Daylight saving time ended on November 1, and the change sneaks up on people every year. By mid-November, the sun sets in Northern Virginia around 5 PM. That means the…

African American gun ownership history doesn't begin at a gun counter. For most of American history, the law worked hard to keep firearms out of Black hands — while Black…

Here's a scene we hear all the time from students. They did everything right: took the class, got the permit, bought a good handgun. Then we ask how often they…

Trouble Defense · New York City Can a pink slide make your pistol illegal in NYC? A black frame, a bright pink slide and a city law that treats the…

If you're a mom thinking about carrying a firearm, you've probably already heard the objections — maybe from family, maybe from other parents, maybe from the voice in your own…

So you've booked your first class — great decision. Now comes the next question every beginner asks: what to bring to firearms training class? The short answer is less than…

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Trouble Defense / Field NotesNovember 3, 2026 Northern Virginia  /  Election editionFairfax County gun laws after the 2026 election Can you carry at your kid’s basketball game? A Fairfax family…

Trouble Defense  /  Family field guide Inherited a firearm? If you’ve inherited a firearm, it might be your dad’s hunting rifle or a case you’ve never opened. Maybe a relative…

Trouble Defense JournalField notes / Women at the range For the first-time buyer Ladies, don’t let a pretty pistol talk you into a bad fit. Learning how to tell if…