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Global Military Products Awarded Contract Exceeding $635 Million for 155mm Artillery Munitions

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Military Products (GMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Ordnance Holdings, has been awarded a $639.8 million firm-fixed-price contract by the U.S. Army for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive complete rounds in support of the Special...

Open carry begins in Florida, marking major change in state law. What that means for gun owners.

Open carry officially begins this Thursday in Florida, marking a significant change in the state's gun laws. So, don't be surprised if you see some people with a pistol on their hips at your local grocery store. In an appeals court decision earlier this month, Florida's ban on openly carrying...

Chargers host action nationals, compete with donors

Hillsdales shooting sports had a busy day recently, showcasing their talent at the Hillsdale College and Springfield Armory Collegiate Championship where the Hillsdale action shooting team made a significant impact. Competing against formidable adversaries, including the U.S. Naval Academy, the...

New Orleans Man Guilty of Firearm Possession to Further Drug Trafficking

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced on September 16, 2025, that TYREE RUDOLPH, age 22, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to one of three counts of an indictment charging him with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in...

Six Days, One Massive Pennsylvania Bull: Gregg Ritz Closes on Zone 5 Archery Tag

Gregg Ritzhost of Outdoor Channels Hunt Masters and CEO of Thompson/Center Armshas successfully harvested a Pennsylvania bull elk during the 2025 archery season, a high-profile win in one of the Easts rarest big-game opportunities. Ritz drew his license through the Pennsylvania Game Commissions...

Leftist gun club tied to violence recruiting on Georgetown campus echoes Kirk killing: 'Hey fascist! Catch!'

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's September 10 assassination allegedly by a left-wing ideologue, Georgetown University has become the center of controversy after flyers from the John Brown Gun Club, a leftist gun club, were posted on campus. The flyers prominently featured the phrase 'Hey fascist!...

Wisconsin’s 2025 Deer Seasons: Dates Bowhunters and Gunners Need to Know

Wisconsins 2025 deer season slate is locked in, and the timing favors hunters who plan in phases. Archery and crossbow kicked off September 13 and run into early January, with extensions in certain metro sub-units. The traditional nine-day gun hunt is set for November 2230, followed by the...

Everytown wants stricter laws on guns. Now, they’ll also teach you to use one.

Everytown for Gun Safety, a group widely known for its advocacy for stricter gun laws and efforts to prevent gun violence, has launched a new program that aims to teach responsible firearm ownership. The new initiative, Train SMART, offers on-demand and Zoom-style courses designed to focus on gun...

TFB Behind the Gun #185: Thunder Ranch UPR w/ Jordan of Meprolight

Thunder Ranch, renowned for its high-quality firearms training, recently hosted Jordan from Meprolight for the Urban Precision Rifle (UPR) course. Thunder Ranch has long been a destination for shooters looking to refine their skills in practical, real-world scenarios. The UPR course focuses on...

Florida Open Carry Begins After Appeals Court Ruling and AG Clarification

Florida gun owners may now carry their firearms openly in public beginning Sept. 25, following an appeals court ruling earlier in the month that found the states open-carry ban unconstitutional. The shift came with a short pause: after initial confusion over when the change would take effect, state...