How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a Gun? Age by State
Federal law says 18 for a rifle or shotgun at a dealer and 21 for a handgun, and 17 states plus D.C. set 21 for handguns on their own. Find your state’s buying and carry age, with the statute.
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Guns at Polling Places: Rules in All 50 States and D.C.
Twenty-two states and D.C. restrict guns at polling places by statute, and 28 states have no polling-place ban. Find your state’s rule, distance and statute before you vote.
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Duty to Inform States: Do You Have to Tell Police?
Duty to inform states: 9 jurisdictions make you tell police you are armed unasked, 9 only if asked, and 33 have no duty. Every state, with the statute.
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Brandishing a Firearm: What Counts, State by State
Brandishing a firearm means showing a gun in a threatening way. See what 6 states actually punish, the federal definition, and when self-defense applies.
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Second Amendment News This Week: AR-15 Case Gets a Date
Second Amendment news this week: SCOTUS sets Dec. 2 for the AR-15 ban cases, DOJ backs gun owners, and Missouri sues the ATF over suppressor rules.
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Can You Carry a Gun in a National Park? Federal Land Carry Rules, Explained (2026)
Can you carry a gun in a national park? Yes in most areas if you follow state law, but not inside federal buildings. Here is the 2026 guide to carrying on federal land.
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Concealed Carry Tips: 8 Habits for Everyday Readiness
Practical concealed carry tips for 2026: carry consistently, gear up right, dress around the gun, train the draw, and stay aware, from Freedom’s Lodge.
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CCW Insurance in 2026: Self-Defense Legal Protection Compared
A 2026 guide to CCW insurance and self-defense legal protection: what it covers, how the models differ, and how the leading providers compare.
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Best Pocket Pistols & Micro-Compact 9mms for 2026
The best pocket pistol picks and smallest micro-compact 9mms for 2026, compared on capacity, weight, and concealment, so you carry the right gun every day.
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Best Concealed Carry Handguns for 2026: Top 7 Picks Ranked
The best concealed carry handguns for 2026, ranked and compared: micro-compact 9mms and a pocket .380, with specs, pros and cons, and how to choose.
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How to Survive an Active Shooter: A Practical 2026 Guide
How to survive an active shooter using Run-Hide-Fight, what the data really says about armed citizens, and how situational awareness keeps you a step ahead.
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Idaho Gun Laws & Constitutional Carry: The 2026 Guide
A plain-English guide to Idaho gun laws in 2026: constitutional carry, concealed carry age, permits and reciprocity, and where firearms are still off-limits.
