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Firearms Sales Remain Strong and Steady
If it seems like you’ve read that headline or a similar one recently, you’re not going crazy. We’ve written it before as we’ve highlighted this trend that won’t stop; no doubt, we will do so here again in the future. According to new data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation …
EAA Churchill 620 Optics Tactical
Imported to U.S. shores by European American Armory Corp., (EAA) with duty-ready capability and a red-dot optic attached is the the Akkar Churchill 620. This latest pump-action shotgun from EAA features a refined aluminum receiver with integral Picatinny rail and comes chambered for 20 gauge, offering the market a versatile package at …
A Flyboy’s Rifle: The Air Service ’03
Perhaps the most venerable United States military rifle of all time is the “U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903,” better known to several generations of Americans as simply the Springfield “Oh-Three.” The ’03 was the premier U.S. service rifle from the time of its standardization in 1903 until the …
LOOKS AREN’T EVERYTHING WITH SO-CALLED ‘ASSAULT WEAPONS’
What has incorrectly been termed an “assault weapon” is a semi-automatic firearm that fires just one bullet with each pull of the trigger (versus a fully automatic firearm — machine gun — which continues to shoot until the trigger is released). Specifically, legislation has incorrectly defined an “assault weapon” as …
Why Mexico is Suing U.S. Firearms Manufacturers
So the Mexican government filed a civil lawsuit in a U.S. federal court in Boston against gun manufacturers and distributors. Mexico’s government is arguing that American gun makers are responsible for horrific crimes committed by Mexican drug cartels. This lawsuit names, among others, Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., Barrett Firearms …
3 Things I Always Tell New Students About Firearms Training
In 2013, many new shooters found their way to Renaissance Firearms Instruction for training. It was during this time that I fell in love with teaching first-time shooters. While many instructors seek the prestige of coaching a champion athlete, or coming up with cool acronyms for basic methodology, nothing makes me happier …
First Look: SIG Sauer Kilo5K Rangefinder
SIG Sauer has expanded its Kilo K-Series of rangefinders with the Kilo5K. This 7X-25mm laser rangefinder monocular features the LightWave DSP GSP II with multiple target modes. These include Extended Range (XR) for distant targets; Fog Mode to cut through inclement weather; and First, Best and Last target modes. A vivid …
Colt 1871-72 Open Top: The Revolver That Begat The Single Action Army
Poor Sam Colt. Although he was one of the richest men in America when he died in 1862, he never got to see his company introduce its first revolver built specifically to take it out of the cap-and-ball era and into the realm of the self-contained metallic cartridge. But it …
Indiana Handgun Permits Applications Skyrocket
Figures coming out of Indiana, which eliminated the fee for handgun permits on July 1, indicate price is a serious hurdle for many residents eager to exercise their Second Amendment rights to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones. According to an Indy Star report on July 8, during the first …
CLASS IN SESSION: GUN OWNERS DEMONSTRATE WHY CHIPMAN’S CONTEMPT IS DISQUALIFYING
First-time gun owners are making it loud and clear. They won’t sit around and wait to be a criminal’s victim. That’s not all they’re doing. New gun owners are filling up gun ranges and classrooms to learn to use their firearms. It’s a rebuke of David Chipman’s portrayal of them. …