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Oklahoma: House Passes Important Firearm Discrimination Prevention Measure
Yesterday, the Oklahoma House passed pro-gun, firearm discrimination prevention legislation, House Bill 3144. House Bill 3144 hinges on one final Senate vote before heading to Governor Stitt’s desk! Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 3144. House Bill 3144 expands free enterprise by prohibiting companies that discriminate in …
Fighting Stance
What do the following events have in common: Babe Ruth hits three home runs in a single World Series game. Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket. Queen Elizabeth II and Mel Brooks are both born. The answer? All of those events occurred in 1926. Coincidentally, 1926 was the last …
The Smith & Wesson Governor: A Versatile Z-Frame Revolver
When Smith & Wesson introduced the Governor in 2011, the concept of a revolver capable of chambering shotshells wasn’t groundbreaking. The new entry from a legendary maker, however, quickly caught media attention at the SHOT Show that year and for some good reasons. The revolver, built on the firm’s Z Frame, is …
First Look: New Binos from Covert Optics
From alpine slopes to desert floors to the whitetail woods, Covert Optics 8X42mms and 10X42mms are made to help hunters dissect the details of wild landscapes to uncover a prospective target animal, or accurately size up a cruising buck in the distance. In mixed topography where spotting animals gets challenging, users will …
Fightin’ Iron: Mateba
Boasting a truly unique design and appearance, the Mateba possessed features of both a revolver and a semi-automatic. Regretfully, such a radical departure from the norm was not received well by American consumers. Americans have long been enthralled with small arms, as our nation is unique in their protected availability. …
EAA MC P35
European American Armory (EAA) has been importing firearms manufactured outside the United States since 1990. It is probably best known for the guns from Tanfoglio, a firearms-manufacturing company in Italy. In late 2021, however, EAA introduced a new handgun, but this pistol is manufactured in Turkey by Girsan. It is a …
Ruger Reintroduces the Marlin Model 1895 Trapper
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has announced its reintroduction of the Marlin Model 1895 Trapper. The receiver-mounted Skinner Sight system is as accurate and rugged as the rifle itself. Machined from solid stainless steel bar stock, this durable, no snag, fully adjustable sight system promotes rapid target acquisition while adding to the aesthetics of the …
Preview: SilencerCo Gas Defeating Charging Handle
Until now, gas blowback stinging the eyes of those shooting suppressed AR-15s has been a fact of life, but SilencerCo designed its Gas Defeating Charging Handle (GDCH) to prevent watery, stinging eyes from dampening any range experience. Unlike other designs on the market, the GDCH is built with a proprietary …
First Look: GPS Bags Tactical Bugout Computer Backpack
G.P.S. Bags are known for making specialized backpacks, range bags and totes that are specifically designed for the dedicated shooter, hunter and defense professional. Now they are introducing the Tactical Bugout Computer Backpack, a new pack that safely transports most laptop computers and includes a handgun retention system as well as …
New: Trijicon Q-LOC Quick Release Mounts
Trijicon’s new Q-LOC family of quick release mounts includes multiple mounting solutions to fit popular optics platforms, including Trijicon red-dot sights, thermal optics and several riflescopes. As the name implies, these specialty mounts have a proprietary design for both quick release and return to zero. The Q-LOC quick release mounts …