European Hunters Score Victory in EU
Our name might be American Hunter, but that doesn’t mean we can’t cheer on our European brethren! The European Parliament voted favorably this week on Amendment 24 to the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, modifying language that could have been used to ban the trade and import of wildlife species legally hunted in Africa and elsewhere …
Beretta USA Brings Sako Cartridges to the U.S.
Beretta USA has launched a new generation of Sako Cartridges into the U.S. market. The loads include six innovative families in the line, including TRG Precision, Gamehead Pro, Gamehead, Speedhead, Super Hammerhead and Powerhead Blade, which is lead-free. Since 1928, Sako Cartridges has maintained the same uncompromising combination of performance and craftsmanship found …
The Importance of Force-on-Force Training
One of my readers told of suggesting to a friend that he take a personal defense class. The friend’s response was, “Why should I do that? I already know how to shoot a gun.” And the reply was, “Yes, but do you know how to fight with one?” Too many …
What Everytown Doesn’t Want You to Know About “Universal” Background Checks
The Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund is airing a series of new television and digital advertisements in Alaska, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas, according to The Hill. In the process, the group is spending a reported $500,000 to promote legislation mandating so-called “universal” background checks on all firearm sales. “These …
Louisiana: Texas Governor Signs Constitutional Carry Bill Despite Pressure from Far Left Anti-2A Groups: Will Edwards Do the Same?
This week, Texas became the 21st state to enact Constitutional Carry after Governor Greg Abbott signed TX House Bill 1927. The Governor’s signature also signaled the defeat of anti-gun groups who mounted increased calls to the Texas legislature and Governor, calling for the bill’s demise. Now, Louisiana faces a similar outcry from …
Arizona: State House Issues Proclamation Against David Chipman Nomination
Yesterday, the Arizona state House of Representatives issued a proclamation opposing the nomination of David Chipman to be the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and asking Senator Mark Kelly to recuse himself from a confirmation vote. You may click here to view the proclamation. The proclamation cites Arizona’s …
Virginia: Albemarle County Considering Gun Ban
Earlier this week, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors considered a proposed ordinance banning firearms in certain public places. File 21-320 prohibits possessing, carrying, or transporting firearms, ammunition, or components in or on county owned or controlled buildings, parks, and recreation centers. There are no exemptions for concealed handgun permit holders …
TEXAS BECOMES THE 21ST CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY STATE!
It was my honor to represent tens of thousands of GOA Texas members at Governor Abbott’s signing ceremony for HB 1927, which recognizes the right of law-abiding gun owners to carry handguns, open or concealed, without having to ask the government for permission. The Governor has now also signed HB 957 (suppressor …
The .17 Winchester Super Magnum Cartridge
Hornady shook up the rimfire world back in 2002 when it introduced the .17 HMR. The Hornady Magnum Rimfire generated faster velocities and flatter trajectories than were associated with the tiny rounds, therefore generating attention from rival ammunition manufacturers. With several of the big companies working on different designs and approaches, it …
Henry and Brownells Recognize Iwo Jima Flag-Raiser
On Feb. 23, 1945, Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured one of the most iconic images in U.S. military history, as six Marines hoisted the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. In Oct. 2019, Harold “Pie” Keller of Brooklyn, Iowa, was identified as one of …
