Red flag laws — formally known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) — have spread to more than 20 states over the past decade, marketed as a common-sense tool to prevent violence. But beneath the appealing label lies a legal mechanism that critics argue strikes at the heart of constitutional protections Americans have relied on for over two centuries. Understanding how these laws actually work reveals why so many gun owners, civil liberties advocates, and legal scholars view the …

A Rule That Never Really Survived Contact With the Courts For years, owners of braced pistols lived with a cloud hanging over their gear. That cloud has finally cleared. On April 29, 2026, ATF Director Robert Cekada unveiled a sweeping 34-rule reform package — one of the largest overhauls of federal firearms regulation in decades. Tucked inside it: the formal rescission of the controversial 2023 pistol stabilizing brace rule. If you've been following the saga since early 2023, this outcome …

If you own an AR-15, there's a good chance you've spent serious money keeping it fed with 5.56 or .223. Between rising ammo costs, range fees, and limited practice time, a lot of shooters end up running their AR less than they'd like. That's where a .22 AR comes in — and once you try one, it's hard to imagine your collection without it. Whether you're buying a dedicated .22 LR AR-15 or adding a dedicated .22 LR upper to your existing setup, here's why this configuration deserves a spot in …