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Here’s What AI Says About Gun Control
While the old saying “garbage in, garbage out” has been around a lot longer than artificial intelligence (AI), it seems to be an especially poignant way to describe AI concerning politics and gun control. Sure, AI is, indeed, “artificial.” However, it’s not necessarily “intelligent,” as it simply uses information available …
First Look: G9 Defense External Hollow Point Ammuntion
The new G9 Defense External Hollow Point (EHP) 9mm round is a defensive-handgun cartridge with a state-of-the-art, external-hollowpoint design that does not require expansion to create a wound channel. Instead, the EHP bullet uses a unique, patented shape to create cavitation with the use of fluid dynamics. The result is a …
Straight Talk: Technology and Tactics Evolve
Lately, I’ve been enjoying re-reading the works of some of the handgun enthusiasts and experts from the first half of the 20th century. There was a lot of good information from the shooters of that era, but there were also some ideas and suggestions that, to be kind, have outlived …
NO ONE LIKES PRESIDENT BIDEN ON GUNS
President Joe Biden and his re-election campaign team oddly continue to make his “successes” on “gun violence” a top messaging priority as the 2024 campaign begins to ramp up. At speeches, the president bellows “We’re not done yet!” and vows to “continue the job” of implementing more gun control restrictions …
Maine: Red Flag Hearing Happening Despite Statewide Blackout
It appears that not even an April nor’easter that walloped Maine from Kittery to Fort Kent can stop anti-gun politicians from pushing their extreme gun control agenda. Currently, over 300,000 Mainers are without power and unable to leave their homes, but Bloomberg’s ringleaders in Augusta like Senate President Troy Jackson (D-Aroostook), Speaker …
Minnesota: Legislation Banning Certain Firearm Triggers Passed in Committee
This morning, House File 2609 was passed by the House Public Safety and Finance Committee and is expected to receive a vote on the House floor. The bill includes language that bans certain firearm triggers. Please use the Take Action button below to contact your representative and urge them to OPPOSE House File …
Review: Palmetto State Armory 5.7 Rock RK1 Pistol
In the spring of 2022, Palmetto State Armory (PSA) released the 5.7 Rock, which continues to be the most affordably priced semi-automatic pistol chambered in FN 5.7x28mm here in the United States. After FN Herstal developed the 5.7×28 mm FN cartridge in 1990 for NATO, the only handgun available to fire it was the FN …
Skills Check: Break Time
Experienced shooters know that efficiency equates to speed. Recoil recovery on the same target is measured as a “split” time and in between targets as “transition” time. For shooting-drill purposes, we’ll refer to each measurement as a “break” time. Break-time efficiency (speed) is a matter of resetting prior to recovery …
First Look: Liberty Steel Plate and Range Ammo
Liberty Ammunition has just rolled out a new line of frangible centerfire cartridges meant for the safer shooting of steel plates and as a safer training alternative to traditional ammunition. This ammunition is intended for use in indoor firing ranges or indoor training facilities, as frangible ammunition will not ricochet off …
First Look: XS Sights for Lever Action Rifles
Texas-based XS Sights has just released two new items for Rossi lever-action rifles and carbines. The first is the popular Lever Rail and Ghost Ring iron sight set, which is now available for the Rossi R95 lever-action rifle series that was originally launched during the summer of 2023. Secondly, XS Sights now …