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Gun Control Groups Push Hollywood to Produce Even More Anti-gun Propaganda
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 …
Anti-Gun Groups Want to Abolish What Law-Abiding Virginians Have been Doing for Centuries
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 …
Maryland: Senate Committee Passes Wear & Carry Preliminary Approval
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 …
New for 2021: Kel-Tec P17
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 …
The 7×57 mm Mauser: History & Performance
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 …
New for 2021: FN 509 LS Edge
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 …
Rifleman Q&A: What Is A Magazine Disconnect?
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” …
New for 2021: Sauer 101 Highland XTC
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 …
New for 2021: Browning Buckmark Contour URX 5.5-Inch
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 …
How to Speak to New Gun Owners
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 …