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FLOOR VOTE COMING SOON FOR SO-CALLED “ASSAULT WEAPONS” BAN
The House Judiciary Committee has ADVANCED a ban on so-called “assault weapons” for a full floor vote in Pelosi’s House. The more Representatives who vote against it in the House, the greater the chances this bill quickly DIES in the Senate… …But if this bill gets strong bipartisan support in …
WHITE HOUSE BACKING STATE MOVES TO CHIP AWAY PLCAA
The Biden administration is zeroing in on repealing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and White House officials are enlisting help from antigun state lawmakers to do it. The White House released a read out of a meeting held by Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President and …
New: GrovTec Sabre Sling
According to GrovTec, the new Sabre Sling is a tactical sling that is “lightweight, has minimal snag, freedom to change attachments, and no excess materials to bunch or bind.” The Sabre Sling is a third-generation design that is lightweight with a minimal profile. Based on a tailless design to reduce …
First Look: Galco Front Pocket Horsehide Holster for SIG Sauer P365
Galco Gunleather is now making their Front Pocket Horsehide holster available for those who choose to carry a SIG Sauer P365 subcompact 9mm handgun. The Front Pocket Horsehide holster is ambidextrous and constructed with premium and durable horsehide leather. Its overall shape is designed so that the handgun and the holster …
Skills Check: El Presidente Drill Times Two
What makes a good training drill? It is one that teaches and tests essential skills of gun handling and marksmanship. Sure, running and jumping while shooting dozens of rounds is fun, but effective drills need not be difficult. I recall a federal agency that used our Border Patrol range for …
Hardware: Winchester Copper Impact
Monometal bullets, usually made from 100 percent copper alloy, continue to gain steam among the hunting community, and with good reason. They deliver deep penetration and bone-crushing performance not possible with traditional lead-core bullets. This is due to the copper bullet’s ability to stay intact and maintain its weight upon …
Head to Head: .338-06 A-Square vs. .35 Whelen
The .30-06 Springfield—and its predecessor the .30-03 Springfield—are responsible for a great number of cartridges, both wildcat and commercially accepted. Some have become undeniable classics in their own right, and here I’m talking about the .270 Winchester, .25-06 Remington and .280 Remington, and others have a small yet fervent following, like …
This Old Gun: Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver
Colt’s Model 1877 Lightning revolver (occasionally confused with its 1884 Lightning pump-action rifle) was the company’s first double-action handgun, brought out to compete with the double-action British bulldog revolvers gaining in popularity at the time. Besides, after the successful Single Action Army, it was only logical that Colt’s next revolver …
“Assault Weapon”— The All Purpose Pejorative
“Assault weapon” is a meaningless and politically elastic term. Demonstrating that the agenda drives the definition, President Biden’s nominees to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) both refused to commit to any intelligible definition. David Chipman, Biden’s initial and unsuccessful choice for ATF director, famously flubbed …
Another Good Guy with a Gun Stops the Bad Guy
On July 19, 22-year-old Elisjsha Dicken was shopping with his girlfriend at the Greenwood Park Mall in Greenwood, Ind. when a gunman armed with a rifle opened fire in the food court. Upon witnessing the heinous crime, Dicken acted. The young man drew the Glock handgun he was concealed carrying …