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First Look: Phoenix Weaponry Sights & Red-Dot Sight Mounts for Lever Actions
Phoenix Weaponry has announced they are launching their reproduction flip-up sights for 1873 Winchester Model No. 62B rifles. Finding parts to repair an old flip-up can be tough, but these models from Phoenix Weaponry are designed to be close to the originals, with a cold-blue finish. This sight comes with a 10-32 …
First Look: Springfield Armory Hellcat & Hellcat OSP with 10-Round Magazine
Springfield Armory recently introduced new versions of their popular Hellcat and Hellcat OSP pistols that ship with 10-round magazines. This new model is perfect for people who live in locales that have restricted magazine capacities. “The Hellcat has proven to be extremely popular since its launch due to its quality, capabilities …
First Look: Stoeger STR-9S Combat Pistol
Stoeger recently introduced the new STR-9S Combat Pistol, an extension of Stoeger’s recent entry into the striker fire arena. The Combat is chambered in 9 mm and features performance upgrades including high suppressor sights, threaded barrel, flared mag well, optics-ready slide, three backstraps, and three magazines. Featuring a corrosion-resistant black nitride finish, the …
Double-Standard: Virginia Eliminates Online Carry Courses While Promoting Distancing for Everything Else
Virginia has provided a stark example of how gun control is aimed at harassing law-abiding gun owners rather than improving public safety. As part of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and the General Assembly’s sweeping attack on gun rights in 2020, anti-gun lawmakers enacted legislation that made it more difficult for …
OCC Finalizes Non-Discrimination Rule
On January 14, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) finalized an NRA-supported rule to end politically-motivated discrimination in the provision of financial services. The new regulation is now set to take effect on April 1. As we reported last month, the rule follows a long pattern of banks refusing or …
“Unity” President Vows to “Defeat” America’s Oldest and Largest Civil Rights Group
Joe Biden wants Americans to believe that he will focus on what he calls “the renewal of a politics that’s about solving problems – not stoking the flames of hate and chaos.” Yet what “problem” is Biden promising to “solve” before he even takes office? Why the “defeat” of the National Rifle Association, a group of over …
FACEBOOK SACRIFICES SAFETY FOR POLITICAL POINTS
Facebook decided – in the name of safety – that they would ban any ads for “accessories such as gun safes, vests and gun holsters in the US,” according to a blog post posted by the company. The ad ban comes just weeks after a record-breaking year for gun sales closed out. …
Preview: Magpul Rigger EDC Knife
Magpul has teased knife enthusiasts with limited-edition folders in several instances now, and the limited runs sell out within literal seconds when released for public sale. Those who haven’t been quick enough on the “Buy” button can whet their appetite with the first permanent blade added to Magpul’s product lineup: the …
Still Rollin’: Heckler & Koch’s SP5 Pistol
The Heckler & Koch SP5 pistol is a semi-automatic-only version of the MP5—the go-to submachine gun for military and law enforcement special operations teams in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. No firearm bridges the gap between reality and fantasy quite like the Heckler & Koch MP5. In 1980, when SAS operators stormed …
Review: Blackhawk T-Series L2D Non-Light Bearing Duty Holster
Blackhawk holsters have always been synonymous with top-notch duty rigs for law enforcement. You’ll find them on the hips of many local police officers or sheriff’s deputies, keeping their duty weapon safe and at the ready. But not every holster Blackhawk makes must live only in patrol vehicles. Such is the …