Illinois Freedom Week Starts Today: Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Yesterday afternoon, US District Court Judge Stephen McGlynn issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the so-called Protect Illinois Communities Act. The injunction impacts all aspects of the law and as word quickly spread...
Ammunition Review: Barnes Defense Buckshot
Ammo reviews can be difficult to do, what with all the gel blocks and other gear required for an objective evaluation. Shotgun ammo can be a bit different. Rounds like Federal's Personal Defense with...
Gun Review: Winchester 1300 Deer Slug Shotgun
Here at the Truth About Guns, we often review the latest and greatest in firearms. Typically older guns fall into the Obscure Object of Desire category. What about guns that are old but still...
Rossi Announces the New Single Action Brawler .45 Colt/.410 Pistol
Rossi just released a new pistol that probably isn't going to be your typical EDC choice, but it should make a fun gun for camping trips or other woods adventures. The new Brawler is...
Yes It’s Sill Hot Outside, But We’re Starting to Think of Fall, Game Birds,...
It will be about 105 degrees here in Texas again today, but now that we're on the backside of August, gradually sliding toward September, we can't help but think of fall a little more...
Now I Know Why So Many Hunters Can’t Wait for Dove Season in Texas
Saturday was the first day of fall, but you wouldn't have known it if you were in south Texas. That's where JWT and I were, mostly sitting under the shade of a tree, tucked...
XS Announces New Photoluminescent Standard Dot Vent Rib Shotgun Beads
People say you don't aim a shotgun, you point it. Well, people say a lot of things. That may sort of be true for flying targets, but people who use shotguns for turkey definitely...
Rossi Announces the New Single Shot Break-Action Rossi Polymer Survival Rifle in .410/.45LC
From Rossi . . .
Simple. Durable. Reliable. These are all words that come to mind when thinking of features in a last-ditch wilderness rifle. They’re also all features of the all-new Rossi Survival Rifle.
Built...
Heritage Introduces the New Badlander Side-By-Side 12 Gauge Shotgun
Street Howitzer. Scattergun. Coach gun. All of these are synonymous with the iconic shotgun of the Old West: the 12-gauge side-by-side. Now, you can experience what it would have felt like to fire two...
Choosing Your First Shotgun
When it comes time to buy a shotgun there are a few things to consider. In all actuality, there are many things to consider but let’s take a look at what I believe are...
KelTec KSG410 Trigger Time at SHOT Industry Day at the Range
KelTec announced the KSG410 a little bit back but they had them at Industry Day at the Range for SHOT 2024 for industry folks to shoot. If you aren't familiar with it, it's basically...
Defender Tactical Mini-Pro Lifter and Cartridge Arrestor System for Mossberg Shotguns
I'm a fan of mini shotgun shells like the Aguila Mini Shells and Federal Shorty Shells. I realize they have their limitations concerning range and power level compared to full-sized shells, but I think...