Rifleman Q&A: Sticky Mosin Extraction
Q. I have recently joined the ranks of folks owning Mosin-Nagant Model rifles, in particular a Model 91/30 in 7.62×54 mm R. I am amazed at the accuracy of such a simply designed and constructed rifle. I have experienced an occasional problem with extraction, which generally appears after the gun has warmed up. The problem …
DEMOCRATS’ GUN CONTROL DUPLICITY LAID BARE
It is time for President Joe Biden to drop the gun control charade. He – and his Capitol Hill gun control supporters – were never interested in curbing criminal misuse of guns. They are only interested in controlling you. President Biden’s prisoner swap with Russia of a convicted international arms …
Lauren Boebert is Headed Back to Congress
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), an outspoken defender of our Second Amendment rights, has won her reelection bid after a weeks-long recount. With more than 300,000 votes cast, the race came down to a difference of just over 500 votes, as Boebert prevailed over a challenge from former Aspen City Councilman Adam Frisch …
2022 Black Friday Gun Sales Better Than 2021
The FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Checks System (NICS) completed 711,372 background checks for the purchase of a firearm at retail during the week leading up to and including Black Friday, according to figures released by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). FBI’s NICS recorded 192,749 background checks on Black …
Ohio: Emergency Powers Passed, Headed to Governor DeWine’s Desk
Last night, the House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 185, to guarantee that Second Amendment rights remain protected during emergencies, by a vote of 57 to 19 after it was amended into Senate Bill 16. The Senate concurred with the amended bill by a vote of 29 to 0. It …
Review: Champion FreedomBird Auto-Feed Trap Thrower
The progression of Champion’s clay-throwing machines (formally known as traps) is extraordinary to follow. What started as spring-activated catapults have progressed into electronic devices that take nearly all of the grunt work out of a relaxing game of clays. Pressing a button is an obvious favorite over cocking a throwing arm, but …
The Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 Rifle
History records that World War II began on Sept. 1, 1939, with the German invasion of Poland and the subsequent declarations of war on Germany from Britain and France. However, it was not until April the following year that Hitler turned his attention west and invaded Denmark and Norway. On …
Pelosi Passes the Anti-Gun Torch
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Cali.) has been in Congress since 1987. While she’s not retiring altogether, she is stepping down from her position of leadership. It is welcome news that such a staunch opponent of the Second Amendment is stepping down, but what of her successor? The California congresswoman ascended to …
RESTRICTING GUN RIGHTS WON’T PREVENT TRAGEDY
As 2022 comes to a close, the Biden Administration has renewed its calls for gun control, including a ban on commonly-owned firearms, millions of which are currently in circulation. This isn’t the first time that we at Gun Owners of America have heard calls for shredding the Second Amendment. In …
Privately Made Firearm Code Added to New 4473
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) released a new 4473 form earlier this month. It includes three changes to the paperwork completed by the purchase/transferee, and several that impact the FFL—including a prescribed method of handling privately made firearms. Firearm retailers must now use the letters PMF …