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I Have This Old Gun: Spiller & Burr Revolver
At the beginning of the American Civil War, the Confederacy had a difficult time manufacturing enough arms for its troops. Despite this, the Confederacy still found means to produce its own arms for the war effort, with one of the more common pistols produced being the Spiller & Burr revolver. It was a …
New For 2022: Beretta Ultraleggero Shotgun
Lightweight shotguns designed specifically for hunters are nothing new, but most of the dedicated designs on the market today are constructed with aluminum receivers, which saves on weight but at the expense of durability. Beretta’s new Ultraleggero is designed to be durable while remaining easy to carry in the field, thanks to …
Over 100 House Representatives Demand Answers on New Credit-Card Policies
More than 100 members of the U.S. Representatives are demanding answers over the recent creation of a specific code designed to track sales of firearms, ammunition and other related purchases. Led by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), the legislators penned a letter to Visa CEO Alfred Kelly, in which they queried him about the company’s …
GOA DISCOVERS GUN CONTROL HIDDEN INSIDE FUNDING BILL
Anti-gunners in Pelosi’s House have a new plan to ram through gun control provisions before they officially retire or lose their seats in January. Allow me to explain… The House is about to vote on a Continuing Resolution bill to fund the government, which will likely expire in December. Buy …
New: SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT
SIG Sauer’s new MCX-SPEAR LT rifle marks the third generation of the company’s MCX platform. Available in three calibers: .300 Blackout, 5.56 mm NATO and 7.62×39 mm, the latter is making its first appearance in the MCX rifle family. The SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT rifle weighs between 5.6 and 7.6 …
First Look: DeSantis Holsters For The Springfield Armory Prodigy
DeSantis Gunhide is now offering some new holster options for the recently released Springfield Armory Prodigy 2011-style 9mm pistol. These holster option include holsters made from leather, Kydex or thermo-plastic and fit either the five inch or 4 ¼ inch versions of Springfield Armory’s new pistol. Leather: Speed Scabbard and Thumb …
First Look: Viridian E-Series Green Laser Sights For The Taurus GX4XL Pistol
Viridian Weapon Technologies has begun shipping their E-Series Green Laser Sights that are fully compatible with the Taurus GX4XL, the second iteration of the Taurus GX4 family of pistols. Viridian Weapon Technologies E-Series Laser Sights are a mainstay among the American shooting and defensive minded public and are a popular accessory …
Beretta 92X Performance Pistol Review
I first laid eyes on the Beretta 92X Performance at the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings conference in Indianapolis, IN. It was a featured attraction at the Beretta booth, and as a self-confessed Beretta enthusiast, I could not wait to see it in-person. There are two reasons why the 92X Performance’s launch was …
Mentoring New Hunters: It All Starts with a Gray Squirrel
It’s a warm October afternoon on a hickory ridge, and I am trying my best to be a ghost. Slowly, slowly, I ease my foot down onto the dry leaves on the forest floor. Moving quietly in these conditions seems impossible, but I creep down the ridge, eyes skyward. Sixty yards …
Review: BRG-USA BRG9 Elite
A few short years ago, the U.S. firearm market looked at Turkish pistols with a great deal of skepticism. Today, that stigma has largely faded, as many of these guns have proven themselves to be accurate, durable and, above all, reliable. After procuring a sample and putting it through its paces, …