The Truth About “Trench Guns”
During the First World War, the Winchester M1897, fitted with the M1917 bayonet, (colloquially called the “trench gun” by collectors) became perhaps the most iconic and immediately recognizable American small arm of the conflict. It is unusual, it is intimidating and from the very start was surrounded by misconceptions, myth and mystique. …
Preview: Browning Backcountry Rifle Cover
Weighing in at a mere 5.29 ozs., the Backcountry Rifle Cover from Browning is a versatile must-have for any hunter hoping to protect a long gun from the elements. The cover fully encloses most rifles measuring 46.75″ or less, and when not in use, can be easily stowed in a …
The Media Is Covering Up Key Facts About the Lakewood Church Shooter’s Motivations
When Genesse Ivonne Moreno opened fire at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston last Sunday, establishment media reports had the typical focus: she was schizophrenic, possibly thought of herself as a man, yet was still able to buy a gun with no problem, and the real problem is that Texas …
SC: THE SENATE GETS A SECOND CHANCE
Dear friend, Due to immense grassroots pressure from gun owners like you, the South Carolina’s House of Representatives passed a clean Constitutional Carry bill this week. This is major victory, and it is certainly a setback to anti-gun forces in Columbia. Now, gun owners’ attention turns back to the Senate, …
New Hampshire: Anti-Gun Bills Fail in the Senate
On Thursday, February 15th, New Hampshire Senate held floor votes on several anti-gun bills. Thanks to the strong support of NRA members and Second Amendment supporters, all anti-gun bills were defeated. The NRA and its members thank lawmakers for supporting Granite Staters’ Second Amendment rights. SB 360- FN would have implemented “Red Flag” laws …
Review: Pistol-Mounted Lights From Nightstick
I will confess that I am a bit of a flashlight nerd. Before this modern age of LED bulb and lithium-ion batteries, I had a AA-powered Maglite in my pocket at every waking moment, then graduated on to other brighter lights as they became available. I consider a bright light …
First Look: Freedom Munitions .44 Mag. X-DEF Ammo
For 2024, Freedom Munitions is adding the classic large bore magnum revolver cartridge, the .44 Mag. to its lineup of Freedom Munitions X-Def self-defense ammunition. Over the last year, Freedom Munitions has expanded its X-DEF ammunition line with several new calibers, including .38 Spl. X-DEF, .357 Mag. X-DEF in two weights, a …
Senators Have Big Questions for the ATF
A decades-long scheme by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to classify non-law-enforcement positions within the ATF as law enforcement, which is in violation of federal law, has two U.S. Senators demanding answers. According to reports, the violations, which were reported to ATF brass by whistleblowers back …
First Shots: Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0
For 2024, Smith & Wesson revamped its affordable SD9 series by introducing the new Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0 pistol. Like its predecessor, the new SD9 2.0 wears the familiar two-tone silver and black livery and still represent Smith & Wesson’s value proposition as a no-frills defensive striker-fired handgun built around a …
U.S. Marshals Deploy GOSAFE in Minnesota District
Officers of the U.S. Marshals Service in the Minnesota District are beginning use of the GOSAFE Mobile Safes the agency contracted to purchase late last year. The devices are an efficient solution for off-person security of firearms when standard vaults are not available, employing a magazine-based design that fits select …