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Texas Instructor’s Youth 3-Gun Camp Draws National Attention

AUSTIN, Texas Firearms instructor and competitive shooter Laura Kim has launched a summer camp dedicated to introducing teens to 3-Gun competition. The week-long program covers shotgun, rifle, and pistol handling, emphasizing safety, stage planning, and sportsmanship. Kim, who competes nationally,...

Springfield Armory Updates Hellion Bullpup with M-LOK Forearm

GENESEO, Ill. Springfield Armory has announced an updated version of its Hellion 5.56 bullpup rifle, now featuring an M-LOK forearm in place of the original proprietary rail system. The new handguard reduces weight slightly while allowing shooters to mount modern accessories more easily. The...

Colorado CCW Instructor Offers Free Classes to Domestic Violence Survivors

DENVER, Colo. Concealed carry instructor Jordan Ramirez is offering free classes to survivors of domestic violence, covering firearm safety, defensive shooting, and Colorados self-defense laws. Ramirez, a former sheriffs deputy, partners with local shelters and advocacy groups to identify...

Minnesota Firearms Coach Develops VR Pistol Training

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Firearms coach Daniel Reeve has developed a VR-based pistol training system to supplement live range work. The platform uses motion-tracking sensors and a replica pistol to give real-time feedback on draw speed, sight alignment, and trigger press. Reeve, a USPSA competitor, says...

Marine Corps Veteran Launches Texarkana Youth Self-Defense Program

TEXARKANA, Ark. Marine Corps veteran LaKing Harris is on a new mission: helping children develop self-defense skills while fostering emotional regulation and confidence. His program, Creating a Lasting Legacy, aims to teach practical personal safety techniques alongside conflict de-escalation and...

Attorneys behind landmark Bruen gun case take on WA high-cap magazine ban fight

The law firm behind the landmark Bruen case is now representing Gators Custom Guns in the fight against Washington states ban on high-capacity magazines. The firm argues that the state's ban on magazines that hold more than 10 rounds violates both Washington's and the U.S. Constitution. The...

NRA Files Amicus Brief In Challenge To Maine’s Waiting Period Law

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has filed an amicus brief in a case challenging Maines 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases. The case, Beckwith v. Frey, has already seen a federal district court ruling that the law likely violates the Second Amendment. The NRA argues that the law...

Sen. Murphy’s Crushing NFA Tax Proposal is Really a Preview

Senator Chris Murphy's latest proposal seeks to raise the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax to an astonishing $4,709, a move that critics argue is designed to push law-abiding citizens out of the gun market. This proposal, introduced quietly as an amendment to a military spending bill, aims to...

Will NC House override Dem governor's veto on constitutional carry?

North Carolinas legislative battle over constitutional carry is intensifying, with the state House poised to decide whether to override Democratic Governor Josh Steins veto of Senate Bill 50. The law would allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms without a permit. This move comes...

FPC WIN: Ninth Circuit Solidifies Decision Striking Down California “1-in-30” Firearm Ban

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has officially struck down California's 'one-gun-per-month' law, marking a significant win for Second Amendment advocates. This decision followed a challenge by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), which argued that the law violated constitutional rights. The...