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This Old Gun: United States Patent Fire Arms ‘Tombstone’ Buntline
Normally, 19th century firearm replicas never come close to achieving the value of the originals they emulate. One of the few exceptions is the Single Action Army replicas built by the United States Fire Arms Mfg. Co. Founded in 1993 as the United States Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co. (USPFA), …
Preview: FAB Defense RAPS
As a replacement buttstock for precision AR-platform rifles with quick and easy length-of-pull and comb-height adjustments, FAB Defense’s name for its Rapid Adjustable Precision Stock (RAPS) tells its story. Releasing the 21.8-oz. polymer unit’s reversible 1Latch lever causes its height-adjustable rubber buttpad to automatically extend to the user’s pre-determined LOP …
A Modernized Muzzleloader: Traditions NitroFire & Federal FireStick
My earliest memory of seeing a muzzleloading rifle in action was as a boy during a family reunion up at my grandparent’s cabin. A cousin who participated in mountain man reenactments had brought his lovingly polished, homemade .50-cal. Kentucky rifle along for us to try. Dressed in his buckskins and …
‘Over There’: The Harlem Hellfighters in WWI
When the American Expeditionary Force began coming to France in mid-1917, the French and British commanders desperately wanted the fresh American troops mixed into the allied lines as reinforcements. General John Pershing would not allow the AEF to be split up in such a way. However he did send African-American troops …
Combat Mindset for the Defensive Shooter
Someone once said that good gear will not make up for poor tactics, but good tactics will make up for poor gear. And, I think that is something that the defensive shooter should keep in mind. We live in an era when new guns, new gear, and new ammo are …
Common Problems & Solutions with AR-15 Barrels
The sheer number of AR platforms and associated aftermarket components in circulation today all but ensure that if you dabble in more than one or two of these firearms, you will eventually encounter a new part that has problems right out of the box. While I come across component issues …
Making The Shot: Outdoor Solutions’ Long Range School
“They will get you hitting at 1,000 yards before lunch on day 1”, explained Greg Duncan from Blue Heron when pitching a story to me on Outdoor Solutions Corp’s Long Range Shooting School. Greg is a straight-up guy who’s not prone to exaggerate, but I was incredulous that success at 1,000 yards …
Preserving The Past: The Contemporary Longrifle Association Show
In the quarter-century since it was formed, the Contemporary Longrifle Association (CLA) garnered more than 2,000 members unified primarily by their interest in preserving the skills of 18th and early 19th century American gunmakers. In its own words, the organization is “keeping the longrifle culture alive.” If you have an interest in …
BLOOMBERG’S GUN CONTROL DROPPING DOWN PAYMENT ON 2022 MIDTERMS
Antigun billionaire Michael Bloomberg is at it again. He’s throwing around money and demanding things, not even noticing that Americans aren’t listening to gun control mantras. Instead, they’re arming themselves at historic rates. Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund is dropping $3 million to recruit “grass roots volunteers” to run for …
Most Surgeons Say Guns Are a Constitutional Right
An interesting survey of surgeons revealed they, as a group, don’t agree with President Joe Biden’s (D) attempt to frame the illegal actions of violent criminals as a “public-health crisis.” Indeed, a substantial percentage of surgeons acknowledged they do own one or more firearms and a solid majority said they …