First, I was downright giddy. Then, with a sigh, I thought, “It’s about time.”
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Best Glock Upgrades (2026): Triggers, Slides & Sights
BY Administrator Published: July 6, 2026 { 9 comments }There’s nothing like a new Glock, right out of the factory box: reliable, accurate, awesome. In fact, the only thing better — in certain circumstances — is an old Glock with key enhancements.
Chicago’s Crime Crisis Needs Accountability, Not More Fumbled Gun Control Bureaucracy
BY News Wire Published: June 29, 2026 { 18 comments }The new department will carry a $100 million annual budget and move existing violence reduction programs under one umbrella. Mayor Johnson said the idea would “ensure” those efforts are aligned.
Do Cops Shoot Too Many Pet Dogs?
BY Larry Z Published: June 24, 2026 { 62 comments }Is this really a story about trigger-happy cops? Or is it also a story about irresponsible dog owners?
The Conversation You’re Not Supposed to Have About Gun Violence
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: June 18, 2026 { 19 comments }Heather Mac Donald’s “radioactive” take on the Ferguson Effect, media narratives, and the victims nobody talks about
Best Shooting Ear Protection (2026): Muffs & Earbuds
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: June 17, 2026 { 8 comments }Three sets of electronic ear muffs, one set of electronic ear buds and one set of custom molded ear plugs demonstrate how much hearing protection has improved in a short time and why you should consider one of my top five modern ways to protect your hearing.
Brady Wants the ATF’s Secret Trace Data Back. There’s Just One Problem.
BY Larry Z Published: June 11, 2026 { 3 comments }Yet here we are. Brady wants it anyway.
Best Gun Belts (2026): EDC Carry & Battle Belts Tested
BY Administrator Published: May 27, 2026 { 20 comments }I’m talking about a true gun belt — one designed to bear the weight primarily of a handgun but also of the other gear we might strap, lash or loop onto a belt. With that, here are my top five everyday carry belts.
Turning Guns Into Garden Tools: Healing… or Hollow Gesture?
BY Larry Z Published: April 22, 2026 { 15 comments }There’s a striking image coming out of western North Carolina right now: firearms laid out on tables, cut apart with saws, then hammered into garden tools, crosses, and jewelry.
Gun Owners Plan for Everything—Except This!
BY Larry Z Published: April 14, 2026 { 7 comments }I’ll be honest, this isn’t exactly the kind of topic that usually comes up around the range, in group chats, or over a couple beers after a long day.









