Newly updated for 2026, the 30th edition of the “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States” is a must-have resource for those who travel often and therefore must navigate the patchwork maze of laws imposed in various localities. Read the full article here

Armed Citizen® Today On June 7, a woman was walking with her two dogs through a wilderness area to gather mushrooms near Skilak Lake, Alaska, when she heard a warning yelp and then painful screeching, followed by a loud roar. She charged into the dense vegetation, screaming for her dogs, and suddenly saw a black bear only about 5 feet away with blood dripping from its face. The bear was coming toward her, so the woman drew her firearm—a Glock 43 (9 mm)—and fired. The bear dropped long enough for her to see that her dog was still alive but…

Colonel George Armstrong Custer, along with the 700 men in the U.S. 7th Cavalry were ultimately defeated in the infamous Battle of the Little Bighorn in southeastern Montana in June of 1876, but they certainly weren’t without firepower. Based on archeological findings, over 50 different types of firearms were used at the Battle of the Greasy Grass—these are 5 of the most notable. Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Carbine.Springfield 1873 Trapdoor CarbineU.S. troops in the frontier found themselves undergunned, stuck using slow muzzle-loading rifles amid flying arrows, charging horses, swinging war clubs, and more. In 1865, the army started converting muskets into…

Lever-action rifles have seen a recent resurgence in popularity, with many manufacturers offering modernized takes on the classic lever-action concept. While others have added polymer furniture, M-Lok handguards and Picatinny rails, Taylor’s & Co. took a different direction with its modernization. The company’s TC73 has classic lines and a classic appearance, but unlike other lever-actions, this one has a few unique features. Watch our “Gun of the Week” episode above to see it in action. “What’s really neat about this one is that it’s chambered in 9 mm. 9 mm? Why would you want 9 mm, you ask? Well, what’s…

In deer camp last year, gunwriter Richard Mann and I were talking about rifle cartridges, and he made a great point about the guns people suggest youth and women shooters use for big game. Richard is one of the most knowledgeable shooters out there. He’s tested countless cartridges and shot game all over the world for more than 25 years. So the points he makes are worth listening to.His big question was, why do we suggest women and kids hunt with cartridges like the .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, or .257 Roberts, then turn around and bring a .300 Win. Mag into…

00:00:00 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Mediater podcast. I’m Spencer new Art, joined today by Seth Morris and Max Barta. Today’s episode is a little different. We are going to be talking all about punt guns. If you’re not aware, we bought one a few years ago, then we shot it. We filmed the whole process, and you can go watch that right now on the meat Eater YouTube channel. This is our fifth installment in the twelve and twenty six series that we’re doing this year. That’s twelve long form films that we’re dropping in twenty twenty six. This…

00:00:00 Speaker 1: Hey, what is going on? 00:00:00 Speaker 2: This is Jake Hoefer and welcome back to another episode of Back forty. We have four guests, one question, and this week we’re talking about what are the most affordable habitat projects that actually work? So we can come up with a million different things that you could potentially do, but the eighty twenty rule, what is the twenty percent effort that may help you have eighty percent more success? 00:00:21 Speaker 1: And they have to be affordable. 00:00:23 Speaker 2: So I hope this helps folks throughout…

00:00:14 Speaker 1: My name is Clay Nucomb and this is a production of the bear Grease podcast called the Bear Grease Render where we render down, dive deeper, and look behind the scenes of the actual bear Grease podcast. Brought to you by to Cove’s Boots. I’m a cowboy boot man and I’ve been wearing to Coves for years. They’re the most comfortable boot I’ve ever put on. Good boots for good times. 00:00:46 Speaker 2: Welcome to the trout Grease Podcast, and this time we are not kidding. 00:00:53 Speaker 3: That’s right. I’m bear nukemb I am…

00:00:00 Speaker 1: I need to apologize for something, and I was like, what. He goes. Back there when he wouldn’t let me have a snack, he goes, I was dog cussing you in my head, and he’s like, I need to repent and I was like, oh, it’s fine. He goes, It’s what we needed to do, but I did not want to do it. And so man, I can just like I can shut that part of my brain off. Like I know everybody jokes about it, but I can literally just not go and then eat later…

On Saturday evening, June 20, 2026, the Compton Hunting & Fishing Club in Southern California hosted another outstanding Friends of the NRA dinner. The event brought together supporters, volunteers, and leaders in a night filled with camaraderie, inspiring stories, and strong support for the NRA’s vital programs. Event Chairman Frank McEnulty deserves big congratulations for organizing yet another successful gathering at this legendary venue. His leadership helped make the evening memorable for everyone in attendance. Special thanks go to key contributors including NRA Field Representative Jason Russo, and Dave Halbrook, NRA National Manager Community Engagement. Their hard work and dedication were instrumental to the…