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• Note

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• EAA Corp.

  Girsan Witness2311 CMX XXX

  Discover the Witness2311 CMX XXX, a compact double stack 1911 with 16+1 capacity, a slim grip, firing pin block safety, and two-tone finish.

  The Girsan Witness2311 CMX XXX is a compact single-action 9mm pistol from EAA Corp. with 16+1 capacity using Check-Mate magazines. It features an RMSc-footprint optic-ready slide, 3.4-inch coned barrel, two-tone Cerakote finish, low-profile 3-dot sights, ambidextrous thumb safety, 4-slot Picatinny rail, and EAA limited lifetime warranty.

  • Availability: Available for purchase via Add to Cart on eaacorp.com (no explicit stock, release date or additional retailers stated)
  • Cost: $899
  • Special: Streamlined compact grip with aggressive texturing, low-profile magwell, and automatic firing pin block safety replacing traditional grip safety for 16+1 capacity without added bulk
• Odysee (Nick)

  SecondWatch FTN.6 Suppressor Pack

  Update: We received overwhelming feedback that people did not like the text. The intention was to save on what needed to be engraved. Since it is so unpopular, all text has been removed from the model…

  The FTN.6 Suppressor Pack is a downloadable set of 3D-printable files for DIY suppressors released by SecondWatch on August 15, 2026, via Odysee. It includes updated designs for rimfire, 5.56, and 300 BLK models that are described as the quietest FTN variants to date, matching or surpassing many commercial suppressors in head-to-head testing. The pack continues the FTN (Fuck The NFA) series focused on accessible, low-cost polymer printed silencers.

  • Availability: Released August 15, 2026 on Odysee (@SecondWatch); downloadable files
  • Special: FTN.6 Air is a very lightweight (~10.6 oz) and slim rifle suppressor using thread adapters; modular flash hider and compensator add-ons; FTN.6 Rimfire offers similar sound reduction to FTN.5 but in a smaller package
• Defiance Machine (Nick)

  Defiance Machine Deviant Comp Rifle Action

  Deviant COMP – The new standard for PRS competitors. The Deviant COMP refines our popular Deviant model into a purpose-built precision rifle action designed specifically for PRS competitors who demand speed, consistency, and reliability under pressure. Built with the features competitive shooters actually want, the Deviant COMP features an oversized bolt for fast cycling, an AW magazine cut compatible with both AW and AICS magazines, and guaranteed headspace for repeatable accuracy and hassle-free builds. This makes the Deviant COMP a competition-ready package that is ideal for PRS. Finished with nitride included at no additional cost, the Deviant COMP delivers premium performance at an exceptional value. Specifications Integral scope mount/rail. Integral recoil lug. Defiance swept legacy bolt design. Oversized competition bolt knob. Smooth chrome-moly bolt action with anti-bind design. Recessed bolt lugs, Mini-16 extractor, and plunger ejector. AW magazine cut. Trigger pins included. Nitride finish included. Why choose the Deviant COMP? PRS competition-ready feature set. Integral rail and recoil lug means more rigidity and reliability when it matters most. Receiver is made from once piece of pre-hardened aircraft-certified 416 stainless steel, allowing for tight manufacturing tolerances and increased performance. One-piece legacy bolt, machined to exacting tolerances required to cycle as smooth as possible. Swept bolt handle design to allow plenty of clearance with your rifle scope. Precision extraction system that significantly increases initial extraction and improves smooth bolt cycling. Need an extra bolt? Extra bolts are available when purchasing your action over the phone with our team for $495 each (includes extractor, ejector, and fire control assembly).

  The Deviant Comp is a purpose-built short-action bolt-action receiver from Defiance Machine, refined from the standard Deviant for PRS competitors. It is machined from a single piece of pre-hardened 416 stainless steel with an integral scope rail and recoil lug for rigidity and guaranteed headspace. It features an oversized competition bolt knob, swept bolt handle, anti-bind design, AW/AICS magazine compatibility, nitride finish, and a smooth chrome-moly bolt with recessed lugs, Mini-16 extractor, and plunger ejector.

