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New Ultralight Arms Now Part Of Wilson Companies
New Ultralight Arms, a leader in high-quality, lightweight bolt-action rifles, has been acquired by Bill Wilson. It joins a growing stable of firearm-related firms under his management that includes the famed Wilson Combat, Chip McCormick Custom, Circle WC Ranch, Khumba Bush Camp, Lehigh Defense, Scattergun Technologies and Wilson Combat Custom …
Preview: Magpul K2-XL Grip
Beefed up as the result of requests for a larger grip option, Magpul has introduced the new K2-XL Grip, which is compatible with most AR-15-style rifles and pistols. Based on the design of the preexisting Magpul K2 grip line, the K2-XL is made from polymer and has the same general …
DEMS ANGRY AT GOA FOR URGING GOP REPS. TO OPPOSE 8 GUN CONTROL BILLS
House Republicans are poised to vote against eight bills aimed at preventing gun violence this week, in part due to opposition from powerful pro-gun groups on the right…. Click on the picture to see video of House Democrat Jim McGovern disparaging GOA, NRA and the House GOP. Buy All-American! Bring …
WHITE BIRCH ARMORY SHOOTING RANGE AWARDED NSSF FIVE-STAR RATING
NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that it has awarded White Birch Armory its Five-Star rating for range excellence. Located in Dover, New Hampshire, White Birch Armory is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business offering a full-service experience to customers, from training, sales of firearms, ammunition and accessories, and …
Biden’s Nominee to Lead ATF Faces Judiciary Committee
Steve Dettelbach, President Joe Biden’s (D) nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), faced the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in late May as part of his confirmation process. Like Biden’s previous nominee to fill the post, David Chipman, Dettelbach supports many restrictive gun-control measures, although his hearing in front of …
Rifleman Q&A: Ruger Mark II Cartridge Conversion
Q. I own a Ruger Mark II semi-auto with a 5 1⁄2″ bull barrel. I would like to convert it to the new .17 Mach 2 caliber. I have looked for gunsmiths on the internet, but have had very little luck. Can you help? A. Such a pistol would certainly appeal …
Trulock Choke Tubes Expands Operations
Trulock choke tubes has expanded its business with the purchase of a 4,000-sq.-ft. warehouse in Whigham, Ga. The facility will house overflow material storage and provide additional space for machinery. The company specializes in high-quality, close-tolerance choke tubes for many shotgun types and at reasonable prices. “We have needed this space …
The Men And Guns Of D-Day: Bloody Omaha
With the countless stories that would emerge from the Normandy landings, some of the most harrowing would come from the U.S. troops that stormed “Bloody Omaha” beach. Of the two primary U.S. landing beaches along the Normandy coastline, with “Utah” beach to the west of Pointe du Hoc and “Omaha” …
The Men And Guns Of D-Day: Omaha & The Breakout
During the naval landings of D-Day on June 6, 1944, the situation for the U.S. 5th Corps going ashore at “Omaha” beach hung by a thread during the initial waves. The weather, which was supposed to be calm for the operation, complicated things, as swells and tides swamped several landing craft and …
The Revolver Renaissance
A couple of months ago, when I was renewing my California CCW permit, I heard an interesting comment made by one of the folks present. It was something like, “I’d never trust the defense of my life to a revolver.” Wow. Talk about a strong opinion. I didn’t know if …