News, tactical guides, and community defense education.
Where Oregon's Measure 114 stands in 2026: passed by voters, delayed to Jan 1, 2028, and still before the Oregon Supreme Court. What's in effect now and what it means.
Your first holster has one non-negotiable job: cover the trigger and fit your exact gun. Here's how to pick material, carry position, and retention.
How to legally buy a gun in Oregon in 2026: age rules, the background check, private sales, and whether Measure 114 and its permit requirement are in effect yet.
Iron sights, red dots, holographic sights, scopes. Here's what each one does and what actually makes sense for a new shooter.
21 million Americans carry a concealed handgun. Most have never trained beyond the minimum required course. Here's why that gap matters and what you can do about it.
Self defense for minorities and LGBTQ+ communities is practical, not radical. Here's what community defense looks like and how to get started.
What goes in an individual first aid kit, how each item works, and why every gun owner needs one. Practical trauma care without the jargon.
A practical dry fire practice guide for beginners. Safety setup, essential drills, equipment worth buying, and how often to train.
A practical guide to concealed carry safety — carry position, holster selection, reholstering protocol, and how body type affects your options.
New to guns? What every first-time buyer needs to know about training, Oregon laws, choosing a firearm, safe storage, and common mistakes.
Looking for gun classes without the culture war? Here's what liberal-friendly firearms training looks like and where to find it in Portland.
What actually happens at an LGBTQ gun class, and why where you learn matters as much as what you learn.
LGBTQ gun ownership is rising fast. Why queer Americans are buying firearms, where to find inclusive training, and what the community looks like.
The DoD is pressuring Anthropic to drop its ban on mass surveillance. The communities most likely targeted first are the ones who need self-defense most.
Your phone broadcasts your location even when it's off. Faraday bags are the fix. Here's what they do, why software isn't enough, and how to pick one.
SA, DA, DA/SA, striker-fired. Here's what each handgun action does and how to pick the right one for you.
Cell-site simulators let law enforcement track every phone nearby. Here's how Stingray devices work, who uses them, and how to protect yourself.
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the US. Here's what it actually is, why it works, and what to know before you buy one.
Looking for LGBTQ-friendly gun training in Portland? Inclusive firearms classes provide judgment-free instruction for queer, liberal, and first-time gun owners.