  • Availability: Available through retailers including Red Hawk Rifles (add-to-cart with options) and Altus Shooting (currently out of stock for specific variants like RH/308)
  • Cost: $1,495.00
  • Special: PRS-optimized with oversized bolt for fast cycling, AW magazine cut compatible with AW and AICS, integral rail/lug for rigidity, and included nitride finish at no extra cost
• 270 Videos Removed from YouTube for FRN and WLS in Recent Days

  270 videos removed from youtube for FRN and WLS in the last several days.

  • Supplementary Research: Firearms Radio Network (FRN) produces multiple gun-related podcasts including the long-running We Like Shooting (WLS) show, which features discussions on firearms, gear, training, and current events. The claim states that 270 videos associated with these channels were removed from YouTube over several days in 2026. YouTube’s enforcement actions in 2026 have included widespread removals tied to updated policies on AI-generated content, community guidelines, and monetization standards, with millions of videos and channels affected platform-wide.

Gun Fights

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BangRank

A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting.

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• GunCAD Index

  2011 OPTICS MAXXING by Foaps Files

  Designed specifically for the Nightalliance 2011 Maxxing frames. There are two styles to choose from and six different optic mounting patterns. Each …

  This is a 3D model release on GunCAD Index containing STEP and STL files for optic mounts designed specifically for Nightalliance 2011 Maxxing frames. It offers two styles, six optic mounting patterns (including ACRO, Docter-Noblex, Pic Rail, RMR, RMSc, T1-T2), Gas Pedal and Non-Gas Pedal variants, plus length options for Full, Commander, and Short frames. The page serves as an indexed preview only; actual files must be acquired from the original source.

  • Why it Matters: Enables precise red-dot integration on custom 2011 pistols in the growing 3D2A community, allowing shooters to upgrade iron-sight platforms with modern optics without factory limitations.
  • The Vibe: Clean, modular CAD aesthetic with purposeful engineering details—gas pedal extensions, multi-pattern plates, and frame-specific lengths that emphasize performance-oriented customization over factory aesthetics.
  • Hot Take: In the 2011 maxxing scene, bolting a quality optic directly to a printed or custom frame is now the baseline, not an afterthought.
• GunCAD Index

  Freedomware Sedco SP22:8 SPEDBRO SP22 Printable 22LR Pistol

  Don’t like the standard Jennings J22? Well here’s his neglected brother, the Sedco SP22. A knockoff of the already trash J22. NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION O…

  The SPEDBRO SP22 is a 3D-printable knockoff of the Sedco SP22 / Jennings J22 design by FreedomWare. It is a rimfire 22 Long Rifle handgun classified as a printed firearm using DIY barrel, bolt, and fire control with no firearm parts required. The release includes multiple STL files, reference images, a drill key, and README; total size 2.5 MiB; explicitly not for distribution on DEFCAD; tagged for FOSSCAD and 3D2A.

  • Why it Matters: Provides a fully printable 22LR plinking handgun design that requires no commercial firearm parts, enabling DIY production of a simple rimfire pistol using consumer 3D printing and basic tools.
  • The Vibe: Utilitarian homemade aesthetic with blocky printed polymer grips and frame, exposed metal DIY barrel/bolt, and reference photos showing side-by-side comparison to a Bryco 22; raw FOSSCAD open-source vibe with technical STL and drill-key files.
  • Hot Take: A knockoff of the already trash J22 – the neglected brother Sedco SP22 now lives on as a fully printable FreedomWare project for the 3D2A community.
• Guncadindex

  Tritschi 60 Seconds Timer for Shooting Range

  A self-built horizontal hourglass-style mechanical countdown timer using a stepper motor, GT2 belt, Nema17, Arduino Nano, and 3D-printed parts. It provides a large 160 cm x 90 mm visual window that transitions from white to red over exactly 60 seconds for timing K20-K23 handgun events in DSU disciplines, with startup red LED/beeper sequence, green LED indicator, optional beeper, and planned light-sensor start. Powered by 3S Li-Ion with BMS; designed in TinkerCad and printed on Prusa MK4/Sovol SV08.

