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Springfield Armory Offers 9 mm EMP 1911 in Black Kote
Springfield Armory introduced a new model to its 1911 EMP line: the 9 mm EMP Black. The new EMP Black features an all-black finish with an Armory Kote slide and a fiber-optic front sight. The EMP 1911 was introduced in 2007 as a new compact 1911 with a redesigned action …
5 Great AR-15 Accessories
Help maintain the readiness of America’s rifle by keeping it close at hand, properly loaded and capable of helping you to identify potential threats with innovative and cutting-edge technology. 1. Lessen the tedious task of loading magazines with the Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger. Simply fill the supplied 50-round charger tray …
How to Defend Yourself Inside of a Vehicle
Sometimes coming up with an organized overall approach to something (like defensive training) means breaking down parts of your life and analyzing the pattern. A typical day in the life of an average American has us spending more than a third of our time at home (including eating and sleeping) …
When Will the Hearing Protection Act Pass?
The Hearing Protection Act of 2017—H.R. 367, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) and John Carter (R-TX)—resurrects a 2015 proposal by then-Arizona Rep. Matt Salmon to ease suppressor ownership restrictions on law-abiding citizens. For more than 80 years, suppressors have been exiled to a list of National Firearms Act (NFA) …
Classics: The Trapdoor Springfield Rifle
On Saturday, February 4, 1899, PFC Robert William “Billy” Grayson of Company D, 1st Nebraska Volunteers was on sentry duty at the corner of Sociego and Silencio Streets in the Santa Mesa district of Manila when he observed Filipino troops in front of his position. Tensions were running high as …
Benefits of Shooting with Your Off Hand
The Problem: A few days ago, one of the better shooters in your club, who is right handed, came to your monthly training session outfitted with left-handed gear. After a little chiding and questions, more out of curiosity as to why the new get-up, his comment was “it makes you …
Review: Wilson Combat AR-9 Rifle
If you examined the armory of a SWAT team or special operations unit in the 1980s or 1990s, you would likely find a pile of often-used 9 mm submachine guns such as the Heckler & Koch MP5. These days, however, pistol-caliber carbines are relics of a forgotten mindset in most …
New Hampshire: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Legislation Heads to the Governor!
Today, February 9, the full House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 12 by a vote of 200-97. SB 12 will now go to Governor Chris Sununu for final consideration. Please contact Governor Sununu and urge him to sign SB 12 into law. Please click the “Take Action” button below to contact the Governor. …
Action Needed on Imminent Senate Vote to Repeal Obama’s Social Security Administration Gun Grab!
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives issued a strong statement in support of the Second Amendment by passing H.J. Res. 40, which would repeal Barack Obama’s scandalous attempt to grab guns from thousands of law-abiding Social Security Administration (SSA) beneficiaries. Since then, anti-gunners and their media collaborators have been …
Senior ATF Official Proposes Loosening Gun Regulations
Reports have shown that the second-highest-ranking official at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives recently wrote a proposal to reduce gun regulations—including examining a possible end to the ban on importing assault weapons into the United States. However, for many, that may not be the most exciting part. …