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Handguns work against bears far more often than conventional wisdom suggests. But does that make a pistol better than bear spray? Here’s what the data actually show. The post Yes, a Handgun Works on a Bear — Here’s What the Numbers Actually Say appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Washington Democrats are assembling another gun-control package for 2027 after the Bite of Seattle shooting, but lawmakers remain divided over what to pursue. The post After Seattle Center, WA Democrats Want More Gun Laws — But Can’t Agree on Which appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Capitol Police arrested a California man after finding a working 10-foot guillotine near the Supreme Court. His own videos make the strange case considerably more serious. The post A Man Parked a Working Guillotine Next to the Supreme Court. It Didn’t Go Well. appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Dolly Parton openly carried a .38 pistol for self-defense and once drew it on a man harassing her in New York City. Her own words tell the story. The post Dolly Parton Carried a .38, and She Never Apologized for It appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Registration-free suppressor transfers are happening under a federal injunction, but one Second Amendment attorney warns today's paper trail could become tomorrow's enforcement target. The post A 2A Lawyer Says the ATF’s Anti-Gun Wing Is Keeping a List appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Strike Industries Polymer FSA STAB is a lightweight, adjustable side-folding pistol brace built for 1913 Picatinny-equipped firearms. We tested it on .300 Blackout and .223 Wylde platforms to see how it performs. The post The Strike Industries FSA STAB Brace appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

FBI data show murder and other violent crimes fell sharply in 2025 despite widespread gun ownership, expanded Constitutional carry, and millions of firearms sold annually. The post FBI Data Guts the ‘More Guns, More Crime’ Myth appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A federal court victory over NFA registration has created an unexpected problem for Pennsylvania gun owners. Rep. Rob Kauffman wants to fix the state-law Catch-22 before lawful owners get caught in it. The post After NFA Ruling, Pennsylvania Legislation Would Ensure Suppressors Remain Legal appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

UCLA law professor Adam Winkler says the Supreme Court’s Bruen test has made a mess of modern gun law. The post Anti-Second Amendment ‘Expert’ Is Still Grousing About Bruen Ruling 4 Years Later appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A VCU student argues for repealing the Second Amendment while keeping an AR-15 because he fears political violence and government overreach. That's quite a contradiction. The post The Op-Ed That Argued Itself Into the 2A Camp appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

A new poll finds voters favor enforcing existing gun laws over passing new ones as the Supreme Court prepares to take up major rifle-ban cases. The post Poll: Voters Want Existing Gun Laws Enforced, Not New Ones appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Chestnut Mountain Campfire Hoodie combines Pima cotton comfort, a roomy fit, and range-ready details in a versatile everyday layer. The post Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing’s Pima Cotton Campfire Hoodie appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Your suppressor can outlive you. Here’s what your heirs need to know about Form 5 transfers, NFA trusts, and suppressor inheritance. The post What Happens to Your Suppressors When You Die? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Pennsylvania Democrats want more inspections, regulations, and state oversight for gun dealers already operating under federal FFL rules. The post PA: Anti-Gun Reps Take Aim At Gun Shops appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

California watered down AB 2047's 3D-printer gun-blocking mandate, but it didn't kill the idea. The post California Guts Its 3D Printer Gun Bill — On Purpose appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Suppressor export rules are changing in 2026. Here’s what the move from ITAR to Commerce control means for manufacturers, exporters, and owners. The post US Suppressor Exports Move From ITAR to EAR in 2026 appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

At $299, the Arken Outrider 2-12x42 delivers surprisingly good glass, a huge field of view, and the versatility hunters actually need. The post Arken Outrider 2-12×42 Review: The Best Hunting Scope Under $500? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Weeks after a major NFA court victory, gun owners and dealers are still waiting for ATF and DOJ to explain what happens next. The post As Suppressor Buyers Await Answers On NFA Status, GOA Updates Members On The Latest appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The Paragon 3X punches above its price. The Scrapper red dot? Not so much. We put Vector Optics’ unusual combo through its paces. The post Vector’s Paragon 3X Is Good. The Scrapper? Not So Much. appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

The houses came later. Now a developer’s lawsuit could threaten a New Jersey shooting range that’s been operating since the late 1940s. The post Developer Sues to Shut Down a 75-Year-Old NJ Gun Range appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

NFA applications nearly tripled. Wait times still collapsed. ATF’s own numbers show just how dramatically the process has changed. The post NSSF: NFA Applications Up, Wait Times Down appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Gun-control advocates took their second ghost-gun beating of the week — and this one came from trying to make the ATF’s rule harsher. On August 21, a unanimous three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit ruled that California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence lacked standing to sue the ... Read more The post 9th Circuit Tosses Giffords ‘Ghost Gun’ Case appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Turn an empty wall into an organized gun room with Savior Equipment’s modular Wall Rack System. The post Savior Equipment Wall Rack System Review: Build a Gun Room Worth Showing Off appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

America blew past six million suppressors. The latest data shows who’s buying them, where they’re going, and why the market is exploding. The post Six Million Cans Registered: What the Data Says About Americans Buying Suppressors appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

VPC says concealed carry permit holders caused 3,365 deaths. Dig into its own numbers, and that scary headline starts falling apart fast. The post VPC Hype About 3,350 ‘Concealed Carry Killers’ Is A Misleading Misdirection Play appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

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