  • Why it Matters: Best Use Case: Competition (K20-K23 handgun events in German DSU shooting sports; helps pace 18 shots in 60 seconds without digital distractions or crowd noise)
  • Hot Take: Quick Pro/Con: Pro – Large peripheral-vision mechanical analog display improves focus and timing accuracy; Con – Self-built (requires 3D printing, electronics assembly, partial BOM only; no pre-built unit or price listed)
• Guncadindex

  GRIP DEEZ (Printable AK Grip Nuts) by Haymarket Customs

  Printable AKM grip nut designed for fastening a pistol grip to the receiver. Prints without supports in under 30 minutes using PA6-GF/CF at 100% infill for less than $1 in materials. Requires 1x M6 jam/lock nut and 1x M6 screw (length varies by grip).

  • Why it Matters: Best Use Case: AKM rifle pistol grip installation (home-printed accessory)
• EnVeeGee 2.0 DIY Night Vision

  1078126 Enveegee 2 0 Diy Night Vision

  Download this free 3D print file designed by horizonalt.  Please notify me if anything is missing.The EnVeeGee is a digital-only refinement of the PVS-69 created by VonScherfArms. Using the technology available, a more purpose-built version of Vaughn’s “Alpha” was designed and built to use only Amazon, Ebay, and Aliexpress hardware. No custom electronics were used to keep this build as accessible as possible.

• Odysee

  MMMIIT V1:7

  Presenting the MMMIIT, or better known as the Monolithic Monocular Mx9644 Image Intensifier Tube

• GunCAD Index

  BLAP RAIL AKM (Bayonet Lug Attached Picatinny Rail) by Haymarket Customs

  *Bayonet Lug Attached Picatinny Rail for AKs* What it says on the tin. This little picatinny nugget slides onto your AK’s bayonet lug and tightens …

  The BLAPR 47:3 is a 3D-printable CAD model for a Bayonet Lug Attached Picatinny Rail designed for AK-pattern rifles. It slides onto the factory bayonet lug and clamps securely with an M5 screw and nut (or M-Lok style t-nut), providing a short forward Picatinny section for mounting bipods, lasers, or other accessories. Files include 3MF (pre-oriented), FCSTD, STEP, STL, and reference JPG/PNG images showing mounted views; printed in PA6-GF due to barrel heat.

  • Why it Matters: Enables practical forward accessory mounting on classic AKMs without permanent modification or handguard replacement, preserving the original bayonet lug while adding modern optics or support options popular in the 3D-printed firearms accessory community.
  • The Vibe: Industrial DIY aesthetic—raw printed PA6-GF texture with visible layer lines, compact “picatinny nugget” form that blends with the AK’s utilitarian steel and wood lines, functional rather than polished, with mounted photos showing tight fit against the barrel and lug.
  • Hot Take: The hot take is that this simple clamp-on rail revives the underused AK bayonet lug as a legitimate modern mounting point, proving that the right 3D-printed part can make 70-year-old Soviet ergonomics competitive with today’s handguard ecosystems.
• Pew Report

  Pew Report Adds GunCAD Index for 3D-Printed Firearms and Maker Projects

  I’m excited to announce that Pew Report has added GunCAD Index as a new source, bringing projects from the firearms design and 3D-printing community directly into the Pew Report news feed. GunCAD Index collects and organizes an enormous range of community-created firearm designs, accessories, tools, storage solutions, replacement parts, and other printable projects. Pew Report […]

  Pew Report has integrated GunCAD Index, which organizes community-created firearm designs, accessories, tools, storage solutions, replacement parts, and printable projects. New releases now appear in the feed alongside news, with a dedicated Makers category. The addition aims to reduce intimidation from technical terms and scattered communities, making desktop manufacturing approachable for newcomers and experienced makers alike.

