Springfield, VA – Today Gun Owners of American (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) submitted comments to the ATF’s “Proposed Rulemaking” assault on homemade firearms. GOA and GOF’s comments rebut these infringements, stating: In sum, the Proposed Rule constitutes a gross overreach by ATF, purporting to greatly expand the arbitrary …

Meprolight now offers its Mepro MOR PRO, Multi-Purpose Reflex Sight with two laser pointers that includes infrared technology. Used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Mepro MOR PRO exceeds mil-spec requirements. Should the onboard battery system go dormant, three additional illumination methods serve backup duty to the functionality of the …

Yesterday, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 286 into law. AB 286 essentially bans home-building firearms for personal use by prohibiting private individuals from possessing certain unregulated components commonly used by hobbyists to make their own firearms. Existing law already bans prohibited persons, such as felons, from possessing any firearm, whether home-built or …

Strong gun sales continued in May, with FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System data showing nearly 1.3 million background checks were conducted pursuant to firearms sales last month. Moreover, the FBI conducted a total of 3.2 million firearm-related background checks of all types – including checks for NICS exempt firearm permits that allow holders to …

During director of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives nominee David Chipman’s May 26 Senate confirmation hearing, the paid anti-gun activist worked to obscure the woeful record of the 1994 Clinton “assault weapons” ban. That ban prohibited the sale of certain types of commonly-owned semiautomatic firearms, and magazines with …

By the final year of World War I, new weapons and tactics had changed the nature of ground combat, making 1918 look quite a bit different than 1914 had. In response to these changes, Imperial Germany developed a specially trained force of assault troops known as Stoßtruppen and even gave them the perfect …

Last year was a successful product year for Taurus USA. The company clearly demonstrated its renewed commitment to manufacturing practical, affordable handguns with consistent quality control. New options included the American-made TX22 rimfire pistol, lightweight versions of the six-shot Model 856 concealed carry revolver and the G3 9 mm semi-auto. The …

Hornady’s new 6mm ARC was designed for a specific military requirement; the 108-gr. ELD (l.) makes for an excellent long-range target round, while the 103-gr. ELD-X hunting load (shown here) penetrated nearly 18″ into 10 percent ballistic gelatin.  The U.S. military is good at recognizing specific needs based on firsthand …

This week we’re taking a closer look at the Uberti 1875 No. 3 Top Break. A revolver straight from the history of the Old West, the gun is a direct replica of Major Schofield’s model of 1875. With a top-break loading style, a six-shot cylinder, and modern chamberings, the pistol is sure to appeal to hunters with an eye for …

Sights come in three types: fixed, adjustable and optical, with fixed and adjustable sights generally referred to as “iron” sights. Originally envisioned as auxiliary sights for long guns, and having served well in that capacity, optical sights on a handgun, referred to as “carry optics,” have been adapted to meet …