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It would be an understatement to say that most seasoned shooters are opting to stay off the range these days. Facilities are packed with new gun owners and ammunition is either expensive or unavailable, so you can’t fault them. I, too, am taking a breather until things calm down, as …

Keeping your gun topped off is essential for success in a defensive encounter. Even one or two more rounds can make the difference between a successful defense of life and limb, and a much worse outcome. Adding a few extra rounds without compromising the concealability of your gun can be a good …

An interesting question was raised just the other day as to what have been the greatest law enforcement revolvers. I suppose you could look at it from several different perspectives. You might consider those guns that were the trend setters or you might tally up the guns that have had …

Dotted beneath the steadily warming spring sky of Southern California, a handful of locals—young and old, different ethnicities, men and women—have risen early on a Sunday morning. Despite their varying appearances and backgrounds, they have all gathered with smiles for the very same reason: They are training to shoot a …

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected Biden administration arguments in a case from Rhode Island that police should be allowed to enter homes without a warrant to seize handguns. The ruling in the case, Caniglia v. Strom, court file 20-157, came May 17. Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners …

Originally introduced in 1950 and with around 11 million produced, the Remington Model 870 is one of the most successful pump-action shotgun designs in American history. Most version of the Remington 870 have traditionally fed from a tube magazine instead of a detachable box magazine, except for the Remington Model 870 DM. The Remington Model …

Swagger has introduces a pair of bipods new for 2021. Both models offer easy mounting via a Picatinny rail, and the signature Swagger flex, which allows for quick and precise alterations of rifle angle. The Swagger SEA12 (Extreme Angle) Bipod is adjustable from nine to 12 inches, and offers a flex …

Competitive shooters and handloaders today routinely rely on digital electronic computers for direction. From online load data and trajectory calculators to handheld wind meters to smartphone ballistic apps, modern technology is changing the face of marksmanship. But while electronic computers are comparatively new, we’ve used mechanical ones at the bench and firing …

Why do legislators in anti-gun jurisdictions so often try to “balance the budget” on the backs of law-abiding gun owners? That’s the question some are asking now that lawmakers in California are considering an extra 10% tax on handguns and 11% tax on long guns, gun parts and ammunition. California A.B. …

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Caniglia v. Strom (2021) decision protects the sanctity of gun owners’ homes. This most-recent victory was based not on the Second Amendment, but the Fourth Amendment. In addition, the gun banners cannot blame Trump’s conservative appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court for this, as it was decided …