The U.S. Supreme Court just dropped a bombshell for gun owners nationwide. On June 30, 2026, the justices agreed to take up cases challenging local “assault weapons” bans on AR-15-style semiautomatic rifles in Cook County, Illinois (home to Chicago), and Connecticut. This could be one of the biggest Second Amendment rulings in years. With roughly […]

It’s one thing when time or neglect takes an old building. It’s another when someone decides to speed that up with a match or whatever else they used. That’s exactly what happened on the evening of June 28, 2026, in Downpatrick, when the historic former Convent of Mercy went up in flames. Northern Ireland Fire […]

Brought to you from some of your fondly remembered Equestrian Rifle Manufacturers is the One Horse Express Rifle, the world’s first OEM FRR (Forced Reset Rifle) One Horse, the veteran-founded American manufacturer known for building no-compromise rifles, today announced the official launch of the One Horse Express Rifle—the industry’s first production 16″ 5.56 AR-15 to […]

On July 1, a new Chinese law quietly goes into effect that’s raising eyebrows far beyond Beijing. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress isn’t just another domestic policy — it includes provisions that let Chinese authorities pursue individuals and groups overseas who they claim are undermining “ethnic unity” or stirring up separatism. A […]

If you’ve been following the never-ending saga of California gun laws, you already know the state loves to test-drive the most restrictive ideas in the country. Well, as of July 1, 2026, one of their latest experiments goes live: a functional ban on new Glock and similar striker-fired pistol sales. Assembly Bill 1127 reclassifies these […]

Meet the Doohickey by Witt Machine—one of the smallest full auto rated 5.56 suppressors on the market, uniquely scaled down for your favorite 2.2 LR host. Priced competitively, it brings heavy-duty suppression to your daily plinking without treating your wallet like a rogue IRS agent. The Doohickey: Big Performance in a Tiny Package If you’re looking […]

If you’ve been following the never-ending push and pull between federal gun laws and personal freedoms, this one’s a breath of fresh air. The Supreme Court just dropped a unanimous ruling that’s got a lot of us in the Tactical Shit community talking. In United States v. Hemani, the justices basically said the feds can’t […]

Hey folks, if you’ve been following the back-and-forth between federal gun laws and everyday Americans who enjoy their rights (and maybe a joint now and then), today’s news hits different. The Supreme Court just dropped a unanimous 9-0 ruling that’s got gun owners breathing a little easier — especially those who use marijuana in states […]

The war in Ukraine just got a lot closer to the heart of Russia. Early on June 18, 2026, Ukrainian drones launched what Russian officials are calling one of the largest attacks yet on Moscow, slamming into the capital’s primary oil refinery in the Kapotnya district and lighting up the skyline with thick black smoke. […]

A heartbreaking reminder of the risks our military aviators and support crews face every day hit Edwards Air Force Base this week. On June 15, 2026, a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission, claiming the lives of all eight people on board. The fireball and wreckage left little […]