A Dozen NRA-Backed Bills Take Effect TODAY, Including Constitutional Carry
Way back in December, NRA-ILA counted down the 12 Days of Christmas for you in the form of a dozen ANTI-gun lumps of coal that opponents of your rights had introduced in advance of the 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. We are happy to report to you that thanks to your constant contact with lawmakers …
When Woke Companies Discriminate Against You
Having spent years casting large corporations as the enemies of all that is good and true, well-funded opponents of the Second Amendment have suddenly expressed a keen interest in recruiting those same corporations into their fight for stricter gun control. To understand why this shift in approach has occurred—and to …
2021 New Optics Guide: Binoculars & Spotting Scopes
While the hot-as-magma market for guns and ammunition has dominated the news, optics are also selling at a record pace. Fortunately, optics manufacturers have been able to develop and introduce a dizzying array of new products, including line enhancements, feature-rich budget options and technological marvels that were once unaffordable to …
First Look: FN 502 Tactical Optics-Ready .22 LR
FN America recently introduced the FN 502 Tactical, which is the company’s first-ever .22 LR pistol. Conveniently, the FN 502 Tactical in .22 LR is optics-ready, making it the industry’s first rimfire pistol to offer the capability of a slide-mounted red dot. The optics mounting system featured on the new .22 …
First Look: Holosun Optics AEMS Reflex Sight
I’m guessing, from the number of features on the new Advanced Enclosed Micro Sight (forever here on known as AEMS, because that’s a lot quicker to type…), that Holosun was trying to see just how many cool features the company could cram into a single reflex sight. Multiple reticles? Check. Auto or …
Rifleman Review: Walther CCP M2
Watch the American Rifleman Television segment of Rifleman Review from 2019 above to learn more about the Walther CCP M2 pistol. When it comes to small, single-stack, semi automatic pistols for personal defense and concealed carry, Walther has been in the game for decades. With such a long track record, it was …
WITH VETO, N.C. GOVERNOR KEEPS DISCRIMINATORY REQUIREMENT
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper had an opportunity to end his state’s discriminatory Jim Crow-era law. Legislation to repeal the state’s requirement for citizens to obtain a pistol purchase permit from their local sheriff was passed by state lawmakers and sent to his desk for signature, in what would …
Three Companies Expand Offerings During Ammo Shortage
A trio of companies have recently entered or expanded their offerings in the commercial ammunition market. The news comes at a time when cartridges, shotshells and components unavailable during the shortage of 2020 are finally reappearing, although the trend remains jeopardized by the spread of COVID-19’s Delta variant and other factors. The …
First Shots: Kimber R7 Mako
Kimber recently introduced its newest handgun, the R7 Mako. The new pistol is a micro-compact 9 mm with 13+1 or 11+1 capacity, depending on flush fit or extended magazine. The new R7 Mako features a slim, 1-inch profile with a crisp, flat-faced trigger and fully ambidextrous controls. The new handgun comes …
First Look: Adams Arms AA19 9 mm Handgun
Adams Arms is a pioneer of the piston-driven AR platform. Now they are coming out with the new AA19, a performance-driven compact 9 mm Luger handgun that combines their years of experience with handgun barrel and slide innovations with their mission of elevating firearm reliability and performance. “Adams Arms is known …