Editor’s Note: The author received a loaner Springfield Armory SA-35 4″ polished blue pistol prior to the handgun’s official launch for writing this article. All opinions are those of the author.I’ve been a big fan of the Springfield Armory SA-35 since its launch back in 2021. The list of things to love about the 9mm pistol is long and just seems to keep getting longer with each new variant the company launches — which brings us to the SA-35 4” 9mm Polished Blued pistol we are discussing here today. But first, a little background. The new 4” Polished Blued SA-35…

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The Brief: A Mahoning County jury acquitted Darius Smith following a four-day trial regarding a fatal shooting in Youngstown, Ohio. Smith testified that he acted in self-defense after a confrontation escalated inside a residence. Deliberating for four hours, the jury found reasonable doubt in the state’s case. The case hinged on whether the victim pointed a firearm at Smith during the dispute. Under Ohio law, the prosecution must disprove a self-defense claim beyond a reasonable doubt. DNA evidence linking the victim to a handgun at the scene supported the defense. YOUNGSTOWN, OH — Following four days of proceedings and roughly…

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The Brief: Demetrio Daga was convicted in Albany, New York, on 15 felony charges related to possessing and assembling unserialized, privately made firearms and 3D-printed gun components. The former real estate professional faces up to 40 years in prison under the state’s strict gun control statutes. Trial proceedings revealed no evidence of violent behavior or illegal trafficking. Daga’s legal team claims he was unfairly targeted as part of a regional law enforcement test run, and they plan an immediate constitutional appeal following his formal sentencing. ALBANY, NY — In 47 states across the country, building a personal firearm in a…