Hawaii Gun Buyback: Feel-Good Failure
A recent gun “buyback” in Hawaii, which netted more than 300 guns turned in to authorities, had supporters crowing over the results. Unfortunately for them, studies have proven such programs to be completely ineffective at curtailing crime, shootings or anything else. First, the accolades. “I...
S&W’s 10mm Folding PCC Is a Game Changer
Images by the author S&W has jumped on the folding pistol caliber carbine bandwagon in a big way. Introduced in February of 2023, the 9mm gun was a success out of the gate. It was built well, reliable, accurate, and could fold in half. It...
Colorado Sheriffs Slam Gun Ban Bill
Following Gov. Jared Polis’ signing of the sweeping gun ban measure last week, some Colorado sheriffs, who have opposed the bill all along, are still speaking out against the action. The measure bans the sale of the most popular selling rifle in America—the Modern Sporting...
S.C. Seeks To Be 21st State To Ban Firearm Specific Merchant Category Codes
South Carolina lawmakers are one step closer to making the Palmetto State the 21st to ban the use of firearms-specific merchant category codes (MCCs) for citizens buying guns and ammunition. Last week, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 3930, which would prohibit...
Suppressor Weight Matters for Hunters
For the modern hunter, a suppressor has evolved from a luxury item to an essential piece of equipment. It protects hearing, reduces recoil, and minimizes disturbance to wildlife and nearby hunters. However, adding a suppressor to your hunting rifle comes with a potentially significant tradeoff:...
Guns Welcome on Public Transit
The Missouri House just sent a clear message: gun rights shouldn’t stop at the bus stop. In a 106-45 vote on Thursday, lawmakers passed House Bill 328, a measure that would legalize concealed carry on public transit and lower the minimum age for a concealed...
Colorado’s New Gun Law Sparks Outrage
Democrat Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed into law one of the most sweeping arguably unconstitutional gun bans in the nation’s history. The measure bans the sale of the most popular selling rifle in America—the Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR)—unless Coloradans obtain from their county...
ATF Deputy Director Marvin Richardson Forced To Retire
Marvin Richardson, long-time Deputy Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has been fast-tracked to the unemployment line after he was given the option of voluntary retirement or forced removal. Richardson had been with the ATF for decades, serving under numerous...
