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The Men And Guns Of D-Day: Bloody Omaha
With the countless stories that would emerge from the Normandy landings, some of the most harrowing would come from the U.S. troops that stormed “Bloody Omaha” beach. Of the two primary U.S. landing beaches along the Normandy coastline, with “Utah” beach to the west of Pointe du Hoc and “Omaha” …
The Men And Guns Of D-Day: Omaha & The Breakout
During the naval landings of D-Day on June 6, 1944, the situation for the U.S. 5th Corps going ashore at “Omaha” beach hung by a thread during the initial waves. The weather, which was supposed to be calm for the operation, complicated things, as swells and tides swamped several landing craft and …
The Revolver Renaissance
A couple of months ago, when I was renewing my California CCW permit, I heard an interesting comment made by one of the folks present. It was something like, “I’d never trust the defense of my life to a revolver.” Wow. Talk about a strong opinion. I didn’t know if …
Review: Viridian RFX35 Green-Dot Optic
Red has become the universal dot color on reflex sights, which is likely why they’re commonly called “red dots.” But for some shooters, red may not be the most effective choice. Visible light occupies the segment of the electromagnetic spectrum that cones in the human eye can see. Red occupies …
Pennsylvania: Gun Control Being Pushed By Democrat Leaders in Harrisburg
Anti-gun politicians in Harrisburg are pushing for a whole host of anti-gun bills, ranging from semi-auto bans to “red flag” laws. They have been pushing for gun control for years, and now they are seizing the opportunity by exploiting tragedies in other states. Democrat leaders in both the House and the …
Delaware: Committee Advances Gun Ban & Age Discrimination
Today, the House Administration Committee voted to advance House Bill 450, to ban many commonly-owned firearms, and House Bill 451, to deprive young adults of their Second Amendment rights. The Committee allowed individuals who traveled to Dover only one minute of testimony in the hearing. When the constitutionality of these bills was brought …
First Look: 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Lightbearing Holsters
1791 Gunleather is releasing a new line of outside-the-waistband (OWB) duty size, compact and subcompact customizable leather holsters that feature its patented “Memory-Lok” technology. This allows users to fit virtually any pistol, light, or laser combination by simply and easily heating up the holster in a dry, water-tight bag submerged in …
GOA-BACKED CASE FORCES ALLEGHENY COUNTY DA TO CONSIDER CHARGING PITTSBURGH MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Pittsburgh, PA) – Today, a Commonwealth Court three-judge panel ruled that Allegheny County District Attorney, Stephen Zappala, violated Pennsylvania’s Rules of Criminal Procedure by refusing to accept a private criminal complaint from four Pittsburgh residents related to the illegal gun control ordinances passed in April of 2019 by the …
First Look: Springfield Armory M1A Rifle in Two Tone FDE
Springfield Armory is releasing two new .308 Win. M1A rifles, finished in Two-Tone Desert FDE (Flat Dark Earth), that have been developed specifically for sale by Nation’s Best Sports (NBS). “With the addition of these new NBS-exclusive rifles to the M1A line, fans of this ever-popular rifle have two more options …
WV: JOE MANCHIN IS “OPEN” TO BANNING AR-15S
Dear friend: Gun owners in West Virginia know that complacency will let the anti-gun forces dictate to us the limits of our rights from Washington DC. And it appears that West Virginia’s own US Senator, Joe Manchin, is caving on your right to keep and bear arms. Activate Your Own …