A Landmark Second Amendment Showdown Is Coming For more than a decade, lower courts have wrestled with a question the Supreme Court has repeatedly declined to answer: can states and cities ban AR-15-style rifles and other semiautomatic weapons often labeled "assault weapons"? That era of avoidance just ended. On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in two consolidated cases — Viramontes v. Cook County (out of the Seventh Circuit) and Grant v. Higgins (out of the Second Circu …

When it comes to home defense, the AR-15 platform has become one of the most popular choices for American gun owners — and for good reason. It's modular, reliable, easy to shoot accurately under stress, and can be tailored to fit your home, your skill level, and your specific needs. But "AR-15" isn't a single gun; it's a whole family of configurations, and the choices you make around barrel length and caliber will have a real impact on how the rifle performs inside your house. This guide b …

Buying a suppressor used to mean a $200 tax, a stack of paperwork, and a months-long wait. In 2026, two out of three of those things are still true — but the price just got a lot friendlier. If you've been putting off your first can because of the cost, this is the year to take a serious look. Here's everything you need to know before you buy: what changed in the law, what hasn't, how to pick the right suppressor for your setup, and how the purchase process actually works from start to fin …