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From Duty to be Armed to Permission to Carry
“If the central government has the authority to tell a state it must accept permits from all the other states, then it also has the authority to tell a state it may not accept a concealed permit from any other states. If the central government can do these things it …
Fear & Loading: The Other Range Safety Measure
Got sunscreen? Responsible firearm enthusiasts focus on safety 24/7, 365-days a year. Yet, there’s one thing that goes ignored altogether too often—minimizing exposure to the sun’s potentially deadly ultraviolet rays while at the bench or shooting a match. No, violations of what should be a primary safety rule for anyone …
Davidson’s Adds Two Exclusive Rugers
Davidson’s has added two new exclusive Rugers to its catalog, the Ruger American Compact Pistol in 9 mm with Flat Dark Earth frame and Patriot Brown slide, and the GP100 in .22 LR with a 4″ barrel. “These pistols are great new additions to the Davidson’s Exclusive product line,” said …
Browning Announces Multi-Purpose Cynergy CX Shotguns
It’s hard to argue against a safe replete with beautiful long guns, each dedicated to a single purpose. But if your safe—or your budget—doesn’t allow for more than one shotgun, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to rely on one that can meet the demands of all your pursuits? Meet Browning‘s new Cynergy …
Inland Manufacturing Introduces 1st Infantry Commemorative Guns
Inland Manufacturing has introduced the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division 100th Anniversary Commemorative models of two iconic firearms, the Inland M1 Carbine and the 1911A1 pistol. The M1 Carbine replicates the 1944 model, featuring many of the same characteristics of the originals, including a type 2 barrel band, adjustable rear sights, push-button safety, …
Next Saint Marches In
When the Springfield Saint carbine was released last year, we thought enough of it to give it our 2017 Golden Bullseye Award for Tactical Gun of the Year. Though thoroughly modern in manufacture—and innovative with its Accu-Tite system taking the slop out between the upper and lower receivers—the original Saint …
Lights On Carry Guns?
Within the firearm community and among armed personal-defense practitioners, there is very little debate about the value of including a flashlight in your everyday carry (EDC) kit. In addition to a knife, my flashlight is the only personal tool that I use almost every day, though usually not in dynamic …
8 Reasons to Invest in a 9 mm Pistol-Caliber Carbine
Just before our first wedding anniversary, my wife and I were rear-ended at high speed while making a right-hand turn. Our car was totaled and my wife suffered serious soft tissue damage to her neck and shoulder. Although she has healed over the years (the pain has never completely left …
Evaluating Pistols for Personal Defense
Article first appeared at Ammo Land. So, I’m at the range with a friend, getting his feedback on a gun I’m reviewing, when he asks “Have you ever thought about setting up some kind of standardized course of fire to run these guns through? Maybe get three people of different …
How to Shoot Better Groups on the Range
Article first appeared at Ammo Land. The Problem: Learning to shoot better groups is not about your skill and/or ability. Quite the contrary, your equipment is adequate for the goals you have set for yourself and your ability in practice is sufficient to win the matches on any given day. …