Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – The last time I was in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I saw a pirate-themed t-shirt that read, “The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves.” Anti-gun activists seem to be using a variation of this slogan as their game plan for 2016: “The …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – This feature appears in the February ‘16 issue of NRA America’s 1st Freedom, one of the official journals of the National Rifle Association. For the sake of playing to their political base, the gun-ban progressives in Congress would erase the constitutional rights of all …

“The first thing I intend to do as President is rescind every single illegal and unconstitutional executive action taken by Barack Obama.” — Ted Cruz, February 2, 2016

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to cover the National Association for Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) show for American Rifleman. During the most recent event, I took a few minutes to stop by the TNW Firearms booth. I’d enjoyed working with …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – In recent decades the shoulder holster has taken something of a backseat to other modes of carry, but the configuration nonetheless offers several advantages over the more popular methods, and the Flatsider XR7 by Aker Leather is a fine option for those diehards who …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – It simply has not become a popularized subject in the way that World War II has. Rarely is it even mentioned in the mainstream, and then when the subject does come up it is usually only with a trivializing reference to it being “the …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Few firearm introductions have generated the buzz and demand of the Kel-Tec CNC Industries, Inc., PMR-30 pistol. That’s unsurprising, though, as a lightweight, .22 WMR-chambered, semi-automatic, full-size handgun utilizing a 30-round-capacity magazine is sure to be appreciated by a large segment of the shooting …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Ruger single-action revolver history buffs know that years ago the Vaquero revolvers were built using a heavier frame designed to handle the pressures produced by .44 Mag. ammunition. In order to make these popular wheelguns a little smaller and lighter, the frame was traded …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Most women will rejoice that the Italian gunmaker’s new shotguns sport an A-grade satin walnut finish instead of a color typically associated with gender. After all, if a woman is to remain competitive on the clays range or in the field, her gun must command …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – A shotshell that offers reduced recoil and increased shotgun capacity—yet delivers the kind of punch to stop a criminal attack—could be ideal for home defense, but you need to make sure it cycles reliably. Most shotguns are designed around 2¾” or 3” shells, so you …