First Look: Brownell’s BRN 180 SH AR Upper Receiver
Brownells, Inc. is well-known in the firearms industry giant for distributing ammunition, gun parts, complete firearms and other accessories for a wide variety of manufacturers. The company also manufactures guns and gun parts under its own name and has now unveiled the new suppressor optimized BRN-180 SH upper receiver at the …
Taylor’s & Company Introduces 1875 Outlaw Revolver in 9mm
Taylor’s & Company has partnered with Uberti to create the 1875 Outlaw 9mm Revolver. It is a faithful reproduction of the original 1875 Remington single-actions, which kept the solid frame and overall styling of Remington’s 1858 percussion models. Ordinary citizens and Old West lawmen alike recognized the sturdy quality of the …
I Have This Old Gun: Terry Carbine
William Terry patented his innovative turn-bolt action in 1856, making it one of the earliest breechloading bolt-actions that featured locking lugs on the bolt itself. His resulting Terry carbine, produced by the firm of Calisher & Terry, had a short lifespan, but it saw British military service with the 18th …
Favorite Firearms: A Birthday Gift From Dad
When I was growing up, my father was one of the bigger Smith & Wesson collectors in Northern California. This led him to have an acquaintance with Roy Jinks of S&W. I remember Mr. Jinks and his family coming to California and staying at our home. One night at dinner, …
Did Biden Really Expand Background Checks?
When President Joe Biden (D) recently gave a speech in Monterey Park, Calif., announcing his latest executive order on guns, the so-called “mainstream” media lapped it up. “Biden Issues Executive Order to Expand Background Checks For Gun Purchases,” read a Reuters headline. Others, including foreign media, quickly jumped on the bandwagon. “U.S. President …
WA: HB 1240 ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 23RD!
Washington Patriots: now is the time to put your voice to work for your Right to Bear Arms! HB 1240, a bill that attacks the very existence of each law-abiding citizen in Washington and bans over 65+ commonly owned rifles, has passed the House and moved to the Senate. The Senate …
California: San Francisco Supervisors Considering Firearm Tax
Today, the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco will consider whether to adopt File #230305, a resolution in support of Assembly Bill 28, which states the Legislature’s intent to impose a tax on firearms and ammunition. NRA members and Second Amendment supporters are invited to oppose File #230305 …
Sighting In New Shooters
There are a number of physical attributes needed by those entering the shooting sports, but critical among them is visual acuity. You can’t hit what you can’t see. Those who have reached adulthood are likely aware of any visual impairments and will have corrective lens eyeglasses or contact lenses. Even …
SIG Sauer Acquires General Robotics
SIG Sauer announced late last week it has acquired General Robotics, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of lightweight remote weapon stations and tactical robotics for manned and unmanned platforms as well as anti-drone applications. The companies have been working in concert for some time, a fact made obvious at January’s SHOT …
Review: The Smith & Wesson Equalizer
Smith & Wesson has a new gun out, called the Equalizer—a name some in the Second Amendment world find over-the-top. Me? I think it will help sell these pistols. My mother likes to tell the story of when I, a mere tot at the time, had apparently had quite enough of my …