Constitutional history · page 2
Before Heller: The Forgotten Cases
For more than a century, two nineteenth-century decisions set the outer limits of the Second Amendment. Understanding them explains why McDonald mattered.
January 2026: New Year, Safe Habits
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New Year, Safe Habits
- The four universal safety rules
- How to choose a qualified instructor
- Cruikshank and Presser: the forgotten cases
- Start a shooting club in your town
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In this issue
2A law & court cases · page 4
What "Incorporation" Really Means
A plain-English guide to how the Bill of Rights came to apply to state and local governments — and where the Second Amendment fits.
Firearm safety & training · page 6
The Rules That Never Take a Day Off
Every safety course in the country teaches some version of the same core rules. Make them automatic this year.
Self-defense education · page 8
Choosing an Instructor Worth Your Time
Good training is the foundation of responsible ownership. Here is what to look for — and what to avoid.
Hunting & outdoors · page 10
Late Season, Quiet Woods
Winter changes how wildlife moves and how hunters should prepare. A look at the late season — and at wildlife in the hardest months.
Community & veterans · page 12
Start a Shooting Club in Your Town
A club brings people together around safety, skill and community. Here is how many successful clubs get off the ground.
Gear guides · page 14
Cleaning-Kit Basics
Regular maintenance keeps firearms reliable and safe. What a basic kit includes — by category, not brand.