Federal watchdogs are again warning that the nation’s firearms vetting system does not fully match the risks it is supposed to manage. Recent work by the Government Accountability Office points to blind spots in how background checks are conducted, monitored, and enforced, from the gun counter to federal agencies that should be feeding records into…
The U.S. Army is moving from prototype to widespread fielding of the XM7 rifle, setting a multi‑year path that will reshape how close combat units fight. After years of development under the Next Generation Squad Weapon program, the service has begun issuing the new rifle to frontline formations and mapping out which active, Guard, and…
There’s a reason old revolvers stick around in conversations among experienced shooters. Mechanical simplicity, strong steel construction, and predictable operation often beat newer budget semi-autos that sacrifice feel for price. You might find yourself surprised at how a well-maintained classic wheelgun keeps delivering consistent accuracy and reliability even decades after release. Many older revolvers were…
Firearms have become a more visible part of visits to national parks since federal law shifted to align possession rules with state statutes. That change, however, did not create a blanket right to carry or use guns anywhere on federal land, and confusion at trailheads and campgrounds has followed. The National Park Service is now…
Lawmakers are turning to the Congressional Budget Office to put a price tag on a newly introduced federal gun control proposal that would tighten rules on assault-style firearms and expand oversight of gun sales. The estimate is emerging as a central data point in a debate that mixes constitutional arguments with questions about how much…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released its latest annual Firearms Commerce Report, offering one of the most detailed public snapshots of the legal gun market in the United States. The new data traces manufacturing, imports, exports and regulatory activity, giving policymakers, dealers and advocates a shared factual baseline for debates over…
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a high-stakes Second Amendment dispute this term, adding another flashpoint to a docket already crowded with fights over guns and public safety. The case will test how far the Court’s conservative majority is willing to extend its recent expansion of gun rights into new corners of…
The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to tighten the net around gunrunning networks with a new firearms trafficking enforcement initiative that links federal prosecutors, border agencies, and international partners. The effort aims to disrupt the supply chains that move U.S. sourced weapons into violent criminal markets, while navigating a shifting legal environment for both…
Some cartridges hang around because of marketing. Others stay because they work, season after season, in rain, snow, and heat. When a round earns loyalty over decades, it’s usually because it offers predictable trajectory, manageable recoil, and terminal performance you can trust without second-guessing. You don’t have to chase the latest release when you already…
From the Colt Single Action Army that defined the American West to the Smith & Wesson Model 686 that anchors modern competition, certain wheelguns keep finding new shooters. Collectors, law enforcement veterans, and competitive specialists continue to name the same classic revolvers when asked which models still matter. Their choices show why these nine designs…