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Gun Rights Groups Take New York to Court Over Ban on Glock-Style Handguns
A new federal lawsuit is challenging New York’s ban on the sale and transfer of Glock-style handguns, setting up another major test of how far states can go in regulating commonly owned firearms. The case brings together some of the biggest gun rights groups in the country and could shape the next phase of Second Amendment litigation.
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9 Things About How a Bullet Is Actually Made From Raw Metal to Finished Round
From brass cups to finished cartridges, discover the precise factory stages that turn separate materials into ammunition.
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8 Things About .45-70 Government That Made It the Round Dangerous Game Hunters Still Trust After 150 Years
The .45-70 survived 150 years by combining heavy bullets, proven power, adaptable rifles, and enduring big-game appeal.
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Why the 1960s “Rocket Pistol” That Fired Tiny Missiles Instead of Bullets Never Actually Worked
The Gyrojet looked like the future in handgun form, launching miniature rockets instead of bullets. But behind the space-age pitch were stubborn engineering flaws that made it weak up close, erratic in flight, and too impractical to win real-world trust.
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Court Ruling Gives Gun Rights Groups a Win in Fight Over Suppressors
A Texas federal ruling and the Justice Department’s decision not to seek an immediate appeal have handed gun rights groups a major victory over long-standing suppressor regulations. The decision could reshape how the National Firearms Act is enforced, even as the broader legal fight is far from over.
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8 Things About Ballistic Gel Testing That Reveal Why Some Ammo Marketing Claims Do Not Hold Up
Ballistic gel can expose the gap between impressive ammo advertising and what controlled terminal testing actually reveals.
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8 Things About Chronographs That Explain Why Two Boxes of the Same Ammo Can Shoot Completely Differently
Two boxes can share a label yet differ in speed, consistency, temperature, storage, and accuracy at longer range today
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The Folding Pistol-Caliber Gun That Had Everyone Talking at This Year’s Biggest Gun Shows
A long teased folding 9mm finally turned trade show buzz into real market momentum this year. Here is why the ZEV and Magpul Folding Defensive Platform became one of the most discussed pistol caliber guns on the show floor.
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9 Things About .277 Fury That Made It the Most Controversial New Rifle Cartridge in Years
.277 Fury combines extreme pressure, hybrid cases and military roots, creating a powerful cartridge that challenges hunting norms.
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Why Washington Just Banned Feeding Deer, Elk, and Moose Statewide With No Exceptions
Washington has moved to stop people from feeding deer, elk, and moose across the state as officials try to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease. The new rule is broader than many residents realize, and it reflects a major shift in how wildlife managers think about human-wildlife contact.
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Why Ruger and Magpul Just Teamed Up for the Second Time on a Project Nobody Expected
Ruger and Magpul already shook up the handgun market with the RXM. Their second collaboration, a reworked LCP Max, shows this partnership is becoming far more ambitious than anyone expected.
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Why Taurus Just Broke From Tradition and Started Making One of Its Pistols Entirely in America
Taurus built its reputation on Brazilian production, but one of its pistols marked a real shift. The move to make a model entirely in Georgia says a lot about quality control, logistics, tariffs, and where the company thinks the American handgun market is headed.