California: San Jose to Consider Ordinance Taxing Gun Owners
On January 25th, the San Jose City Council will consider File 22-045, an ordinance to tax gun owners and mandate that they purchase liability insurance. Last year, we reported on the San Jose City Council directing the City Attorney to draft this proposal, which Mayor Sam Liccardo requested. The meeting will be held …
New for 2022: Taurus G3X Hybrid Compact Pistol
Taurus has responded to consumer feedback and introduced the new G3X 9 mm pistol. The new Taurus G3X represents a blend of two of Taurus’ more recent semi-automatic pistols: the full-size G3 9 mm and the compact G3C 9 mm. In listening to consumer input on those popular handguns, Taurus identified the need for …
First Look: Bergara Premier Divide Rifle
BPI Outdoors / Bergara Rifles has announced the Premier Divide Rifle. Representing a lighter, backcountry-minded version of the Bergara HMR, the Bergara Divide bridges the gap between a tactical and hunting rifle, pairing Bergara’s proprietary Cure Carbon Barrel with a custom AG Composites Chalk Branch carbon stock. Ben Fleming, Bergara’s vice president of Sales …
First Look: Zeiss DTI 3/25 Thermal Imaging Camera
Zeiss has released the DTI 3/25, its second thermal imaging camera developed especially for hunting. With a focal length of 25 mm, it offers an enlarged field of view of 26 meters at a range of 100 meters and provides a decisive advantage when hunting in wooded areas. “With the addition …
New for 2022: Benelli Lupo BE.S.T.
What It Is: A stunning new bolt-action rifle from Benelli that’s tough as nails. Why We Love It: The original Lupo was a bold rifle that impressed us with its innovative design and outstanding accuracy. The Lupo BE.S.T. is just as bold, but far more beautiful. Two years ago, Benelli, no longer content with …
New For 2022: Arex Delta Gen.2 Tactical
Firearm importer Global Ordnance announced it would start bringing in the latest version of the Arex Delta in 2022. The Arex Delta Gen.2 Tactical includes a few notable updates and is available in several sizes to fit personal defense, concealed carry or range uses. The Arex Delta Gen.2 Tactical is chambered in …
10 Hot New Handguns For 2022
Firearm manufacturers kicked off 2022 with a whole host of new handguns, and taking a look at 10 of the latest introductions from some of the biggest names in the industry shows a few trends. One obvious trait shared by many of these handguns is that they’re easily carried, providing …
New For 2022: Kimber Micro 9 Black OI
Kimber’s line of Micro 9 compact handguns have given 1911 enthusiasts an easy-to-carry, 1911-style option for personal defense, and now, those same shooters can take advantage of today’s revolution of optic-equipped handguns with the addition of the Micro 9 Black Optic Included (OI) model for 2022. Kimber’s Micro 9 Black OI is just …
Anti-gunners Ignore the Obvious, Lamely Try to Blame Gun Sales for Rise in Homicide Rates
Last week, two gun control advocates – who described themselves as a “crime analyst” and a “data scientist” — published an article in the anti-gun publication The Atlantic blaming the 2020 spike in homicide rates on that years’ surge in gun sales from federally licensed dealers (FFLs). In other words, they want …
Chicago Politicians, Whistling Past the Graveyard
It’s no secret that crime in Chicago has reached levels not seen in decades. Crime statistics released by the Chicago Police Department (CPD) for October 2021 show significant increases in incidents of serious crime compared to the same time in 2020, along with double-digit declines in arrest numbers. A local news source notes that …
