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FFP vs. SFP Riflescopes for Hunting
I slid my trusty Winchester Model 70 over the stump and motioned the youth hunter forward. The bull was facing right; perfectly broadside 300 yards below us. Twelve beautiful ivory-colored points were resulting in some anxious and hurried movements. “Okay, hold on the second hashmark under the crosshair and squeeze.” He did …
Preview: Emerson CQC-15
Blending the company’s classic recurve blade design with a Tanto-style point, the CQC-15 folder from Emerson Knives is excellent at slicing and piercing and represents a distillation of the company’s signature features. The patented Wave, an integral projection of the blade’s spine, facilitates rapid deployment from a pocket, and the …
I Have This Old Gun: Type 22 Murata Rifle
Until the mid-19th century, Japan was a feudal society living in self-imposed isolation. Excepting a controlled, limited relationship with Portuguese traders, contact with the West was considered anathema by the Japanese rulers. This changed dramatically when American Commodore Matthew Perry, after tortuous negotiations, received some concessions from the Japanese, achieved …
Christensen Arms Receives Utah 100 Award
Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and carbon-fiber barrels, is the latest member of the firearm industry honored by an independent organization for its positive economic impact and job creation. The company placed 26th on MountainWest Capital Network’s (MWCN) Utah 100 fastest-growing companies list. “We’re honored to be featured …
IS THERE A BAD TIME TO INTRODUCE A PRO-2A BILL?
Sometimes, when a good legislator introduces a strong piece of legislation while in the minority, the reaction of some is to scoff. This begs the question: Should advocates push for strong legislation when we know it does not have the votes to pass Congress, let alone override a president’s veto? In …
Border Brouhaha?
There seems to be some controversy brewing near our border, but not the one you might be thinking about. About 120 miles south of our northern border, at a September gun show held in Great Falls, Montana, people noticed something that seemed odd. According to a report from Montana’s Independent Record, the Cascade County Sheriff’s …
New Low(y): Gun Controllers Register as Foreign Agents to Undermine American Freedom
Beginning last year, NRA-ILA has been keeping readers up to date with an ongoing effort by the Mexican government and domestic gun control supporters to attack the American firearms industry. According to a new report from Politico, this conspiracy to leverage a foreign sovereign to undermine an American constitutional right has …
Gun Control Politicians: It’s Not Me, It’s You
There’s a big gap between what the progressive elite preaches as their “transformative vision of public safety” for you and me, and what many of them see as appropriate for their special selves. We’ve noted before that Chicago’s anti-gun Mayor Lori Lightfoot is protected by Unit 544, a special police security detail of approximately …
Review: Tru-Vision Red Dot from Meprolight
Optics and pistol-sight manufacturer Meprolight, based in Israel, has made significant inroads into the U.S. tactical market the last few years. These inroads will only expand with the introduction of the new Mepro Tru-Vision, a compact and extremely functional red dot. The Tru-Vision has all the features of the best red …
First Look: Premium OWB Holsters From Falco Holster
Falco Holsters is launching two new premium EDC (every day carry) leather holsters that feature Level 2 retention for your pistol, giving you secure, confident carry. The Model C141 is a right handed OWB (Outside the Waistband) belt holster that is ideal for carry in the 3 o’clock position, while holster …