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Dear WLS

• Question from OopsieDaisy from California ⭐

  For double tap by OopsieDaisy

  I’ve been listening to a lot of old episodes and started the book One Second After, a book Jeremy talked about and holy fuck it’s good. Since an EMP would wreck all of the electronics in vehicles, what EMP-safe vehicle would you guys choose to take into an EMP ridden world? You have 10 grand to spend. Go.

• Question from Mike in NH ⭐

  1st: quick positive review for C&G, I’ve been carrying my CSX-E series in a Covert for a month now, so great. Thank you to Chris and company

  2nd: At what point does a used pick up become too nice/collectible to use/carry? I recently purchased a S&W 640-2. I didn’t know anything about it apart from it was in excellent condition, and that it was pre-Lock. I thought it was weird for a steel J-frame to be 38spl only. It turns out the -2 was only made 1997-99 for NYPD as an approved back-up/off duty weapon. So it’s kind of rare.

  Thanks for the opinions and the great shows.

  -Mike in NH

• Question from Duke of Crude from Texas 🏆 WINNER ⭐

  Duke of Crude

  Hey fam,

  Thanks for reading my question on episode 449 about carry guns and meth country.

  My definition for meth country is either:

  1. Urban sprawls (ex. Tulsa, Memphis) where hard drug use is prevalent

  2. Rural areas (ex. West Virginia) where high poverty creates new hard drugs and users

  But going back to my question on 44 special in particular. Why does no one make a 44spc+P? I was looking for something like 1000-1200 fps 200gr out of a 4in barrel and I could not find any factory loads or even Underwood ammo that makes +P rounds. I have a 329PD that I like, but you will snap your wrist before you get through an entire cylinder of factory load 44 magnum. I was looking at that new s&w nightguard 396 but with my mind blown on how anemic 44 special is, I think I might have to pass. Do ya ll have any recommendations on 44mag/ special revolvers for EDC carry?

• Question from amonymous texas from coward from Texas ⭐

  Where can I find ammo to fight robots? There’s a company called roborounds (roborounds.com if you are not familiar) that has a lot of cool bullets you can fire from standard firearms. For instance one fragments iron filings to short out circuit boards and another one creates a localized EMP on impact. The fucking robots are coming and I need this ammo, but I can’t find a place to buy it. I see a few online retailers who used to carry it. I tried contacting them and they won’t get back to me. Probably because I’m a nobody.

  If these guys are done, is anyone else making anything similar?

  Second related question: what about drone defense rounds? They had some cool stuff for 12 ga shells, but I have seen similar stuff from other companies. Are there any specific ones you know of or recommend?

  -amonymous texas from coward

• Question from Anonymous Coward from Oregon ⭐

  From No one

  Your printers are always running. What are you guys printing? Except Jeremy. He don’t mess with that nerd shit.

• Question from Jon W from Washington ⭐

  Jon W

  I unfortunately live behind enemy lines in Washington state. Years ago when they first became sponsors, I took you up on your advice and signed up for Second call Defense and felt reassured that they had my back if the worst day ever happened. Since that time, our now turd Ferguson governor who used to be the Attorney General made having said insurance illegal in Washington.

  My question is hypothetically if a person had a close relative in another state could they sign up for Second Call Defense Using that address? They have said that they cover people that are signed up even if an incident occurs in a state like Washington, New York and I forget the other states that think it’s murder Insurance.

  Your wisdom is greatly appreciated

  Keep up the good work!

  #wlsislife

Gun Industry News

• Bond Arms Snake Slayer (BASS) ⭐

  The Bond Arms Snake Slayer is a compact double-barrel derringer designed as an outdoor companion, chambered in .357 Mag/.38 Spl and .45 LC/.410. It features a stainless steel frame with a 3.5-inch barrel, extended rosewood grips, fixed sights, and a 2-round capacity. Key mechanisms include a rebounding hammer, cross-bolt safety, and compatibility with all standard Bond Arms barrels.

  • Impact: MSRP: $603.00
  • Bottom Line: Calibers: .357 Mag / .38 Spl, .45 LC / .410; Barrel: 3.5-inch double-barrel; Weight: 22 oz; Frame: Stainless Steel (Satin finish); Grips: Extended Rosewood; Sights: Fixed front blade and rear; Capacity: 2; Overall Length: 5.5″; Height: 4.31″; Single Action with rebounding hammer, cross-bolt safety, automatic spent casing extractor0
• Q Tall Boy Silencer ⭐

  Q has introduced the Tall Boy, a .30 caliber all-steel silencer optimized for maximum suppression on subsonic .300 Blackout via extended internal architecture that slows, cools, and manages gases for reduced exit pressure. It features a refined baffle structure for consistent performance across cartridges, full-auto rating, and Cherry Bomb/REAREND compatibility. The design prioritizes durability and long-term reliability without unnecessary complexity.

