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SCOTUS Punts on Assault Rifle Cases
The Supreme Court declined to act on several Second Amendment challenges at its March 9 conference, including assault rifle and magazine ban cases. The Court is likely waiting to see how two pending gun-rights cases resolve before touching those petitions. Expect movement no earlier than late June.
2 minSteve DuskettMar 11
Intel
Carrying Legal: When Rights Become Suspicion
Alex Pretti had a carry permit and never drew his weapon. Federal officials used his holstered gun to justify the shooting anyway. Gun rights groups that usually back Trump are calling it out—and it's not the only place the alliance is cracking.
3 minSteve DuskettMar 11
Permitless Carry: National Bill Introduced
2 minMar 11
Gun Sales Up 3.5% in February
2 minMar 11
Second Amendment: Government's Best Argument
3 minMar 11
Free Speech on Campus: Still Murky
3 minMar 11
Birthright Citizenship Clause Reexamined
3 minMar 11
Veterans' Gun Rights Restored
3 minMar 11
///Constitutional Carry Bill Goes Federal2m///Machine Gun Bill Dies in West Virginia2m///Marijuana Users: Second Amendment Rights3m///ATF Rules Face Federal Court Battles4m///Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Advances in House3m///Sig P320 Recall History Resurfaces4m///Florida Constitutional Carry: What's Next3m///SHOT Show 2026: What's New4m
Handbook · Legal
Idaho School Zone Gun Laws: What You Can and Can't Do
Idaho school zone firearms laws under state and federal law. Constitutional carry exceptions, CWL holder rules, the 1000-foot federal zone, and on-campus restrictions.
5 min readThe BGC Team
Idaho School Zone Gun Laws: What You Can and Can't Do
Idaho school zone firearms laws under state and federal law. Constitutional carry exceptions, CWL holder rules, the 1000-foot federal zone, and on-campus restrictions.
Idaho Prohibited Persons: Who Can't Legally Own a Firearm
Who cannot legally own firearms in Idaho under state and federal law. Covers felony convictions, domestic violence misdemeanors, mental health adjudications, and the restoration process.
Idaho Government Building Gun Laws: What You Can Carry and Where
Which Idaho government buildings allow firearms and which do not. State Capitol rules, county courthouses, city halls, and the legal consequences of carrying in prohibited buildings.
Idaho Red Flag Laws: What You Need to Know
Idaho has no red flag law or extreme risk protection order statute. How neighboring states differ, the national ERPO landscape, and what Idaho gun owners who travel need to know.
§Idaho Firearm Purchase Laws (2026): Background Checks, Private Sales, and What You Actually Need to Know13m§Idaho NFA Items and Regulations: The Complete Guide3m§Idaho Assault Weapon Laws: The Complete 2026 Guide18m§Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit: The Complete Guide3m§Where You Can Carry in Idaho: Permitted Places, Prohibited Zones, and the Rules in Between3m§Idaho Suppressor Laws: The Complete Legal Guide9m§Idaho Magazine Capacity Laws: No Limits, No Local Bans3m§Idaho Constitutional Carry: The Complete Legal Guide5m§Idaho Age Requirements for Firearms: The Complete Legal Reference17m§Idaho Private Party Firearm Transfer Laws (2026)19m
Guide6 min
How BGC Business Grades Work
Every listing in the BGC directory gets a letter grade from A+ to F. This is our way of telling you how complete and trustworthy a listing is -- before you drive across town to find out the hard way.
Mar 4The Boise Gun Club
Guide6 min
The Idaho Shooter's Almanac: 2026-2027 Guide
Complete guide to Idaho shooting competitions, ranges, and events for 2026-2027. Find matches, plan your shooting calendar, and discover opportunities across the state.
Feb 23BGC Team
Guide6 min
Concealed Carry Basics: Your Complete Getting Started Guide
Complete beginner's guide to concealed carry basics: choosing positions, holsters, drawing safely, dressing around your gun, and building good habits.
Feb 21BGC Team
GuideUnderstanding Shotgun Chokes: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Feb 21Beginner
GuideOptics and Scopes: A Beginner's Guide
Feb 21Beginner
GuideFirearm Safety Fundamentals: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Safe Gun Ownership
Feb 17beginner
GuideFirst-Time Gun Buyer's Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before Making Your Purchase
Feb 17beginner
History of Firearms
A comprehensive overview tracing 800 years of firearms history — from Chinese fire lances to 3D-printed receivers — across seven major eras of innovation.
Minié Ball
The Minié ball is a cylindro-conoidal, hollow-based bullet designed for muzzle-loaded rifled muskets. Claude-Étienne Minié, a French army captain, invented it in 1849. Despite being called a "ball"—a holdover from centuries of round musket-ball termi
Walter de Milemete: The Clerk Who Drew the Gun That Changed Everything
Walter de Milemete was an English scholar working in the early 14th century whose name would be entirely forgotten by history — except for one illustration. His 1326 treatise De nobilitatibus, sapientiis, et prudentiis regum ("On the Nobility, Wisdom
Heilongjiang Hand Cannon: The World's Oldest Surviving Firearm
The Heilongjiang hand cannon is a cast-bronze, muzzle-loading firearm manufactured no later than 1288 CE during China's Yuan dynasty — and it is the oldest confirmed surviving firearm on Earth. It measures 34 centimeters (13.4 inches) in total length
///Roger Bacon: The Friar Who Wrote Down Gunpowder9m///Brown Bess: The Land Pattern Musket That Built an Empire15m///Gewehr 98: The Bolt Action That Built the Modern Rifle11m///Snaphaunce Lock: The Bridge Between Wheellock and Flintlock10m///Claude-Étienne Minié: The Man Who Changed How Wars Were Fought9m///Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)13m
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The History of Firearms
800 years from fire lances to 3D-printed receivers. An interactive timeline through the complete evolution of firearms technology.
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MetaGunCritic
Firearms reviews and community ratings. Browse by type, manufacturer, or caliber.
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Scores & Analytics
PITA, USPSA, IDPA, and PRS competition results. Coming soon.
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The Very Best of Billy Ocean
Somerset, IN · Wabash Izaak Walton League
MAR
18
Air Gun Committee Meeting
Vernon Rockville, CT · Zoom
MAR
18
Skeet Shooting
Winnsboro, TX · Winnsboro Gun Club Inc
MAR
18
FREE RENTAL DAY’S
Clarkston, MI · Accurate Range
MAR 18Ducks Unlimited: Lafayette DU Kick Off Party & Recruitment NightLafayette, LAMAR 18Sports Performance TrainingCincinnati, KYMAR 18Wednesday open skeetAthens, TNMAR 18Renewal CCW Course via Zoom (3/19/26)Penryn, CAMAR 18Ducks Unlimited: Carolina Ducks Unlimited Bingo NightColumbia, SCMAR 18Winter Pistol League - CENTERFIRERichland Center, WI
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OBUR
Polaris, MT
GF
Great Falls Shooting Sports Complex
Great Falls, MT
XS
Xcel Shooting Sports, LLC
Kalispell, MT
ES
Extreme Stress Shooting
Great Falls, MT
LP
Lucky Pawn & Jewelry
Miami, FL
RK
Rural King
Huntsville, AL
DS
Dunham's Sports
Mt. Pleasant, MI
WS
W.D. Sporting Goods
Knoxville, TN
TT
The Tactical Advantage Police Supply
Newark, CA
NS
Nichols Store Inc
Rock Hill, SC
The BGC National Network
What started in Idaho now serves shooters nationwide. Select your state to explore.
The BGC National Network
What started in Idaho now serves shooters nationwide. Select your state to explore.
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