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Why You Should Always Use Enough Gun
“Use enough gun” was and is the watchword of virtually everyone who hunts dangerous game. These folks want a gun that is chambered in a caliber that will stop dangerous animals right now—not just by & by—but right now! Having come nose to nose with some critters that could easily kill …
Utah: Permitless Carry Legislation Passes Utah Senate!
Today, the Utah Senate passed HB 60, clearing the last major hurdle. The bill will now be transmitted back to the House for a concurrence vote before heading to Governor Cox’s desk. House Bill 60, sponsored by Representative Walt Brooks (R-75), allows a law-abiding adult to carry a concealed firearm in the …
I Carry: FN America FN 509 Compact MRD Pistol with Swampfox Justice Red-Dot Sight
Firearm: FN America FN509 Compact MRD (MSRP: $799) The FN509 Compact MRD from FN America is an underappreciated gem of a concealed-carry option. With 12-round capacity, a slide cut for multiple optics using one of the better-designed plate systems and a host of carry-friendly touches, it’s somewhat surprising the FN509 Compact doesn’t …
Montana: House Concurs on Permitless Carry Legislation – Heads to Governor’s Desk
Today, the Montana House concurred on Permitless Carry legislation, House Bill 102, sending it to the desk of Governor Greg Gianforte. Governor Gianforte has ten days to sign or veto the measure, or it becomes law on its own. Please contact Governor Gianforte and politely ask him to SIGN Permitless Carry …
Preview: Brugger & Thomet Station SIX Suppressed Pistol
Brugger & Thomet USA, based in Tampa, Fla., announced that it will be importing a new suppressed handgun design into the U.S. market from the Swiss manufacturer: the Station SIX. The Station SIX is a bolt-action suppressed pistol that bears an aesthetic and design similarity to the World War II-era British Welrod pistol. The Welrod …
Washington: Further Consideration Scheduled for Felony Open Carry Bill
Today, the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee took no action on House Bill 1283, legislation that could cause the lawful open carry of a firearm to become a felony offense. While today’s outcome is good news, the committee has scheduled two more executive sessions on the measure for Wednesday and Friday of …
Washington: Senate Committee Passes Substitutes for Vague Carry Ban and Mag Ban
As previously reported, Senate Bill 5078 and Senate Bill 5038 were heard in the Senate Law and Public Justice Committee in January. During that hearing, these anti-gun measures were substituted, passed, and have been sent to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 5078, bans the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, etc., of magazines that …
GUN SALES REACH RECORD HIGHS IN 2020 ESPECIALLY AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS AND FIRST-TIME GUN BUYERS
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), Project ChildSafe® and the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) are responding to record high gun sales in 2020, particularly among African Americans and first-time gun buyers, by providing free educational resources and tips on firearm safety and responsible storage for all new …
ROBERT FRANCIS ‘BETO’ O’ROURKE EYEING ANOTHER RUN. VOTERS SAID ‘NO THANKS’ TWICE BEFORE.
In Texas, someone who’s all talk with little to show is said to be “All hat. No cattle.” Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, with his gun confiscation schemes, wears a hat to block out the sun. That’s not stopping him from eyeing a possible run for Texas governor in 2022. O’Rourke, …
Review: IWI US Galil ACE Pistol
IWI tapped into the market for large-format pistols early on. The original Israeli Galil was choked out of the US market in the early 1990s due to import laws, but now IWI US is making an enhanced version of the Galil available in the form of the Galil ACE. The Galil …