The first month of 2021 saw an astonishing number of firearms purchased, building upon the record-setting numbers from last year. According to new data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), January saw more than two million background checks conducted for the purchase of a firearm via the FBI’s National Instant Criminal …

A machine gun crew weighs many environmental and scientific factors to deliver maximum effective use of the platform in combat, as can be seen above with these Soldiers laying down suppressive fire with an M60 while fighting in Southeast Asia. Life in the beaten zone is apt to be uncertain, …

The annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas serves as a stage for manufacturers to debut their new rifles, ammunition, optics and gear. Unfortunately, the global pandemic has resulted in the show being cancelled, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get a sneak peek at the newest shooting products for the new year. …

Safariland has been on a roll with new hearing protection products as of late, and the announcement of the new Liberator HP 2.0 Advanced Hearing Protection headset continues this trend. Liberator HP systems compress and reduce hazardous sound to safe levels inside the headset, without muting other ambient sounds or …

Yesterday, Senate Bill 309 received an assignment to the House Judiciary Committee after the Senate passed it unanimously on January 29th.  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 …

On February 9th, the Fairfax City Council will consider banning firearms in certain public places. Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to OPPOSE the firearm restriction ordinance. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council meeting is to be held electronically. Citizens may participate in the public hearing by submitting comments in a …

We have good news to share. Late last week, the state Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB 60, a bill to make Utah a Constitutional Carry state. Under House Bill 60 — sponsored by Rep. Walt Brooks (R) and Sen. David Hinkins (R) — a Utahan will be able to carry virtually …

Yesterday, Senator Gerald Allen (R-21) introduced permitless carry legislation. It can be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee as soon as next week. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 5. Senate Bill 5 allows a law-abiding adult to carry a concealed firearm in Alabama, without first needing …

Sturm, Ruger & Co. released a bolt-action rimfire rifle outfitted in a manner similar to the company’s existing Precision Rifle series, the Ruger Precision Rimfire. Chambered for .22 LR, the Ruger Precision Rimfire rifle comes in a chassis-style stock that mimics the features found on the chassis stock system on the larger centerfire …

Today, the Montana Senate passed Permitless Carry legislation, House Bill 102, on Third Reading.  This important self-defense measure will be sent back to the House where it will receive a concurrence vote.  Those votes are expected to occur tomorrow and Friday.  Please contact your State Representative and ask them to CONCUR …