Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. President Obama’s hometown of Chicago has been controlled by his political party since at least 1931. The city is a reflection of a certain style of politics and philosophy, one in which single-party rule, corruption, and the casual disregard of human rights all go hand-in-hand. …

Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. The anti-gun press couldn’t contain their excitement. A new study published in the UK’s prestigious The Lancet medical journal purported to show that certain gun control measures could lead to incredible reductions in the firearm mortality rate. CNN blared, “Study: 3 federal laws could reduce …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. Most often, new shooters are introduced to the sport on .22 LR pistols for good reason. They have a low recoil, light Bang!, and offer an easy initial introduction. But what about a “first gun” for new shooters or those who have shot before, but …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. During my time in law enforcement, I chose Federal Cartridge Company for issue loads after a grueling test period in two separate agencies. I have also enjoyed excellent results with Federal Cartridge Company for more than 40 years. I could discern the quality and accuracy …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. One More time, Mrs. Clinton, the Gun Industry is not ‘Immune from Liability.’ I mean come on, Even Bernie Sanders knows that and had to call Clinton’s statement into question adding, that he does not favor trying to put firearms manufacturers out of business.That is …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. Trigger pull, trigger jobs, trigger reset—the trigger has as much (or more) to do with accuracy on a handgun as the sights. However, there is a lot of bad information on how and when you should look into having a trigger job done on your …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. If you’ve ever wanted to fire a “Brown Bess,” the British short land service pattern musket and one of early America’s most important firearms, you’ll soon have your chance. As of March 19, 2016, visitors to Colonial Williamsburg, Va.’s educational musket range will be …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The increase in criminal “strike team” size signals it’s time lawful citizens take a close look at their home-defense gun’s magazine capacity. Some politicians claim a double-barreled shotgun is enough, but I’ll let you decide. In Illinois, a trio beat a 71-year-old man to …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The Chinese Type 56 is the most prolific version of rifles in the AK family—about 20 percent of AK-type rifles today is a Type 56—having been exported by the Chinese to communist movements throughout the world. The rifle was especially prevalent in the hands …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The Ruger 10/22 rifle, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014, remains one of the most ubiquitous rifles extant with dozens of variations and endless possibilities for customization. In his Nov. 2014 American Rifleman feature story, Brian Sheetz wrote that, “according to current company sources, the 10/22 …