Contra Costa banned optics, lights, and 1911s for permit holders (SAF is suing), plus the 9-0 Hemani marijuana ruling, new site resources, and 20 to 32% off lights, tees, and S&W pistols.
Contra Costa banned optics, lights, and 1911s for permit holders (SAF is suing), plus the 9-0 Hemani marijuana ruling, new site resources, and 20 to 32% off lights, tees, and S&W pistols.
June 24th, 2026 Edition
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Contra Costa County Banned Optics, Lights, and 1911s for Permit Holders. SAF Is Suing.
If you live in Contra Costa County, California, the Sheriff's Office there has built a set of carry restrictions that, as far as anyone can tell, exist in exactly one jurisdiction on the planet: no carry optics, no weapon-mounted lights, and no single-action 1911 or 2011 pistols, period. On June 17th the Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal lawsuit to kill those rules. I break down what's banned, why it doesn't hold up, and what it could mean for you if you carry anywhere a sheriff has this kind of discretion.
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Marijuana And Gun Rights: What The Hemani Ruling Means
The Supreme Court handed down a 9-0 decision in Hemani, and the headlines made it sound bigger than it actually is. So let me clear it up. I walk through what the ruling does, what it doesn't do, and where you still stand if you're a gun owner who also uses (or lives in a state that has legalized) marijuana. The short version: this did not settle the question the way a lot of people are claiming, and that difference matters.
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S13E23: New & Easy Resources For Concealed Carriers
We just rolled out some big updates to ConcealedCarry.com, and in this episode Riley and I walk you through them. We reorganized the site so the tools and resources you actually use are grouped into clearer sections, with navigation and search that finally make sense. If you've ever bounced around the site trying to find that one target, drill, or law page, this episode is your shortcut.
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The Slide-By. Matt Little demonstrates the slide-by, a technique for addressing danger areas without clearing them. It's what you use when you're moving fast through a structure, either to reach a crisis point or to get to your family in a home-defense situation. Watch Now »
Holster Wedge Showdown Begins: Comfort, Concealment & the Start of My Appendix Carry Quest. Are holster wedges actually worth it, and which ones are best for appendix carry comfort and concealment? I'm kicking off a long-term Holster Wedge Quest, testing several of the popular wedges head-to-head (including our own KSG Armory wedge) and reporting back with honest results. This is part one. Watch Now »
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