The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit just delivered a major win for Second Amendment supporters, striking down the federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds.
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DNC Goes Whole Hogg on Gun Control—And It’s a Disaster
Published: February 6, 2025 { 16 comments }If the Democratic National Committee was looking for a way to show they learned absolutely nothing from their 2024 election losses, they just nailed it.
GunsAmerica’s 2025 SHOT Show Awards – The Best of the Best!
Published: February 6, 2025 { 1 comment }The dust has settled, the brass has been swept, and after scouring every inch of SHOT Show 2025, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the GunsAmerica 2025 SHOT Show Awards!
Best New Pistols — SHOT Show 2025
Published: February 3, 2025 { 4 comments }SHOT Show 2025 brought us a flood of new pistols, from cutting-edge concealed carry options to full-on race guns ready for competition.
Benelli Nova 3: The Lightest, Fastest Pump Shotgun Yet? — SHOT Show 2025
Published: February 3, 2025 { 9 comments }Benelli has updated its well-known Nova pump shotgun, bringing a lighter, slightly refined version to SHOT Show 2025.
Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 31, 2025 { 0 comments }Every once in a while at SHOT Show, we come across something that isn’t exactly gun-related but still makes us stop and say, “Okay, that’s awesome.”
BREAKING: Demolition Ranch Is Calling It Quits!
Published: January 29, 2025 { 1 comment }After nearly two decades on YouTube, over 11.8 million subscribers, and a whopping 2.5 billion views, Matt is pulling the plug on his larger-than-life online presence.
Innovation from Glock & Aimpoint! — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 22, 2025 { 8 comments }At SHOT Show 2025, Glock and Aimpoint announced a limited-edition collaboration: the Glock x Aimpoint COA combo, featuring the new Aimpoint COA red dot optic mounted on select Glock 9mm pistols.
Alien Remus: A Stupidly Expensive Carry Pistol — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 21, 2025 { 12 comments }Let’s get one thing out of the way: the Alien Remus from Laugo Arms is no ordinary concealed carry pistol. This $6,200 wonder is making waves, not just for its cutting-edge features, but for its jaw-dropping price tag.
Heavy Metal! S&W’s Spec Series V — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 21, 2025 { 3 comments }Smith & Wesson has expanded their Spec Series lineup with the introduction of the M&P9 Metal HD – Spec Series V, unveiled at SHOT Show 2025.