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Review: StrikeHold Gun Cleaner, Lubricant, and Protectant
When it comes to firearms gear and accessories, most gun owners (whether new or old) go no further than contemplating the most economic brand of bulk ammo for plinking, a reliable hollow-point load for last-ditch possible defensive use and perhaps a holster or other supportive equipment that will meet the …
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pistol in a N8 Tactical KO-1 Holster
Springfield Armory’s Hellcat OSP is the latest in a relatively new category, the micro-double-stack pistol. Certainly, examples like the Kel-Tec P11 have existed for years, but until SIG Sauer released the P365, interest had been more muted. Springfield Armory wasted no time adding the Hellcat to this burgeoning class of pistols, …
Indiana: Lawful Carry Bill Introduced
Today, during the first week of Indiana’s 2021 legislative session, Representatives Ben Smaltz, Matthew Lehman, and Timothy Wesco introduced House Bill 1369, to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones. Please contact your state representative and ask them to support this critical bill. House Bill …
Virginia: Gun Banners Seek Gun-Free Zone Expansion
Not satisfied with the infringements from last year, gun ban advocates are now going after private property rights. In an interview, Lori Haas of the so-called Coalition to Stop Gun Violence said that she plans to push for legislation to ban firearms from all polling locations and to make Capitol Square …
Utah: Permitless Carry Legislation Filed!
This week, Representative Walt Brooks (HD 75) filed House Bill 60. HB 60 allows a law-abiding adult to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Utah without first obtaining government permission, while keeping the existing Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) system intact. This is the number one priority for NRA in Utah, …
Remington Offers Jobs Back Amid Union Concerns
Roundhill Group, the firm that purchased the Remington firearm assets for $13 million during Remington Outdoor bankruptcy proceedings two months ago, has issued letters to nearly 200 of the 585 former workers in the failed company’s famed Ilion, NY, plant asking if they can report back to work on Feb. 15. The …
TAKING STOCK OF RECORD-SETTING 2020 FIREARM YEAR
Twenty-one million. Let that number sink in for a moment. That’s a very big number. If I told you at SHOT Show® last year that the industry would see 21 million background checks for the sale of a firearm in 2020, you would have thought I was crazy. One year later …
First Look: Primary Arms GLx FFP Scope with ACSS Griffin MRAD Reticle
Primary Arms Optics has announced the release of a new reticle configuration for the GLx 2.5X-10X-44mm FFP Rifle Scope. The ACSS Griffin MRAD reticle brings the advanced ranging tools and innovative horseshoe design of traditional ACSS reticles to a MRAD-grid system. The GLx scope boasts fully multi-coated, low-dispersion glass, which provides better light …
First Look: HCMags Gen II Tac Pac for the 10/22
The Ruger 10/22 is one of the most-popular rifles in America. This popularity means that there is an entire ecosystem of accessories built around the gun, including new barrels, stocks, triggers and even third-party receivers. This wide range of accessories allows you to tailor your 10/22 to your liking, adding new components …
How Much Ammo Should You Carry?
Concealed carriers have to make a lot of important decisions, including which gun, how to carry, how to dress for concealment and ammunition choices, each of which is an important consideration. Then there’s a question I’m frequently asked: How much ammunition should I carry? While you’re likely to finish the fight with the …