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SIGNIFICANT QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED FOLLOWING JACKSONVILLE TRAGEDY
The jarring news of a racist attack against African Americans at a Dollar General Store in Jacksonville, Fla., is igniting calls for increased gun control legislation. The despicable attack on innocent lives deserves close examination. The firearm industry mourns this senseless loss of life. Authorities are releasing some information as …
TN: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
Dear friend, Gov. Bill “Lousy Lee’s” special session has been nothing short of dramatic. However, in reality, this session was ultimately a colossal waste of your hard-earned tax dollars. Here’s a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the special session. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality …
California: The Legislature Once Again Utilizes the Budget to Go After Gun Owners; This Time to Raise Ammo Background Check Costs
This week, the California Legislature was up to their old tricks, utilizing budget related bills to make significant policy changes targeting gun owners. Assembly Bill 135 and Senate Bill 135 are what’s known as “Budget Trailer Bills” that are used to institute spending guidelines for the overall larger budget bills. However, the Legislature has had a …
SIG Sauer to Host October ROSE Retreat
SIG Sauer has announced an upcoming ROSE Retreat with eight-time World Champion, Team SIG professional shooter and ROSE visionary Lena Miculek. It takes place Oct. 17 to 20 on the famed Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL. The event is a luxury, all-inclusive industry-first. Women who attend will experience a guided personal-safety …
A Brazil-Sized Problem … for Gun-Control Groups
So, John Lott, an author, former professor, and the founder of the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), decided to challenge all of the leading gun-control-promoting academics to a bet. And this wouldn’t be some open-ended bet levelled at all possible challengers. Lott personally contacted a dozen gun-control-supporting academics and offered …
New: SK Customs Untamed Series Alacrán Colt 1911 Government Model
SK Customs has introduced Alacrán, the second production gun in the Untamed series. This exclusive production run consists of only 200 Colt 1911 Full Size Government Models pistols, each meticulously crafted to embody the essence of one of the world’s most dangerous predators, the scorpion. The new pistol follows the …
You Vs. The Crowd
While violent encounters in public spaces are rare, they can and do occur. If you should find yourself in the middle of such an event, the rationale behind the actor or actors is not important. What is important is that you are prepared, aware and capable. I have studied events …
First Look: MDT ORYX Bipod
MDT Sporting Goods is launching two models of the new MDT Oryx Bipod. The first is for use with the popular M-Lok accessory system, while the second uses the more-traditional sling swivel stud to mount to your rifle. The Oryx was designed from the start to need just one hand to …
Review: Remington 360 Buckhammer
Sometimes, when we aren’t really watching, things change quickly in the hunting world. Shotguns-only for deer has been the law of the land in many locations for decades. Now, in most of those places, it is not. The growing trend is to allow hunting with straight-walled rifle cartridges. The rifle …
How to Modify Your Rifle Stock for a Better Fit
Are you looking for increased accuracy, muzzle control and quick target acquisition with your favorite rifle? Modifications to the stock could make a big difference. Venturing to Africa for a mix of dangerous and plains game, I had the good fortune to use several rifles that had been modified for fit, feel …