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Gun control advocates are once again pushing the entertainment industry to produce anti-gun propaganda with the explicit goal of advancing failed firearm legislation. The renewed overt effort will strike some as superfluous, given Hollywood’s lengthy track record of anti-gun agitprop and left-wing political monoculture. In early January, entertainment industry magazine Variety published a lengthy interview with former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of …

Last year, the anti-Second Amendment majority in the Virginia legislature that was purchased by gun-ban extremists passed a number of anti-gun measures. Anti-gun activists even demanded an opportunity to gloat over what they had bought. Thanks to the efforts of NRA members and the grassroots lobbying of the pro-gun community, the crown jewel in the …

On January 21st, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 309. Sponsored by Senator Michael Hough, it allows an applicant to obtain preliminary approval for a wear and carry permit before obtaining the required training. This allows individuals to know whether or not they can obtain a permit …

Introduced at the 2020 SHOT Show, the Kel-Tec P17 continues to be an exciting new model on the market, giving consumers a compact, 17-round rimfire handgun at a price that’s incredibly affordable. Suggested retail pricing on the Kel-Tec P17 is $199, and for that, you get a gun that’s packed with a …

Many shooters and reloaders are surprised when they learn than the first attempts at so-called smokeless powder—more correctly called nitrocellulose—is nearly two centuries old. A French chemist and pharmacist, Henri Braconnot, determined in 1832 that soaking wood fibers in nitric acid produced a highly flammable—even explosive—compound. These first attempts yielded …

FN America expanded its handgun lineup in 2021 with a feature-rich addition based on its popular FN 509 pistol. The FN 509 LS Edge builds on the success of the original FN 509 pistol line by adding a number of factory-tuned features designed to enhance performance and put the platform on …

Q: I have just started reading American Rifleman, and I love the technical information in the magazine. But it seems like you guys sometimes assume every reader knows what every gun term you use means. What is a magazine disconnect? Is it the same thing as a safety?  A: The answer is “yes” …

In the video above, American Hunter Digital Associate Editor David Herman takes a look at a new-for-2021 offering from J.P. Sauer & Sohn: the 101 Highland XTC. A rifle taking full advantage of carbon-fiber technologies to drop its weight to an impressive 5.4 pounds, the 101 Highland XTC would make an excellent backcountry rifle for the discerning hunter. The fluted bolt …

Browning recently introduced the new Buckmark Contour URX 5.5-inch, which expands the well-respected line of pistols from Browning. The new handgun features a full-length Picatinny top rail for optics mounting, and a great trigger. It also comes with a finely adjustable rear sight and slightly exaggerated cocking ears to make the …

Kind guidance is key to interacting with new gun owners. They need help, and lots of it, not overly judgemental declarations. Millions of Americans have recently become first-time gun owners. How can you help them learn about firearms safety and responsibility? How can you inform them about defending their right …