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6 Great Hard-Sided Pistol Cases
Even though your gun probably came with the plastic case from the manufacturer, it might not be the best way to protect your investment. Plus, not every factory-provided case comes equipped with the features you need to protect and haul around your investment in the best possible manner. Many gun …
First Look: Viridian HS1 Hand Stop Laser
Viridian Weapon Technologies is rolling out a game-changing hand stop laser, the HS1, which is now available with an infrared beam. The new HS1 IR is the first infrared laser developed by Viridian and combines the ergonomics of a hand stop with a new layer of functionality and an ergonomic stability. …
Review: Diamondback DB9SL Handgun
About 10 years ago, I traveled to Christmas, FL, to hunt alligators. I was not given a lot of information up front; a friend just told me to get on a plane and get down there. When I arrived, we went to the Diamondback factory, and I got to see how they …
M1903A4 Development: The U.S. Army’s Search for a Sniper Rifle
After World War I proved the utility of scoped rifles on the modern battlefield, the U.S. Army realized that it should build off the lessons learned in the mud and blood of the trenches and begin evaluating scopes and scoped rifles for future conflicts. Fortunately, the National Archives have records of some …
Heckler & Koch P7: H&K’s ‘Squeeze-Cocking’ Pistol
The Heckler & Koch P7, which initially fell under the company’s PSP (Police Service Pistol) designation, is unusual in design, function and even manual of arms. Its squeeze-cocking mechanism sets it apart from virtually every other semi-automatic pistol, and the finger-grooved cocking bar on the grip’s gives the handgun a distinct profile. …
Biden Wants Your 9 mm And …
During a CNN “town hall” meeting in late July, President Joe Biden (D) said he wants to outlaw America’s most-popular handgun: the 9 mm semi-automatic pistol. “The idea you need a weapon that can have the ability to fire 20, 30, 40, 50, 120 shots from that weapon, whether it’s …
University Removes Phrase “Come and Take It”
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) President Taylor Eighmy recently announced that the university would no longer use the phrase “Come and Take It” in any official capacity. Why? Eighmy wrote that he made this decision because “the phrase has become increasingly affiliated with cultural and political issues beyond its …
California: Governor Newsom Signs Anti-Privacy Legislation
Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 173 into law, giving researchers access to a host of information on gun owners, including personal identifying information. Because AB 173 was passed as a budget trailer bill, the legislation takes effect immediately. Governor Newsom is still considering SB 264, legislation to place further restrictions on Gun …
First Look: Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty Polymer Magazine
Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT) is known for their American-made rifle and carbine accessories. Now they are introducing the MFT Extreme Duty Polymer Magazine for the 7.62 NATO round, available in a 10-round option. Designed from the ground up for the AR-10A/SR25/M1110 pattern rifles, the MFT Extreme Duty Polymer Mag …
First Look: MasterPiece Arms MPA DS40 TT Competition Pistol
MasterPiece Arms (MPA) is rolling out the new MPA DS40 Travis Tomasie (TT) Competition Pistol. The pistol is based on the preferences of MPA Pro Shooter Travis Tomasie and is the newest competition pistol in the DS Pistol Line. The DS40 TT Comp Pistol is chambered in .40 S&W and meets …