced a major reform package targeting pistol braces, bump stocks, FFL paperwork, NFA travel rules, CLEO notices, and other Biden-era gun regulations.

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I sat down with Ben Stoeger, and nothing was off limits. We covered: • Training methods that actually work • His journey to the top • Hot takes on the shooting industry Plus, we asked your questions. This is our first…

The Washington Hilton attack shows the failure of D.C. gun laws, California background checks, and media demands for more restrictions on law-abiding gun owners.

On this episode of the Acceptable Accuracy Podcast, hosts Kyle, Philip, and Tyler take on a budget-minded three gun challenge: build a complete competition-ready setup with a rifle, shotgun, pistol, and optics package fo…

The D.C. Court of Appeals will hear Benson en banc after vacating its March 5 opinion, putting the District’s magazine ban and licensing and registration rules back in play.

Maxwell dries out after the wet and wild final day of Texas 3 Gun.

Gun owners are urging President Donald Trump to pardon Patrick “Tate” Adamiak, arguing his prosecution reflects ATF overreach and a serious miscarriage of justice.

NSSF, Maryland Shall Issue, and NRA-ILA are pushing back against Maryland’s new ban on common Glock-style striker-fired pistols, warning it targets handguns in common use.

TALLADEGA, Ala. – SSG Christopher Liming, 52, of Tampa, FL, attended his first Talladega Spring Classic in March and took home plenty of souvenirs to remember the trip. Not only did Liming claim the overall win in the Se…

GLOCK has announced new OEM 15-round metal magazines for the G43X and G48, plus a new 15-round G44 magazine.

GOA Senior Vice President Erich Pratt told senators that the ATF has nearly 1 billion firearm records, most of which are already digitized.

In this episode of Slam Fire Radio, the crew is back with a mix of competition talk, range stories, and the kind of behind-the-scenes chaos you’d expect—starting with the unmistakable smell of freshly ground antler. Kyl…

Rep. Thomas Massie told the Senate the Second Amendment is a check on tyranny and urged action on national constitutional carry and other gun rights reforms.

Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes of HB 78 and HB 312, protecting the firearms industry from lawfare and expanding carry rights for young adults.

Maxwell is in Texas, but Riser missed his flight after blowing up his back once again. We get a glimpse into Texas 3 Gun and hear how project 6 ARC is progressing.

Taurus has announced the new RPC, a 9mm PDW-style platform with ambidextrous controls, a 4.5-inch threaded barrel, and 32-round magazines.

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Caldwell just launched (see what I did there) a new target launcher called the Surface-to-Air, and it is the coolest battery and Bluetooth-powered device I’ve seen hit the market. If you’re familiar with or own the ClayC…

The Grand Central machete attack shows how New York’s “sensitive places” law disarms the law-abiding while violent criminals ignore the rules and strike anyway.

Virginia’s HB40 ghost gun ban targets privately made firearms, forces serialization, and sets up a registration scheme many gun owners see as groundwork for confiscation.

A new summary judgment motion challenges California’s AB 28 gun and ammo tax, arguing the state cannot put the Second Amendment behind a paywall.

The DOJ Civil Rights Division warned Virginia it will sue if Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs anti-gun bills, including SB 749 targeting AR-15s and other common semiautomatic firearms.

Pirro’s office says it will no longer defend D.C.’s magazine ban, but is still fighting to preserve Tyree Benson’s related gun convictions in a major Second Amendment case.

Maxwell tries to blow up a 6 ARC by turning it up to 11, and we play a game of fantasy 3 gun for the Texas match.

Pro shooter Ryan Muller breaks down the equipment rules for ARC’s Stock, Limited and Open divisions, from red-dot-only sighting systems to triple-optic setups with bipods.

The Supreme Court declined to hear Schoenthal v. Raoul, leaving in place a Seventh Circuit ruling upholding Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms on public transportation.

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For years, the only answer to quickly changing the magnification level on a Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO) has been to add a throw lever. I remember the days when the only “throw lever” available was an aftermarket ring…

Just because a manufacturer’s website says an item is legal for use in USPSA matches, it sometimes is missing the appropriate caveats as to which ruleset or division the item is legal in. This Question of the Month deals…

Riser shoots the season opener in 108-degree temps and tries not to melt. It all got off to a rough start but ended up better than expected. Plus, we see who won the first round of fantasy 3 gun league.

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When I picked up the Beretta A300 Ultima Competition shotgun from my FFL, I went from excited to ecstatic. Anyone familiar with the Beretta 1301 shotgun will appreciate the new Ultima Competition model. Like the 1301, th…

Things are thawing out up north for Maxwell, while Riser swelters in 108-degree heat in the van in Phoenix at the season opener. Here how the off-season prep has worked, and plans for the future. Plus, some drama in the …

Athlon Outdoors Exclusive Firearm Updates, Reviews & News

Meprolight is a brand most known for its handgun iron sights, from tritium night sights to fiber-tritium, self-illuminated adjustable sights, and more. Lately, they have been busy innovating within the optical space, rel…

Smith & Wesson has announced a new partnership with Lena Miculek, who joins the company as a brand ambassador.Miculek is widely known in the competitive shooting world, having earned her first world title in 2012 at the …

Long range shooting, uncommon calibers, and fancy rifles. Built for the 2026 PRS season, a 6mm ARC gamer rifle with a Zeiss S3 scope and MDT chassis.

I get a lot of questions like this from people who have failed either their certification or recertification exams all three times they attempted it. First thing: Don’t Panic!

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun is the longest-running and largest multi-gun match of its kind. March 12-16 2025.

Maxwell goes on a tear over the public discussion about the selection process for USPSA Nationals.

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announced that world champion shooter Lena Miculek has joined as a Brand Ambassador. Miculek, who has won ten world titles across rifle, shotgun, pistol caliber carbine, and multi-gun competit…