Litigation

• A three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit this week reissued a significant ruling in the case of United States v. George Peterson, affirming the conviction of George Peterson, a Louisiana firearms dealer, for possessing an unregistered suppressor in violation of the National Firearms Act (NFA), and therefore upholding the NFA’s alleged constitutionality. 
• A divided three-judge panel for the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of an Oregon man who transferred a World War II–era Russian machine gun to an undercover federal agent. The panel rejected arguments that his transfer fit within an exemption for transfers to government employees. It also held that federal restrictions on the sale or transfer of unregistered machineguns don’t violate his gun rights. Apparently the court did not research the definition of “infringed.”
• North Carolina Woman’s Lawsuit Gives SCOTUS a Chance to Establish National Reciprocity. I think this is probably the wrong direction. Instead of reciprocity of infringements, we need to have nationwide adherence to the Constitution. But I suppose we take whatever we can get.
• Grassroots Judicial Report.
• Text and history, not history and tradition. A very good read.
• More.

NRA

• One More Brewer Loss: Thom King vs. Oliver North.

Enemies

• Correction: Remember the story about the Englishman who was arrested in the UK over a social media photo he posted of himself shooting a shotgun in the USA? Well, it turns out that the man allegedly also made a threat against a man in England who owed him money. So the investigation and arrest was apparently about the alleged threat.
• Anti-hunting activist group Bear Warriors United has launched an unprecedented effort: offering Florida hunters $2,000 each to not use their bear tags. Well, I’m not in Florida but you can send me a check to not kill a bear.
• Wikipedia.
• JPMorgan Chase. But you’ve heard this before.
• If Elon Musk Supports the Second Amendment, Why Is X Still Banning Gun Ads?
• NYU researchers use bogus data and still fail to prove that nearby “mass shootings” change voters’ minds.

Lott weighs in

• Crime Prevention Research Center Releases New CCW Data.
• While the number of US mass killings has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two decades, some researchers caution the decline likely reflects a return to historical norms rather than a lasting trend.
• Discriminatory gun control policies.

DGUs

• Armed Citizen: Dec. 5, 2025 and Dec. 8, 2025
• Too late.

Gun Free Zones

• You probably heard about this week’s shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort.
• Code of conduct document.

Tactics & Stuff

• Understanding Vision in Tactical Performance.
• Training Your Church Security Team Members. This applies elsewhere too.
• A man and his hunting partner in Louisiana were reportedly crossing a cattle guard when the victim passed his rifle to the other hunter. The firearm discharged during the handoff, resulting in a fatal injury before emergency responders could arrive. That’s why we have those pesky rules.

Industry News

• Switzerland Picks P320 as Army Service Pistol to replace the previous standard pistol – the SIG P220, which was introduced 50 years ago. The Swiss Army will become the 5th military to adopt the SIG P320 as its standard issue sidearm, alongside Australia, Canada, Denmark, and the United States.

Products

• Tippmann Arms has announced the release of two new integrally suppressed .22 LR firearms: the ELITE ISS Rifle and the ELITE Bug Out ISS Pistol. Around $1000+.
• Henry Repeating Arms has launched the SPD PREDATOR – the most accurate lever-action rifle ever built and the only one backed by a three-shot sub-MOA guarantee from the factory. Chambered in .223/5.56. $2500.
• Les Baer Custom is now taking orders for a new 1911 double-stack pistol available in 9mm or 10mm. They are also looking for more gunsmiths.
• The High Standard Supermatic Trophy .22LR Target Pistol. It is appropriately named.
• The new Holosun IRIS-GR4 is a compact, advanced quad-function aiming and illumination system combining a co-aligned visible green laser, infrared aiming laser, 60mW VCSEL-based IR illuminator, and a high-output white light delivering 1,000 lumens and 25,000 candela. This integration allows seamless transition between daylight aiming, night vision engagements, and high-intensity white light use. $1200.
• Holland & Holland has announced the release of a new Mauser 98 pattern takedown bolt action rifle. The proprietary takedown mechanism allows separating the barreled action from the stock and bottom metal for ease of transportation. Offered in three grades and calibers ranging from .22-250 to .500 Jeffery. No price, but if you have to ask… (H&H has a store in Dallas.)

What I’m reading.