Editor’s Choice: Trailblazer Firearms Pivot
Trailblazer Firearms takes the pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) in a fresh direction with the Pivot model chambered in 9 mm Luger. Some carbines incorporate folding stocks or take-down barrels for more convenient transport or storage. The semi-automatic Pivot employs a unique divided upper and lower receiver configuration that allows the upper assembly …
RemArms: America’s Oldest Gunmaker
The name Remington is indelible in firearm history, and for good reason. It was established more than 200 years ago, which makes it America’s oldest gunmaker. The firm has produced some of the finest firing and front line firearms ever made and odds you own at least one of their models—often …
Favorite Firearms: A Vetterli Family Heirloom
April 15, 2017, was somewhat of a historic day for the Guagliardo family of Tangipahoa Parish, La. At our annual spring reunion, a new milestone was achieved in a family with a rich firearm history. An 1874-dated Italian Vetterli rifle chambered in 10.4×47 mm R that has been in the family for …
PRESIDENT’S BUDGET MORE LIP SERVICE TO ANGERED GUN CONTROL DONOR CLASS
President Joe Biden is caught in a dilemma. He’s attempting to placate a stubborn and loud national gun control movement that buoyed his presidential campaign and that continues to yell “Do more!” while seeing their influence and relevance evaporate. Countering that is the rest of America. By the millions they’ve …
FIREARM INDUSTRY ECONOMIC IMPACT RISES 269% SINCE 2008
NEWTOWN, Conn. — 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 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to over 375,819, a 126 percent increase …
Maryland: General Assembly Passes “Ghost Gun” Restriction Bill
Yesterday, the House voted to pass Senate Bill 387, to ban Marylanders from building so-called “ghost guns.” Unlike its companion bill, which is still in the House, SB 387 received amendments during the legislative process to avoid federal prohibitions for a possession violation. It will now go to Governor Larry Hogan’s …
Georgia: House Passes Senate’s Constitutional Carry Bill
Today, the House voted 100-67 to pass Senate Bill 319, the Senate’s constitutional carry bill, with substitute language previously added in the House Judiciary Committee. It will now go back to the Senate for immediate consideration. Constitutional carry recognizes the right of a law-abiding adult who is legally allowed to carry …
Applications for Suppressors Have Gone Digital
Last Christmas, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) officially reopened online processing of the required paperwork for National Firearms Act (NFA) purchases. That’s good news for anyone looking to buy or make a suppressor (silencer), short-barreled rifle or shotgun. Such items have been under tight restrictions since …
Staccato C
If I were to cast the Staccato C as a character, I might choose Mr. Wolf, the “fixer” from “Pulp Fiction” (played by Harvey Keitel). Mr. Wolf is a no-nonsense, get-it-done boss man in a tuxedo. He’s like James Bond, but not so stuffy. He’s the one you call when you have a big …
Canik METE SFx
For many American shooters, if they have heard of the Turkish manufacturer Canik at all, it is because of the company’s popular striker-fired pistol, the TP9. Offering surprising all-around quality and reliability at an extremely affordable price, the TP9 put Canik—and indeed Turkey—on the map when it came to handguns …