  • Why it Matters: It lowers barriers in the firearms maker community by surfacing projects without requiring engineering knowledge or prior familiarity, promoting experimentation, problem-solving, individual ownership, open knowledge, and hands-on learning about owned items.
  • The Vibe: Tinkerer/garage gunsmith vibe that extends traditional builder culture into desktop manufacturing; focuses on practical, clever accessories and tools beyond full firearms, presented accessibly with images, descriptions, and links.
  • Hot Take: Desktop manufacturing is simply the newest version of the longstanding firearms tradition of builders, tinkerers, machinists, and gunsmiths working to improve or solve problems.

Going Ballistic

• AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

  Jordan Salinas Used Suppressed FN Five-seveN Pistol to Engage Gunman at Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger

  Armed citizen Jordan Salinas used a suppressed FN Five-seveN to return fire during the Twin Falls shooting. Police say his actions helped save lives.

  On August 1, 2026, at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, Jordan Salinas drew his suppressed FN Five-seveN pistol and returned fire against suspect Chad Williams, who was actively shooting with a rifle. An off-duty Idaho State Police trooper also engaged; their combined fire drove Williams away from the restaurant. Williams later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident resulted in three people killed and seven wounded. Law enforcement credited the armed citizen and trooper with preventing additional casualties.[[1]](https://www.ammoland.com/2026/08/armed-citizen-used-a-suppressed-pistol-to-save-lives-at-twin-falls-in-n-out/)– **Scope:** Incident occurred at a single In-N-Out Burger location in Twin Falls, Idaho, involving one armed citizen (Jordan Salinas), an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper, and gunman Chad Williams; no statewide policy or multi-jurisdictional legal action is described.
  – **Legal/Political Impact:** Article frames the event as an example of Second Amendment-protected self-defense and the value of armed citizens when police are not immediately present; Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks and Sheriff Jack Johnson publicly stated that the return fire helped drive the attacker away and saved additional lives; no new legislation, court ruling, or regulatory change is mentioned.
  – **The Bottom Line:** An armed citizen’s use of a suppressed FN Five-seveN pistol (with subsonic 5.7x28mm ammunition) in coordination with an off-duty trooper stopped an active shooter at a public restaurant, limiting further casualties before police arrival; the suspect died by suicide and the defenders were praised by local law enforcement.

• Breitbart

  13-Year-Old Wounded When Gunman Opens Fire at Wheaton Mall in Montgomery County, Maryland

  A 13-year-old boy was wounded when a gunman opened fire in Montgomery County, Maryland’s Wheaton Mall Friday around 6:00 p.m.

  On Friday around 6:00 p.m., a 17-year-old dressed in black with a hoodie sat at a table inside Wheaton Mall, waited for a group to walk by, then stood and opened fire. A 13-year-old boy was struck in the leg with a non-life-threatening wound; the suspect was apprehended by armed security and a handgun was recovered. The article notes Maryland ranks No. 8 nationally for gun-control stringency per Everytown for Gun Safety and lists multiple state restrictions including background checks, permits, and bans.– **Bullet 1: Scope (who/what states are affected):** Montgomery County, Maryland (Wheaton Mall); one 13-year-old victim and one 17-year-old suspect.
  – **Bullet 2: Legal/Political Impact:** Highlights Maryland’s strict gun-control regime (ranked #8 by Bloomberg-affiliated Everytown) including background checks, permits, assault-weapon restrictions, and other measures; notes the irony of the shooting occurring in a high-control jurisdiction.
  – **Bullet 3: The Bottom Line:** Armed mall security stopped the shooter before further harm; the 13-year-old’s injury was non-life-threatening and a handgun was recovered at the scene.

• bearingarms.com (Savage)

  Eagle Sports Range Removes Flock License Plate Cameras from Parking Lot Entrance

  Milwaukee gun range removes Flock cameras after privacy concerns and viral video backlash.

