Cheap vs. Expensive Hunting Rifles: Which is Right for You?
Recently I had a conversation with a young hunting enthusiast. I posed a question to him; “If you were capable of paying for either, would you choose to purchase a hunting rifle costing a few hundred dollars, or a hunting rifle that cost a few thousand dollars?” His answer? “I’d buy the …
What’s the Advantage of a Carbon Fiber Barrel?
The annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas is one of the hottest places to catch up on the latest firearm trends, and the big news in 2020 was carbon fiber barrels. It seemed that every rifle manufacturer was in a race to add new carbon fiber models to their existing …
Early American Militias: The Forgotten History of Freedmen Militias from 1776 until the Civil War
The United States militia is enshrined in the Second Amendment of the Constitution. And while the militia movement of today is widely known, its history – and the history of independent Constitutional militias stretching back to the dawn of the republic – is far less well known. Why does this matter nowadays? Because …
Biden’s “Red Flag” Law Encourages States To Take Guns Without Due Process
As TFTP reported in April, Biden promised sweeping gun control and rolled out a list of Executive Orders attacking the 2nd Amendment rights of Americans. One of those orders was a promise to implement “red flag” legislation at the federal level within 60 days. It’s been 60 days. The Justice Department, within …
States Keep Advancing The Second Amendment
We are all painfully aware of the deluge of anti-Second Amendment messaging emanating from the folks in charge in our nation’s capital. In spite of this, many states have been countering the attempts to push unconstitutional restrictions on law-abiding gun owners by the Biden-Schumer-Pelosi regime by enacting laws that move …
First Look: Lone Wolf Elimin8r .45-Cal. Pistol Suppressor
A pistol suppressor is a convenient and easy way to cut down the amount of noise and muzzle blast that is discharged with each shot. Pistol suppressors easy attach to you gun, as they use a standard thread pitch or can be attached via a variety of locking quick detach …
An Ode to the .300 Weatherby Magnum
I will never forget that early December day. With work and college obligations already addressed, I visited a small, out-of-the-way gun shop in Luray, Va., to celebrate my 18th birthday as only a rifleman knows how—the purchase of my first long gun. In this case, it was a flashy Remington Model …
BIDEN GUN CONTROL NOMINEE FOR ATF DIRECTOR CLOSE TO BEING CONFIRMED
David Chipman — the gun control lobbyist nominated by President Biden to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives — is up for a committee vote this Thursday. While his nomination has been held over twice, anti-gun Senators are refusing to relent. So the committee vote on his …
Louisiana: Urgent Action Needed – Governor Edwards is Refusing to Sign Constitutional Carry Legislation
Governor Edwards has two more days to sign Constitutional Carry Legislation, Senate Bill 118 into law. Don’t let him prevent law-abiding Louisiana citizens from enjoying the same rights that 21 other states now recognize. Please contact your State Representative and ask them to urge Governor Edwards to SIGN Senate Bill 118 into …
Ninth Circuit Heard Oral Argument In NRA-Backed Challenge To California’s Magazine Ban
Today, an 11-judge en-banc panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Duncan v. Bonta, the NRA-backed challenge to California’s ban on magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammo. The case was argued by the Kirkland & Ellis law firm. One of the highlights …