A federal judge in East St. Louis has ruled against Illinois’ ban on common semi-automatic rifles (AR-15 and other so-called “assault weapons”) and their standard capacity magazines, claiming it is “an unconstitutional affront to the Second Amendment and must be enjoined.” This decision of Judge Stephen P. McGlynn, appointed by
Based on industry data, there were about 4.2 million first time gun owners in 2022 and 4.3 million in 2023. While 2024 numbers aren’t final yet, the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) has already processed over 6 million checks, suggesting there could be another million new gun
Proper gun handling involves more than just knowing the four safety rules. Every aspect of owning and using a gun demands attention to safety. This includes cleaning, carrying, storage, etc. Today’s guide is about malfunction clearance, and it discusses the four types of gun malfunctions, what causes them, what clearance
Red dot sights are rapidly becoming the choice for modern pistol shooters, thanks to their increased affordability, compact design, and ease of use. As this type of optics gains popularity, many pistol owners are looking to learn how to aim and shoot correctly with a red dot. This article will
We believe that the real pleasure in shooting comes from the profound sense of achievement. And what better place to experience it than on the shooting stage? Competitions push participants to test and improve their abilities continuously like nothing else. So, in this post, we will give you some competitive
If you’ve already been searching for shooting targets, you’ve probably noticed there’s a ton of options out there. Now, you might be wondering which which type you need exactly. In this guide, we’ll be talking about rifle and pistol targets for shooting – types, benefits, potential challenges, practice and safety
Practice ammo (aka range ammo, target ammo, or training ammo) is specifically designed for practice and recreational shooting at ranges and can’t be used for live targets. Unlike hunting ammo, built to maximize terminal performance (lethality) on game or defense ammo, designed to stop an attacker (not kill – an
In this post, we’re going to discuss pistol drills that will help you increase accuracy and shooting speed as well as deal with flinching. Read on! Dry Fire Pistol Drills Experienced marksmen agree that dry fire exercises are among the most valuable gun training techniques. They are cost-effective—requiring no range
On July 27, we’ll be hosting Staccato Day featuring a free Staccato 2011 pistol shooting demo. To build excitement and inform newcomers, we’ve decided to delve into the brand and its remarkable pistols. If you’re curious about Staccato and want to deepen your knowledge, keep reading. From STI to Staccato
Want to put your knowledge to the test? Dive into our firearms safety quiz! It’s a fun way to see how much you know about gun safety and get a bit of practice in—especially if you’re thinking about taking the California FSC test. Good luck! Gun Safety Classes at GRITR