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By DJ Cavalcanti

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Red dot sights for carry guns: the definitive guide to mounting, zeroing, and training
TRAINING
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

Red dot sights for carry guns: the definitive guide to mounting, zeroing, and training

I Put a Red Dot on My EDC and Everything Changed Three years ago, I was one of those guys. Iron sights only. Carry gun, backup gun, rifle—a

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I ditched my Glock 43X for Springfield's Hellcat Pro
GEAR
May 29, 2026 · 5 min read

I ditched my Glock 43X for Springfield's Hellcat Pro

I ditched my reliable Glock 43X after four years. Here's what actually changed—and why your carry gun might be holding you back.

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The AR-15 in 2026: assault weapons bans, court rulings, and where things stand
LAW
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

The AR-15 in 2026: assault weapons bans, court rulings, and where things stand

The AR-15 Isn't Going Anywhere, But 2026 Will Test That Promise We're two years into the post-Bruen landscape, and I need to be straight wi

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Constitutional carry in 2026: which 29 states allow it and what changed this year
OPINION
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

Constitutional carry in 2026: which 29 states allow it and what changed this year

We Hit 29 States. That's More Than Half the Country Now. I've been tracking constitutional carry expansion for five years. In 2024, I watch

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The Bruen standard is reshaping gun law in every state — here is the current map
OPINION
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

The Bruen standard is reshaping gun law in every state — here is the current map

The Supreme Court Just Made Half the Country's Gun Laws Vulnerable Eighteen months after New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen

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Suppressors in 2026: no $200 stamp, 6 million registered, and what comes next
OPINION
May 29, 2026 · 5 min read

Suppressors in 2026: no $200 stamp, 6 million registered, and what comes next

The Suppressor Tax Stamp Is Dead. Here's What Actually Happened. I didn't think I'd see this in my lifetime. On March 15th, 2026, the $200

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ATF's 34 New Rules: Which Actually Affect Your Carry Gun
LAW
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

ATF's 34 New Rules: Which Actually Affect Your Carry Gun

The ATF dropped 34 rulemakings in late 2024. Most aren't new restrictions—here's what actually changes.

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ATF's Pistol Brace Rule: Two Years Later
LEGAL
May 23, 2026 · 10 min read

ATF's Pistol Brace Rule: Two Years Later

The ATF issued its pistol brace rule in January 2023. Courts have been unraveling it since.

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Why I Switched from OWB to AIWB Carry
CARRY
May 26, 2026 · 8 min read

Why I Switched from OWB to AIWB Carry

I carried OWB at 4 o'clock for three years. Here's what finally pushed me to appendix.

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Home Defense Basics: What You Actually Need
HOME-DEFENSE
May 29, 2026 · 11 min read

Home Defense Basics: What You Actually Need

Most home defense advice is either too tactical or too passive. Here is what actually works.

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