In a 6-3 rebuke of Hawaii’s attempt to circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court’s NRA-backed Bruen (2022) decision, the Court ruled in Wolford v. Lopez that “Hawaii’s law prohibiting licensed concealed-carry permit holders from carrying handguns on private property open to the public without the property owner’s express authorization violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments.” The majority opinion was written by Justice Samuel Alito, a President George W. Bush nominee to the Supreme Court. The majority opinion is concise: “The restrictions imposed by Hawaii’s challenged law fall within the plain text of the Second Amendment, so the law is presumptively unconstitutional.”…

The Argonne, 1917A squad of Doughboys slithered across No Man’s Land. They were led by a boyish lieutenant, not far removed from Princeton. Behind him was a desultory sergeant, a pre-war regular. He’d fought the Mexicans, the Spanish and the Moro. He was armed with a Winchester Model 1897 repeating shotgun; the genesis of which came from the genius of John Moses Browning. The Doughboys dropped into a Hun trench. A sentry cried out in harsh, guttural German and the fight was on. The boy lieutenant dropped several with his .45 M1911. And our trusty regular Army sergeant dropped them…

In a shout of continued support for American freedom on the eve of this nation’s 250th anniversary since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump (R) said at a rally at the Mack Trucks facility in Macungie, Pa., that “The NRA, everybody, they really have been, they’ve been with me right from the beginning. And [NRA President] Bill [Bachenburg] asked me would I support the national right to carry legislation. How do you feel about national right to carry? [The audience cheered.] That’s my free poll. You know what that is? That’s the free poll. You don’t…

Italian manufacturer Chiappa makes an interesting mix of historical cartridge and black powder designs, modern innovative firearms and guns that combine both of those elements into one. In the latter category is the S.A. 1873 Black Thunder .44 Magnum revolver. As the “S.A. 1873” part of the name implies, the Black Thunder is based on the classic Colt Single Action Army revolver, with a solid frame with a swingout loading gate and a barrel mounted ejector rod. From there, the revolver goes in a unique direction that only Chiappa could engineer.   The Chiappa S.A. 1873 Black Thunder combines traditional…

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First introduced in 2024, the Savage Arms Revel is the company’s first lever-action platform since the iconic Model 99, which was discontinued in 1997 after nearly a century of production. Offered as an affordable, rimfire, takedown design, the Savage Revel line has expanded to include several popular chamberings, as well as a deluxe version. Watch our “American Rifleman Television: Rifleman Review” segment above to see the details of the core Revel Classic design. “The Revel has a pretty nice set of smooth walnut furniture on it. This is Turkish walnut. That’s where most walnut comes from these days,” American Rifleman…

Steve draws a coveted muzzleloader elk tag in the majestic San Juan Mountains of Colorado, but the hunt is harder than expected. More hunters than elk, lung-breaking elevation, and primitive equipment stack the odds against him. Presented by Busch Light Read the full article here

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Fishing a nymph beneath an indicator or stripping a streamer can be an effective way to catch trout, but fishing dry flies during a hatch presents a whole other challenge. For many new fly anglers, trying to “match the hatch” might just make you want to throw your fly rod away and take up golf, but take heart. If you’re a new fly angler with topwater ambitions, these five hatches can help make your dry fly fishing dreams come true.StoneflyWhether it’s salmonfly, golden stone, or skwala, the arrival of Westcoast stoneflies are more than just insect hatches—they’re epic events. Ranging…

Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life by Amatangelo “AJ” Pasciuti (with Neil McGinness) is a powerful, unflinching memoir. It delivers raw combat accounts alongside thoughtful reflections on leadership, resilience, masculinity, and service. Pasciuti enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17, driven by the events of 9/11. He went on to serve 21 years, with approximately 20 years on active duty as an infantry Marine. His journey began as an Eagle Scout and evolved into that of a battle-hardened warrior who embodied the Marine Corps ethos of perseverance, dedication, patriotism, and loyalty. Combat Journey and Key AccomplishmentsThe book…