A closely watched Virginia court case, Santolla v. Katz, has become the center of a fast-moving legal fight over the state's new restrictions on certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. Here's a breakdown of the case, the ruling, and what it currently means for Virginia gun owners. Background: Virginia's New Firearm Restrictions The case grew out of firearm legislation enacted under Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's administration, which placed new restrictions on common …

If you're building an AR-15 for anything beyond standard 5.56 NATO duty, you've probably run into this three-way debate. The 6mm ARC, 6.5 Grendel, and 6.8 SPC all promise more knockdown power and better long-range performance than 5.56, but they go about it in different ways. Choosing between them comes down to what you actually plan to shoot — paper, steel, or game — and how far you plan to shoot it. This guide breaks down the history, ballistics, recoil, and practical trade-offs of …

If you've spent any time around suppressors or quiet range days, you've heard the term "subsonic ammo" thrown around like it's a magic bullet for stealth. It isn't. Subsonic ammunition solves one specific problem — the sonic crack of a bullet breaking the sound barrier — and it comes with real tradeoffs in energy, trajectory, and reliability that every shooter should understand before loading a magazine with it. This guide breaks down what subsonic ammo actually is, whether it holds …