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North Carolina: Gov. Cooper Vetoes Pistol Permit Repeal
Governor Roy Cooper, who is no friend to the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, also ignores the recommendations of law-enforcement. Today, he vetoed House Bill 398, NC Sheriffs’ Association-backed legislation to repeal the pistol permit in favor of the federal NICS background check. This is the second piece of pro-Second …
Gun Speak
Seventy-five years have passed since George Orwell observed that, when challenged by uncomfortable facts, political advocates often descend into “euphemism, question-begging and sheer cloudy vagueness.” This is still the best description of the rhetorical approach being taken by the American gun-control movement. Over the last four decades, as support for …
Biden Said What?
President Joe Biden (D) has made a number of claims about guns, your Second Amendment rights and more. Here are some of his most-ridiculous. “We should also eliminate gun manufacturers from the immunity they received … What people don’t realize: The only industry in America that can’t be sued … are …
Kimber Super Jägare
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Kimber Super Jägare. A long-slide 1911 designed specifically for hunters, the Super Jägare is chambered in stout 10mm Auto, excellent for taking on a variety of game. A Super-Carry checkering pattern on the backstrap, frontstrap and slide aid in cocking and retention, while …
Remington Ammunition’s Redemption
With proven production lines, motivated workers and new owners, Remington’s comeback in ammunition production brings a high-value supply stream aimed at offsetting America’s lingering shortage. Redemption is a part of the human condition all of us rely on for course correction. It’s a big part of our faith, Western culture …
Making an Impression: Kimber’s Rapide Black Ice 10mm
Will Rogers once said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” But that may not be the case with Kimber’s top-notch series of Rapide fullsize M1911 pistols. Launched in 2019, the first version of the Rapide featured a golden-hued, titanium nitride-coated barrel that contrasts nicely with …
GUN OWNERS SEND LOUD MESSAGE IN FLORIDA: CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY IS THE PRIORITY
Tallahassee, FL – Gun Owners of America (GOA) and state Representative Anthony Sabatini (R) hosted a press conference today at the Florida State Capitol. They were joined by dozens of gun owners, united to send one message: the Florida legislature must pass Constitutional Carry legislation. GOA’s Florida Director, Luis Valdes, …
BIDEN ARMS TALIBAN & BANS AMMO FOR AMERICANS
The Biden Administration’s failure to competently draw down American forces in Afghanistan has allowed the Taliban to acquire nearly 600,000 American weapons. But instead of triaging the catastrophe, and bringing Americans – military and civilian – home, the Biden State Department is trying to score political points. Biden is once …
The .17 HMR: History and Performance
In 2002, I was doing a fair amount of pest shooting on a couple of ranches onto which I had access. Hornady announced at the SHOT Show that year it was bringing out a hotshot, .17-caliber rimfire round for just such tasks. I recall first shooting the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire cartridge …
How Important is a Fast Draw for Personal Defense with a Handgun?
Recently, there has been discussion on the internet regarding the relevancy of the fast draw in personal defense. Some have suggested that it is not very important because of the emphasis that modern shooters put on awareness. Others claim that the whole technique was driven by the Hollywood Westerns and was …