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When headlines talk about national crime trends, it is easy to assume that safety—or the lack thereof—is spread evenly across the map. But a study by Dr. John R. Lott Jr. at the Crime Prevention Research Center demonstrates that violent crime in America remains hyper-concentrated.  According to the report, murders in the U.S. remained heavily… Read more: High Concentration, Deep Divide: What the Latest Crime Data Reveals About Texas Counties

On July 17, 2026, the Second Amendment landscape shifted dramatically. In a stunning 10–5 en banc decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey’s long-standing bans on semiautomatic rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds. This ruling in Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) v.… Read more: A Historic Defeat for Gun Control: Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s Semiauto Rifle and Magazine Bans

Picture this: You are enjoying a hike through a beautiful National Park, legally carrying your firearm in compliance with state laws. But the moment you step into a visitor center to look at a map, or even use a public restroom, you have technically committed a federal crime. For years, law-abiding gun owners have had… Read more: Closing the Loophole: How the “Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act” Protects Responsible Gun Owners

AMMO.COM published their analysis of various reported to generate Gun Ownership by State. Some of the results are unsurprising (Montana, Wyoming, Alaska at the top, New York, Hawaii, New Jersey at the bottom). I’m disappointed in Texas sitting at #27 with only 45% of adults owning firearms. At least we top the NFA list with… Read more: Where Does Your State Rank in Gun Ownership?

We have all seen it—or been guilty of it. You walk down a busy city sidewalk, completely glued to your smartphone, earbuds firmly plugged in, totally oblivious to the world around you. In the tactical community, this state of existence has a name, and it isn’t a compliment. True safety doesn’t start with a self-defense… Read more: Eyes Up, Phones Down: Master Your Awareness with “Condition Yellow”

Modern firearms are mechanically safe, but extremely dangerous is handled negligently or carelessly. The industry agrees that there are fundamental gun safety rules, but the number and exact wording varies by organization. At Iron Star Tactical TX, we say the fundamental gun safety rules are: What follows are a number of variations by different industry… Read more: Fundamental Firearms Safety Rules

When the Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, it radically shifted how courts must evaluate gun control laws. Under the Bruen framework, if a state wants to restrict carrying firearms, it can no longer just argue that the restriction is “good policy.” Naturally, this… Read more: The Ghost in the Legal Machine: How a Bogus 1792 “Law” Is Shaping Modern Gun Control