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Iowans Vote in Favor of Freedom
Not all good news from elections comes in the form of a particular candidate winning or losing. Sometimes a state’s citizens simply vote to protect their freedoms. In Iowa, that’s exactly what happened on election day. Iowans voted to add the right “to keep and bear arms” to the state’s constitution by …
First Look: Original Precision Moon Clips and Cylinders
Original Precision is a small shop based out of Queen Creek, AZ, that focuses on specialized Smith & Wesson revolver accessories. Original Precision’s latest product is the CCW HDTM moon clip that is meant for J-frame size revolvers as well as a revolver cylinder treatment (CCW HDTM CNC machined cylinder conversion) …
Firearm Sales Poised to Eclipse Pre-Pandemic Records
Firearm sales in October and September were down roughly 12 percent and 9 percent, respectively, when compared to the same months in 2021—a market normalization experts predicted after the demand the past two years. Pundits, however, didn’t anticipate 2022 would be poised to claim third-place honors in the record books …
Poland’s Pride, The VIS 35 Pistol
When you think of the great arms centers of 20th century Europe, names like Liège, Oberndorf, Zella-Mehlis, and Birmingham immediately jump to mind. The name Fabryka Broni is not one that is popularly recognizable, nor is it even easily pronounced. Located 65 miles directly south of Warsaw is the city of Radom, …
Bookshelf: 7th Edition Ammo Encyclopedia
The latest edition of the Ammo Encyclopedia — The Shooter’s & Collector’s Guide to Centerfire, Rimfire, & Shotshell Cartridges is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book available for both current and obsolete cartridges and shotshells, and has been completely revised and reorganized for better cartridge searchability. Featuring nearly 1,000 individual cartridge profiles, each …
The Colt Gunsite Lightweight Commander
Since its early days of Jeff Cooper teaching the fundamentals of handgun handling, Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Ariz., has grown into one of the nations most well-known and respected handgun training centers, where armed citizens can go to sharpen and widen their self-defense skills and knowledge. The impact of Gunsite’s teachings have been widespread, …
Brownells Purchases Support Wounded Veterans
A portion of each purchase made on Brownells.com through Veteran’s Day will be donated to Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW), a 501(c)3 charity committed to helping wounded veterans of the Special Operations community. The promotion—in which Brownells will track sales on the website and give 4 percent to SOWW—began Monday, November 7, and runs …
Virginia: Fairfax Co. Schools Push Anti-Gun Propaganda on 5th Graders
A concerned parent, Darcey Geissler, has brought attention to an assignment that her son received in a Fairfax County school. In a “lesson” on persuasive writing, students were given an anti-gun essay to evaluate, rather than something with more neutral content, so that the students could focus on the persuasive writing aspect. There …
More Reasons Anti-Gun Policymakers Are Wrong About Armed Self-Defense
Despite the June U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which clearly affirmed the right of lawful Americans to carry a firearm for self-defense outside the home, many state and local politicians continue to try to pass more-restrictive laws on firearms carry. As this was being written, …
Iowa: Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment Passes with Two-Thirds Majority!
Yesterday, Iowans showed up to the polls and sent a clear message to the Legislature that their right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental individual right that shall not be infringed. With nearly 66% voting yes, Public Measure 1 will be enshrined in the Iowa Constitution – the 45th state constitution …