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Why Polymer Pistols Are the Future of Handguns
Modern, high-performance defensive pistol frames often begin life as modern, high-performance plastic, shown here in pellet form. Pellets like these are melted and injected into molds, resulting in the frames that are so familiar these days. The movie “The Graduate” was before my time, and I’ve never actually seen the …
Excess Rights?
The anti-gun activism machine is getting desperate. Researchers at UC Davis allege in a new paper that “excess” firearm purchases over the last few months may have led a significant increase in “gun violence.” The authors – with at least a baker’s dozen advanced degrees and millions of dollars of …
Review: CMMG Resolute Mk4 PCC 9mm
More SUBSCRIBE Established in 2002 in Boonville, MO, CMMG has earned an excellent reputation as a manufacturer of highquality American-made rifles, carbines and .22 LR conversions kits based upon the AR-15 platform. The newest addition to the CMMG 9mm PCC line, the “Stormtrooper” does nothing to detract from that. And …
Maryland: Anti-Gun Group Demands Indefinite Delay for Firearm Transfers
An anti-gun group expressed support in their newsletter for changing Maryland law to allow for regulated firearm transfers to be delayed indefinitely. This was prompted by the state’s background check system becoming temporarily inoperable recently. Maryland law allows firearm dealers to transfer regulated firearms after waiting seven days if Maryland …
Lori Lightfoot Either Doesn’t Understand Federal Law, or Hopes Nobody Else Does
It has become commonly accepted among anti-gun extremists to ignore the mountains of evidence that exposes the abject failure of gun control to prevent violent criminals from acting like violent criminals. They reject the fact that criminals already violate myriad laws at the local, state, and federal level in furtherance …
Trump Administration Fixes Suppressor Export Rule
On Friday, July 10th, the Trump Administration fixed a nearly two decade old State Department policy on suppressor exports. State Department rescinded their previous policy in the following statement: DDTC Web Notice Regarding an Update to its Suppressor Policy Effective immediately, the Department of State has rescinded its …
The Pelican State Enjoys Pro-Gun Victories as Democratic Governor Signs GOA-Backed Bills
The Pelican State Enjoys Pro-Gun Victories as Democratic Governor Signs GOA-Backed Bills Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) and its Louisiana members will be able to enjoy more firearms freedoms as Governor John Bel Edwards (D) signed four pro-gun bills into law. The signed legislation included HB 140 …
COVID-19 Spurs Conservation Funding With Gun, Ammo Sales
The COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted unspeakable pain on Americans by stealing jobs, homes, businesses and loved ones in recent months. But fears that it would also spark social unrest triggered huge sales of firearms and ammunition across the United States. In turn, those sales likely generated record funding for hunting, …
What’s In Your Range Bag, Ava Flanell?
Meet firearms instructor Ava Flanell, who went from knowing nothing about guns to owning a firearms training business after only a few years. Learn what she keeps in her range bag. What are your first memories of handling a firearm? Although I grew up around firearms, I was a month …
Can You Carry Concealed While Wearing a Mask?
As states require people to wear masks in what is being promoted as an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, state officials are having to answer an unexpected question: How does this impact concealed carry? Gun owners—who are already responsible for following a host of gun laws that vary …