Two University of Alabama students were killed after a fire tore through a hunting camp in Conecuh County early Wednesday morning, and investigators now believe fireworks may have played a role in the tragedy.
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Texas Homeowner Stops Machete Attack, Saves Woman
Published: July 5, 2026 { 2 comments }A Fort Worth homeowner is being hailed as a hero after police say he shot and killed a machete-wielding man who turned on him while allegedly attacking a woman.
Gun Buyers Beat the Clock: Virginia, Rhode Island See Massive Spike Before AR-15 Bans Took Effect
Published: July 4, 2026 { 0 comments }According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, there were 1,123,006 adjusted background checks in June 2026, an 11.7% increase over June 2025.
DOJ Sues California and Virginia Over New Gun Bans
Published: July 1, 2026 { 5 comments }The Department of Justice isn’t waiting around for someone else to defend the Second Amendment.
Ruger’s New 250th Anniversary Lineup
Published: July 1, 2026 { 1 comment }America’s 250th birthday is bringing out some of the best-looking commemorative firearms we’ve seen in years, and Ruger just made its lineup even bigger.
Bill Maher Exposes Anti-Gun Congressman
Published: June 30, 2026 { 8 comments }In a recent video (see above), Noir broke down Maher’s exchange with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), arguing the conversation revealed a fundamental disagreement over who bears responsibility for protecting you when things go sideways.
Chiappa Celebrates America’s 250th With Limited-Edition 1911
Published: June 29, 2026 { 4 comments }With only 250 examples planned (and exclusive distribution through Chattanooga Shooting Supply) the 1911 Field Special 250th Independence Edition is likely to appeal as much to collectors as shooters.
New from Primary Weapons Systems: MK2 MOD 2-M Rifle
Published: June 29, 2026 { 1 comment }The goal is simple: make the rifle more pleasant to shoot, especially with a suppressor attached.
GOF: Hochul Quietly Slipped New 3D Gun Restrictions Into New York Budget
Published: June 28, 2026 { 1 comment }The focus of the video, however, is the state’s latest effort to regulate homemade firearms.
SCOTUS Strikes Down Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’
Published: June 25, 2026 { 2 comments }“This regime hobbles what the Second Amendment protects: the right of Americans to carry arms for self-defense as they go about their daily lives,” Alito wrote.