  • The Gist: Available now through Q dealers nationwide
  • Impact: MSRP $950
  • Bottom Line: .30 cal, 10 in length, 1.75 in diameter, 19.5 oz weight, Melonite-finished steel construction, Cherry Bomb/REAREND mount (ships with REAREND), full-auto rated, optimized for subsonic .300 Blackout
• Cabot Guns Apex Jurassic 1911 ⭐

  Cabot Guns has produced the Apex Jurassic 1911, a one-of-a-kind precision-engineered Government-size 1911 pistol crafted from Damascus steel, carbon steel, and genuine extraterrestrial meteorite. It features a unique ‘fossil’ Damascus pattern resembling a sedimentary fossil bed, hand engraving depicting a Raptor archaeological dig site with 24kt gold inlay, Bulino-engraved Raptor vignette, and grips and trigger incorporating actual meteorite. The custom carbon-steel frame has a Fire and Ice rustic patina finish, with small parts in brushed bronze PVD; this art pistol appears to have already been sold.

  • Bottom Line: Precision-engineered Government-size 1911; Damascus steel, carbon steel, meteorite; ‘fossil’ Damascus pattern; Raptor-themed hand engraving with 24kt gold inlay; meteorite grips and 4-billion-year-old iron meteorite trigger; Fire and Ice patina frame; brushed bronze PVD small parts; fully capable high-precision firearm
• Berger 217 Grain Elite Hunter .300 PRC Load ⭐

  Berger has released a new .300 PRC ammunition load featuring the 217-grain Elite Hunter bullet with a hybrid ogive profile, G1 BC of 0.702 (G7 0.347), optimized for long-range hunting. It achieves 2,400 FPS muzzle velocity from a 24-inch barrel and retains over 2,500 foot pounds of energy past 300 yards. The load requires a 1:10 or faster twist rate.

  • Impact: $83.99 for 20 rounds (MSRP)
  • Bottom Line: .300 PRC caliber; 217 grain Elite Hunter bullet; hybrid ogive; G1 BC 0.702 / G7 BC 0.347; 2,400 FPS from 24-inch barrel; >2,500 ft-lbs energy past 300 yards; 1:10+ twist rate
• Palmetto State Armory PSA Sabre Builder Kits ⭐

  Palmetto State Armory announces the return of PSA Sabre Builder Kits as a permanent catalog offering on the AR-15 mil-spec platform. These include complete builder sets, upper receivers, lower receivers, handguards in multiple lengths, and individual components with Cerakote options like Champagne, Titanium Blue, Black, Burnt Bronze, FDE, and Moss Green. The sets launch on May 8 at 4:30 PM EST via Palmetto State Armory.

  • The Gist: Officially launches Friday, May 8 at 4:30 PM EST through Palmetto State Armory.
  • Bottom Line: AR-15 mil-spec platform; complete builder sets, upper receivers, lower receivers, handguards with multiple lengths, individual components; Cerakote colors: Champagne, Titanium Blue, Black, Burnt Bronze, FDE, Moss Green.
• Q Tall Boy Suppressor ⭐

  Q has released the Tall Boy, a .30 caliber suppressor designed for maximum suppression of subsonic .300 BLK using extended internal architecture and steel construction to optimize gas management. It measures 10 inches long, weighs 19.5 ounces, and is full-auto rated with no barrel restrictions. The Tall Boy integrates with Q’s QD ecosystem via Cherry Bomb / REAREND mounts and is available now through Q dealers.

  • The Gist: Available now through Q dealers nationwide (e.g., Silencer Shop).0
  • Bottom Line: .30 cal, 10 in. length, 19.5 oz. weight, 1.75 in. diameter; steel construction with Melonite finish; full-auto rated; Cherry Bomb / REAREND compatible (ships with REAREND mount).0
• Modlite Noxon Havok Weapon Light ⭐

  The Modlite Noxon Havok is a new rifle-mounted weapon light series offering premium performance at an affordable price, available in Core (18650 battery) and Mini (18350 battery) sizes with G1 (1350 lumens, 54,000 candela) or T1 (680 lumens, 69,000 candela) emitters. Constructed from 6061 aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing and BOROFLOAT lens, it features a fully potted light engine tested for SCAR 17 recoil and compatibility with scout-pattern mounts, tailcaps, and switches. Released around May 2025 following SHOT Show debut, it provides runtimes of 75 minutes (Core) or 35 minutes (Mini).

