Brian Smyth
Brian Smyth still remembers his first visit to the range at eight years old, a trip that included a tiny .22 rifle and sparked a lifelong passion for firearms. (Ok, so, maybe it’s an obsession.) Since then, he has developed an ability to write mildly amusing nerd-out sessions masquerading as informative, educational articles. (Somehow, he managed to convince Task & Purpose, Outdoor Life, and a few others to publish his ramblings.) In addition to guns, he can’t get enough of Top Gun: Maverick and Tex Mex, but his biggest passion is sharing his own knowledge and skill sets with others.
Experience
- AR-15 Armorer’s course
- Tactical Medicine course
- American Red Cross First Aid and Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) instructor
- American Safety & Health Institute First Aid and Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), and Emergency Oxygen instructor
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From Heller to Bruen: Supreme Court Rulings That Reshaped Gun Rights
1 week ago
We break down some key US Supreme Court cases to see how they have affected current gun laws and what we might expect moving forward. (Read)
From the Bench: Gun Court Rulings [2025]
1 month ago
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Federal courts issued major gun law rulings this year, from handgun bans to marijuana-related cases. See what changed and where your rights stand now. (Read)
These New Gun Laws Are Now in Effect: What Changed in Your State?
2 months ago
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From trigger bans to expanded red flag laws, here's a state-by-state breakdown of what new gun laws went into effect in the first quarter of 2025. (Read)
Do Presidential Elections Impact Gun Sales?
8 months ago
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Every presidential election year, gun prices go up...but just how big of an impact does the four-year cycle really have at your local gun store? (Read)
