Jordan Derrick—better known online as Dugan Ashley from the pioneering gun channel CarniK Con—made headlines again in May 2026. This time, it wasn’t for reloading tips or firearms humor. Federal authorities arrested the 40-year-old Missouri man on charges related to manufacturing explosives without a license, unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device, and distributing information […]

I used to think running to Home Depot for a bag of mulch or some tools was one of the most harmless errands you could do. Not anymore. If you’ve shopped at these big-box stores in Connecticut recently, your license plate is likely being photographed and logged every single time you pull in or out […]

On Monday, Trump didn’t mince words. He described the Iranian reply as “totally unacceptable” and even a “piece of garbage,” adding that the fragile ceasefire is now “on life support.” It’s the kind of blunt talk we’ve come to expect, but it has real-world consequences—especially at the gas pump. Iran’s Side of the Story: “Legitimate […]

On May 5, 2026, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston didn’t hold back. Facing a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice that threatened legal action unless the city dropped enforcement of its long-standing restrictions on certain firearms, Johnston delivered a blunt two-word response: “Hell no.” “We’re here today to let them know that our answer is […]

Late into the night and into the early morning hours of May 6-7, 2026, Connecticut lawmakers wrapped up one of the most heated sessions of the year. On the final day before the legislative session ended, the State Senate approved a bill that effectively targets the sale of certain Glock-style pistols — firearms that can […]

Hey everyone, it feels like we’ve been watching this high-stakes poker game between the Trump administration and Iran for weeks now, and suddenly things are moving fast — or at least they appear to be. Reports out today suggest Washington and Tehran are closing in on a simple one-page memorandum of understanding aimed at ending […]

In this EP, Sig and Dynadeath Milberg give us their shots on the most recent Presidential shooting attempts, as well as some crazy stories coming outta Florida! In a year already packed with tense moments around President Trump, one story stands out for its sheer unpredictability: a seemingly mild-mannered math tutor from California turning up […]

In a notable shift for federal firearms policy, the U.S. Senate confirmed Robert Cekada as the new Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The vote passed 59-39, with support from all present Republicans and seven Democrats. Just hours after the confirmation, Cekada joined Acting Attorney […]

      In the competitive world of firearms components, few brands have embraced the classic underdog story quite like Partisan Triggers. From the beginning, the company positioned itself as the scrappy David facing off against industry Goliaths — a small, highly motivated team of American makers battling a landscape of patent, trademark and copyright […]

For decades, the U.S. Postal Service enforced a blanket ban on mailing handguns that dated back nearly a century. It felt like just another outdated restriction chipping away at our constitutional rights. Then Gun Owners of America stepped in — and won. In the case Shreve v. USPS, the courts finally forced the Postal Service […]