  Eagle Sports Range in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, removed Flock cameras that recorded license plates at the entrance to its parking lot. The cameras had been installed for more than six months in response to burglaries at local gun shops; the range stated it had no initial awareness of later privacy concerns. Removal followed a viral X video that garnered over 600,000 views and customer backlash; the range had attempted to remove them in February but was blocked by contract terms with Flock. The article notes similar Flock installations at other gun ranges in Florida and Wisconsin. Published August 10, 2026, by Cam Edwards on Bearing Arms.

  • The Gist: Eagle Sports Range (suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin); affects customers and visitors whose vehicles enter the parking lot; similar Flock systems noted at other gun ranges in Florida and Wisconsin.
  • Impact: Highlights tension between private business security needs after burglaries and Second Amendment-related privacy concerns over automated license plate recognition (ALPR) surveillance; range cited contract limitations with Flock and is now handling the agreement independently.
  • Bottom Line: After a viral video sparked widespread customer outrage, Eagle Sports Range removed the Flock cameras pointed at its parking lot entrance, stating “for now, the cameras are gone” while acknowledging it “had no idea the system would later be used in ways that cause serious privacy concerns.”
• bearingarms.com (Savage)

  North Carolina House Speaker Says Permitless Carry Bill Could Still Get Veto Override Vote (SB 50)

  NC House Speaker says permitless carry bill may get veto override vote after November elections.

  North Carolina’s permitless carry legislation (SB 50) passed the House over a year ago and saw the Senate successfully override Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s veto, but the House has not yet taken an override vote. House Speaker Destin Hall stated that vetoed bills on the calendar, including this one, will be addressed for override “if we possibly can” when the legislature returns, potentially in a post-election special session before the end of the year. Republicans are one vote short of a veto-proof supermajority in the House, with at least two GOP members having voted against it initially and others absent.

  • The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected): Affects North Carolina residents and concealed carry laws; SB 50 would implement permitless carry statewide if the House successfully overrides the gubernatorial veto.
  • Impact: Republicans hold majorities but lack a full supermajority in the House for override (needing additional votes or absences); the bill remains in limbo until after November elections, with potential for a special session; grassroots pressure is mounting on Speaker Hall and members to secure the necessary support before new legislators are sworn in January 2027. – Bullet 3:
  • Bottom Line: The veto override vote on SB 50 has not been scheduled despite Senate action; House leadership intends to pursue overrides of vetoed bills when possible, but success depends on marshaling Republican votes in a narrowly divided chamber.
• The Truth About Guns (Savage)

  ATF Director Robert Cekada Defends Gun Reforms (The Truth About Guns)

  ATF Director Robert Cekada is firing back at critics, arguing the agency’s proposed reforms protect gun owners without weakening safeguards.

  ATF Director Robert Cekada, confirmed in April 2026, defends a package of approximately 34 regulatory reforms and rule rollbacks announced by the DOJ and ATF. These changes, issued under Executive Order 14206 on Protecting Second Amendment Rights, rescind or modify several Biden-era rules including the stabilizing brace rule, “Engaged in the Business” rule, bump stock rule, certain Form 4473 and record retention requirements, and NFA CLEO notification. Cekada emphasizes focusing enforcement on violent criminals and willful violators rather than inadvertent compliance issues by law-abiding owners and licensees.

  • The Gist: Nationwide impact on all federal firearms licensees (FFLs), gun owners, manufacturers, importers, and NFA item possessors in the United States; rescinds or revises prior ATF final rules and policies that applied universally.
  • Impact: Reduces regulatory burdens and compliance costs cited as inconsistent with the Second Amendment; shifts ATF enforcement priorities, draws criticism from gun-control groups like Everytown as “gun lobby giveaways” via executive action, and is welcomed by industry groups like NSSF; includes clearer definitions of “willful” violations and limits on record retention with no law-enforcement value.
  • Bottom Line: The reforms aim to protect lawful exercise of Second Amendment rights while maintaining focus on public safety and actual criminals; Cekada states he reads public comments, cannot repeal the NFA or GCA, but will fix legitimate burdens within existing law.
• bearingarms.com (Savage)

  Armed Citizen Neutralizes Shotgun Shooter at Utah Gas Station

  Armed citizens safely neutralize shotgun threat at a Utah gas station, highlighting defensive gun use.

