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Kel-Tec Announces New Wyoming Plant
Kel-Tec is expanding its production capacity with the acquisition of a 33,000 square-foot facility in Rock Springs, Wyo., augmenting its 125,000 square foot industrial space in Cocoa, Fla. “I am thrilled to be a part of this new adventure in our story,” stated Adrian Kellgren, Director of Industrial Production at Kel-Tec. …
First Look: Foxpro Foxlamp
The Foxpro Foxlamp allows for hands-free scanning for nighttime predator hunting and other activities. White, red, or green light can be selected, with the patented center-axis rotary system to access the color that best suits situational needs. The center-axis rotary system keeps the LED centered on the spherical lens, giving maximum potential …
Flinching: A Candid Look at How it Affects Hunters
The number one cause for missed shots in the hunting field is flinching. I’ve seen a lot of hunting seasons come and go, shot many elk and deer, and guided hunters to several hundred more. I’ve helped many hunters recognize and then overcome their flinch, with the result that they become deadly accurate shots at the …
Ammo Supply Remains Tight
Comments made during the Vista Outdoor June 6 quarterly investor conference call indicate the shortage on certain cartridges and loads may continue to be significant for some time. Chris Metz, CEO of Vista Outdoor—the company that owns Federal, CCI and Remington Ammunition, among others—told those on the line that, “We’ve seen …
H.R. 1808 Passes: What Happens Next?
After yesterday’s 12-hour House Judiciary Committee hearing on the so-called “Assault Weapons Ban” ended in passage by a vote of 25-18, one major question remains: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? AFA’s federal legislative team has worked the halls of Congress for weeks now on this bill, and sources tell us that Nancy …
DEMOCRATS’ END GAME REVEALED IN ‘ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN’ BILL
House Democrats, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), are forging ahead with a so-called “Assault Weapons Ban” even though it’s not clear that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has the votes to pass the bill. Chairman Nadler ushered through H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2021, with …
Who is to Blame?
On May 25, Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke (D) interrupted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) during a press conference in Uvalde, Texas, and blamed the governor’s policies for the actions of a murderer. At roughly the same moment, O’Rourke’s campaign sent out an email to supporters on the stunt. As …
JUDICIARY DEMOCRATS REVEAL IGNORANCE OF THEIR OWN BILL
During the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 markup: Reps. Cicilline and McBath made fools of themselves by incorrectly referring to stabilizing arm braces for pistols as “bump stocks” and machineguns; Rep. Nadler admitted he wanted to violate the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Second Amendment; and Rep. Johnson accidentally made the argument …
Terminal Ballistics 101: Four Popular Types Of Bullet Test Media
The study of ballistics is dedicated to understanding how firearms and their projectiles perform. This includes gathering data related to bullet weights, velocity, kinetic energy levels, rifling twist rates, flight paths and so on. Terminal ballistics, a sub-set of ballistics, focuses more specifically on bullet behavior when it strikes its …
FN America Free Gear Promotion
Enthusiasts who purchase a new FN509 Tactical, FN509 Standard or FN509 MRD pistol by Sept. 30 qualify to receive up to $120, $75 or $75 in FN store eCredit, respectively, redeemable at FNeStore.com. And the outlet’s wide selection of firearm-specific accessories and other company gear allows owners to select items for …