On July 8th, the veto override attempt in the House of Representatives for House Bill 652, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, received a vote of 66-48, failing to meet the 3/5 minimum needed. HB 652 previously passed both chambers of the General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan majorities. Gov. Cooper erroneously claimed that …

Despite the anti-gun laws passed by the General Assembly during the 2020 session having already taken effect on July 1st, anti-gun groups demanded and received a bill signing ceremony in Richmond. Governor Ralph Northam was more than happy to appease these groups backed by out-of-state interests to show a good …

Every part of a shotgun has a purpose, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is best for your purposes. Here are the practical definitions and functions of the various parts of a typical pump shotgun. This will help you identify any areas where your shotgun could be tactically improved. 1. …

Shooters and handloaders often adopt and adapt useful tools originally intended for other purposes. The Endosnake micro-miniature camera is an example; while not entirely satisfactory as a borescope, it does have some application to our interests, and its amazingly low price ($50) and ready portability earns it a place in …

Country music legend and longtime NRA supporter Charlie Daniels passed away on the morning of July 6 after suffering a stroke. He was 83 years old. Daniels, largely known for his 1979 hit single “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” was a Grammy Award-winning artist, a member of the Grand …

What an interesting age we live in, with regard to handguns. In a surprisingly short time frame, we’ve seen two completely separate phenomena emerge – and converge. While the recent round of ultra-small, quasi-double-stack pistols like the SIG Sauer P365 and the Springfield Armory Hellcat aren’t the first of their …

This week, we’re taking a look at the CMMG Resolute 300 in 350 Legend. A modern sporting rifle packing straight-wall punch, the CMMG Resolute 300 is highly adjustable and modifiable. This, combined with its 10-round detachable box magazine and stiff chambering, make the Resolute 300 an ideal choice for hog hunters everywhere. For more information, …

This article, “American Muskets in the Revolutionary War,” appeared originally in the October 2003 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. Paintings courtesy of Don Troiani. As galloping express riders and ringing church bells spread across New …

As of Wednesday, July 1, there is no longer a fee for residents to secure a state-issued, five-year permit to carry a concealed handgun in Indiana. The Hosier State is the first in the nation to remove the economic barrier, a welcome relief for those whose tight budget or fixed …

Right now, manufacturers are selling guns as fast as they can make them, with many running their machines 24/7. While it may appear as if they are vanishing into thin air once they leave the factory, some lucky customers are actually finding what they want. Evidence indicates millions of these gun buyers …