Jacob Paulsen
Off Body Carry: What Do You Have to Overcome
Off body carry is gaining popularity, but it comes with real trade-offs. Here’s why we treat it as a last resort and what to weigh before you rely on it.
12 Ways to Get More Out of Your Next Firearms Training Class
You paid for the class. Here are 12 things to do before, during, and after a firearms training class so you actually collect what you paid for.
Don’t Melt at the Range: 5 Summer Range Gear Must-Haves
Heat wrecks your range day before your skills do. Here’s the summer range gear I use to stay cool, hydrated, and shooting sharp all day long.
Colorado Assault Weapons Lawsuit Filed as SCOTUS Steps In
FPC and CSSA filed a Colorado assault weapons lawsuit against Denver the same day the Supreme Court took up the “assault weapons” question. Here’s what it means.
Supreme Court AR-15 Ban Cases: The Fight Begins
The Supreme Court agreed to hear two AR-15 ban cases, Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins. Here is what the Court will decide and what it means.
Springfield Echelon VIS: The Smartest Optic Mount Going
The Springfield Echelon VIS mounts most optics straight to the slide, no adapter plate needed. Here’s why it works, plus two holsters built for it.
Happy Birthday America Sale 2026: Up to 25% Off Sitewide
America turns 250. Celebrate with the Happy Birthday America Sale, July 3-5: 15% off sitewide, 25% for members, plus a free 250th anniversary coin.
Hawaii Vampire Rule Struck Down: What Wolford v. Lopez Means
The Supreme Court struck down Hawaii’s vampire rule in Wolford v. Lopez. Here’s what the 6-3 ruling changes for concealed carry, and what it doesn’t.
He Had a Gun and Still Lost His Home Invasion Gunfight
A Pennsylvania man was armed in his own home and still killed by an intruder. Here’s what his death teaches every gun owner about real home invasion defense.
NRA Sues Michigan Over Permit-to-Purchase Denials
The NRA’s Moser v. Nessel lawsuit challenges Michigan’s permit-to-purchase scheme as unconstitutional. Here’s the case, and why Colorado and Illinois should watch.
Defending Your Family From an Armed Attacker: A GA DGU
A Georgia family did the right things, then a man returned in body armor with a rifle. Here’s what their defensive gun use teaches about protecting yours.
Contra Costa County Banned Optics, Lights, and 1911s for Permit Holders. SAF Is Suing.
Contra Costa County bans permit holders from carrying optics, weapon lights, and 1911-style pistols. The Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal lawsuit to end it. Here’s what it means for you.
Marijuana and Gun Rights: What the Hemani Ruling Means
The Supreme Court’s 9-0 Hemani ruling reshaped marijuana and gun rights. Here’s what the decision actually does, what it doesn’t, and what it means for you.
The Diligent Mindset: The Fight Against Complacency & Justification
A diligent mindset is the discipline against complacency. See how a quick trip for a soda turned into a knife fight, and why diligence has to be unbroken.
West Virginia Permitless Carry Age Drops to 18 (HB 4106)
As of June 12, 2026, West Virginia permitless carry starts at 18. HB 4106 didn’t just lower the age, it erased the separate legal rules for 18 to 20 year olds.
