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Gear Chat

• Night Fire Class

  Night fire class coming up

  • Supplementary Research: Night fire training involves low-light shooting drills that emphasize flashlight techniques, night vision compatibility, and target identification under reduced visibility. Common formats include pistol, rifle, or shotgun courses offered by ranges, law enforcement academies, and private instructors. Equipment often features weapon-mounted lights, IR illuminators, and suppressed firearms for enhanced performance in darkness.
• Mitchell Defense

  Mitchell Defense DualCool CP1 Handguard

  Built from CP1 alloy, the DualCool CP1 AR-15 handguard is designed for heat management, grip control, M-LOK compatibility, and Picatinny support.

  The DualCool CP1 is a 3D-printed, dual-layer AR-15 handguard featuring an integrated cooling system with an outer heat-dissipating layer and an inner insulated layer. This design actively pulls heat away from the barrel and gas tube while keeping the exterior cooler to the touch. It is compatible with standard AR-15 platforms and emphasizes reduced mirage and improved thermal management during sustained fire.

  • Availability: Available for direct purchase on mitchelldefense.com
  • Special: Dual-layer cooling system with outer heat-dissipating layer and inner insulated layer that actively pulls heat away from barrel/gas tube
• seemoonebike (Nick)

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• Holosun DRS (Nick)

  Holosun DRS-TH

  Experience thermal and red dot fusion with the Holosun DRS-TH. Features 256×192 thermal, MRS reticle, video recording, and rugged 7075 durability.

  The Holosun DRS-TH is a Digital Red Dot Sight with Thermal fusion capability, combining a 1x red dot with thermal overlay for enhanced target acquisition in various lighting and environmental conditions. It features a compact design suitable for rifles and carbines, with multiple reticle options and robust construction.

  • Availability: Available through Holosun authorized dealers (current product page)
  • Special: Digital fusion thermal + visible red dot overlay with multiple reticle modes

Bullet Points

• Bearingarms

  FTC Takes Action Regarding Ruger-Beretta Arrangement

  The Federal Trade Commission has initiated action concerning a business arrangement between Sturm, Ruger & Co. and Beretta. The article by Tom Knighton on Bearing Arms discusses the regulatory intervention in the firearms industry deal, highlighting potential antitrust or competition concerns. Specific details on the exact nature of the arrangement (such as licensing, distribution, or manufacturing agreement) and the precise FTC measures are covered in the September 19, 2026 post.

  • Availability: Best Use Case: Regulatory monitoring and antitrust enforcement in firearms manufacturing and distribution partnerships
  • Special: Pro: Protects market competition; Con: May delay or alter beneficial industry arrangements between Ruger and Beretta
• Shootingwire

  Beretta Holding S.A. Commences Cash Tender Offer for Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. at $44.80 Per Share

  Beretta Holding S.A. has commenced a cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) for $44.80 per share. The offer represents a significant premium to recent trading prices and is part of Beretta’s strategy to expand its position in the U.S. firearms market through the acquisition of the iconic American manufacturer known for rifles, pistols, and revolvers.

  • Availability: Best Use Case: Corporate acquisition / firearms industry consolidation (not EDC/hunting/range/competition/collector)
  • Cost: Offer Price: $44.80 per share in cash; applies to all outstanding common shares of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR)
• Thefirearmblog

  Germany’s G95 Replaces G36 After Three Decades of Service

  The German Bundeswehr has selected the Haenel MK556 as the basis for the new G95 assault rifle to replace the Heckler & Koch G36 after 30 years of service. The G95 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and features improved ergonomics, modularity, and reliability in adverse conditions compared to its predecessor.

  • Availability: Best Use Case: Military service rifle for the German Bundeswehr

Gun Fights

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BangRank

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Going Ballistic

• bearingarms.com (Savage)

  Study Finds Gun Storage Laws Don’t Work, Education Does

  Study shows education, not gun storage laws, effectively improves firearm safety practices.

  A new study analyzed the effectiveness of mandatory gun storage laws versus educational initiatives in reducing firearm-related incidents among children and teens. The research concluded that laws requiring safe storage showed no statistically significant impact on accidental shootings or suicides, while programs focused on education and voluntary safe storage practices demonstrated measurable reductions in these incidents.

