NSSF STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE ATF NOMINATION, GUN CONTROL ORDERS
NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, listened with keen interest to President Joe Biden’s nomination of Steve Dettelbach for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). NSSF has long-advocated that the ATF needs a U.S. Senate-confirmed director, and that person must be an individual …
Biden Bypasses Congress & Constitution – Issues New Gun Control Dictate with Complete Disregard For 2nd Amendment
On Monday, the White House announced a new crack down on American’s Second Amendment rights — entirely bypassing Congress — and ruling by executive decree instead. The new rule attacks individuals who build their own firearms at home. In response to Biden’s new dictate, Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky lambasted the president’s …
Gun Owners Have an Impact
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is reporting that the total economic impact of the “firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $70.52 billion in 2021, a 269% increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to over 375,819, …
Holster Review: Blackpoint Tactical FO3 IWB Holster and Mag Pouch
If you’re like me, you love to try products from a lot of lesser-known brands in the industry. Of course, we all know the heavy hitters, the companies that have been around forever, the big names. They’ve stuck around because they put out good products. But some of the up-and-comers …
I Carry: Taurus 327 Revolver in a Galco Holster
Firearm: Taurus 327 (MSRP: $388.32) I have to admit, I was taken by surprise by Taurus offering the 327. As you’d expect from the name, it’s chambered in .327 Federal Magnum, which if you read the Shooting Illustrated Ammo column with any regularity, you’ll know is a favorite of our Ammo editor Richard Mann. …
LA: GUN BILLS ARE ON THE MOVE IN THE LEGISLATURE!
Tuesday, April 12th, has been designated “Gun Day” at the Louisiana State Capital, as most gun bills filed this session are scheduled to be heard at 9:30 AM by both the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice and Senate Judicial C Committee. This is one of the most important …
Maryland: “Ghost Gun” Restriction Bill to go into Law without Governor’s Signature
Today, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that he would not sign so-called “ghost gun” measure, Senate Bill 387. Unfortunately, Governor Hogan is allowing the bill to go into law without his signature. The law will go into effect on June 1st, 2022. Hobbyists will have until March 1st, 2023 to address …
Our Special Gun-Control VIPs
Back on March 2, 2020, when billionaire Mike Bloomberg was running for the presidency, he was asked at a Fox News town hall meeting: “How do you justify pushing for more gun control when you have an armed security detail that is likely equipped with the same firearms and magazines you seek …
First Look: Galco WheelGunner 2.0 Holster
One of the best-known holster makers in the country announced a new rig for revolver owners. Called the WheelGunner 2.0, the holster is an evolutionary upgrade to the original WheelGunner rig. This new leather carry rig is a welcome addition to the market that appears to treat revolver shooters as …
What You Don’t Hear Can Put You in Danger
Auditory Exclusion is one of the things that happens to our bodies when we are placed in a situation of high stress. In essence, our ear drums tighten up so that we do not hear nearly as well as we normally do. What’s worse is that, at least in my …
