University Removes Phrase “Come and Take It”
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) President Taylor Eighmy recently announced that the university would no longer use the phrase “Come and Take It” in any official capacity. Why? Eighmy wrote that he made this decision because “the phrase has become increasingly affiliated with cultural and political issues beyond its …
California: Governor Newsom Signs Anti-Privacy Legislation
Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 173 into law, giving researchers access to a host of information on gun owners, including personal identifying information. Because AB 173 was passed as a budget trailer bill, the legislation takes effect immediately. Governor Newsom is still considering SB 264, legislation to place further restrictions on Gun …
First Look: Mission First Tactical Extreme Duty Polymer Magazine
Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT) is known for their American-made rifle and carbine accessories. Now they are introducing the MFT Extreme Duty Polymer Magazine for the 7.62 NATO round, available in a 10-round option. Designed from the ground up for the AR-10A/SR25/M1110 pattern rifles, the MFT Extreme Duty Polymer Mag …
First Look: MasterPiece Arms MPA DS40 TT Competition Pistol
MasterPiece Arms (MPA) is rolling out the new MPA DS40 Travis Tomasie (TT) Competition Pistol. The pistol is based on the preferences of MPA Pro Shooter Travis Tomasie and is the newest competition pistol in the DS Pistol Line. The DS40 TT Comp Pistol is chambered in .40 S&W and meets …
The Rock Island Arsenal Model of 1903
One would be hard-pressed to find an American shooter, arms collector or firearm enthusiast who is not familiar with the “U.S. Rifle, Caliber, .30, Model of 1903.” Developed by the Springfield Armory and adopted in 1903, the rifle is so closely associated with that venerable National Armory in Massachusetts that …
The Beginnings of Marine Corps Marksmanship
In a 2010 article in the Marine Corps’ Leatherneck magazine about the Marine Corps’ competitive shooting program, author Ron Keene cited several shooters who confirmed that in addition to the inter-service prestige that is accrued by participation in these contests, the program has an overriding benefit to the Corps at large in …
“RED FLAG” GUN CONFISCATION ORDERS IN HOUSE BILL
Congress is about to vote on red flag Gun Confiscation Orders (GCOs)! GOA just discovered “Red Flag” GCOs for those subject to the United States Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in the 1,362 page 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. We need gun owners to demand their Representative and Senators oppose Gun Confiscation …
PolitiFact is Lying About Biden’s Desire to Ban 9 mms
It is exceptionally irritating when a “fact checker” lies. Especially when this “fact checker” is a company Facebook uses to censor content. In this case, PolitiFact calls the claim that President Joe Biden (D) wants to ban 9 mm pistols “False.” PolitiFact calls this claim “false” even though Biden once asked, while campaigning …
Why We Need to Encourage New Shooters to Get Training
Recently, I was asked to be a guest instructor for a defensive shooting class. It was a small class but we had one student who arrived with a brand new gun, still in the box. Not only that, but it quickly became clear that this student was brand new to …
First Look: BulletSafe Vital Protection 3 Vest
The BulletSafe Vital Protection 3 (VP3) Vest is a new and significant addition to BulletSafe’s impressive collection of life-saving products. The vest is easily concealed beneath a working uniform, making it well-suited for law enforcement, security personnel and anyone working in a dangerous profession. Priced to be affordable, the vest is also …
