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.
Someone told you to drive out to BLM land and shoot for free. Here's what the agencies actually allow, what they don't, and how to check before you go.
Dresses, leggings, and scrubs have no belt loops, and most holster advice assumes you have one. Here's what actually holds a gun when nothing anchors it.
A relative died and left you a firearm. Here's whether you can legally hold it, how Oregon lets you pass it on, and the one category that's a felony.
Oregon has no duty to retreat — but the rule comes from a court decision, not a stand-your-ground statute, and it removes exactly one requirement.
Pointing a gun at someone is a crime in Oregon, loaded or not, with one narrow exception. What ORS 166.190, menacing, and unlawful use actually say.
The "women can't rack a slide" myth gets the variable wrong. Racking a pistol slide is a technique problem, and the fix takes about ten minutes to learn.
Your sheriff has 45 days to issue an Oregon concealed handgun license. Getting the appointment that starts that clock takes longer. Here's the real timeline.
ATF proposed defining sex on Form 4473 as biological sex, and a revised form drops the non-binary box. Neither is final. Here's what that actually means.
SB 243 didn't ban concealed carry in Oregon's public buildings. It gave each city and county the choice — Multnomah County took it, Portland hasn't yet.
More than 320,000 biometric gun safes have been recalled since 2023. Here's what Oregon law requires, what the ratings mean, and how to check a product.
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.
Millions of 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 Pentagon pushed Anthropic to drop its ban on mass surveillance, then blacklisted it. Where that fight ended up, and why it matters for surveilled communities.
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.
What inclusive firearms training actually is, how to tell a good instructor from a bad one, and where to start if traditional gun culture has kept you out.