The hottest Firearms Substack posts right now

Suppressors are going mainstream. They showed up everywhere at the show and look like a growing area for startups and investors.
Software is playing a bigger role in the firearms market. New tools are making things like online sales and dealer routing much easier.
Armed drones are being developed for government customers, but there’s nothing at the show that meaningfully expands civilian defense beyond traditional firearms.

William T. Hornaday highlighted the tragic extinction of American Bison and its causes in his report.
The extinction of bison was driven by factors like man's greed, lack of protective measures, and advanced firearms.
Hornaday's efforts led to his influential role in wildlife preservation and saving species from extinction.

Pre-filed legislative bills in Missouri include controversial proposals like restricting pronoun use based on religious beliefs.
Missouri legislators are proposing bills related to firearms, national mottos, school vaccinations, and abortion restrictions.
Some proposed bills focus on contentious topics like sex education, gun laws, and official state designations.

Federal laws can be excessively broad and vague, leaving individuals vulnerable to charges.
Prosecutors leverage vague laws to pressure defendants into pleading guilty through plea bargains.
Understanding the law is crucial, as the government often has more legal leverage than individuals.

There is a lack of consensus on what defines a mass shooting, with various organizations and experts having different definitions.
The number of fatalities in a shooting is a flawed benchmark for labeling it a mass shooting, as other factors like the type of firearm, ammo used, and emergency response play crucial roles.
Focusing on the intent and circumstances of the shooting rather than just the death toll is important to truly understand and address the issue of mass shootings.

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