  • The Gist: United States (national scope, with data drawn from multiple states implementing varying storage laws and education programs)
  • Impact: Undermines arguments for expanding child access prevention (CAP) laws and mandatory storage legislation; supports shifting policy focus toward voluntary education and cultural changes in firearm safety training
  • Bottom Line: Education, not coercive storage laws, is the more effective approach to reducing unintentional firearm deaths and injuries involving minors.
• Breaking News on Interstate Handgun Sales and Sales to 18 to 20 (Savage)

  Fifth Circuit Rules Federal Interstate Handgun Sales Ban Unconstitutional

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  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that the federal ban on interstate handgun sales violates the Second Amendment. The ruling stems from a challenge by a federally licensed firearms dealer prevented from selling handguns to out-of-state customers. The court applied historical tradition analysis and found no sufficient founding-era analogue for the restriction.

  • The Gist: Affects all states within the Fifth Circuit (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) and sets persuasive precedent for federal interstate handgun transfer restrictions nationwide; applies to FFL dealers and purchasers seeking out-of-state handgun acquisitions.
  • Impact: Invalidates 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(5) and related provisions as applied to handgun sales between FFLs and out-of-state buyers; reinforces Bruen framework by requiring historical analogues for modern firearm regulations, limiting federal authority over interstate commerce in handguns.
  • Bottom Line: Federal interstate handgun sales ban ruled unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
• AmmoLand Shooting Sports News (Savage)

  Trump DOJ Declines to Appeal NFA Ruling in Garland v. Cargill Follow-On Case

  Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal the Silencer Shop ruling blocking enforcement of key NFA provisions for covered members and customers.

  The Department of Justice under the Trump administration has decided not to appeal a federal court ruling that struck down key provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA) as applied to certain firearm accessories and short-barreled rifles. The decision follows White House intervention after an initial plan to appeal. The ruling originated from a lower court challenge building on the Supreme Court’s Garland v. Cargill decision regarding bump stocks.

  • The Gist: Affects nationwide enforcement of NFA restrictions on short-barreled rifles (SBRs) and related accessories; applies to all U.S. jurisdictions and firearm owners previously subject to registration and taxation requirements invalidated by the ruling.
  • Impact: Eliminates further appellate review, solidifying the lower court’s finding that portions of the NFA violate the Second Amendment or are unconstitutionally vague; represents a significant policy shift by the Trump DOJ toward reduced NFA enforcement and aligns with pro-2A deregulation efforts.
  • Bottom Line: NFA restrictions on SBRs and certain accessories are effectively unenforceable pending further legislative action; marks a major victory for Second Amendment advocates without requiring Congressional repeal.
• Breitbart (Savage)

  Gov. Kathy Hochul Rejects DOJ, Will Continue to Ban Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year-Olds

  The DOJ found the ban on handgun sales to 18-20 year-olds “unconstitutional” but Gov. Hochul made clear the ban will remain in force in NY.

  New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated that the state will maintain its prohibition on handgun sales to individuals aged 18-20 despite the U.S. Department of Justice’s position. The policy conflicts with recent federal guidance and court rulings recognizing 18-to-20-year-olds’ Second Amendment rights to purchase handguns. New York intends to continue enforcing the age restriction.

  • The Gist: New York (affects 18-20 year olds seeking to purchase handguns)
  • Impact: Rejects DOJ guidance and federal court precedents affirming Second Amendment rights for 18-20 year olds; state will defy federal position and continue enforcement of the ban
  • Bottom Line: New York will continue banning handgun sales to 18-20 year olds despite DOJ position
• The Truth About Guns (Savage)

  Minnesota House 2026 State Fair Poll: 75.2% Support Assault Weapons Ban

  A Minnesota House poll says 75% support an “assault weapons” ban. There’s one big catch: the state itself calls the survey unscientific.

  The nonpartisan Minnesota House Public Information Services Office conducted an informal, unscientific poll of 9,605 State Fair attendees on issues from the 2026 legislative session. One question asked if possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons should be prohibited except for peace officers, servicemembers, and authorized government officials. Results: 75.2% Yes (7,083), 20.5% No (1,929), 4.3% Undecided (407). The poll is not a scientific sample of Minnesota voters.

  • The Gist: Minnesota State Fair attendees (9,605 respondents); not limited to residents but used as informal gauge of public sentiment on state issues.
  • Impact: Results cited in debates over proposed assault weapons ban following 2025 Annunciation Catholic School shooting; 2026 legislative session ended without passage of gun violence prevention package containing the ban. Poll expected to influence 2027 session discussions.
  • Bottom Line: Strong majority of fairgoers supported the ban in this unscientific poll, though pro-2A sources note its non-representative nature at a public event.
• Ammoland

  GOA: ATF’s “61 Alerts” Claim Hides Broader FBI NICS Gun-Buyer Surveillance

  Gun Owners of America (GOA) alleges that the ATF and FBI are using the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for ongoing monitoring and surveillance of lawful gun buyers beyond the initial background check. The organization claims the ATF’s reference to only “61 alerts” understates the scope of data retention and querying of NICS records by federal agencies, potentially violating federal law limiting NICS use to instant checks.

