On July 18, ASA and its powerhouse partners filed Padua v. Platkin, challenging New Jersey’s outright ban on suppressors.
is a seasoned outdoorsman, lifelong hunter, and the kind of guy who’d rather track whitetails than scroll social media. As an editor for GunsAmerica, he’s got a sharp eye for spotting both solid gear and bad gun laws. Whether he’s deep in the woods or deep in editorial deadlines, Larry brings a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is approach to firearms, hunting, and the great American tradition of self-reliance. If there’s a hot debate on gun rights or the latest in hunting tech, you can bet Larry’s got an opinion—and it’s probably backed up with both facts and field experience.
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Uncle Sam Owes You A Gun!
Published: August 5, 2025 { 5 comments }That’s right. Uncle Sugar should be footing part of the bill when a responsible citizen decides to buy their first boomstick.
S&W Launches New M&P Shield X
Published: August 5, 2025 { 0 comments }Smith & Wesson just dropped a fresh take on their Shield series, and it’s built to check all the modern carry boxes.
Trump Declares Support for Gun Owners, Shooting Sports in National Message
Published: August 4, 2025 { 16 comments }In a time when Second Amendment supporters have grown used to being sidelined or smeared, this presidential message hits like a clean shot from a well-sighted rifle.
Gun Sales Cool Slightly in July 2025
Published: August 4, 2025 { 0 comments }The heat may have slowed down some sales, but America’s appetite for firearms is still holding strong — especially in states like Texas, Florida, and California.
Hunting Show Host Busted, Banned for Life in Kansas
Published: August 2, 2025 { 1 comment }A federal judge ordered Jennings to pay $15,000 in restitution to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, plus a $10,000 fine
Study: Americans Still Back Hunting — But Public Perception Is Slipping
Published: August 2, 2025 { 0 comments }A nationwide study commissioned by the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS) shows 76% of Americans approve of both hunting and recreational shooting. That’s solid ground, but there’s a catch — the numbers are trending down.
‘The Hunting Wives’ — Legit Drama or Dumpster Fire?
Published: August 1, 2025 { 3 comments }It stars Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect) and Malin Åkerman (Watchmen), and it’s got all the steamy drama and Southern Gothic flair Netflix can pack into 55-minute episodes.
NY Politicians Exploit Midtown Shooting to Push Nationwide AR Ban
Published: July 31, 2025 { 7 comments }Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani echoed the call, claiming New Yorkers “are only as safe as the weakest laws in the nation.”
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs New Gun ‘Safety’ Bills
Published: July 31, 2025 { 19 comments }Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was all smiles as he signed two new gun control bills into law this week, claiming they’ll save lives and protect children.