If you've spent any time comparing AR platform chamberings, you've probably noticed 7.62x39 keeps coming up in conversation — and for good reason. What started as a round associated almost exclusively with AK-pattern rifles has become a serious contender in the AR world, thanks to a wave of engineering improvements over the last decade. Modern barrel manufacturing, upgraded gas systems, and purpose-built upper receivers have transformed 7.62x39 from a "why would you do that" novelty into a …

In a landmark decision that reshapes the gun-rights landscape in one of the nation's most restrictive states, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit has struck down New Jersey's long-standing ban on so-called "assault firearms" and its cap on large-capacity magazines. The ruling, handed down by the full Philadelphia-based court sitting en banc, found that both restrictions violate the Second Amendment. Background: New Jersey's Decades-Old Firearms Law New Jersey's firearms regulations dat …

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 …