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First Look: ETS Carbon Smoke Magazine
ETS (Elite Tactical Systems) Group is releasing a new line of Carbon Smoke polymer magazines for popular carbines and handguns. These aftermarket magazines are made from a “smoky” tinted polymer that is resistant to heat, ultraviolet radiation and harsh chemicals. Carbon Smoke series magazines are impact resistant and also include critical …
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger-5.7 Red-Dot
Davidson’s has been in the firearm industry for decades, having expanded from its early roots in the automotive industry. From 1980 until today, the company has established itself as one of the preeminent firearm distributors in the nation. Because of this, Davidson’s can work with manufacturers to craft unique models of …
Rifleman Q&A: M1 Carbine Barrel Makers
Q. I have a G.I. M1 carbine marked “Quality H.M.C.” on the receiver, but the barrel is marked “Rock-Ola”. Does this mean that the barrel has been replaced on this carbine? A. Not necessarily. Of the 10 original primary contractors, only six manufactured their own barrels. The other four used barrels …
DISCOVER BECOMES FIRST GUN-STORE TRACKING CREDIT CARD
Discover credit cards needs to go slogan shopping. The old ones won’t work now that the credit card financial services company has decided to go along with the newly-assigned Merchant Category Code (MCC) for purchases at firearm retailers. Here are the past slogans that won’t work anymore. Buy All-American! Bring health …
Who Are the Real Extremists?
America’s vast lawful gun culture is the norm today, as it has long been, not the infringement inherent in gun-control activists’ dystopian worldview. In December of 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) confirmed that the state of Florida will soon improve the concealed-carry permitting system it has had in place since …
South Carolina House Passes Constitutional Carry
Today, the House voted 87-26 to pass House Bill 3594, the constitutional carry bill. H 3594 recognizes the right of law-abiding adults to carry a firearm for self-defense without having to first pay fees or obtain government permission, while also increasing penalties for criminals caught with firearms. H 3594 now goes to …
Beretta’s One-Off SL3 Tutankhamon Shotgun Unveiled At SCI Convention
Beretta presented to the public this week at the 2023 SCI Convention in Nashville, Tenn., a custom one-off shotgun called the SL3 Tutankhamon. The SL3 Tutankhamon celebrates the discovery of the famous pharaoh’s tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in the Valley of the Kings more than 100 years …
New Hampshire: House Defeats Three Anti-Gun Bills
Earlier today, the New Hampshire House held the last of several floor votes on three anti-gun bills. Thanks to the strong support of NRA members and Second Amendment supporters, the bills were defeated and will not move forward this session. NRA-ILA would like to thank all of those Representatives who …
Beretta USA Delivers Sako TRG M10 Rifles to NYPD
Beretta USA, a member of the Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) alliance, announced the delivery to New York Police Department (NYPD) of several Sako TRG M10 multi-caliber sniper systems this week. The rifles will support the mission of NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit (ESU). Beretta USA is also providing armorer training to the agency. “It has …
Companies Announce Spring Savings Deals
Smith & Wesson, Hornady and Beretta are offering big incentives for enthusiasts considering adding a new firearm to their collection or ready to reap the cost and precision benefits of rolling their own ammo. Rebates on some of the market’s most popular guns and free bullets with the purchase of …