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August 17, 2026

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Monday, August 17, 2026

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DOJ Revives Federal Firearm Rights Restoration After 30-Year Shutdown

The Justice Department is reopening the federal firearm-rights restoration process after more than 30 years.

New York Glock Ban Hit With Federal Second Amendment Lawsuit

New York wants dealers facing felony charges for selling common Glock and Glock-style pistols.

Gun-Control Groups Sound Alarm Over ATF Reforms, but the Facts Tell a Different Story

Everytown, Giffords and Brady claim ATF’s proposed reforms will weaken background checks, obstruct firearm tracing and risk mass-casualty events.

Rep. Andrew Clyde Gets It, Calling End of Registration ‘Restoration’ of Gun Rights

Many of us in the Second Amendment community, and I include myself in what follows, have made some pretty serious mistakes at times.

FBI’s Latest Report Leaves ‘More Guns, More Crime’ Hypothesis in Tatters

The FBI quietly released its official report on crime in the United States last Friday afternoon, an odd bit of timing considering the incredibly good news the report contains.

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DOJ Rolls Out New Process for Prohibited Persons to Have Their Gun Rights Restored

It took longer than anticipated, but the Justice Department has officially rolled out its new process for felons and others prohibited from possessing firearms to have their Second Amendment rights restored.

Sandy Hook Promise Touts Non-Existent ‘Ever-Growing’ Violence Problem

As Cam noted last week, all indications are that we’re set for yet another historic drop in the violent crime rate.

Burglar Shot by Business Owner Sues for $10 Million

When Portland, Oregon business owner James Grant shot an intruder who’d broken into his business more than three years ago, police declined to arrest him and prosecutors in the progressive city never brought charges against him.

NYTimes Hit Piece on Brandon Herrera Contains One Surprising Fact

The New York Times has it in for 2A influencer and congressional candidate Brandon Herrera.

Giffords Latest Endorsement Gives Up All Pretenses About ‘Common Sense’ Regulation

Giffords and other gun control organizations like to say that they don’t want to destroy the Second Amendment.

Part of a key firearms law lapsed following a federal court decision. What happens now? – NPR

Part of a key firearms law lapsed following a federal court decision.

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies – Inquirer.com

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies  Inquirer.com

Chicago Has 7 Times The Murders Of Cities In State That Respects Gun Rights – Daily Caller – Wirepoints

Chicago Has 7 Times The Murders Of Cities In State That Respects Gun Rights – Daily Caller  Wirepoints

Which Candidates Get A+ from NRA for Second Amendment Rights? – Must Read Alaska

Which Candidates Get A+ from NRA for Second Amendment Rights?  Must Read Alaska

FPC, SAF, NRA, File Major Lawsuit Challenging New York Glock And Glock-Style Pistol Ban

New York wants to make selling or transferring Glock and Glock-style pistols a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison.

SAF Calls Lack Of DOJ Appeal ‘One Big Step Closer To Being Free’ Of NFA Regulations

The NFA injunction is officially in effect, and SAF is calling it a major victory.

AAG Dhillon Confirmed to Speak at GRPC 2026 – Outdoor Wire

AAG Dhillon Confirmed to Speak at GRPC 2026  Outdoor Wire

Gun rights groups capitalize after judge reverses decades-old silencer restrictions – AOL.com

Gun rights groups capitalize after judge reverses decades-old silencer restrictions  AOL.com

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Benelli M2-G1: An update to the legendary M2

Benelli finally gave the M2 more than a facelift.

Two Sights From Gideon Optics: An Update

Gideon Optics doesn’t sit still.

Rifle-Mounted Death Star – Streamlight ProTac 2.0 Review

Shining the Streamlight ProTac 2.0 into the air, its absurd beam shattering the night sky, you can almost hear a voice say, “That’s no moon.”

Sportsman’s Select Remanufactured .223 Rem 55gr FMJ 200 Rounds – $76.85 w/ Code

Sportsman’s Select Remanufactured .223 Remington 55gr FMJ ammo is on sale now at Ammunition Depot.

PSA Sabre-15 Forged 11.5” 5.56 Pistol w/ SBA-4 Brace – $1,149.99

The PSA Sabre-15 Forged 11.5” 5.56 Pistol packs premium upgrades into a compact AR pistol platform, including a Riflespeed adjustable gas block, Radian controls, MicroBest BCG, SBA4 brace, and Moss Green Cerakote finish.

200 Rounds of US Cartridge 5.56 Steel-Core Ammo for $94.05, Save 22% Today

Ammunition Depot has 200 rounds of American-made US Cartridge 62-grain steel core 5.56 ammunition for $94.05 with code ALand5.

Magpul PMAG Gen M2 Magazine Deal—Use Code PMAG at Checkout

Stock up on Magpul PMAG Gen M2 30-round AR-15 magazines at Palmetto State Armory.

 

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