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With A New Scandal Growing, It’s Time For Congress To Fix The ATF
The New York Times—which couldn’t be bothered to look into “Operation Fast and Furious,” in which the Obama-era ATF told gun store owners to let bad guys fronting for Mexican drug cartels buy all the guns they wanted—just led an investigative article this way: “Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, …
“Stand Your Ground” Benefits The Vulnerable In Society
When Florida adopted a Stand Your Ground law in 2005, it not only protected law-abiding citizens’ right to self-defense, but also birthed a movement that began sweeping the country state by state. Steadily, states throughout the South and Midwest—including the upper Midwest—began instituting laws that erased any requirement that a …
Ruger Introduces LCRx Revolver in .22LR
Ruger announced the addition of the .22-caliber LCRx to its revolver lineup, providing shooters with a lightweight DA/SA handgun with a 3-inch barrel. “With an 8-round capacity, the .22LR LCRx is the perfect revolver for range practice or to take with you on that fishing or camping trip,” said Chris …
B&T USA Introduces USW-A1 SBR
The popularity of NFA items has grown in recent years, with the numbers of suppressors and short-barreled rifles in civilian hands growing by the month. Brugger & Thomet USA added another option to the market with its unique USW-A1 SBR. The USW-A1 (the USW stands for Universal Service Weapon) has …
Accuracy X Launches Innovative 1911 Multi-Sight System
Accuracy X announced the launch of its innovative Multi-Sight System designed for the 1911 platform, which allows 1911 pistol owners to equip their guns with a wide range of sighting options, including popular micro red-dot sights. The system works through the use of the patent-pending modular replacement system that provides …
The 1891 Argentine Mauser: A History
Sporterized 1891 Argentine Mausers like this one remain popular in the U.S. One of the most conspicuous attractions in Plaza San Martín in Buenos Aires is a Memorial to the Fallen. Its blood-red walls and eternal flame remember the 649 Argentine soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who lost their lives …
Fightin’ Iron: The ASP 9 mm Pistol
Unique in appearance and design, the ASP pistol was an innovative attempt to develop a compact sidearm for deep concealment and close-quarters combat. Supposedly, the despondent Empress of Egypt, one Cleopatra by name, clutched an asp to her bosom and thereby ended her life. If this is true, it’s the …
Choosing Backup Iron Sights for Your AR-15
There is a saying that “Two is one and one is none.” Essentially, this means any must-have tool or firearm should be backed up with some kind of redundancy. Cops carry a second handgun to complement their primary. Military operators generally back up their rifle or carbine with a pistol. …
Pros and Cons of Concealed-Carry Revolvers
I am, undoubtedly, an advertising company’s greatest nightmare. I just don’t do fads. I wear the same brand of jeans I wore in college. I comb my hair the same way that I did back then and would probably still use Brylcream (if I could still find it locally). I …
FN America Introduces the FN 509
FN America announced the introduction of its brand-new FN 509 striker-fired pistol, a handgun developed from the company’s drive to provide a candidate for the U.S. Army Modular Handgun System competition. “When the requirements for MHS were released, our team of engineers immediately went to work, taking the successful elements …