Springfield Armory has unveiled a new family of pistols called the XD-M Elite series. Similar to its standard lineup of XD(M) handguns, the new Elite series takes the polymer platform and incorporates numerous upgrades and improvements. At the center of the new striker-fired XD-M Elite is the Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly (META) system. …

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) declared that two Columbia city ordinances violate the state’s preemption statute and taxpayers may be liable if they are not repealed in a Dec. 3 letter to Mayor Steve Benjamin (D). “[T]his Office strongly urges that these ordinances be repealed,” wrote Wilson. “The …

On Tuesday, January 21, the Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on both anti-gun and pro-gun legislation.  The committee will be taking testimony on Senate File 434 (criminalizing private firearm transfers) and Senate File 436 (“Red Flag” legislation).  The committee will also be taking testimony …

In an unhinged effort to attack Virginians’ Second Amendment rights, one member of the Michael Bloomberg-bought General Assembly is willing to undermine a bipartisan policy advanced by the previous Democratic governor and target one of the state’s most law-abiding constituencies. H.B. 569, introduced by New Jersey native Dan Helmer (HD-40), …

The danger of Red Flag Laws goes beyond the full scope of The 2nd Amendment. There are people out there who will exaggerate or totally fabricate stories to get someone else’s guns taken away. We might have witnessed the first case of that in Colorado. Buy All-American! Bring health and …

Due to NFA regulation and extended wait times for approval, more of today’s consumers are looking for suppressors that can serve multiple purposes, cutting down on the cost of $200 NFA tax stamps and multi-month approval delays. To serve this market, Gemtech Suppressors announced the launch of its modular Lunar …

I like old rifles. It isn’t just the aesthetic or the fact that antique firearms seem to ooze history (it comes with the Cosmoline). Much of my appreciation also comes from the fact that old rifles offer some perspective on just how good we firearm enthusiasts have it today. The …

Training to fire accurately with your firearm is the most important part of becoming a better shooter (and the most time-consuming). Whether you’re an expert competitive shooter with a $3,000 custom-built AR-15, or a novice that recently purchased their first handgun, your goal while training should be to always hit …

On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott presented the Governor’s Medal of Courage to West Freeway Church of Christ hero Jack Wilson at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.  From the Governor’s press release: “When faced with an evil that few of us will ever comprehend, Jack Wilson responded with strength, bravery, and …

There has been an incredible growth in the pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) market over the last couple of years. The reasons are many, but the core is that they simply are enjoyable to shoot. You get a familiar manual of arms in an AR-15-style platform but shooting a low recoiling pistol …