  • The Gist: Available now at modlite.com and retailers like Primary Arms, Midwest Optics, Trex Arms (released May 2025 post-SHOT Show).1710
  • Impact: MSRP $180 (Core and Mini variants).1714
  • Bottom Line: G1: 1350 lumens / 54,000 candela; T1: 680 lumens / 69,000 candela; Core (18650 or 2x CR123, 75 min runtime), Mini (18350, 35 min); 6061 aluminum, Mil-Spec anodized, BOROFLOAT lens (98-99% transmittance), scout mount compatible, fully potted engine, SCAR 17 recoil rated, lifetime warranty.111219
• Walker’s Razor Junior Muffs ⭐

  Walker’s has launched the Razor Junior Muffs, youth-sized compact electronic ear muffs designed for smaller head sizes with an NRR of 23dB. These muffs feature dual Hi-Gain omnidirectional microphones, full dynamic range HD speakers, low-noise frequency-tuned circuitry, and 0.02-second sound-activated compression for hearing protection and sound enhancement. The product uses sound-dampening composite housing, a padded headband with metal wire frame, and recessed volume controls for durability and usability in range or field settings.

  • The Gist: Now available for purchase online at https://www.walkersgameear.com/razor-compact-electronic-ear-muffs/ and through select retailers nationwide.
  • Bottom Line: NRR 23dB; youth-sized low-profile fit; dual Hi-Gain mics; HD speakers; 0.02-second compression; sound-dampening composite housing; padded headband with metal frame; recessed volume knobs.

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Gear Chat

• [XTech Tactical] LDR2000 B1 ⭐

  The LDR2000 B1 is a magazine speed loader designed specifically for the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 .380 ACP micro-compact pistol, addressing the stiff single-stack magazines’ loading difficulties by making the process faster, easier, and thumb-friendly. It slips easily over factory or aftermarket .380 magazines, allowing users to load rounds smoothly with minimal effort using just a finger and thumb, while protecting magazine feed lips, preventing ammunition damage, and reducing hand strain. Key features include loading magazines in 30 seconds or less, compact and lightweight design for easy carrying, durable injection molded polymer construction, and a utility patent pending.

  • Availability: Available now at www.xtechtactical.com, Amazon Prime, and through authorized XTech Tactical dealers.
  • Cost: MSRP: $15.95 (SKU: XT4050001)
  • Special: Specifically engineered for Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 .380 magazines; slips easily over factory or aftermarket .380 magazines; utility patent pending.
• [Mitchell Defense] DualCool CP1 Handguard (Nick) ⭐

  The DualCool™ CP1 Handguard is the first 3D-printed, dual-layer AR-15 handguard engineered for extreme thermal control, built with CP1 alloy and featuring an air-gap core that slows heat transfer to keep the outer shell cool longer and cooling faster between shots. It includes integrated grip texture 3D-printed into the alloy for maximum control without compromising M-LOK or Picatinny function, along with reinforced M-LOK slots and a full-length Picatinny top rail.0

  • Availability: Pre-order available directly from Mitchell Defense; early bird pricing ending May 31, 2026; shipping begins July 2026.0
  • Cost: Sale price from $674.25 to $561.75.0
  • Special: Dual-layer construction with inner shell absorbing heat from gas block and engineered air gap preventing transfer to outer layer.0
• Pew Locker ⭐

  Pew.locker is a service described as ‘Your Stuff. Your Data. Encrypted.’ No firearms or technical gear products are detailed on the page. It appears unrelated to physical technical gear in the firearms industry.

Bullet Points

• Chiappa 1873 Black Thunder Revolvers ⭐

  Italian-made Chiappa 1873 Black Thunder revolvers are retro-futuristic single-action six-shot wheelguns chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, blending classic Single Action Army design with modern features like a tensioned steel inner barrel sleeved in aluminum, Picatinny rails, fiber-optic sights, and transfer-bar safety. Available in 5.5-inch or 7.5-inch barrel lengths with enlarged trigger guards for gloved use and rubber Hogue grips. Meant for sporting and hunting needs.

  • Availability: Hunting (sporting and hunting needs)
• Wilson Combat Bulwark ⭐

  The Wilson Combat Bulwark is a new line of 9mm pistols designed as a double-stack, 15+1, optics-ready midsized service pistol. It features an enclosed hammer-fired operating system with a snag-free profile, stainless-steel slides over hand-fitted match-grade barrels, a removable fire-control module, and an integrated frame rail for rigid internal chassis. The pistol shares a Glock 19-like profile, making it cross-compatible with many G19-pattern holsters.

