U.S. Reps Introduce Measure Targeting Gun-Specific Merchant Category Code
The controversy over a new Merchant Category Code (MCC) specifically for purchase of guns and ammunition continues to grow and is now gaining attention at the federal level. At issue is a new MCC for gun purchases adopted by the International Organization for Standardization in...
MagnaCut Hits Standard KABAR Lineup on BK2 Campanion
After taking MagnaCut for a test drive with a limited release in the spring, KABAR has decided to sign the papers and bring the super steel into their production lineup. First standard KABAR to get the MagnaCut treatment is the Ethan Becker-designed BK2. The flagship...
VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Veterans Affairs medical officials recorded their millionth diagnosed COVID-19 case Wednesday, a milestone that department experts say serves as a reminder that the virus remains a public health threat even years after the height of the global pandemic. “COVID-19 continues to be the most significant...
Election 2024: A Great Night For America’s Gun Owners
Anti-gun candidates took a beating in Tuesday night’s election, with Republicans winning not only the presidency but also the U.S. Senate. At the time of this writing, House races in some districts were still too close to call, so declaring a Republican sweep is still...
Senate VA committee chairman Tester loses to Navy vet challenger
Montana Sen. Jon Tester, a key voice for Democrats on veterans and military spending issues, lost his re-election bid on Tuesday to Republican challenger Tim Sheehy, an outcome that gave GOP leaders the majority in the Senate. The Associated Press called the race in favor...
Global leaders congratulate Trump, whose victory could roil the world
LONDON (AP) — The verdict of U.S. voters was more decisive than most pundits and analysts had predicted. Now the world waits to see whether the election of Donald Trump as president is as destabilizing many American allies fear. Trump secured victory Wednesday after surpassing the 270...
TRUMP WINS!
Fox News is projecting Donald J. Trump has locked up Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to get to 277 electoral votes and will be elected as our country’s 47th president. This is a developing story. Continue reading TRUMP WINS! at The Truth About Guns. Read the...
Switchology: Setting Up Your Rifle Lights, Lasers And Switches
The switches by which you activate a light are crucial pieces of equipment. Whether you choose to use the onboard tail cap or a pressure pad/switch, it’s critical to be able to simply activate your light when you need it. First, let’s begin with why...
‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy scandal mastermind, sentenced to 15 years
SAN DIEGO — Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers, federal prosecutors said. U.S. District Judge Janis L. Sammartino also ordered Francis...
2024 Election Fears Fail to Drive Increase in Gun Sales
As election day finally arrives, gun sales in the U.S. haven’t experienced the usual surge that has become common with presidential elections over the past 20 years. In fact, October 2024 actually saw a slight decline in FBI background checks on gun-related transactions with numbers...