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Bloomberg-Backed Group to Pour Millions into Races in Key States
Everytown for Gun Safety, the group funded by billionaire and failed presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, has pledged to spend big in this fall’s elections; specifically in battleground states to help boost the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee, Joe Biden. The group plans to spend $15 million (of a larger $60 million …
This Old Gun: Ruger Mini Thirty
More SUBSCRIBE One of the most successful commercial semi-automatic rifles introduced in the latter half of the 20th century is the Mini-14 family, made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. First introduced in 1973, the Ruger Mini-14 utilizes a Garand style rotating bolt design coupled with a self-cleaning fixed-piston gas system. …
Understanding Different Muzzle Devices and How they Work
The question of which muzzle device is best for a given rifle comes up quite frequently in conjunction with my gun work. Understanding the basic differences between types of muzzle devices and how they work for or against your needs should simplify the process of choosing the right one. …
Henry Issues Safety Warning and Recall Notice of Henry Single-Shot Rifles & Shotguns
Henry Repeating Arms has issued a voluntary recall of all H015-series single shot rifles and single shot shotguns manufactured prior to July 1, 2020. Henry recently discovered a potential safety issue wherein, under certain conditions, it is possible that some of these models may discharge without the trigger being pulled …
Merwin Hulbert & Co. Guns: Forgotten Western Revolvers
During the mid-19th century, a man named Joseph Merwin was involved in manufacturing and marketing a single-action revolver. He teamed up with a man named Bray in 1856 and called the company Merwin & Bray. Like most newly formed gun companies, Merwin & Bray struggled for some 18 years before …
Review: Cimarron 1862 Pocket Navy Conversion
Cimarron Firearms knows what fans of 19th-century firearms are looking for: popular replicas for cowboy action shooting events and uncommon models to please collectors. A couple of years ago, the company started showing off a revolver called the ’62 Pocket Navy Conversion manufactured in Italy by Uberti. Chambered in .380 …
Gun Sales Continue to Boom
Americans are embracing their constitutional right to keep and bear arms in record-setting numbers amidst uncertainty according to recent data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for firearms manufacturers. In July, the number of background checks called into the FBI’s National Instate Criminal Background Check System …
New Hampshire: Ask Gov. Sununu to Veto Firearm Seizure Bill
The General Court has transmitted House Bill 687 to Governor Chris Sununu for his consideration. HB 687 allows Second Amendment rights to be suspended without due process. Please click the “Take Action” button below to contact Governor Sununu and respectfully ask him to VETO House Bill 687. Buy All-American! Bring …
Review: FN 503 Subcompact Handgun
In my recent review of the FN 509C MRD, I mentioned that at the product-launch event, FN’s marketing department made a point of mentioning that it wanted to renew its commitment to the commercial market in the U.S. There was even a fairly substantial media presentation, showing normal folks in regular, …
New: Proof Research Conviction Ti Rifle
More SUBSCRIBE New from Proof Research is the Conviction Ti precision rifle, which according to the company boasts “significantly reduced rifle weight without compromising long-range accuracy.” Proof’s new Conviction Ti precision rifle is a good choice for consistent, long-range performance in tough environments. The Proof Conviction Ti combines a lightweight, …