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California’s Ban On Large-Capacity Magazines “Goes Too Far”
In Duncan v. Becerra, a case supported by the NRA, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that California’s ban on the possession of “large capacity magazines”(LCMs) violates the Second Amendment. The decision affirms a ruling last March by Federal District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez, who …
KATIE PAVLICH GIVES ELECTION INSIGHTS TO NSSF PAC VIRTUAL TOWN HALL
Katie Pavlich, Townhall.com editor, frequent Fox News contributor and avid Second Amendment supporter, joined NSSF’s Larry Keane and nearly 100 NSSF Political Action Committee (PAC) contributors in a Virtual Town Hall. Pavlich gave her insights leading up to Election Day, less than five weeks away. Pavlich explained there are several …
Review: Glock P80
In the movie “The Graduate” (1967), Mr. Maguire, played by Walter Brooke, said the famous line, “There is a great future in plastics.” At that time, plastics were brittle, heavy, ugly and often incorporated into low-priced products that exhibited shoddy workmanship. In other words, a joke. The reputation for plastics …
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Pistol with JP Enterprises JPoint4 Red Dot Sight
We’ve covered the Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP previously on “I Carry,” and with good reason. This micro-compact pistol’s size puts it in one category, while its capacity clearly puts it in another. Barely larger than pocket-size, 6-shot .380 ACP pistols, the Hellcat’s 11+1 round capacity with the flush magazine would be impressive …
Why the Lever Gun is Great for Self Defense
Some of the big news this week is Ruger’s acquisition of Marlin since the previous owner, Remington, is folding up. And, that got me to thinking about lever guns as defensive firearms. My first fighting lever action happened to be a Marlin. Back in the early 1970s, I got a Marlin …
Chicago’s Mayor Blames American Freedom?
Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago is presiding over a marked increase in the number of murders in her city. By July 2020, there had been more murders in Chicago than there were in all of 2019. In response, Lightfoot has geared up and taken the fight to … Indiana? Stop …
CRIME DATA FOR 2019 RELEASED – STILL NOT THE GUN’S FAULT
As Election Day draws closer, Americans should be well aware of the differences between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden when it comes to their Second Amendment rights. One of the most dangerous pillars of Biden’s gun control platform is a proposed ban and “voluntary” buyback scheme for Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs). …
Axeon Optics Second Zero: Foolproof, Fast Trajectory Correction
Compared with other bullet-drop-compensating (BDC) optics, the learning curve for the Axeon Optics Second Zero is fast and easy. It requires no math skills, no Bluetooth-connected cellphone app, and what you see when looking through it is the same as you’re accustomed to, because the Second Zero pairs with your existing optic …
U.S. Army Issues M249 SAW Contract to FN America
The U.S. Army awarded a $78,709,973.29 contract for M249 Squad Automatic Weapons to FN America on Sept. 23. The announcement comes at a time when the military branch is testing three 6.8 mm finalist submissions for its Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW), including machine-gun variants. Terms of the FN agreement carry a …
The Most Anti-Gun Ticket In American History
On top of Joe Biden’s calls for firearm confiscation, running mate Kamala Harris opposes the Constitution’s individual right to keep and bear arms. Collectively, their proposals to reject Americans’ rights to defend themselves and their families read like an anti-gunner’s wish-list. With the selection of Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) to …