Suppressor approvals are faster than ever right now. We’re seeing customers get their tax stamps approved anywhere from just 1 day to around 100 days, with many landing on the shorter end. These are the quickest turnaround times we’ve ever seen, and it looks like they’re becoming the new normal. At Blackstone Shooting Sports, our goal is to make the process of buying a suppressor

New SureFire XC3-A: What It Is & Why It’s Worth a Look If you’ve been hunting for a compact, duty-grade pistol light that actually fits smaller holsters and doesn’t turn your carry gun into a brick, the new SureFire XC3-A is squarely aimed at you. It follows the XC1/2 lineage but adds more usable output and better ergonomics—while staying slim enough for everyday carry.

Modular Handguns: What They Are—and Why They’re Changing the Game (with quick looks at the Ruger RXM, Springfield Echelon, and SIG P365) What is a “modular” handgun? A modular handgun separates the serialized core (the legal “firearm”) from the grip module/frame and the slide/barrel. Instead of buying a whole new pistol to change size, ergonomics, or role, you k

If you’ve seen boxes of .30 Super Carry pop up in the handgun aisle and wondered what the deal is, here’s the straight take. Launched as a modern defensive cartridge for compact pistols, .30 Super Carry was designed to live between .380 ACP and 9mm—offering more capacity than 9mm in the same-size magazine while promising near-9mm performance with manageable recoil. On paper, that

If you follow the modern 2011/double-stack 1911 space, you’ve probably noticed a new logo popping up on dealer shelves and social feeds: Cardinal Arms. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina (aka “Race City”), Cardinal is positioning itself as a boutique, American-made pistol maker with a tight initial lineup and a clear focus on performance, fit, and finish. What they build Cardin

When it comes to iconic handguns, few names carry as much weight as the 1911 and 2011 platforms. Both are revered in the shooting community for their design, performance, and history, but they serve slightly different purposes and appeal to different shooters. If you’ve been curious about the differences between these two pistols—and why the 2011 is rapidly becoming the more popular ch

If you’ve followed Q for any length of time, you’ve seen their push for 8.6 Blackout (8.6 BLK): a .338-caliber cartridge optimized for short barrels, heavy bullets, and suppression—basically a “big-brother” concept to 300 BLK, but in the AR-10/bolt-gun world. Q backs the caliber with ready-to-run firearms, barrels, and support gear directly through their storefront, s

Race City Defense Pistols: RC9 & RC9C—Born to Run If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Race City Defense (RCD), here’s the headline: they build premium, double-stack 1911-style pistols engineered to run hard and shoot flat. The current lineup centers on two models—the RC9 and the RC9C—purpose-built for reliability, shootability, and clean fit/finish. The platform

Can You Buy Guns Online? Let’s be honest; making everyday purchases online has become very common. It is convenient and saves you tons of time. But what about if you’re looking to purchase a new firearm? Can you buy guns online?  Can You Buy Guns Online? Yes! It is possible to buy guns online, but the process and legality of doing so varies depending on state and federal laws. In