The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announces the opening of the 2026 spring wild turkey hunting season today, April 29, running through May 30. This marks the 46th year of the program, with new provisions allowing Sunda
ATF reports unprecedented demand for suppressors with more than 1 million NFA forms processed in the first four months of 2026, putting the year on track to exceed previous records as shooters capitalize on potential upcoming reforms and tax relief o
Big Update – The 2026 ATF Pistol Brace Rule Is Gone If you read our original post from late 2025, you were probably bracing (pun intended) for the worst when
Mossberg's new 990 Aftershock series features ultra-compact 12-gauge semi-automatic shotguns with 14.75-18.5 inch barrels, pistol grips, and high capacity options, praised for reliability, non-NFA compliance, and versatility in home defense and tacti
At the 2026 SHOT Show, manufacturers unveiled exciting new firearms such as the Taurus RPC 9mm PDW pistol designed for versatility, FN's affordable under-$500 pistol, new rifles from major brands, and other innovations shaping the year's market trend
The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) has unveiled its 2026 major event lineup, featuring a split Nationals with Factory Gun in Utah and Race Gun in Ohio, the World Speed Shooting Championship at CMP Marksmanship Park in Alabama, a
USA Shooting has named the Pistol and Rifle National Team athletes for the 2026 ISSF World Cup events in Munich, Germany (May 24-31) and Beijing, China, following performances at the spring selection match in Kerrville, TX. Standouts include Will Shi
State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-90) has sponsored House Bill 2447, proposing a sales tax exemption on all firearms and ammunition purchases from July 1 to December 31, 2026. The measure aims to provide relief to hunters, sport shooters, and families in r
Effective April 2, 2026, Massachusetts requires all new and renewing firearms license applicants to complete an updated basic firearms safety course. The curriculum now includes live-fire exercises, suicide prevention, de-escalation tactics, use of f
After a four-year legal battle led by the Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation, California has conceded that AB 2571 - a law restricting firearm advertising and marketing targeted at minors under 18 - is unconstitutional under the First and Second Amendme
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger that the DOJ will sue if she signs SB 749/HB 217, which criminalizes the purchase, sale, and possession of AR-15s and other 'assault firearms.' The threat i
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued an order directing U.S. military installation commanders to presume approval for service members requesting to carry personal firearms on base, shifting away from longstanding gun-free zone policies to bolste