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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 …

Otis Technology is known for their firearms cleaning products and accessories, and now they are rolling out a new addition to their cleaning kit line up, the AR Elite Range Box. “This is our most comprehensive AR-15 cleaning kit to date,” remarked Otis Technology’s Director of Commercial Sales, Tom Knudtson. …

Walther Arms is reminding owners of any PPS M2 shipped before Sept. 21, 2018—that have not responded to the company’s previously announced voluntary safety upgrade—to inspect their handgun to determine if its serial number is included and whether the procedure has already been completed at the factory. Walther will upgrade those affected PPS …

Springfield, VA — This morning the Supreme Court issued its decision in Caniglia v. Strom and struck down an attempt by Rhode Island police to conduct warrantless searches for guns in a home using the so-called “community caretaking function.” This made-up doctrine, which is a purported exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement, permits …

In a world of growing uncertainty, there’s one thing you can count on: Nearly every time President Joe Biden (D) gets in front of a camera or audience, he’s going to tell some falsehoods about guns, gun laws, and gun owners. Let’s take a look at a handful of his favorites, and why …

Today, Governor Henry McMaster signed House Bill 3094 into law. This bill allows citizens who hold a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) to carry a handgun in the manner they choose, whether openly or concealed. In addition, it also eliminates the $50 application fee for a CWP. This law takes effect in 90 days. …

In the run-up to the 2020 election, most of the Democratic candidates were united in pushing for a national “gun buyback” program. Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted, “The federal government must ban assault weapons and implement a buyback program to get assault weapons off the streets.” Candidate and now Vice President Kamala …

The researchers behind The Violence Project mass shooting database launched the next phase of their work on Friday, May 14th. The Off-Ramp Project is a set of resources designed to help prevent mass shootings by getting people in crisis the help they need. Criminologist James Densley and psychologist Jill Peterson begin with …