  • The Gist: All federal firearms licensees (FFLs) and gun purchasers in the United States who undergo NICS checks are affected; no specific states singled out.
  • Impact: Raises Fourth Amendment and statutory concerns over warrantless surveillance of gun buyers; GOA argues it enables a de facto national gun registry and could chill Second Amendment rights.
  • Bottom Line: GOA is pressing Congress and the Trump administration to defund and prohibit any NICS monitoring or data retention beyond the legally mandated instant check destruction timeline.
• Ammoland

  Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Purchases

  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal prohibition on purchasing handguns from licensed dealers in another state violates the Second Amendment. The decision in National Shooting Sports Foundation v. Garland holds that the 1968 Gun Control Act’s interstate handgun transfer restriction fails constitutional scrutiny under New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen (2022). The panel found no historical tradition supporting a categorical ban on out-of-state handgun acquisitions while allowing long guns.

  • The Gist: Affects all U.S. states and the District of Columbia; applies nationwide to FFL dealers and individuals seeking to purchase handguns across state lines.
  • Impact: Invalidates 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(3) and related regulations as applied to handguns; expands Second Amendment protections for interstate commerce in firearms consistent with Bruen’s history-and-tradition test.
  • Bottom Line: The federal interstate handgun purchase ban is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
• Ammoland

  Glock Sues Connecticut Over Vague ‘Convertible Pistol’ Ban

  Glock has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Connecticut’s ban on ‘convertible pistols,’ arguing the statute is unconstitutionally vague. The law prohibits certain semi-automatic firearms that can be converted to fully automatic with common tools or parts. The suit claims the vague language criminalizes lawful possession of popular Glock models and creates uncertainty for manufacturers, dealers, and owners.

  • The Gist: Affects Glock and other manufacturers, firearms dealers, and residents of Connecticut who own or sell semi-automatic pistols capable of conversion using common tools or parts.
  • Impact: Challenges the constitutionality of the state statute on vagueness grounds under the Due Process Clause; seeks to invalidate the ban and prevent enforcement against compliant semi-automatic firearms.
  • Bottom Line: Glock argues the law is too vague to enforce fairly, potentially criminalizing standard pistols and harming lawful commerce.
• Breitbart

  Gov. Kathy Hochul Rejects DOJ, Will Continue to Ban Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year-Olds

  New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will defy the U.S. Department of Justice and maintain its prohibition on handgun sales to individuals aged 18-20. The decision follows federal guidance indicating the state law likely violates the Second Amendment under recent Supreme Court precedents. New York’s policy remains in effect pending further litigation.

  • The Gist: New York state residents aged 18-20 seeking to purchase handguns
  • Impact: Defiance of DOJ guidance on Second Amendment grounds; continues state-level age restriction despite federal pressure and recent court precedents
  • Bottom Line: New York will maintain the handgun sales ban for 18-20 year olds
• Thetruthaboutguns

  Guntry Owings Mills ICE Firearms Training Contract

  A high-end indoor shooting range and training facility in Owings Mills, Maryland, operated by Wolfland Inc. (doing business as GUNTRY), has held multiple contracts with the Department of Homeland Security since 2020 to provide firearms qualification, training, and range use for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations and Homeland Security Investigations personnel. Contracts total hundreds of thousands of dollars, including a $289,286 agreement (2020-2024), a $110,032 rental (2025-2026), and a $71,995 range-use deal (2024-2027), with plans for a sole-source renewal up to $350,000. The facility is described as the only location within a 30-mile radius offering all required capabilities in one site.

  • The Gist: Baltimore-area (Owings Mills, Maryland) private shooting range members and the local community; ICE law enforcement personnel in the Baltimore field office and surrounding area.
  • Impact: The contract has sparked local controversy with some members canceling memberships upon learning of ICE’s use; media coverage has highlighted it amid heightened immigration enforcement, though few individuals have spoken on record. It underscores sole-source contracting for mission-critical annual firearms and use-of-force training required by ICE policy.
  • Bottom Line: GUNTRY continues to serve both civilian customers and federal law enforcement under existing and upcoming contracts; the story has been framed by some outlets as an attempt to generate outrage over standard range rental for government training.
• The Truth About Guns

  Local News Tried to Cancel a Maryland Range Over ICE Training

  Some Guntry members reportedly quit over the Maryland range’s ICE training contract, an arrangement DHS records show dates to 2020.

