We’ve spent decades hopping from one armed conflict to the next, yet somehow we’re supposed to believe danger politely waits overseas. It doesn’t. It rides the subway, boards the plane, walks into the grocery store. Terror isn’t a foreign concept. It’s a daily risk, and pretending otherwise is how people get killed. So here’s a thought the political class hates: stop disarming the very people who can stop it. Off duty police officers and trained military veterans are treated like liabilities instead of assets. That’s backwards. Those are the people you want in the room when something goes sideways. They should be empowered, not sidelined, especially when traveling. An armed, trained citizen is not the problem. He’s the solution politicians refuse to admit exists. And let’s talk about the Second Amendment. Not the watered down, bureaucrat approved version. The real one. The one that doesn’t come with fine print written by career politicians who move with armed security while telling ...

Washington, D.C.—The movement for nationwide concealed carry rights is gaining unstoppable momentum, as nearly 200 House members—both Republicans and Democrats—have united to sponsor and draft a landmark bill. With the Senate poised to pass it by a comfortable margin, and former President Donald Trump pledging to sign it the moment it reaches his desk, this transformative legislation is closer than ever to becoming law. Across America, 29 states already recognize constitutional permitless carry, and nearly every other state ensures reasonable and prompt access to concealed carry permits. This legislation will ensure that law-abiding citizens in all 50 states can exercise their right to carry concealed firearms for self-defense without excessive red tape, fees or state restrictions. Predators and criminals, take heed: the days of defenseless victims are coming to an end. Those who choose to endanger innocent lives will now face the real and immediate threat of deadly force from armed, r...

Chicago, IL—Let me begin with my personal story. I grew up in poverty, raised by a dysfunctional single mother who was mostly absent. By the age of 14, I was emancipated, living on my own, working full time at night, and attending high school during the day. Thankfully, I had a good sense to always stay    one step ahead of child protective services and foster care.    I learned early how to survive in a harsh world, and part of that survival was understanding the value of personal protection. As a child, I was fascinated by guns. TV shows like  Roy Rogers  and  Dragnet  portrayed firearms as necessary tools for the good guys. I understood early on that guns weren’t just toys—they were instruments of security in a world with dangerous people. By the time I joined high school junior ROTC at 13, I was handling real weapons: M1 Garands, Browning Automatic Rifles, and .45 pistols. We were taught military discipline and, more importantly, firearm safet...

Las Vegas, NV —I’ve been to every SHOT Show since its inception decades ago.   This is the largest Gun Show in the world and here every serious firearm or accessory maker exhibits their wares. The show is not open to the public and media credentials are only handed out after careful vetting.   Licensed firearm dealers, manufacturers, or other industry related professionals are invited to look over miles of exhibits.   Products are not sold at the show but qualified licensed dealers   make their orders stocking their stores for the next year at this show. CRIMEFILE NEWS sponsored by Eagle Grips with the assistance of guest hostess, Ariel Vitalia interviewed some select exhibitors.   Those interviews are below. Let me apologize in advance for the 20 second Eagle Grips commercial before each interview.   I think you get the message only seeing that ad once!   I must however after my 40 year association say that Eagle Grips are the industry’...