  In Riverton, Utah, a man denied alcohol purchase for lack of ID became irate, left a gas station, and returned armed with a shotgun. Two armed citizens fired on him before he could shoot; he exited the store and died from his wounds. Riverton police confirmed the citizens were cooperative; Utah self-defense law justified the use of deadly force against the imminent threat of unlawful force or a forcible felony.

  • The Gist: Riverton, Utah (approx. 20 miles south of Salt Lake City); affects local residents, gas station customers and clerk, and two unnamed armed citizens who intervened.
  • Impact: Upholds Utah statute allowing deadly force when reasonably believed necessary to prevent death, serious bodily injury, or a forcible felony from imminent unlawful force; reinforces legal permissibility of preemptive defensive gun use without requiring the attacker to fire first; highlights frequency of defensive gun uses (estimated 70,000+ annually) often overlooked by national media.
  • Bottom Line: Two lawfully armed citizens stopped a potential mass shooting at a Utah gas station by neutralizing an irate shotgun-wielding suspect before he fired, resulting in his death; the incident remains a local story illustrating the practical value of concealed carry under Utah self-defense law.
• Bearingarms

  Armed Citizen Neutralizes Shotgun Shooter at Utah Gas Station

  In Riverton, Utah, a man denied alcohol purchase for lack of ID became irate, left, and returned armed with a shotgun. Two armed customers inside the gas station convenience store fired on him before he discharged his weapon; he exited and collapsed outside, dying from his injuries. No one inside was harmed. Riverton Police described the event as rare locally and referenced Utah’s self-defense statute justifying deadly force to prevent imminent death, serious bodily injury, or a forcible felony.

  • The Gist: Riverton, Utah (approximately 20 miles south of Salt Lake City); one gas station convenience store; two armed citizens and the shotgun-wielding suspect.
  • Impact: Demonstrates lawful use of armed self-defense under Utah statute allowing deadly force when reasonably believed necessary to counter imminent unlawful force or a forcible felony; police noted the incident underscores reasons for concealed carry while confirming the suspect did not fire first per updated reporting; no arrests of the citizens reported.
  • Bottom Line: Lawfully armed citizens stopped an armed threat at a Utah gas station before the suspect could fire, resulting in the suspect’s death and no injuries to store occupants; police called the event rare in Riverton.
• Bearingarms

  Gun Range Removes Flock Cameras Pointed At Entrance To Parking Lot N1233456

• Gunowners

  GOA Members Make History With First Suppressor Transfers Without NFA Registration Since 1934

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 13, 2026  GOA Members to Make History with First Suppressor Transfers Without NFA Registration Since 1934 Leander, TX — Gun Owners of America (GOA), along with lead plaintiff Silencer Shop, made history tonight as GOA members Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell lawfully acquired suppressors without complying with the currently enjoined registration requirements of the National Firearms Act of 1934. The transfers … Read more

  On August 13, 2026, at 12:01 A.M. CT, Gun Owners of America (GOA) members Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell completed the first suppressor transfers at Silencer Shop in Leander, Texas, without National Firearms Act (NFA) registration. This followed the repeal of NFA suppressor restrictions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, authored by Rep. Andrew Clyde, combined with a federal court order enjoining ATF enforcement of NFA provisions on suppressors. GOA and Silencer Shop notified the DOJ and ATF prior to the transfers.

