Smith & Wesson’s Model 39 ‘Hush Puppy’: A Sidearm for the SEALs
During the Vietnam war, the SEa, Air and Land special operators (SEALs) were just developing their covert techniques that would eventually make them into the finest fighting force in the world. Most of what these men did—the war stories and how they accomplished what they did—remains classified. Some facts eventually …
Ruger-57 Pistol Safety Retrofit
Ruger has discovered that a small number of Ruger-57 pistols may have right safety levers that do not meet the company’s specifications and may be prone to cracking. The number of guns affected appears to be very small, but Ruger has issued a safety bulletin (PDF) in its commitment to safety and is …
Concealed Carry Myths
With the increasing popularity of concealed carry among self-defense-minded folks, it’s important to separate fact from fiction to make us all better, more responsible defenders of ourselves and our loved ones. For that purpose, let’s clear up some of the most common myths surrounding concealed carry. Smaller Guns are Easier …
Hoppe’s No. 9 Goes Back To Classic Glass Bottle
Hoppe’s has announced the return of Hoppe’s No. 9 in glass bottles. The company says the return of the glass bottle comes “after repeated requests for Hoppe’s to ‘go back to glass.’” Hoppe’s faithful users called, emailed and reached out via social media to express their desire to see the …
Nebraska: Three Pro-Gun Bills Bundled Together into Omnibus Legislation
Yesterday, Senator Tom Brewer adopted an amendment to Legislative Bill 236, replacing its language with three NRA-supported pro-gun measures, LB 85, LB 173, and LB 244 outlined below. Please contact your State Senator and ask them to support Legislative Bill 236. Legislative Bill 236 now encompasses the below pro-gun measures: LB 85 – …
New York: Cops Claim Not Being Able To Arrest People For Weed Smell Causes Spike In Gun Violence
New York, NY — Over the past several years, the city of New York has been loosening their grip on the war on cannabis. In 2014, Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association president Patrick Lynch famously grabbed a bad of oregano and gave a fear mongering speech about what was going to happen …
GUN HISTORIAN ASHLEY HLEBINSKY DROPS TRUTH BOMBS IN ‘GHOST GUN’ HEARING
If U.S. senators were hoping to give a lift to the Department of Justice’s proposed rule to redefine a firearm, they underestimated Ashley Hlebinsky. She’s a historical powerhouse when it comes to guns. Hlebinsky testified before the Senate Judiciary’s Subcommittee on The Constitution, in a hearing titled: Stop Gun Violence: Ghost Guns. …
NSSF SUPPORTS OHIO FIREARM INDUSTRY NONDISCRIMINATION (FIND) ACT
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, wholeheartedly supports Ohio state Representative Scott Wiggam’s introduction of House Bill 297, the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act. This crucial legislation would stop corporations from discriminating against the firearm and ammunition industry and diminishing the Second Amendment. “The legislation protects …
ARTV: The Evolution of The Deer Rifle
The deer rifle as it is known today in its many forms has evolved over the past three centuries from the first firearms used on the American continent by early European settlers. When English settlers established the first permanent settlement in Jamestown, among the many resources they found in the …
First Look: Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Adjustable Stock
Each component of the Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Adjustable Stock is engineered with a focus on long-term durability and performance. The M4-style stock features an easy-to-reach rapid adjust lever for a custom, adjustable length-of-pull. The stock incorporates an oversized steel extra strength adjustment pin to handle the power and energy …