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America’s Prototype ‘Trench Guns’ Of World War I
When the United States became actively involved in the First World War during the spring of 1917, our troops deployed to France soon found themselves in the unfamiliar environment of trench warfare. Since an important component of such fighting was periodic raids on enemy trenches, guns that were capable of …
What Firearms Have “Common-Use” Protections?
What “arms” are protected by the Second Amendment? The text is explicit: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Since this is a right, the people, not the government, decide. …
Fightin’ Iron: Lever Gun
Marlin’s new Model 1895SBL is but one example of America’s ever-enduring fondness for lever-action firearms. At the mid-point of the 19th century, the world of firearms was changing fast. The main service rifle was still a cumbersome single-shot of .69 caliber. It worked on cap, ball and powder, delivered a …
First Look: Bond Arms Grizzly
Bond Arms is well known for manufacturing Derringer-style handguns. Where many companies have made less expensive versions for concealed carry, Bond Arms differentiates itself by making very high-quality weapons that are tailored to a range of needs. Consider the company’s Grizzly. Part of the company’s Rough Series, the Grizzly pistol is …
2022 Rifle Of The Year: Ruger 10/22 Competition Rifle Left-Handed Model
Now in their 20th year, the Golden Bullseye Awards are chosen annually to recognize the firearm industry’s best new offerings. Here is this year’s winner as selected by the editors of “The World’s Oldest And Largest Firearm Authority.” Since its 1964 inception, Ruger has produced more than 8 million of …
First Look: Hawke Optics 4-12x Riflescope
Hawke Optics announced a new riflescope that offers a medium-range zoom and reticles for .223 Rem. and .308 Win. cartridges. Part of the company’s Vantage 30 WA lineup, the new scope offers a 4-12x magnification range with a 42mm objective lens. Designed with an AR-style rifle in mind, the company is …
BIG NEWS: IRAQVETERAN8888 JOINS GOA IN GA
I have some incredible news for you! GOA is proud to welcome Eric Blandford of the IraqVeteran8888 YouTube Channel as our new Georgia State Director. Eric has used his channel to advocate for gun rights as well as introduce new gun owners to the Second Amendment community for many years. Buy All-American! …
Cory Booker introduces his NUCLEAR gun control bill
Anti-gun Senator Cory Booker has officially introduced his Biden / Booker NUCLEAR Gun Control Bill! If you’d like to look up the text, the bill number is S. 4263. As we noted in Thursday’s grassroots email alert, Booker’s original cosponsors of this legislation are gun-grabbing Senators Dick Blumenthal (CT) and Bob …
Democrats target the Second Amendment
Last week, anti-gun Senator Cory Booker introduced S. 4263, a NUCLEAR gun control bill unlike any of us have ever seen. With Joe Biden’s back against the wall, we’re expecting multiple Democrat kamikaze-style gun control attacks as we head into the November general election. Aaron, Ben, Chris, and Patrick break …
On Freedom’s Frontlines
While reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine, in March, I found myself swimming in a horrific, frightening, wonderful mix of dread, compassion and desperation to remain free. The literal tool for that freedom—many types of guns—were in Ukrainian’s hands. Shopkeepers, school teachers, engineers and professional soldiers were all armed and ready to fight …