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There Is No Sanctuary
Many of us grew up believing the old adage, “A man’s home is his castle.” We even took that to mean that our home was sort of a sanctuary from all of the troubles of the world. Of course, we know that that is not the case. In fact, it …
First Look: Federal Premium Force X2 Shorty 00 Buckshot
Federal Premium is known for making quality defensive shotgun ammunition. Now there is a new 12-gauge shotshell option, the Force X2 Shorty 00 buckshot, to its line of premium defensive shotgun. This lineup already includes industry heavy hitters like its tactical buckshot with the FliteControl wad or go-to tactical slug …
Review: We the People IWB Holster and Tactical Gun Belt
When a holster company starts with the first three words of the Constitution, it’s pretty easy to interpret their commitment to the 2A community. As a strong advocate, I was curious about how well they carried out that commitment. When they sent me their IWB (Inside the Waistband) holster for …
First Look: ZeroTech Thrive HD First Focal Plane Riflescopes
ZeroTech Optics, founded in Australia in 2018, it is a subsidiary of the largest optical supplier in the southern hemisphere. The company’s products are built from the ground up with the need to perform in the field, under harsh and varying conditions. Now, ZeroTech Optics is coming out with its …
Marlin Model 1895 Trapper
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Marlin Model 1895 Trapper. A big-bore lever action hearkening back to the days of the frontier, the Model 1895 Trapper boasts a big-loop lever, a threaded muzzle, and a maneuverable 16-inch barrel. While an optic can be added to the firearm, a set …
Preview: Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench
Whether it’s a revolver, semi-automatic pistol, rifle or shotgun, there’s a good chance your firearm is being held together by an assortment of screws—most of which have been designed with recommended torque settings in mind. The F.A.T. (Firearm Accurizing Torque) Wrench from Wheeler allows you to consistently apply the appropriate amount …
Review: Rock Island Armory AL22M .22 Mag. Revolver
One type of handgun that seems to be creeping further and further into the niche category is the mid-size, double-action revolver chambered for rimfire cartridges. This is a shame, since they are so fun to shoot. That’s why I was glad to see that Armscor added rimfire options to the the Czechoslovakian Alfa …
Rifleman Q&A: 8 mm Mauser ‘Exercise’ Cartridges
Q. I would very much appreciate it if you could identify the origin and purpose of the cartridges shown in these photos. The bullets appear to be wooden, and all of the cases are primed. A. The wooden-bulleted 8×57 mm Mauser loads you ask about were known as “exercise” cartridges—what …
15 State AGs Push for Senate to Reject Dettelbach
As the U.S. Senate gets set to consider President Joe Biden’s (D) nomination of the gun-control advocate Steven Dettelbach to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 15 state attorneys general have written a letter to U.S. Senate leaders asking them to reject the nomination. In the letter to Senate Majority …
Delaware: Gov. Carney Signs Anti-Gun Bills & General Assembly Adjourns
Yesterday, Governor John Carney signed all of the anti-gun bills that the General Assembly sent to his desk. This surprised no one, as he announced his support for these schemes early on. They include a ban on many commonly-owned firearms, a ban on many standard-capacity magazines, discriminating against young adults, and allowing …