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STOP FUNDING ANTI GUN RESEARCH
The “Dickey Amendment”—which has been included in every government funding bill since 1994—is supposed to prevent the weaponization of research at CDC and NIH to create biased, politically motivated research for politicians and bureaucrats to use to promote and advocate for gun control. It simply says that “none of the …
NYC’S MAYOR ERIC ADAMS INCORRECTLY BLAMES TIAHRT FOR CRIME WOES
New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams’ has a new bogeyman to blame for his inability – or unwillingness – to seriously tackle crime in the Big Apple. The New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice just released the Annual Report on Firearm Trafficking and the reason, they say, crime is still …
CDC AND NIH ARE WEAPONIZED AGAINST THE SECOND AMENDMENT
Federal grants by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) are being weaponized to attack our Second Amendment rights under the guise of “public health” research. Last year, gun owners learned exactly what the so-called “public health treatment” for “gun violence” is when Governor Grisham banned self-defense in …
First Look: SC Gun Cleaner from Desert Tactical
Desert Tactical LLC and SC Products Group LLC have partnered together to formulate, manufacture, market and distribute a new non-toxic gun cleaner, SC-14 Gun Cleaner. This cleaner is intended to safely remove carbon, lead and copper fouling from all firearm surfaces, whether internal or external. SC-14 Gun Cleaner is engineered to be safe …
Review: Meridian Defense PMC-S AK Rifle
If you are even a casual student of history, you appreciate the impact and development of the AK-47 and its’ influence around the world. Even as an observer, you cannot miss the obvious, constant images that surface in just about any armed conflict ranging from civil wars to major fighting. …
I Carry: Glock G19 Gen5 MOS Pistol with a Riton Red Dot in a Dark Star Gear Holster
Firearm: Glock G9 Gen5 MOS (MSRP: $745) We’ve featured the Glock G19 a few times, and there’s a good reason for that. First, the number of, well, similar firearms should indicate the popularity of this handgun. Much like the 1911, a number of companies have seen the success of the G19 and …
The Next Steps After Your Concealed Carry Class
While the trend these days is permit-free concealed carry (and that’s a good thing), if you live in one of those states, it’s still a pretty good idea to take a class and get your permit. You’ll learn the legal intricacies of your state when it comes to the defensive …
Review: Recoil Shot Timer iWatch App
It’s a tradition in the gunwriting world that we begin any article about a shot timer with a paragraph or two about why they are an essential part of defensive firearms training. This is a tradition that I heartily endorse, because buying a shot timer and finding a shooting range that …
New For 2024: Del-Ton DT20
North Carolina manufacturer Del-Ton is known for its affordable AR-15 build components, kits and complete firearms. New for 2024, the company is introducing its first conventional handgun with the DT20. “Conventional” may be a misnomer, as the DT20 has several unique features, in what the company calls “an expertly crafted pistol that …
The Guns of Guantánamo Bay—1898
From their perch on a hilltop overlooking the Spanish encampment at Cuzco Wells, the exhausted Marines under the command of Capt. George F. Elliott adjusted the sights on their M1895 Lee Navy rifles to 1,200 yards and, in the words of Marine Pvt. Frank Keeler, “fired volley after volley” at the Spanish …