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When most people think about home defense, their thoughts are not so much about the physical dwelling as they are about the family members who live within. Too often, however, we think of protecting the children, but we don’t realize that they are also part of the overall-defense plan. Home …

FN recently introduced the new 509 LS Edge, a pistol designed to give users every advantage—or “edge”—in the most demanding of environments. The handgun is a factory-tuned 9 mm Long Slide (hence the “LS”) that the company claims delivers cutting-edge performance and is built to excel from range to battlefield. The new …

Magpul recently announced the newest addition to its backup sight family with the MBUS 3 front and rear sights, which bring together the best strengths of the original MBUS and MBUS Pro Sights with a new backup sight system. The MBUS 3 is smaller in size than the MBUS, sitting at …

Magpul recently introduced the MOE K2-XL Grip, which is designed for shooters with larger hands. Similar to the MOE K2 Grip, the XL variant is nearly 25 percent larger and serves as a drop-in upgrade for the AR-15/M4-style rifle. The MOE K2-XL also features a more vertical grip angle, improving comfort …

Offering a full 360 degrees of rifle movement, the Elite Iron Revolution Bipod Panning Model (MSRP: $590 to $768) is an innovative alternative to traditional bipods. Designed for rifles up to .338 cal., the bipod and mount combination weigh only 24 ounces. The legs and tube stems are made of …

The battle of Little Bighorn was a turning point in American history. But, it’s also considered one of the biggest military mistakes ever. In what is perhaps the epitome of understatement, BG Alfred Terry called it “a sad and terrible blunder.” I have been to the battle site, and to …

Joe Biden announced last week that he will nominate yet another opponent of the Second Amendment to his proposed cabinet: Judge Merrick Garland. Garland, currently a judge who serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, is Biden’s nominee for attorney general. Garland is perhaps …

Millions of Americans exercised their Second Amendment rights for the first time in 2020. And, it’s easy to understand why. Bare shelves at local grocery stores fueled fears that the breakdown in supply chains would lead to a breakdown in our social order. Inmates released early to stem the spread …

For over a century, the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme as America’s number one all-around big game hunting cartridge. For sheer ability, versatility and availability, and from the eastern whitetail woods to the western canyons and crags that elk call home, the ‘Ought-six has been the most popular hunting cartridge in existence. …

The General Assembly starts its 2021 session this week and House Bill 175, a bill with California-style restrictions on ammunition sales, has already received a committee assignment. Please contact the House Judiciary Committee to OPPOSE HB 175. House Bill 175 is a deeply flawed bill that requires “ammunition vendors” to conduct a …