  • The Gist: GOA members and Silencer Shop customers in all states where legal.
  • Impact: Restores Second Amendment rights by eliminating NFA registration and tax requirements for suppressors for the first time since the 1934 NFA; represents a major legislative and litigation victory against ATF enforcement.
  • Bottom Line: First suppressor transfer without NFA registration since 1934; ongoing efforts to fully repeal the NFA.
• Breitbart

  Attorney General Todd Blanche Finalizes Regulation Allowing Restoration of Federal Gun Rights for Non-Violent Felons

  Attorney General Todd Blanche has finalized a Department of Justice regulation that creates an individualized application process for non-violent felons to seek restoration of their federal firearms rights. Applicants must demonstrate to the Attorney General’s satisfaction that they are not likely to act dangerously to public safety and that relief would not be contrary to the public interest; violent felons, registered sex offenders, illegal aliens, and those presenting ongoing danger remain presumptively ineligible. The rule applies only to federal prohibitions and does not override state-level firearm restrictions.

  • The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected): The regulation applies nationwide to non-violent federal felons seeking restoration of federal gun rights under the Department of Justice and Attorney General; it excludes violent felons, registered sex offenders, illegal aliens, and individuals who present an ongoing danger to public safety. State-level firearm restrictions remain unaffected and continue to apply independently in every jurisdiction.
  • Impact: The rule implements a “rigorous, commonsense process” for case-by-case review, reversing prior blanket federal lifetime bans for qualifying non-violent offenders while maintaining a public-safety presumption; it is framed as upholding the Second Amendment as not a “second-class right” and provides a formal administrative pathway without altering underlying statutes or state laws. – Bullet 3:
  • Bottom Line: Non-violent felons now have a formal federal mechanism to petition for restoration of gun rights if they can prove they no longer pose a danger, but violent offenders and other high-risk categories remain barred and state prohibitions are unchanged.
• Bearingarms

  NYTimes Hit Piece on Brandon Herrera Contains One Surprising Fact

  The Bearing Arms article critiques a New York Times piece targeting 2A YouTube influencer and Republican congressional candidate Brandon Herrera in Texas’s 23rd district. It highlights Herrera’s narrow 2024 GOP primary loss to incumbent Tony Gonzales, his 2026 primary win, and his substantial fundraising lead ($2.25 million vs. opponent Katy Padilla Stout’s approximately $500,000 through June). The “surprising fact” revealed is Stout’s admission that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is providing no support despite adding TX-23 to its target list, which she describes as a “toxic relationship.”

  • The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected) The article and underlying NYT piece focus on Texas’s 23rd Congressional District (TX-23), affecting Republican candidate Brandon Herrera, Democratic candidate Katy Padilla Stout, and local voters in a district that supported Trump by 15 points in 2024 but saw higher Democratic primary turnout than Republican.
  • Impact: Legal/Political Impact The coverage underscores fundraising disparities, Giffords’ endorsement of Stout without accompanying spending, and the DCCC’s reluctance to invest, potentially signaling limited Democratic competitiveness in the district despite its target status; it also examines how media emphasis on Herrera’s edgy YouTube commentary (e.g., distinguishing jokes from policy on Shannon Watts) may serve as campaign assistance to his opponent.
  • Bottom Line: The Bottom Line The NYT article is portrayed as a partisan hit piece that inadvertently reveals the DCCC’s lack of support for Stout in a challenging district, while Herrera maintains a significant financial and primary-vote advantage.
• Federal Court Injunction Takes Effect for B&T USA Customers (Savage)

  Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF Federal Court Injunction Takes Effect for B&T USA Customers

  A federal court injunction in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF took effect August 13, 2026, barring the ATF from enforcing NFA registration requirements for suppressors against B&T USA customers. The ruling eliminates Form 4 requirements for covered purchases while maintaining state law, background checks, and dealer requirements.

  A federal court injunction in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF became effective on August 13, 2026. It bars the ATF and Department of Justice from enforcing National Firearms Act (NFA) registration and approval requirements for suppressors against named plaintiffs—including B&T USA—and their customers for new purchases. The ruling does not alter state laws, background checks, Form 4473 requirements, or regulations on other NFA items like machine guns; it is limited in scope, subject to appeal, and does not apply to prior purchases.

