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Senate Committee Splits on Party Lines Over Gun Control Lobbyist’s ATF Nomination
Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee split along party lines when voting whether to advance the nomination of David Chipman as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The vote underscored the hyper-partisan nature of Biden’s choice to lead the agency that enforces federal gun …
ATF’s Behavior Paints Ominous Picture for Biden’s “Crackdown” on FFLs
According to the president and his ever-obliging attorney general, a “crackdown” is coming on America’s federally licensed gun dealers (FFLs), with “zero tolerance” for allegedly illegal behavior. While no decent person – least of all the NRA or its members – supports arming dangerous criminals, a recent case from Texas provides disturbing …
Breaking News! Biden Plan to Combat Rising Crime Includes…Gun Control
President Joe Biden, along with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, spoke briefly on Wednesday, June 23, about the administration’s plans to combat rising crime. This came after a roundtable event with a select group of mayors, a police chief, eight state attorneys general, and a group that was referred to …
Rifleman Q&A: CMP M1903A3 Sling Modifications?
Q. Some time ago I purchased a Springfield Model 1903A3 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The rifle had an unusual modification by the addition of a second set of swivels. I have not been able to obtain any information regarding this modification. Please let me know if you have any information. A. …
The .44-40 Winchester: History and Performance
When Winchester debuted the Model 1873 rifle, its purpose was to provide a more stable platform capable of handling more powerful cartridges than the .44 Henry Flat. That cartridge, introduced in 1860 in the Henry rifle, featured a 216-gr., internally lubricated, lead bullet propelled by more than 25 grains of black powder …
Hardware: Yildiz SPZ ME Sporting HPS
One of the most common questions I receive as a “Hardware” columnist for this publication is: “What’s the best inexpensive over/under shotgun?” Plenty of folks want an over/under for skeet and clay games where these guns dominate in popularity. Others just want a do-all shotgun that looks a little classier …
GOA, GOF STATEMENT ON EN BANC REVIEW OF GOA V GARLAND
Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) Senior Vice President Erich Pratt issued the following statement after the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the government’s petition for en banc review by the full court in GOA v Garland: Today, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a …
Pistol-Caliber Pairing: Hi-Point’s Affordable Firearms
It’s not uncommon for good folks who want to exercise their Second Amendment rights to find themselves with limited financial resources to spend on shooting equipment. For newlyweds, those saving up for school or individuals challenged with “re-employment opportunities,” the price tag attached to a firearm might be its most …
Beretta USA Debuts A300 Ultima Shotgun
Beretta USA has announced the launch of a brand-new semi-automatic shotgun series: the A300 Ultima. This gun will feature the classic mechanisms of the A300 platform with newly enlarged controls, an improved receiver, and the proprietary Beretta Kick-Off recoil reduction system. “The new A300 Ultima offers a unique opportunity for shooters to …
Why You Should Carry a Handgun Every Day
One of the things that I have a tough time understanding are the people who go to the trouble to get a concealed carry license and then only carry when they think they might need it. It’s as if they think they can figure out ahead of time when they …