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Hawaii Struck Down, Echelon VIS, Leg Update, and Much More

The Supreme Court just killed Hawaii's "vampire rule," a red dot mount that might be the smartest one going, plus this week's deals including 50% off a Holosun and a free suppressor with any gun.


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The Supreme Court just killed Hawaii's "vampire rule," a red dot mount that might be the smartest one going, plus this week's deals including 50% off a Holosun and a free suppressor with any gun.
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July 8th, 2026 Edition
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The Supreme Court Just Killed Hawaii's "Vampire Rule"
Hawaii Vampire Rule Struck Down: What Wolford v. Lopez Means
On June 25th the Supreme Court struck down Hawaii's so-called "vampire rule" in Wolford v. Lopez, a 6-3 decision holding that a state can't force permit holders to get a property owner's express permission before carrying onto private property that's open to the public. I break down what the ruling actually changes, why it reaches well beyond Hawaii (California, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland all ran the same playbook), and the places it does not touch.

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Springfield's Echelon VIS: The Smartest Optic Mount Going?
Springfield Echelon VIS: The Smartest Optic Mount Going
Putting a red dot on a pistol has always meant adapter plates, the right footprint, and hoping it all holds zero. Springfield's Variable Interface System on the Echelon takes a different route, using a set of self-locking pins that let a wide range of optics mount straight to the slide with no plate in between. I dig into how the VIS system works and why it might be the smartest approach to pistol optics anyone is shipping right now.

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🎧 Featured Podcast Episode
S13E25: Legislative Updates, Nine to Zero and Counting
The wins keep stacking up. In this episode we run through the latest legislative and legal updates for gun owners, including what "nine to zero" is pointing to and where the fights stand as we head into the back half of the year. If you've lost track of everything moving right now, this is your catch-up.

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📰 Other News
The Step-Out Technique. One of the simplest movements almost nobody trains: stepping offline as you draw so you're not standing flat-footed in front of a threat. Here's how the step-out works and why it belongs in your reps. Watch Now »

Clearing Pistol Malfunctions. Your gun will hiccup eventually. This walks through diagnosing and clearing the common pistol malfunctions quickly, so a stoppage doesn't turn into the end of the fight. Watch Now »

Episode 208: Dr. John Edeen on Medical Bias and the 2A. Dr. John Edeen of Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership joins us to talk about the anti-gun bias baked into a lot of medical messaging, and the case for responsible ownership from inside the medical community. Watch Now »
🔥 Deals & Sales
A few deals worth a look this week:

Holosun 407A3
50% Off — Shop Now »

Panzer EGX500 12-Gauge Bullpup Shotgun
50% Off — Shop Now »

Free Suppressor
With the Purchase of Any Gun — Shop Now »

Vortex Diamond Spotting Scope
50% Off — Shop Now »
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