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If The Highland Park Shooting Happened 25 Miles South, You Wouldn’t Have Heard About It
Highland Park, IL — Just minutes into the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, a coward opened fire on innocent people from a nearby rooftop. By the time the shooting stopped, 6 people would die and 31 others would be seriously wounded. The shooter would eventually be taken …
Gun Owners, Are You Tired of Being Accused of the Crimes of the Guilty? (Video)
“To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the law abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” – Lysander Spooner It was reported over this last weekend how many criminals used a weapon …
Independence Day and Gunpowder are Forever Linked
Because I still have a strong English accent, Independence Day tends to bring with it a whole host of good-natured jokes at my expense. “Didn’t we kick you out?” my friends like to ask. Others invite me to “send condolences to the Queen,” or inquire, sardonically, “Tell me: Are you …
On the Fourth, Ask, “What is Freedom?”
As a life member of the NRA, I put freedom first. Why? As it is for all of us, the answer is both simple and complex. The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution sums up our need for freedom this way: We the People of the United States, in Order to …
There Is No Sanctuary
Many of us grew up believing the old adage, “A man’s home is his castle.” We even took that to mean that our home was sort of a sanctuary from all of the troubles of the world. Of course, we know that that is not the case. In fact, it …
First Look: Federal Premium Force X2 Shorty 00 Buckshot
Federal Premium is known for making quality defensive shotgun ammunition. Now there is a new 12-gauge shotshell option, the Force X2 Shorty 00 buckshot, to its line of premium defensive shotgun. This lineup already includes industry heavy hitters like its tactical buckshot with the FliteControl wad or go-to tactical slug …
Review: We the People IWB Holster and Tactical Gun Belt
When a holster company starts with the first three words of the Constitution, it’s pretty easy to interpret their commitment to the 2A community. As a strong advocate, I was curious about how well they carried out that commitment. When they sent me their IWB (Inside the Waistband) holster for …
First Look: ZeroTech Thrive HD First Focal Plane Riflescopes
ZeroTech Optics, founded in Australia in 2018, it is a subsidiary of the largest optical supplier in the southern hemisphere. The company’s products are built from the ground up with the need to perform in the field, under harsh and varying conditions. Now, ZeroTech Optics is coming out with its …
Marlin Model 1895 Trapper
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Marlin Model 1895 Trapper. A big-bore lever action hearkening back to the days of the frontier, the Model 1895 Trapper boasts a big-loop lever, a threaded muzzle, and a maneuverable 16-inch barrel. While an optic can be added to the firearm, a set …
Preview: Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench
Whether it’s a revolver, semi-automatic pistol, rifle or shotgun, there’s a good chance your firearm is being held together by an assortment of screws—most of which have been designed with recommended torque settings in mind. The F.A.T. (Firearm Accurizing Torque) Wrench from Wheeler allows you to consistently apply the appropriate amount …