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Chicago Mayor Blames the Guns, Not the Criminals
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) recently chose to blame guns for the actions of a criminal after a police officer was shot in the line of duty. Multiple Chicago officers were shot during what was a routine traffic stop, with one officer’s injuries being fatal. The next day, Lightfoot tweeted, “We …
Combat Mindset for the Defensive Shooter
Someone once said that good gear will not make up for poor tactics, but good tactics will make up for poor gear. And, I think that is something that the defensive shooter should keep in mind. We live in an era when new guns, new gear, and new ammo are …
Common Problems & Solutions with AR-15 Barrels
The sheer number of AR platforms and associated aftermarket components in circulation today all but ensure that if you dabble in more than one or two of these firearms, you will eventually encounter a new part that has problems right out of the box. While I come across component issues …
Making The Shot: Outdoor Solutions’ Long Range School
“They will get you hitting at 1,000 yards before lunch on day 1”, explained Greg Duncan from Blue Heron when pitching a story to me on Outdoor Solutions Corp’s Long Range Shooting School. Greg is a straight-up guy who’s not prone to exaggerate, but I was incredulous that success at 1,000 yards …
North Carolina: Guilford County Firearms Ordinance Update
Last Thursday, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners deferred voting on the proposed firearms ordinance until a later date. The proposed ordinance, File # 2021-294, prohibits “repetitive discharge” of any firearms (including clay pigeon shooting, target shooting, or target practice) in Guilford County. On the Wednesday evening prior to the meeting, the Commissioners amended the proposed …
South Carolina: Open Carry & Free CWP Bill to Go Into Effect
On August 15th, House Bill 3094 goes into effect, 90 days after Governor Henry McMaster signed it into law on May 17th. It allows citizens who hold a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) to carry a handgun in the manner they choose, whether openly or concealed. In addition, it also eliminates the $50 …
Massachusetts Measure Would Ban All Semi-Auto Firearms
Massachusetts citizens who believe their state has ridiculously restrictive gun laws haven’t yet seen just how bad it can really get. A new measure before the state legislature—H. 4038—would ban not only Massachusetts residents’ favorite old Browning semi-automatic .22-caliber small-game rifles, but also the semi-automatic shotguns they own for hunting, …
Gear For PRS .22 Competition
I thought I had everything I needed. I assumed that Precision Rifle Series rimfire competition (PRS .22) was an easy to enter sport and that I just needed a .22 LR rifle, a scope and some ammunition. After all, unlike high power rifle, there are no coats and slings. In reality, it takes much …
I Carry: Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 Pistol in a Milt Sparks Axiom Holster
Brand-new from Springfield Armory is its Emissary 1911. Intended as a ‘next-level’ 1911, the Emissary offers upgrades and options that set it above a standard model. One of the most distinct visual cues is the squared-off trigger guard, but that’s hardly the only deviation from the norm. The Emissary also has a …
Review: Ruger Max-9 Pistol
In case you just emerged from hibernation or beamed down from another planet, allow me to be the first to inform you concealed-carry pistols are hot. So hot, they dominate sales across the firearm industry, as millions of long-time gun owners compete with seven or eight million new gun owners …