  • The Gist: Customers of named plaintiffs in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, including B&T USA customers for new suppressor purchases (dealer or direct) made after August 13, 2026; not nationwide and does not cover all purchasers, prior transfers, short-barreled firearms, machine guns, or destructive devices; state laws restricting suppressors remain fully in effect.
  • Impact: Bars ATF enforcement of NFA suppressor registration (no Form 4, fingerprints, photos, registry entry, or approval wait) while preserving Gun Control Act requirements like background checks; ruling views the registration system as tied to a now-eliminated tax; case remains active and appealable to the Fifth Circuit, where a stay could reinstate requirements.
  • Bottom Line: Effective August 13, 2026, the limited injunction relieves B&T USA customers of federal NFA suppressor registration on new purchases but leaves state laws, background checks, and other NFA items unchanged; subject to potential stay on appeal.
• bearingarms.com (Savage)

  Sandy Hook Promise Touts Non-Existent ‘Ever-Growing’ Violence Problem – Bearing Arms (Tom Knighton, August 17, 2026)

  Violent crime rates are dropping, contradicting claims of an ever-growing gun violence epidemic.

  Bearing Arms columnist Tom Knighton criticizes Sandy Hook Promise’s August 15, 2026 tweet claiming gun violence is an ‘ever-growing public health epidemic’ in schools, arguing it ignores historic drops in U.S. violent crime rates reported for 2025 and continuing into 2026. The piece references a recent Virginia State University campus incident described as gang-related and notes Virginia’s recent passage of gun control laws. Knighton concludes that Sandy Hook Promise cherry-picks data and should not be taken seriously on gun policy.

  • The Gist: Affects U.S. national gun policy debate and organizations like Sandy Hook Promise; references Virginia State University incident and statewide gun control laws.
  • Impact: Challenges post-Bruen ‘more guns, more crime’ narrative by citing falling violent crime rates; accuses gun control advocates of ignoring data that undermines calls for further restrictions on Second Amendment rights.
  • Bottom Line: Violent crime is decreasing at historic rates despite claims of an ever-growing epidemic; Sandy Hook Promise’s position is based on cherry-picked data rather than comprehensive trends.

Reviews

• Review: Anonymous Coward from Illinois

  to answer the guy asking about 18650 batteries. here is my source for batteries.
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• Review: Anonymous Coward from Kentucky

  Matthew review- 5 out 5. Jeremy has seemed to be more calm here of late with less rants and arguing. This is the only reason Aaron should come back. Need more fights #idkwhyeveryonewantstofucksavage
• Review: NickHead

  Best damn podcast ever! Been listening for years and absolutely just feels like hanging with the guys. Tons of info, news, and laughs. My favorite part of the week is listening on my commute. Jeremy i do have an important question and feel free to answer on air, What is your favorite word that rhymes with trigger? Please say your answer followed by clip that. Seriously love the show and love these guys!
• Review: Jesse from Wisconsin

  Jesse from wi review
  5 squares. While usually we are here to spew insults at sav…I mean Mr. Milktoast, and Aaron who isn’t most people’s cup of tea (hopefully he’s doing ok) I’m going to go another route. I dig the show, ever since I found my first episode I listened for 10 or 11 hours a day, 5 days a week until I was caught up. I haven’t heard a we like cooking segment in a while so here’s a recipe for Jeremy since he admitted that he likes spam.
  Start with a toasted chocolate chip bagel, slather on some jalapeño cream cheese. Slice up your spam nice and thin, fry it up crispy like bacon. Add your preferred cheese and top with a nice over easy egg. Sounds not great but once you take that first bite and get that ooey gooey egg all over you’ll be hooked. My kids absolutely love when I make these, maybe yours will too. Keep up the good fight for freedom and thank you!