Daniel Whitaker

A forward-looking gallery on nine rifle chamberings expected to make noise in 2026 and why hunters are already paying attention.

A numbers-driven look at the extraordinary scale, reach, and economic footprint of the firearms industry’s largest annual trade show.

The 9 standout optics from SHOT Show 2026 bring smarter ranging, clearer views, better reticles, and advanced imaging to the field

Once John Browning’s core 1911 patent expired in 1928, the basic design became fair game for competitors. That single legal turning point helped turn America’s most famous pistol into one of the most copied handgun platforms ever made.

For firearms collectors, the federal Curio and Relic license opens a narrow but fascinating door into American gun history. It is inexpensive, surprisingly accessible, and often misunderstood, especially when people confuse collecting with dealing.

A practical look at surprising Civilian Marksmanship Program opportunities, benefits, and access many gun owners do not realize may apply to them.

Buying a suppressor used to mean settling in for a painfully long federal wait. Now, thanks to major changes in ATF eForms processing, many approvals are landing in days instead of many months.

Crossing state lines with firearms is legal in many situations, but the rules are unforgiving. Here is how to plan the trip, pack correctly, handle airlines and movers, and avoid the mistakes that turn a lawful move into a criminal case.

A sudden 177 percent jump in NFA registrations looks dramatic at first glance, but the real story is a mix of regulatory changes, amnesty filings, suppressor demand, and a faster digital system. Once you break down the numbers, the surge makes much more sense.

A federal judge in Texas just delivered one of the biggest blows in years to the National Firearms Act. The ruling does not erase the law nationwide, but it could reshape how suppressors and short-barreled firearms are regulated from here forward.