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Virginia’s AR-15 Ban Is Blocked—for Now: What S...
Virginia’s new assault firearms and 15-round magazine ban was set to reshape gun ownership on July 1, 2026, but court injunctions and a DOJ lawsuit have thrown enforcement into chaos....
Virginia’s AR-15 Ban Is Blocked—for Now: What S...
Virginia’s new assault firearms and 15-round magazine ban was set to reshape gun ownership on July 1, 2026, but court injunctions and a DOJ lawsuit have thrown enforcement into chaos....
California’s Glock Ban Explained: What AB 1127 ...
TL;DR for Skimmers California’s AB 1127, widely called the “Glock ban,” took effect July 1, 2026. It blocks licensed California dealers from selling or transferring a newly defined category of...
California’s Glock Ban Explained: What AB 1127 ...
TL;DR for Skimmers California’s AB 1127, widely called the “Glock ban,” took effect July 1, 2026. It blocks licensed California dealers from selling or transferring a newly defined category of...
Defend Your Castle: A Layered, Expert Guide to ...
TL;DR for Skimmers Build defense in layers: Deter → Detect → Delay → Defend → Document → Deal with the Aftermath. Best “first gun” for most: a quality 9mm handgun...
Defend Your Castle: A Layered, Expert Guide to ...
TL;DR for Skimmers Build defense in layers: Deter → Detect → Delay → Defend → Document → Deal with the Aftermath. Best “first gun” for most: a quality 9mm handgun...
Choosing the Best Firearm for Home Defense: Exp...
Summary Table: Best Firearms for Home Defense by Category Firearm Type Top Pick Caliber Pros Cons Handgun Glock 19 Gen5 MOS 9mm Compact, reliable, optics-ready Less stopping power than rifle...
Choosing the Best Firearm for Home Defense: Exp...
Summary Table: Best Firearms for Home Defense by Category Firearm Type Top Pick Caliber Pros Cons Handgun Glock 19 Gen5 MOS 9mm Compact, reliable, optics-ready Less stopping power than rifle...
Capacity vs. Confidence: Finding Your Concealed...
Carry Philosophy Typical On-Board Capacity Flagship Examples Biggest Pros Key Cons / Trade-Offs Spare Magazine? “Five For Sure” snub-nose revolver 5–6 rounds (.38 Spl) S&W 642 Pro, Kimber K6s DAO...
Capacity vs. Confidence: Finding Your Concealed...
Carry Philosophy Typical On-Board Capacity Flagship Examples Biggest Pros Key Cons / Trade-Offs Spare Magazine? “Five For Sure” snub-nose revolver 5–6 rounds (.38 Spl) S&W 642 Pro, Kimber K6s DAO...
Big Bore Bravado or High-Capacity Pragmatism? A...
Decision Factor .45 ACP 9 mm Luger Quick Verdict Typical Duty/Carry Loads 185–230 gr @ 830–950 fps 115–147 gr @ 1,050–1,250 fps Tie—different philosophies FBI-Protocol Penetration (avg.) 13.8 in /...
Big Bore Bravado or High-Capacity Pragmatism? A...
Decision Factor .45 ACP 9 mm Luger Quick Verdict Typical Duty/Carry Loads 185–230 gr @ 830–950 fps 115–147 gr @ 1,050–1,250 fps Tie—different philosophies FBI-Protocol Penetration (avg.) 13.8 in /...