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Kansas: Governor Signs Lifetime Children’s Hunting and Fishing License into Law
This week, Governor Laura Kelly signed pro-hunting legislation, House Bill 2456, into law. The measure will go into effect on July 1, 2022. House Bill 2456 establishes the Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing license. As amended, such a license shall be issued to children who are five-years-old or younger, and the …
New Hampshire: ATV Carry Bill Scheduled for Public Hearing in Senate Committee
On Tuesday, April 19th, the Senate Transportation Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on ATV Carry legislation, House Bill 1636. The hearing will be held at 1:45pm, in Room 101 of the Legislative Office Building. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to attend this public hearing and …
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Pistol in a We The People Holster.
Firearm: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP (MSRP: $620) With the introduction of the slightly larger Hellcat Pro not all that long ago, it’s worth taking another look at the standard Hellcat. Springfield Armory’s entry in the micro-9 mm double-stack pistol category offers 12-round capacity with a flush-fit magazine, a 3-inch barrel, aggressive …
Visualize Success
The armed citizen can benefit from one of the practice methods used by professional athletes. That method is called visualization: imagining the moves necessary to successfully complete an action. It is a good mental exercise to occupy the time during that daily work commute or just about any time a …
A Higher Power
I’ve been in the gun business too long to properly fangirl for a brand or manufacturer. I wouldn’t say that I’m necessarily jaded but at some point in the last twenty years I’ve definitely slid past “skeptical” and clean into “cynical” territory. Among the claims that usually cause me to “Press ‘X’ …
First Look: Fierce Firearms Reaper Rifle
Fierce Firearms has debuted its Reaper chassis rifle. The Reaper is designed as a crossover rifle, specifically designed for the serious mountain hunter, and the long-range precision shooter. Built with the combination of precision machining, lightweight carbon fiber, and high end components, the lightweight aluminum chassis with V-Block design provides repeatable …
Hardware: Maven B1.2 Binocular
Good binoculars, like fine whiskey, art and cars, cost money. But in optics (also like whiskey, art and cars) you get what you pay for. If you buy cheap field glasses at the local hardware store and stare through them seven to 12 hours day after day, you will pay …
Rifleman Q&A: Firearms Int’l Corp. Mausers?
Q. I purchased two Belgian-made FN Mauser actions many years ago. They have consecutive serial numbers. I have been unable to ascertain even an approximate date of manufacture. The importer at the time was “Firearms International Corp.” The serial numbers are X-0988 and X-0989. If you can supply a date …
SIG Sauer P322
SIG Sauer is no stranger to semi-automatic handguns, especially .22-cal. rimfires—guns such as the Mosquito come to mind, a P226 lookalike chambered for the ubiquitous .22 Long Rifle cartridge. Now the company released its P322, a semi-automatic inspired by its centerfire P320. Bearing a hardcoat-anodized slide and a black polymer frame, the …
LA: ANTI-GUN BILL TO BE HEARD BY HOUSE COMMITTEE!
Two bills originally scheduled to be voted on by the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice during “Gun Day” last Tuesday, have been rescheduled for this upcoming Tuesday, April 19th, at 9:30 AM. The first bill is the anti-firearm preemption bill HB209 by Rep. Mandie Landry. Currently, Louisiana has a strong firearm …