  A high-end indoor shooting range and club called Guntry (Wolfland, Inc.) in Owings Mills, Maryland, has held multiple contracts with DHS/ICE since 2020 to provide firearms qualification, training, and range access for Enforcement and Removal Operations, Homeland Security Investigations, and other ICE law enforcement personnel. Contracts total hundreds of thousands of dollars, with a planned sole-source renewal up to $350,000; the facility is described as the only one within 30 miles meeting all required capabilities in one location. Local media coverage highlighted member backlash and some membership cancellations after the contracts became public, though on-camera complaints were limited and the story has been framed by pro-2A outlets as an attempt to manufacture outrage against lawful federal training.

  • The Gist: Guntry range in Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore area); affects ICE/DHS law enforcement personnel requiring annual firearms qualification and use-of-force training per agency policy.
  • Impact: Reveals ongoing federal contracting for private range services supporting immigration enforcement operations amid record arrests; sparked local media attention and limited customer exodus, criticized as ‘cancel culture’ effort against a business serving both civilians and federal agents.
  • Bottom Line: Guntry continues to hold and renew sole-source ICE training contracts worth hundreds of thousands because it is uniquely positioned to meet mission-critical requirements; media coverage failed to generate widespread on-camera opposition.
• AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

  FBI NICS Monitoring Violates Brady Act

  The FBI admitted NICS Monitoring tracks approved firearm purchases by lawful buyers, violating the Brady Act’s ban on gun-owner transaction registries.

  An article on Ammoland claims the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is conducting ongoing surveillance and monitoring of lawful firearm purchasers and Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) beyond the scope permitted by the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. The piece argues this practice exceeds the law’s requirement for instantaneous checks and destroys records after approval, potentially violating federal statutes on data retention and use.

  • The Gist: Affects all firearm purchasers undergoing NICS checks and FFL dealers nationwide in the United States.
  • Impact: Raises Fourth Amendment and statutory concerns over warrantless surveillance of lawful gun buyers; could undermine congressional intent in the Brady Act limiting NICS to instant background checks without creating a national gun registry.
  • Bottom Line: The FBI must immediately cease unauthorized monitoring and data retention practices that violate the Brady Act’s explicit prohibitions on long-term recordkeeping of approved transfers.
• AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

  Trump DOJ Declines to Appeal NFA Ruling

  Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal the Silencer Shop ruling blocking enforcement of key NFA provisions for covered members and customers.

  The Trump administration’s Department of Justice has decided not to appeal a federal court ruling that struck down key provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA). The decision follows White House intervention in an ongoing challenge to NFA restrictions on items such as suppressors and short-barreled rifles. This effectively allows the lower court’s decision to stand without further litigation at the appellate level.

  • The Gist: Nationwide impact on NFA-regulated firearms and accessories; affects owners and manufacturers of suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs across all U.S. states and jurisdictions.
  • Impact: Eliminates DOJ appeal of a ruling invalidating core NFA provisions, creating precedent that weakens enforcement of registration and taxation requirements; signals a significant policy shift toward Second Amendment deregulation under the Trump administration.
  • Bottom Line: NFA restrictions on suppressors and short-barreled firearms are effectively unenforceable following the unappealed ruling.

Reviews

• Review: 1st amendment auditor

  This is a test to see if Jeremy will say the word ****** if the word ****** is censored then that means the show censored free speech. No matter ow much Shawn protests he didnt do it, if the word ****** does not appear in this review then he censored it. The more he denies it the more you know its true. Also 5 stars, show good.
• Review: MissWhatWasWLS

  Aaron came back and for just a bit, i thought maybe i could tolarate him again. That ship sailed quickly. Glad he is gone again. He puts his back into earning every bit of hate he gets. Shawn seems to be pretty inconsistent with the things he chooses to back or put down. Only works with companies with good people, and supports no compromise gun groups while simultaneously breezing over some not so great actions by a cast member and defending companies misguided, and amoral(at best) actions that hurt the gun community and industry as a whole. Savage seems lost at times but seems like an ok guy. Jeremy spouts off some pretty bold things and i hope they are at least mostly in jest. I thought about joining the cult or the agency now, but the shows seem to be laking what made it good previously. Nick is the only one id have a beer with. He seems to stay pretty quiet for good reason. If he talked more it might point out the others downfalls. I stay only because of Nicks decent insights and not the click bait/ragebait like content that this show has morphed into.
• Review: Big Jay

  Good nuff.