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VIDEO: Will We Be Allowed To Carry Our Freedom Where We Need It Most?
Under New York law, illegal possession of a loaded handgun is a crime punishable by imprisonment for “at least three years,” but the sentence “shall not exceed fifteen years.” With a premises license, one can keep a handgun in his or her dwelling. To get a carry license, the authorities …
First Look: Adaptive Tactical Lightweight Tactical Grip
Adaptive Tactical, LLC, is introducing the new Lightweight Tactical Grip (LTG) for AR-15/AR-9 rifles and AR pistols. The grip is specifically engineered to cut weight, improve control and add a level of aggressive styling, all of which is delivered at a value price. Using high-grade reinforced polymer materials, the LTG offers …
New for 2021: Springfield Armory Emissary 1911
Springfield Armory announced the addition of its Emissary 1911 to the company’s extensive lineup of 1911s, bringing a blended mix of elements only found on today’s elite defensive and custom-built guns. Despite the unique, custom styling and construction of the Emissary, it doesn’t carry the price tag of today’s elite custom …
ARTV: The Kel-Tec Story
Watch the video segment above to learn the history if Kel-Tec, and see how it continues to innovate from this behind-the-scenes look from a 2019 feature. Since its entry into the firearms market in 1995, Kel-Tec Weapons has made a name for itself as a developer and manufacturer of some fairly …
GUN CONTROL U: COURSEWORK IN BLOOMBERG-FUNDED CURRICULUM
Gun control groups want to study gun owners like some sort of caged laboratory animal. They want to poke and prod. University professors want to ask questions, theorize and understand the answers to their foundational question: why don’t gun owners just give up their guns? The University of Connecticut is …
ARTV Preview: New Colt Wheel Guns, Kel-Tec P17 and The Gewehr 33/40
Colt, based in West Hartford, Conn., has a long history of revolvers, and it has recently brought its classic double-action lines back into production. In this week’s feature, get a behind-the-scenes look and how Colt produces these revolvers today. Newly made Colt Pythons chambered for .357 Mag. sitting in a …
Review: Leupold DeltaPoint Micro
Leupold’s DeltaPoint Micro doesn’t look like any other slide-mounted optic. Rather than using a flat-bottomed design, the DP Micro features an L-shaped mounting surface that covers the top-rear portion of its host’s slide, with a small 9 mm lens sitting atop the gun and the battery compartment overhanging the aft of …
How Anti-Gun Research Works
The objective world mistrusts most gun policy research because it’s clear the objective is to produce an anti-gun outcome rather than honest analysis. Politicians and professional activists claim the mantle of evidence but will ignore any findings that threaten their anti-gun agenda. Anti-gun politicians continue to advocate for policies that …
How to Maintain Pistol Marksmanship During the Ammo Shortage
With an appropriate target, a shot timer, your EDC handgun and a mere 10 rounds of ammunition, you can regularly practice and hone your shooting skills to maintain readiness, even in the midst of an ammo shortage. With ammunition expensive and hard to come by, making every shot count has never …
What Are the Effects of a Contact Shot for Personal Defense?
Holding an opponent at bay with your off-hand forearm (while keeping it from slipping in front of your muzzle) can prevent contact between the pistol’s muzzle and your adversary, which could possibly cause a malfunction. The Problem In your extreme-close-quarters-encounter class, you were cautioned that contact shots could cause a …