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When the federal government in the form of the U.S. Department of Justice chose to not appeal a court ruling striking down the Biden Administration’s so-called “Engaged in the Business” rule, gun owners and gun-right groups cheered. After all, it was one of the most egregious anti-gun actions by the Biden Administration, meant to squelch ... Read more The post DOJ Appeals GOA Win In Case Challenging Biden’s ‘Engaged In The Business’ Final Rule appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

An armed citizen reportedly intervened during a deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, stopping the attacker before police entered the building. The post Armed Citizen Kills Bend School Shooter in 3 Minutes appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite V2 earned top honors in Ballistic's Best 2026 under-$1,000 hunting rifle category, posting sub-MOA five-shot groups and delivering impressive accuracy for a $719 rifle. The post Savage Arms Wins Ballistic’s Best Award for Sub-$1,000 Hunting Rifle appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Police in Menifee, California, recovered a homemade .50 BMG rifle reportedly possessed by someone prohibited from owning firearms. The post Three California Gun Laws Didn’t Stop This Garage-Built .50 BMG appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Strike Industries' new FSA LITE STAB weighs just 4.05 ounces, folds for compact storage, and fits rear Picatinny-equipped pistols. Here's what you get for $57.95. The post Strike Industries Introduces the Lightweight FSA LITE Folding Stabilizer appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Second Amendment Foundation's new fact sheet compares warnings about expanded gun rights with subsequent crime data, including murder-rate declines in Texas and Florida. The post SAF Fact Sheet: Gun-Ban Advocates’ Doom-And-Gloom Predictions Always Fall Short appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A Connecticut man faces bomb-related felony charges 16 years after his father faced similar allegations. The latest investigation began with a red flag warrant, not a bomb tip. The post Connecticut Man, 30, Faces Bomb Charges. His Dad Faced the Same in 2010 appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Chiappa LA-322 combines classic lever-action styling with a convenient takedown design. We put this affordable .22 LR rifle through its paces at the range to see how it performs. The post Chiappa LA-322 Takedown Review: A Lever-Action .22 LR Worth Owning appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A coalition of 174 House Democrats is demanding that the DOJ reverse its decision to stop enforcing the federal handgun sales ban for adults ages 18–20, setting up another dispute over Second Amendment rights. The post Nearly 175 House Democrats Pressure DOJ To Reverse Decision On Under-21 Handgun Sales appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Indiana Democrat Jaime West ended a Fayette County Council campaign interview with the words “We have guns too,” raising questions about political rhetoric and Second Amendment rights. The post ‘We Have Guns Too’: Indiana Democrat Sparks Second Amendment Controversy appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A licensed Ohio gun dealer says ChatGPT stopped helping with firearms marketing campaigns. The reported restrictions raise questions about OpenAI's commerce rules and their impact on lawful businesses. The post ChatGPT’s New Firearms Restrictions Leave Gun Dealers Scrambling appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Seven firearm legal protection organizations will participate in a free, unscripted town hall October 17, giving gun owners a chance to compare programs and ask questions directly. The post Major Firearm Legal Protection Providers to Face Questions at October 17 Town Hall appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Can one optic replace your binoculars and laser rangefinder? We review the GPO Rangeguide 10x50, testing its ranging performance, features, and overall value. The post GPO Rangeguide 10×50 Rangefinding Binoculars Review appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

President Trump's new executive order aims to expand hunting access on federal lands, address lead ammunition restrictions, and support the next generation of hunters. Here's what changes and when. The post Trump Executive Order Aims to Expand Hunting Access appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A new Rasmussen poll finds 41% of voters consider foreign terrorism the greater threat, a sharp reversal from June's results. The post Rasmussen: 41% of Voters See Foreign Terror as Top Threat appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

FPC is pressing 15 states to stop enforcing NFA-related registration requirements after a federal court ruling and ATF's nationwide enforcement policy change. The post FPC Targets NFA Laws in 15 States After Court Win appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Kimber DS Warrior brings double-stack capacity, optics-ready features and reliable range performance to a more affordable 1911 platform. The post Kimber’s DS Warrior… One Affordable, Reliable 2011 appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Bersa BP9FS offers a 17+1 capacity, optics-ready slide and reliable range performance at a street price under $400. The post Bersa BP9FS: Budget Full-Size 9mm appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A new analysis from the University of Wyoming challenges The Trace's use of ATF crime gun data to suggest wrongdoing by Turner's Outdoorsman. The post New Analysis Debunks Hit Piece By The Trace On California Turner’s Outdoorsman Stores appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

More than 21 million Americans reportedly became first-time gun owners between 2019 and 2024, reshaping the demographics of firearm ownership. The post 21 Million New Gun Owners. Cue the Media Meltdown. appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Texas Gun Rights is calling for an end to NICS, arguing that federal monitoring of lawful gun buyers violates constitutional protections. The post How NICS Has Turned Into An ‘Investigative Tripwire’ To Track Lawful Gun Purchasers appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Giffords and Everytown plan $10 million each in midterm advertising, targeting congressional races as NRA spending remains limited. The post Giffords, Everytown Each Pledge $10 Million for 2026 Ad War appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Attorney Mark Smith predicts the Supreme Court will overturn AR-15 bans in 2027, citing Heller, Bruen and growing evidence of common use. The post Mark Smith Forecasts 2027 SCOTUS Win on Semi-Auto Rifles appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Gun-control groups have raised $18.8 million and spent $9.7 million this cycle, compared with $5.8 million raised and $3.8 million spent by gun-rights groups. The post Gun-Control Groups Outraise Rights Groups 3-to-1 in Midterms appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Contra Costa County agrees to drop CCW bans on pistol optics, weapon lights, and single-action 1911 and 2011 handguns after an SAF lawsuit. The post Contra Costa Drops Ban on 1911s, Red Dots, Pistol Lights appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

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