  • Availability: Duty use and concealed carry
• PSA: You absolutely can get your EFT from those “services.” (Nick) ⭐

• Note (Nick) ⭐

  Match Recap

• Note ⭐

  Does grip angle matter?

• GUNDERWEAR Concealed Carry Underwear ⭐

  GUNDERWEAR is a patented underwear product designed to improve comfort for concealed carry, particularly appendix carry, by integrating padding as a barrier between the body and gun/holster. Developed by Tyler Abadie, it prevents rubbing, stabbing, and irritation during prolonged wear in activities like security work, driving, and daily tasks. Available for men and women, it has received positive feedback from civilians and professionals in law enforcement and military.

  • Availability: EDC for personal protection; prolonged standing, walking, sitting (e.g., security work, 12-hour drives)

Gun Fights

• No one stepped into the arena this week.

WLS is Lifestyle

• Imported Story ⭐

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYHcS-OuFv1/?igsh=bjJhank2dG02dHJw

Going Ballistic

• Bergmann-Schoch v. Davenport: New Jersey’s Hollow-Point Ammunition Ban Challenged Under Second Amendment ⭐

  A lawsuit in New Jersey challenges the state’s prohibition on hollow-point ammunition as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Plaintiffs argue the ban creates a Catch-22 by allowing only full metal jacket rounds while denying the right to ‘military arms.’ The state’s motion to dismiss is rebutted, dismissing historical analogies as rooted in racial prejudice.

  • The Gist: New Jersey residents and plaintiffs including Bergmann-Schoch, Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners, Gun Owners of America, and Gun Owners Foundation; defendants led by Attorney General Jennifer Davenport.
  • Impact: Lawsuit challenges NJ hollow-point ammo ban as unconstitutional; plaintiffs’ reply brief rebuts state’s motion to dismiss, highlighting inconsistencies and rejecting historical precedents (e.g., 1881 Arkansas law) due to racial prejudice origins per Wolford v. Lopez; no rulings on merits yet.
  • Bottom Line: The ban forces use of full metal jacket rounds (military-style) while denying Second Amendment protection for military arms, positioning the state’s arguments as self-contradictory and historically invalid.
• Hawaii Legislature Adjourns Sine Die: Defeat of Anti-Gun Bills HB2062, SB2503, SB2517, SB2575, SB2576, SB2720 ⭐

  The Hawaii State Legislature adjourned sine die on May 8, 2026, resulting in the defeat of several anti-gun bills aimed at expanding red flag laws, funding gun buybacks, elevating penalties, broadening prohibited persons lists, and creating a firearm injury restitution fund. These measures raised due process concerns by potentially suspending Second Amendment rights via civil proceedings and imposing felony penalties without full evidentiary hearings. NRA-ILA credits NRA members and supporters for contacting lawmakers to secure this victory.

  • The Gist: Hawaii state (Hawaii State Legislature affecting the state of Hawaii).
  • Impact: Defeat of multiple anti-gun bills including HB2062_SD2 (funding red flag awareness), SB2503_SD1 (gun buyback funding), SB2517_HD1 (penalties for GVPOs), SB2575_HD1 (elevating GVPO violations to felony), SB2576 (expanding prohibited persons), and SB2720_SD1 (Firearm Injury Restitution Fund); preserves Second Amendment rights against due process erosions from red flag expansions.
  • Bottom Line: All introduced anti-gun bills defeated in 2026 session, marking a victory for gun rights supporters; NRA to continue defense in 2027.
• NBC News Report on Kyle Rittenhouse Spider Bite (Kenosha, Wisconsin Case) ⭐

  NBC News tweeted about Kyle Rittenhouse’s hospitalization from a venomous spider bite, framing his 2020 Kenosha, Wisconsin self-defense shootings as ‘opening fire at a 2020 civil rights rally.’ The Bearing Arms article criticizes this as biased misrepresentation, omitting the riot context and Rittenhouse’s acquittal on self-defense grounds. It argues this exemplifies media disinformation against gun owners and Second Amendment supporters.

  • The Gist: Kenosha, Wisconsin (2020 riots and shootings); affects Kyle Rittenhouse individually, media consumers, and U.S. gun rights advocates.
  • Impact: Rittenhouse acquitted on self-defense; NBC’s framing perpetuates misleading narrative, eroding trust in media and highlighting bias against Second Amendment rights.
  • Bottom Line: NBC’s biased tweet proves media hatred is insufficient; continues distortions of Rittenhouse’s justified actions amid riots, fueling public mistrust in journalism.0
• Mississippi DeSoto County Billboard: ‘Firing Squad Is Legal. Think Twice’ ⭐

  A billboard in DeSoto County, Mississippi, next to I-55 warns would-be criminals that ‘Firing Squad Is Legal. Think Twice.’ DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton states it promotes aggressive prosecution of violent criminals entering the state. The message emphasizes that Mississippi does not coddle violent crime and firing squad executions are legal there.

