On April 8th, President Biden announced the nomination of David Chipman to lead the “AFT”—an obvious blunder given that he was talking about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (or ATF). David Chipman poses a grave threat to the Second Amendment if given the reigns at ATF—an agency already predisposed …

Handgunners on the hunt for a factory-made, competition-grade 9 mm will find that FN offers a  semi-automatic in 9 mm engineered for performance: the 509 LS Edge. Built on the successful Model 509 blueprint, this latest iteration of the polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol features a lengthened slide that is cut for optics; an enhanced, modular frame; …

This article, “Sharp Shooting With The Sharps,” appeared originally in the August 2004 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. It was an internationally renowned rifle whose inventor never got rich. And although it was publicly praised by respected …

Catering to the requests of shooting enthusiasts and FN brand fans alike, FN America is releasing new flat dark earth (FDE) offerings in both their FN Five-seveN and FN 503 line-ups. “Today’s gun buyer is looking for variety and options, not just with accessories but with color variants that stand out in …

A measure recently approved by a Colorado Senate committee would repeal Colorado’s firearm preemption law—a dangerous action that would undo the years of hard work the NRA Institute for Legislation Action (ILA) has expended shepherding such laws to implementation. The measure is S.B. 256, which would repeal the law in Colorado …

Today, the Nebraska Legislature gave final approval to pro-gun omnibus legislation, Legislative Bill 236.  Having previously been amended to include language from three separate pro-gun bills, this measure was passed by a 45-0-4 vote, and will now be sent to the desk of Governor Pete Ricketts.  Please contact Governor Ricketts and ask …

Fort Smith, AR — A tragedy unfolded over the weekend in Fort Smith, Arkansas as a US Army veteran apparently snapped and went on a shooting rampage at an apartment complex. Zachary Arnold, 26, was armed with an AR-15, and began shooting up the apartment complex, killing 87-year-old Lois Hicks. …

Big corporations with “woke” policies are waking up to the fact that smaller businesses are glad to take the business they shun. American Banker reported that corporate banks are quaking in their boots over the Texas state legislature’s debating a bill that would end taxpayer support to contract with corporations that willfully …

It would be an understatement to say that most seasoned shooters are opting to stay off the range these days. Facilities are packed with new gun owners and ammunition is either expensive or unavailable, so you can’t fault them. I, too, am taking a breather until things calm down, as …

Keeping your gun topped off is essential for success in a defensive encounter. Even one or two more rounds can make the difference between a successful defense of life and limb, and a much worse outcome. Adding a few extra rounds without compromising the concealability of your gun can be a good …