Alex Whitfield has covered the firearms industry for over a decade, reporting from SHOT Show, NSSF events, and manufacturer facilities across the country. A former newspaper journalist who pivoted to firearms media in 2014, Alex brings traditional journalistic rigor to industry news, product launches, and market analysis. Readers rely on Alex for context that goes beyond the press release.
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The Fifth Circuit Ruling on Federal Gun Control In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the legal and firearms communities, the Uni...
Anti-Gun Groups Dig In After Major 2A Losses in Hawaii and New Jersey In the wake of two significant legal victories for Second Amendment rights, m...
A Supreme Court Majority Built on Legislative Strategy The recent passing of Senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71 has prompted a re-evaluation o...
Federal Court Strikes Down New Jersey's Semi-Automatic Rifle and Magazine Bans The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a landmark ruling decl...
New Jersey Political Leaders Condemn Third Circuit Ruling on AR-15 and Magazine Restrictions On July 17, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Thi...
Federal Lawsuit Challenges U.S. Virgin Islands Nonresident Firearm Ban The Gun Owners of America (GOA) , joined by the Gun Owners Foundation and a ...
New Jersey Dealers Receive Notice on Third Circuit Ruling Effective July 31 The New Jersey State Police have officially notified federally licensed...
Federal Challenge Filed Against Maryland's Glock Ban The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), the National Rifle Association, and Firearm Policy Coal...
Federal Government Challenges Virgin Islands Firearm Restrictions Following Supreme Court Ruling The U.S. Department of Justice has formally moved ...
Retailers Resume Virginia Shipments Following Statewide Injunction Palmetto State Armory (PSA) , along with other major firearms retailers, has res...
Defensive ammo you can trust, at the best current prices: Federal HST and Hydra-Shok, Hornady Critical Defense, and Federal PUNCH across 9mm, 380, ...
This week's best handgun deals: the CZ P-10 C and S&W Shield Plus hundreds off MSRP, plus a Glock 17 Gen5, PSA Dagger, Springfield XD, Ruger LCP MA...
Introduction The Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9mm has established itself as a compelling option in the compact 9mm market, combining a high-capac...
Introduction The Browning T-Bolt Target SR 22Mag 20" Threaded Barrel represents a significant offering in the .22 Magnum hunting and target shootin...
Introduction The Ruger Ruger-57 Pro Handgun 5.7 x 28mm represents a bold entry into the defensive handgun market, leveraging the lesser-known but i...
Introduction The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 SPORT 22LR 16.5" 25rd semi-auto rifle represents a compelling option in the growing market of 22LR platfo...
Budget-Friendly Ammunition: Best Deals Available Right Now Gun owners and shooters looking to stretch their budget will find a rare opportunity th...
Marlin 1894 Classic 44Mag/44Spl vs Springfield Saint Victor Gear: A Detailed Head-to-Head Comparison When comparing the Marlin 1894 Classic 44Mag/4...
Introduction The SIG Sauer P365X Romeo-X Compact 9mm Striker Fired pistol represents a significant evolution in micro-compact concealed carry firea...
Introduction The Springfield Armory Hellion Gear up 5.56NATO 16" Barrel represents a significant evolution in the company’s approach to modular, hi...