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THE BIDEN PISTOL BAN 101
The Biden Pistol Ban is a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule entitled “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces.’”[i] The rule was published in the Federal Register on January 31st, 2023 and the 120 day “amnesty” period will expire on May 31st, 2023. In effect, President Biden’s …

GOA ENDORSES THE SHORT ACT TO REPEAL NFA RESTRICTIONS
The Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act will remove the unconstitutional taxation, registration, and regulation in the draconian National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) of firearms such as Short Barreled Rifles (SBR), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS), and Any Other Weapons (AOW). The SHORT Act is needed to push back against the Biden Administration’s attacks on …

Gun Skills: Shooting from Retreat
If I ask 10 students how they practice, nine will likely admit they’re glued to a narrow firing line shooting at a stationary target. I recognize that this is the most readily available method, and it’s great that they’re practicing at all, but it’s vital to recognize such practice doesn’t …

What Does “Mindset” Actually Mean? (Part 1)
The Cambridge Dictionary’s meaning of the word “mindset” is described as “a person’s way of thinking and their opinions.” What the heck does that even mean? When someone talks about “mindset”, do they define what that word actually means and how it is exercised in self preservation? Personally, I think …

First Look: Meopta RDS Electronic Sight
Meopta USA Inc. is releasing a new lightweight electronic red-dot sight ideal for handgun slides: the Meopta MeoSight IV. The MeoSight IV will not only work as a slide mounted electronic aiming aid, but is also useful for mating with more powerful magnified optics for close-in quick shots. “We designed the …

5 New Optics For 2023
Regardless of the firearm and the sport, it’s clear that optics are plentiful in every corner of the market, and they’re here to stay. From micro red-dot (MRD) sights to cutting-edge magnified optics, the world of shooting sports has seen a tremendous leap in not just what optics are capable …

Fortifying Themselves Against the People That They Swore To Serve: Arming Unconstitutional Agencies
“More than a few eyebrows were raised in 2010 when the U.S. Department of Agriculture bought 85 semi-automatic submachine guns. However, the USDA is just one of 73 federal government agencies employing full-time law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry firearms and make arrests in the United States.” Friends, …

The Gas Pedal Drill
Training yourself to shoot better is the result of developing a higher skill level upon which you may rely. The higher your skill level, the greater your odds of performing well when they are called upon. Greater skill is born from greater control; the greater the control, the better the …

88 DAY NICS DENIALS AND THE BIDEN PISTOL BAN
BACKGROUND: ATF Forms must always be filed, completed, and approved and a unique federal tax stamp must always be issued prior to the manufacture or transfer of a “firearm” under the National Firearms Act (NFA). This includes Short-barreled Rifles (SBR), Short-barreled Shotguns (SBS), and Any Other Weapons (AOW). In the case of the Biden Pistol Ban,(i) the …

More Than Just A Gun Bucket: How to Choose A Good Holster
To select an optimal, quality concealed-carry holster, it’s important to remember that a holster is more than a gun bucket. It must meet specific requirements for safety and retention. Most mass-produced handguns can be used effectively for self-defense as long as the user’s skill is up to par, but a …