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Guns In The News

In case you haven’t noticed, after taking a hiatus during the COVID-19 lockdowns, mass shootings are back in the limelight and the establishment media can’t wait to use them to their advantage. In fact, they have already started. One of our researchers here at the Free Thought Project, Don Via, …

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on gun control. There will be blustering about the need for background checks for gun sales, closing so-called “loopholes” and getting “weapons of war” off the streets. Before the inflated labels get thrown around, it’s important to know the facts. All …

Colt recently reintroduced the Anaconda, the latest in its revamped Snake Gun revolver series. The Anaconda is a six-round, large frame, double-action revolver chambered in .44 Mag. that features forged stainless steel construction. The revolver will be available across the U.S. and carries an MSRP of $1,499. The new Anaconda was …

On Friday, the Wyoming Senate passed Senate File 67 by a 25 to 4 vote, sending the pro-gun measure to the House for further consideration.  Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed emergency powers legislation, Senate File 155, sending the measure to the full House for consideration.  Your State Representative needs to …

Marksmanship isn’t like riding a bicycle. It’s a perishable skill that will deteriorate without constant practice. The current ammo shortage has put a damper on many people’s range time. The ammunition you need to practice can be hard to find and, if you can locate some, expect to pay two …

When it comes to Glock clones, few companies are as well positioned to build a complete pistol as Lone Wolf, which has been in the aftermarket accessory business for over two decades now. Having listened to every possible request for improving the Glock 19, the company decided in 2021 to introduce …

Ankle holsters often meet with strong support or opposition. Hardly ever are gun folks ambivalent about them. They love them or hate them, with very little middle ground. It’s not typically the holsters themselves they oppose but rather the idea of ankle carry in general as a viable concealed carry …

Walker’s recently introduced the new FireMax Ear Muff and Walkie Talkie, which are the result of over three decades of experience developing technology in the industry. The unit features Walker’s Sound Activated Compression (SAC) technology in a streamlined profile, with four frequency modes controlled by soft touch digital buttons. The unit …

The New Mexico Legislature adjourned sine die at noon today.  The following gun control measures were defeated this session, which was especially challenging with the Capitol closed to the public and committee hearings held via Zoom instead of in-person.  NRA-ILA appreciates all of you who participated in these meetings to voice your …

Q: I have a “Hopkins & Allen Arms Co., Norwich Conn. USA serial No. 9 Cal.22 Short” pistol. When you push forward on a lever, the barrel pops up to load. The trigger folds down to fire. It has Mother of Pearl grips with brass or copper inserts, and that …