• Mississippi Mayor ‘Suspends’ Open Carry During Pandemic

    By Dan Zimmerman via TTAG Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba released a video on Friday, April 24, announcing that he has signed an order “suspending” open carry in the city due to COVID-19. As nonsensical as that sounds, it gets worse. Mississippi has a state preemption law, § 45-9-51 which is why Mayor Lumumba cannot do…

  • Canada To Ban ‘Military-Style Assault Weapons’ After Mass Shooting, Maybe More

    “I can say that we were on the verge of introducing legislation to ban assault-style weapons across this country,” Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau said Monday during his coronavirus briefing. “It was interrupted when the pandemic caused Parliament to be suspended, but we have every intention of moving forward on that measure, and potentially other…

  • ATF Allowing Drive-Thru Gun Purchases To Maintain Social Distancing

    By Dan Zimmerman via TTAG That sound you hear in the distance is thousands moms and their supporters in the media crying out in horror. In a bid to minimize personal contact while accommodating the crush of Americans who are still buying firearms at a record pace, our friends at the ATF have authorized gun…

  • Illinois Extends Expiring CCW Permits And FOID Cards Due To Virus Outbreak

    Today, the Illinois State Police posted new guidelines on their Facebook page that let their residents know of changes to expiring concealed carry permits and FOID cards. That information can be read below: ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DIRECTOR FILES EMERGENCY RULES REGARDING FOID AND CCL RENEWALS Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules…

  • Edward Avila, Founder Of AR15.com, Dies After Long Battle With Cancer

    We are saddened to hear about the passing of Edward Avila, the founder of the popular forum AR15.com. He passed away March 31st after a long battle with cancer. A post was made on the forum with the news, which can be read below: Edward passed away today after a long battle with cancer. He…

  • Springfield Armory’s New XD-M Elite

    The polymer platform that broke the mold is now built around the all new META™ trigger for the ultimate performance in a striker-fired firearm. Further enhanced with removable magwell, increased capacity of 22+1 (20+1 with short magwell models) and improved slide serrations, the new XD-M® Elite represents the pinnacle of full-size, polymer-framed pistol design.

  • NJ Shuts Down NICS Background Check System For Undetermined Amount Of Time

    By Kat Ainsworth via TTAG Those who live in New Jersey have been given a “shelter in place” order. The order includes the closure of whatever the New Jersey government considers non-essential businesses, and on that list is every FFL in the state. This notice has been posted to the New Jersey Portal NICS page: Remember,…

  • Springfield Armory’s Ronin Operator Is A Beauty

    The Ronin, featuring the forged frame and slide that sets Springfield Armory’s pistols apart from their competitors’ cast models, is ready to be your favorite firearm right out of the box. The pistol features a two-tone finish and a hot salt bluing treatment, making it not only one of the most reliable and functional firearms…

  • FN Announces Their Smallest Concealed Carry Handgun: The FN 503

    Sneaking into the slim-line concealed carry market is FN, with their newest addition to the lineup; the FN 503. This new slim handgun aims to give concealed carriers a thinner profile while carrying, giving FN the ability to compete in an extremely hot category. The FN 503, inspired by FN’s legendary heritage, is the company’s…