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Gunpowder Magazine is an online platform focused on the Second Amendment and shooting sports, offering a wide range of content related to firearms and gun culture. GPM features in-depth articles on both state and federal gun policies, news on political developments, reviews of the newest firearms and equipment, motivational self-defense stories, and pieces that honor America's Second Amendment legacy along with its vibrant hunting and shooting traditions.

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2nd Amendment News: BATFE Deputy Director Marvin Richardson Forced Into Retirement

1 month ago | gunpowdermagazine.com | Friedrich Seiltgen

By: Friedrich SeiltgenCopyright © 2025Marvin Richardson, the number two official at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE), was forced to retire after being given the option to leave or be fired. Richardson has been the ATF deputy director since 2019 and was the acting director from June 2021 through April 2022. Richardson was a 35-year veteran of the agency.
2nd Amendment News: Colorado Governor Signs Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban

1 month ago | gunpowdermagazine.com | Friedrich Seiltgen

By: Friedrich SeiltgenCopyright © 2025The war on the Second Amendment in Colorado is in full swing. Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 3 into law, which, starting in August 2026, will outlaw the manufacture, sale, and purchase of certain semiautomatic firearms capable of accepting detachable magazines.
Gun Review: Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 CQB

2 months ago | gunpowdermagazine.com | Greg Chabot

By: Greg ChabotPhotos Sasha SteadmanSpringfield Armory, known for producing and importing various firearms, needs no introduction to readers. One of their most popular products is their M1A line of rifles that have been in production since 1974, with multiple variations being produced over the years. In 2004, Springfield Armory introduced the SOCOM 16, a version of the M1A with a 16-inch barrel that became an instant hit with the shooting community.
First Look: Daniel Defense Limited Series Build #21 ‘Ice Breaker’

2 months ago | gunpowdermagazine.com | Friedrich Seiltgen

By: Friedrich SeiltgenCopyright © 2025DANIEL DEFENSEDaniel Defense is a family-owned and privately held firearms manufacturer in Black Creek, Georgia. Founded in 2001 by President/CEO Marty Daniel, the company started from Marty’s vision to create custom accessories for his M-16 rifle. An avid sportsman and supporter of the 2nd Amendment, Marty Daniel committed himself to producing a product unmatched in quality and precision.
Florida State Rep. Kills Open Carry

Mar 7, 2025 | gunpowdermagazine.com | Friedrich Seiltgen

By: Friedrich SeiltgenCopyright © 2025Florida State Representative Monique Miller (R) District #33, Palm Bay, was elected to the Florida House of Representatives on November 5th, 2024, and she fits right in with the RINO sleeper cell that’s taking over Tallahassee. One of Miller’s campaign promises was to file an open-carry bill during the 2025 session. She received endorsements from gun rights groups like Gun Owners of America and was thought to be a conservative.
Roundup: SHOT Show 2025 News

Feb 12, 2025 | gunpowdermagazine.com | Friedrich Seiltgen

By: Friedrich SeiltgenCopyright © 2025The 2025 SHOT Show has ended, and Gunpowder Magazine is here with some highlights. The SHOT Show is an acronym for Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). This yearly show brings in manufacturers from across the globe to show off their wares. This year, over 2,850 exhibitors filled the Venetian Expo and the Caesars Forum with a total space of 18 acres.
Gun Review: Springfield Prodigy 4.25 T&E

Feb 5, 2025 | gunpowdermagazine.com | Greg Chabot

By: Greg ChabotPhotos Sasha SteadmanDouble-stack 1911s are the rage in the shooting community as of late, with many using them for competition and self-defense. Before brands like Staccato/STI, if one wanted a double-stack 1911 there wasn’t much to choose from. Wilson had the KZ45, or one could go with offerings from Para-Ordnance that offered complete guns or kits to upgrade ones 1911. The KZ45 wasn’t on the market long and discontinued. Para-Ordnance suffered from unreliable magazines and poor QC.
Product Review: Swampfox Kraken

Oct 23, 2024 | gunpowdermagazine.com | Greg Chabot

By: Greg ChabotPhotos Sasha SteadmanSwampfox Optics has built a reputation by offering tough but affordable optics for the shooting community. It is named after Francis Marion who was known as the “Swamp Fox” by the British during the American Revolution. I own/owned some of their products over the years and they are a great bang for one’s buck. A few years back they released a closed emitter optic called the Kraken. I purchased one and have been using it regularly for two years.
Kriss Vector: All Show, No Go

Apr 26, 2024 | gunpowdermagazine.com | Greg Chabot

By: Greg ChabotPhotos Sasha SteadmanThe Kriss Vector needs no introduction. Since its debut it has been showcased in movies and video games, attaining cult status in a short period of time. Is the Vector all it’s hyped up to be? Or is it overrated? Read on as I put the Vector through its paces. The Kriss Vector was designed in 2006 using an unconventional delayed blowback system called the “Kriss Super V” that is intended to reduce muzzle climb while firing full auto.
Product Review: Amend2 P320 Magazines

Apr 26, 2024 | gunpowdermagazine.com | Greg Chabot

By: Greg ChabotPhotos Sasha SteadmanI treat magazines for handguns and rifles as disposable items. They will wear out with use and if you train hard, they get trashed. Depending on the weapon system, extra mags can be expensive. For handguns I keep a minimum of 5 for training and carry purposes. I like the SIG P320 series, and I tend to shoot them more than other makes. I am hard on mags — I drop them on hard surfaces and into snow, sand, and dirt.