When you go to its website and look at the prices for Nighthawk Custom pistols, you generally scoff and doubt that any pistol could be worth that much money. However, one tour of the factory and you soon realize they may just be a bargain. The Berryville, AR, company maintains a …

When it comes to firearms, there’s been a horde of new shooters to join the mix in the last couple of years. Many of them are thinking about how to carry a concealed firearm for the first time. Still other, more experienced shooters are contemplating a switch from something more …

In 1939 America was still struggling to escape the Great Depression. The first airline passenger service across the Atlantic was started, and nylon stockings had just hit the market. There were rumblings of war in Europe and talk of building an atomic bomb in Washington. Huge changes were on the …

Following Kimber America’s extensive lineup of M1911 handguns and bolt-action rifles is the latest offering from the Alabama-based manufacturer—the R7 Mako—a polymer-framed, micro-compact handgun with optic-mounting capability. It is safe to say the R7 Mako is a complete departure from the steel-frame M1911s its maker is known to produce.   Buy All-American! …

When .357 Mag. double-action revolvers fell out of favor with law enforcement in the 1980s, it forced many of the budget-priced and mid-grade double-actions out of the market. But, in recent years, defensive revolvers have enjoyed something of a revival as certain states have instituted regulations to further complicate the …

Gun rights organizations are taking aim at anti-gun propaganda after USA Today ran a story alleging that “Second Amendment activism can be a gateway to extremist ideologies” like the neo-Nazi movement. The paper, one of the most widely circulated in the nation, closed out 2021 with a story by Will Carless, titled “Down the …

With 2021 in the rearview mirror, and the first anniversary of the Biden presidency nearing, it is useful to remember what President Joe Biden (D) has said about the Second Amendment since assuming office. 1.) During a CNN “town hall” meeting in late July, Biden implied that he hoped to outlaw America’s …

Yesterday, Senator Tom Brewer introduced Constitutional Carry legislation, Legislative Bill 773.  Nebraska looks to join the 21 other states that have passed NRA-backed constitutional carry laws.  While the measure has not yet been scheduled for a hearing, please contact your state Senator and ask them to SUPPORT Legislative Bill 773. Legislative Bill 773 allows a …

There are four parts to any modern pistol cartridge: case, powder, primer (or priming compound) and bullet. Case Modern cartridge cases are generally made of brass (sometimes steel); some are nickel-plated. The case consists of a body, which terminates at one end in a neck and mouth, and, at the other, in a thick …

In 2010, the National Firearms Museum opened its newest gallery: The Robert E. Petersen Gallery, an exceedingly generous gift from Marjorie Petersen and the R. E. Petersen Foundation. To date, it remains the largest gift ever made to the NRA Foundation, conservatively estimated to be valued at around $32 million …