The 5 new gun and hunting rules that quietly kicked in Jan. 1 — and who they affect
New Year’s Day did more than flip the calendar. It quietly rewrote parts of the rulebook for how you…
If your Magtech box says 556A, stop and check the lot number
If you shoot Magtech 5.56, a small line of text on the box now carries outsized importance. If your…
Buying a standalone barrel in California just got harder — the dealer requirement explained
Buying a spare barrel used to be one of the simplest transactions in California gun culture. As new rules…
Cannabis + guns is heading to SCOTUS — the timeline and what’s really being argued
The clash between federal gun law and the country’s fast‑changing cannabis landscape is about to land in front of…
Connecticut’s top court upheld gun bans tied to protective orders — even when the underlying charge isn’t “violent”
Connecticut’s highest court has drawn a firm line around firearms and family safety, holding that you can be forced…
The right cartridge for 14 big-game animals (no guesswork)
When you’re picking a hunting cartridge, most arguments happen in the space between the counter and the checkout line….
Long-range cartridges that balance punch and shootability
Long-range doesn’t have to mean getting punched in the face every time you touch off a round. If you…
“old” hunting rounds that still stack up against newer stuff
Walk into any gun shop and you’ll hear somebody talk like hunting cartridges have “aged out,” like anything older…
Hunting cartridges that perform better than their reputation
A cartridge’s reputation usually comes from two places: bad bullet choices and unrealistic expectations. If you ask a round…
Handgun calibers that are realistic for black bear defense
Black bears aren’t tanks, but they’re still bears—thick shoulders, heavy bone up front, and a whole lot of muscle…