  • The Gist: DeSoto County, Mississippi (targets would-be criminals entering from other states)
  • Impact: Promotes aggressive prosecution and enforcement against violent criminals; firing squad stated as legal execution method in Mississippi
  • Bottom Line: DeSoto County does not tolerate violent crime; criminals should think twice before acting there as firing squad is legal
• Harmeet Dhillon: The Term ‘Assault Weapons’ Is ‘Just a Made-Up Category’ ⭐

  Harmeet Dhillon describes ‘assault weapons’ as a made-up category and epithet applied to effective and popular firearms like the AR-15. The term originated from Democrats in the 1990s for a federal ban from 1994 to 2004, which a study found did not reduce gun crime or violence lethality. Discussion references national federal policy and Denver’s local ban.

  • The Gist: National (federal assault weapons ban 1994-2004); Denver (ban on assault rifles including AR-15)
  • Impact: Term ‘assault weapons’ created by Democrats as politically defined category for bans; federal ban showed no proof of reducing crime per study; ongoing local bans like Denver’s
  • Bottom Line: ‘Assault weapons’ is a made-up category and epithet for popular firearms like AR-15
• Mississippi DeSoto County Billboard: ‘Firing Squad Is Legal. Think Twice’ ⭐

  A billboard in DeSoto County, Mississippi, next to I-55 promotes the message ‘Firing Squad Is Legal. Think Twice’ to deter would-be criminals entering the state. Sponsored by District Attorney Matthew Barton, it highlights Mississippi’s legal use of firing squads for executions as part of an aggressive prosecution campaign against violent crime. Barton emphasizes that DeSoto County does not coddle criminals and will hold them accountable.

  • The Gist: DeSoto County, Mississippi (targets would-be criminals bringing violence across the state line into the county)
  • Impact: References legality of firing squads for executions in Mississippi; promotes aggressive prosecution of violent criminals by DeSoto County DA; no specific bills or cases mentioned
  • Bottom Line: Deters violent crime by reminding criminals that Mississippi enforces capital punishment via firing squad and refuses to coddle offenders
• United Gun Shop v. Capital One and Melio (Maryland) ⭐

  United Gun Shop, a Maryland FFL gun dealer, filed a lawsuit against Capital One and Melio after being denied access to Capital One’s bill-paying service, citing the business as a ‘restricted industry.’ Payments worked from December 2024 until March 2025, followed by deplatforming and formal denial in March 2026. The suit invokes President Trump’s August 2025 Executive Order ‘Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,’ addressing discrimination against lawful firearm businesses.

  • The Gist: United Gun Shop, a Maryland-based federally licensed firearm dealer; potentially other FFLs nationwide affected by banking denials.0
  • Impact: Challenges discrimination by financial institutions against gun businesses under Trump’s Executive Order ‘Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans’; seeks accountability and investigation per NRA-ILA; highlights de facto political censorship of Second Amendment commerce.0
  • Bottom Line: Lawsuit aims to restore services and penalize companies for restricting lawful gun shop operations; supports broader pushback against anti-gun financial deplatforming.0

Reviews

• Review: A in your face ⭐

  5 squares. I disagree what a lot of what they say, but damnit if I also dont find myself agreeing with a lot of what they say. Always entertaining, rarely boring, definitely infuriating – especially when Aaron digs in on something. And one of the few places where the advertisers are actually vetted, with actual use experience reviews, and honesty when things go down.

• Review: FedsRGay ⭐

  5 stars. A sad sack Jew, a retard with anger issues, a man with a blownout Anus, a communist thumb and their slightly weird uncle from Colorado walk into a podcast studio. This is not a joke about the special Olympic’s or the Democratic Party! This is the cast of the number one rated gun podcast on the firearms radio network! This dumpster fire is wildly entertaining and sometimes even educational. Occasionally they have cool sponsors on the show that seem slightly less retardy.
  Quality entertainment overall. I give it a solid 5 squares.

  PS: Jeremey is not a cunt. But AA ron is.
  PPS: I wrote this review once before but baguettes on iTunes didn’t publish it.
  PPPS: no notes
  PPPPS: I love you guys, say it back

• Review: Anonymous Coward from Wisconsin ⭐

  I left a review