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Self-Defense: A Women’s Movement
Soon after her 21st birthday, new mother Jessica Royal (then Cothon) obtained her concealed-carry permit (CCW) in Nashville, Tenn. She prayed that she would never need to pull a trigger in defense of her life. But after she endured years of abuse from her partner—including being beaten to a pulp, …
Now Congress Comes After Firearms Manufacturers
President Joe Biden has frequently made clear his intent to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), and now it seems some members of Congress are looking to follow suit. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) reintroduced H.B. 2814, a bill designed to achieve Biden’s goal of eliminating the PLCAA. The …
Supreme Court To Decide If Carrying Guns Outside The Home Is A Constitutional Right
Last month, a divided en banc Ninth Circuit panel ruled Americans have no right to carry guns in public, reversing a prior Ninth Circuit court decision that struck down a Hawaii firearm restriction as unconstitutional. This move subsequently laid the groundwork for the American people to be stripped of their 2nd …
MASSACHUSETTS LAWMAKERS SHOOTING THE PROVERBIAL GOLDEN EGG-LAYING GOOSE
Out of curiosity, are there any governors out there who might be interested in bringing a historic manufacturing business to their state? It’s one that employs thousands and contributes to over $4.5 million in state and federal taxes for a $2.4 billion economic impact. Massachusetts lawmakers are thinking about shooting …
First Look: ISOTunes Sport Advance Electronic Hearing Protection
Active hearing protection is a great way to maintain situational awareness and hear vital range commands, while still keeping your hearing safe from excess noise levels. ISOtunes has a legacy of making some of the world’s most innovative outdoor hearing protection products, and now they are entering the shooting sports market with …
Can Biden Take Your Rights With The Stroke of a Pen?
In his first week in office, President Joe Biden (D) signed a stack of 22 executive orders. By mid-March, he had signed more than 50. Just before this went to print, four Democrat senators, led by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), sent a letter to Biden asking him to take executive action on …
Washington: Anti-Self-Defense Legislation Sent to Governor’s Desk
Today, unconstitutional anti-gun legislation has been sent to the desk of Governor Jay Inslee for his consideration. It is important that all NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters immediately contact Governor Inslee and urge him to VETO House Bill 5038. Senate Bill 5038 makes it a crime to openly carry, on the …
Supreme Court Grants Cert in Second Amendment Concealed Carry Case
Today the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear an NRA-backed case challenging New York’s restrictive concealed-carry-licensing regime. This sets the stage for the Supreme Court to affirm what most states already hold as true, that there is an individual right to self-defense outside of the home. This case challenges New …
Rifleman Q&A: How Do Army ‘M’ Numbers Work?
Can you explain the significance—and formula for determining—Army “M” numbers? How is it that both the “M1911A1” pistol and the “M1” Garand were named in obviously different ways? The methodology of determining the Model designation for U.S. military equipment was easy until the late 1920s. Prior to that time, the …
The Free and Fearless 20: Permitless Carry Wave Sweeps the Nation
Gun control advocates seem conflicted recently about how to mischaracterize the NRA. Does it still exercise “undue influence,” or is it now “on the ropes” with the ascendance of anti-gun politicians controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress? Whatever they try to tell you, the numbers don’t lie. The strength …