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Body Armor Sales Skyrocketing
Body armor is traditionally associated with law-enforcement and military personnel, but the pandemic and civil unrest have spiked sales among law-abiding citizens, according to Blake Waldrop, founder and CEO of RMA Armament in Centerville, IA. “Over the last year, that market has blown doors open to be the common citizen,” he told …
Shooting Lightweight Rifles: Tips & Techniques
When it comes to the proper shooting technique for squeezing every bit of accuracy potential from a lightweight hunting rifle, Melvin Forbes is a master. He is also a really nice guy and is willing to share all he’s discovered since founding Ultra Light Arms (now New Ultra Light Arms) in 1986. …
Preview: Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep .380 ACP
Just because you’re recoil-sensitive or need a smaller concealed-carry gun doesn’t mean you should compromise on ballistics. That’s Federal Premium’s take on its incredibly effective Hydra-Shok load, and now the company is making this dedicated defensive load available in the popular .380 ACP chambering. For years, .380 ACP has been …
First Look: Meopta MeoPro Optika LR Rangefinding Binoculars
The MeoPro Optika LR series, from Meopta, has been released in 10X-42mm HD and 8X-50mm HD models. These laser-rangefinding binoculars measure distances up to 2,600 yards and 2,950 yards, respectively. The Optika LR’s HD fluoride glass and Meopta’s advanced MeoLux lens coating deliver bright images in low light with maximum resolution and contrast. Color fidelity …
New for 2021: Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Rangefinder
Leupold introduces its new RX-1400i TBR/W laser rangefinder, which the company claims is the most versatile, feature-rich rangefinder in its class. Equipped with the company’s proprietary DNA ranging engine for lightning-fast accuracy and an exceptionally bright red display, the RX-1400i’s True Ballistic Range/Wind (TBR/W) feature uses ballistically calculated ranges to keep you on …
January 2021 Gun Sales Up Nearly 80 Percent
More than 2.2 million firearms were sold in the United States in January, according to an estimate from Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF). The number, which represents a 79-percent increase when compared to the same period last year, is based on the volume of records processed through the FBI’s …
7 Great New Pistols for 2021
While nobody is walking the floor for the 2021 SHOT Show, that hasn’t stopped the release of dozens of new handguns. 2020 was a record year for firearms sales with most folks buying something to protect their home. If you have held back on making this purchase, the good news is …
Evolution Gun Works: Evolving Firearms Parts And Accessories
Since 1991, Evolution Gun Works (EGW) has been designing and manufacturing world class parts and accessories for not just 1911s, but for rifles and many other pistol models. Founded by George Smith, who worked in the machining and firearms industry for many years prior to starting EGW, he is involved in all …
Gun-Control Groups to Recruit Hollywood to Peddle Propaganda
Though it should come as no surprise, gun-control groups are renewing their push to peddle their anti-Second Amendment propaganda by recruiting Hollywood elites. Last month, Variety published a lengthy interview with former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), founder of the Giffords gun-control group, in which she outlined the group’s plans to leverage Hollywood …
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION GETTING GUN CONTROL BAND BACK TOGETHER
President Joe Biden is making good on one part of his “unity” pledge. He’s getting the band back together to sing to America why he wants more gun control. The problem is he’s out of tune with America. That’s just the first problem. There’s a whole lot more that’s off …