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Virginia National Guardsman on Gun Grab Threats: ‘Everyone I personally know would stand by their oath. Our oath is to the Constitution of The United States…’
Counties across the state quickly organized into Second Amendment sanctuaries – as of Dec. 16, 89 counties, cities, or municipalities have passed “sanctuary” resolutions and 6 have passed resolutions to protect the Second Amendment rights of citizens, but refuse to use the word “sanctuary.” Other locations are still debating their stances. …
Choke, Shot Strings & Leads
Until the 1970s most shotguns bought in the United States employed full chokes. Those shooting a shotgun with less than a 30″ barrel and full choke were considered to be at a great disadvantage! The shotshells of the day were loaded with no protection of the shot column, and tight …
New for 2020: Kimber RAPIDE (Black Ice)
Kimber America is known for making a wide variety of high-quality 1911-style pistols, and now the company is rolling out another addition to its already impressive line of guns: the RAPIDE (Black Ice). The Kimber RAPIDE (Black Ice) is chambered in .45 ACP, 9 mm and 10 mm and boasts performance-enhancing …
Anti-Gunners Shannon Watts, Everytown Detest Second Amendment
According to Shannon Watts, America’s gun-rights supporters have her and her gun-control group all wrong. During an October appearance on CBS’ “The Takeout,” the Moms Demand Action founder told host Major Garrett, “Often people think that because we’re doing this work, we’re anti-gun or we don’t support the Second Amendment. …
Virginia Citizens Push Back Against Gun-Control Legislators
Second Amendment supporters turned out in force Dec. 3 at the Fairfax County, Va., Board of Supervisors meeting to voice concerns about proposed state and county gun-control legislation. Supporters requested in a public comments forum that the Fairfax County support the Second Amendment and not push further gun-control legislation. In …
Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit Holders Lose NICS Exemption for Private Transfers
Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit holders are set to get a lump of coal in their stocking this Christmas. Nevadans with a permit have long-enjoyed NICS-exempt status, which exempts these law-abiding individuals from having to undergo a National Instant Criminal Background Check System check every time they purchase a firearm from …
Texas Gun Control Advocates Deride Actual Firearms Safety Efforts
Gun control advocates are not concerned with gun safety. This reality was brought home once again by the anti-gun reaction to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and the firearm industry’s work to ensure Texans have free access to gun locks. Following a high-profile shooting in Santa Fe, Texas in May …
Pennsylvania: Attorney General Issues Opinion on Partially-Finished Receivers in Extreme Deviation from Federal Law
Today, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a tortured opinion defining partially-manufactured receivers as firearms. This opinion flies in stark contrast to the current, and widely held, understanding that receivers that are unfinished and require additional work to operate as a functional frame or receiver are not considered firearms and …
The .22 Magnum for Self-Defense
A practical personal protection plan should include a handgun, but that handgun should, without question, be one you’re comfortable with. As you become more experienced you’ll have the opportunity to further evaluate the situation and trade-up as your comfort and skill levels increase. For some, a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire …
Madison and the Bill of Rights
Newly-elected Congressman James Madison arrived at New York in March of 1789 with a double burden. In addition to his official responsibilities, he carried a commitment to honor an unusual agreement struck the preceding year with fellow Virginians Patrick Henry and George Mason. As the largest, most populous state in …