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Black Aces Tactical Pro Series L
Black Aces Tactical is known for unique renditions of timeless action designs, and its Pro Series L presents a manually operated, lever-action shotgun that is modernized for today’s enthusiast. The 12-ga. scattergun is attractive and functional with creature comforts and customizable features that make for fun days at the range. …
NSSF WELCOMES U.S. SENATE INTRODUCTION OF FFL PROTECTION ACT
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, welcomes and fully supports U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) introduction of S. 2449, the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act. The legislation would strengthen and enhance criminal penalties for thefts of firearms from federally licensed firearm retailers (FFLs). This legislation …
STRICT GUN CONTROL FAILS WASHINGTON, D.C., KEEPS RESIDENTS IN DANGER
The nation’s attention was drawn to Washington, D.C., last weekend and not because of politics. Criminals exchanged gunfire right outside Nationals Park, the Major League Baseball stadium in the nation’s capital. Videos showed fans scrambling for the exits in fear and surveillance cameras captured the incident. Police are working leads to bring the perpetrators …
Expensive vs. Budget Ammo: What’s the Difference?
There are a number of things to take into consideration when selecting ammunition for concealed carry. Will it deliver the level of terminal performance you desire? Will it be reliable in your handgun? And how much money should you spend? Of all these considerations, price is the least important, but …
Making Ammo: A Behind The Scenes Look
The ammunition shortage that began in 2020 continues and lack of inventory makes it a frustrating time for enthusiasts and retailers. It’s no pleasure cruise for manufacturers either, whose Herculean efforts have yet to refill shelves for a variety of reasons, including the underreported fact that commercial cartridge production is …
Rifleman Q&A: An Albanian SKS?
Q. I’m a collector of military rifles and keep a close eye on the Internet for unique deals. I was looking at Aim Surplus’ website, aimsurplus.com, and noticed it had an SKS variant of which I am totally unfamiliar—an Albanian SKS. Could you tell me anything about it? A. The Albanian SKS is a rather rare …
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ATF NOMINEE IN TROUBLE
David Chipman’s charm offensive to win over U.S. Senate support is failing. The would-be director for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) nominated by President Joe Biden is in trouble and even the most ardent gun control supporters in Congress are admitting it. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin …
How to Change Handgun Sights The Right Way
For do-it-yourself types, swapping handguns sights is a good project. However, a few things have changed since your grandpa smacked the back sight out of his pistol with a ball-peen hammer and a scrap piece of brass. First, why change the sights at all? There are plenty of answers to …
Biden’s Nominee to Run the ATF Called the First Amendment a “Frustration”
A U.S. Senate vote on President Joe Biden’s (D) anti-gun nominee to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), David Chipman, is expected in the next few weeks. As the Democratic leadership tries to secure the votes to confirm Chipman, more and more keeps coming out on him. …
Beretta 92FS: The Civilian Version of The M9 Service Pistol
The U.S. military’s announcement it was going to soon retire the venerable M1911 as its official sidearm in the 1980s proved to be a polarizing one among firearm enthusiasts. The long-serving gun’s virtues underscore John Moses Browning’s firearm genius, and its fans were unwavering in their insistence that the handgun …