This is My Rifle
I clutched a white card with black letters in my hand, wanting to rip it to shreds. “It’s supposed to be offensive!” my friend said, trying to calm me. “I need a marker,” I insisted to the half-giggling, half-confused group of college students. Belatedly recognizing that it was neither my …
Review: Laser Ammo SureStrike 6.5 mm Creedmoor Cartridge Adapter
When asked, most champion shooters will say that dry-fire practice is an integral part of winning. Add Vince Lombardi’s classic quote, “Practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect,” to this, and you’ll quickly understand the value of devices such as the Laser Ammo SureStrike and LaserPETII, which …
First Look: Tisas PX-9 GEN3 Handgun
SDS Imports is introducing a new line of pistols, the PX-9 GEN3. This family of polymer frame, striker fired pistols is designed to meet the needs of duty personnel, competition shooters and anyone interested in self defense. Manufactured by Tisas in Turkey, the PX-9GEN3 is available in nine variations including a …
Why You Should Continually Maintain Your Everyday Carry Gear
Recently a friend of mine wanted to show me his new pocket semi-auto. When he took it out of his ankle holster, we both realized that the front sight was missing and my friend had no idea when he had lost it. The missing front sight was an embarrassment to …
Hardware: Axe AX405 Crossbow
Rarely do we discover a tool that feels completely natural in-hand without modifications, but upon testing the Axe AX405 crossbow, that’s exactly how it performed. Here’s the 411 on the 405. Axe Crossbows may not have the longstanding track record of some brands (they’ve only been in business for a fraction of …
Colorado: Denver City Council Chasing “Ghost” Guns
On January 3rd, 2022, the Denver City Council will vote on a bill to ban custom-made firearms, which are currently referred to as “ghost guns.” This means we only have a few days left to stop the City of Denver from infringing on law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment rights. Please contact your City …
Fiocchi USA Earns ISO Certification for North American Facilities
Fiocchi, a global leader in defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, has received ISO 9001:2015 certification for its North American headquarters in Ozark, Mo. The company had embarked on a two-year, companywide initiative to reach the prestigious standing, and reached the goal earlier this month. The certification is the global standard …
NRA 150: Charlton Heston Is My President
Charlton Heston (1923-2008) was always what he seemed to be. He marched with Martin Luther King, Jr., to support the American ideal that we are all equal and that for justice to be just, it must be blind. Later in life, Heston also stood for Second Amendment rights by serving …
Alabama: Carry Permits Suffer Delays, Sheriffs Oppose Constitutional Carry
Problems with Alabama’s state computer system are preventing sheriff’s departments from being able to issue carry permits for the time being. Alabama could have avoided this situation if it had passed constitutional carry and joined the 21 other states that allow eligible, law-abiding adults to carry concealed without having to first apply for …
Federal Ammunition: 100 Years Strong
The Federal Ammunition factory in Anoka, MN, is a 700,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art facility in which 1,400 employees produce millions of rounds of centerfire, rimfire and shotshell ammunition each day. The plant runs around the clock, seven days a week in an operation founder Charles L. Horn would never recognize. He was, …