Author: The Notorious FDE

New Jersey’s assault firearms ban just took a serious hit. On July 17 the full Third Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, ruled 10-5 that the state’s prohibition on a broad class of semiautomatic rifles and its ban on magazines holding more than ten rounds both violate the Second Amendment. This is the first […]

Meriden, Connecticut saw one of those calls that turns a quiet Sunday morning into chaos in seconds. On July 19, 2026, officers responded to reports of domestic violence with a weapon at a home on Sagamore Road. Officer Anthony Offiaeli got there first and walked straight into a nightmare unfolding on the front lawn. A […]

A significant Second Amendment victory came out of the Third Circuit on July 17, 2026. In a 10-5 en banc decision, the court ruled that New Jersey’s bans on so-called “assault firearms” — including popular semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 — and magazines holding more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional. This is the first time […]

The modern battlefield has changed fast. Cheap drones and loitering munitions swarm the skies, forcing militaries to rethink how they protect ground forces and aircraft. Enter the CANiK M3 Falcon — a purpose-built 12.7x99mm heavy machine gun optimized for helicopters and other aerial platforms. Turkish defense manufacturer Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS), under the CANiK brand, […]

California likes to brand itself as a progressive paradise, but a fresh investigation reveals a different reality on its public college campuses: heavily armed police forces geared up with military-grade hardware. AR-15-style rifles, submachine guns, tear gas grenades, stun grenades, drones, and Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs) that can cause permanent hearing damage — these […]

If you’ve been stocking up on ammo lately, you’ve probably noticed the price tags and wondered how to stretch your budget without sacrificing too much trigger time. Remanufactured ammunition keeps popping up as a solid middle-ground option—cheaper than fresh factory stuff but supposedly reliable enough for most shooters. But is it actually safe? How does […]

If you run a Disruptor (or any of The Triggered Company’s cassette triggers) and you’re left-handed—or you just like the idea of running your rifle from either shoulder without fumbling the safety—you’re going to want to hear about this. The Triggered Company has officially released the SBW (Swings Both Ways) Ambidextrous Selector, now available factory-installed […]

If you’ve been watching the gun control push in Virginia, you know things got tense after the 2026 legislative session. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bills cracking down on so-called “assault firearms” and magazines over 15 rounds. The bans were set to hit hard on July 1. But courts are stepping in, and a fresh ruling […]

If you’ve ever bought a gun online, you know the drill: order it, then drive (sometimes hours) to a local FFL for the background check and pickup. That could change soon under a new ATF proposed rule that would let licensed dealers ship firearms directly to your door in the same state. This is part […]

If you’ve been following the back-and-forth in state legislatures and lower courts, this feels like the showdown we’ve been waiting for. Millions of law-abiding Americans own these rifles for self-defense, sporting use, and home protection. Now, the highest court in the land will decide whether bans on them can stand under the Constitution. The Core […]