ATF Proposed Rule a Blatant Attack on American Gun Industry
Two weeks ago we reported on a leaked document that appeared to be a new ATF proposed rule to amend several key definitions in federal firearm regulations. On May 7th, ATF published a nearly identical proposed rule on its website. The rule has not yet been published in the federal register, but likely will …
SURVEY SAYS: PRESIDENT BIDEN, ANTIGUN DEMOCRATS OFF ON GUN CONTROL SUPPORT
There’s a family feud within the Democratic party aimed at pushing more gun control on Americans who’re buying firearms at a record pace, and what they actually want. President Joe Biden, gun control groups like Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords and Congressional antigun Democrats are jamming through more restrictive …
The Glock 37: An Attempt At A Smaller .45
This article, “The First-Generation GAP,” appeared originally in the June 2004 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. The Glock 37 is the result of an ambitious project: To build a .45-cal. pistol dimensionally identical to an existing 9 mm Luger-cal. pistol. Something …
How to Get the Most From Firearms Training
All too often I hear all kinds of excuses from people as to why they haven’t booked professional defensive training. Others will book classes but have preconceived notions that get in the way of their learning. These are barriers that get in the way of our ability to improve our …
First Look: Plano Stealth Pistol Case
Sometimes, you need the lightweight transportability of a soft case as well and the durability and dependability of a hard case. Plano has a well-earned reputation for innovation and quality, and now they are applying their knowledge to creating a small, easy to carry pistol case that is well-suited to …
Vermont: Amendment Poses Legal Jeopardy for Citizens Engaged in Self-Defense
Legislation introduced this session to address policing took a turn for the worse recently. It was amended in the Senate and now represents a striking blow to citizens’ right to self-defense. The bill had passed the House without the amendment, but the troublesome language was added late in the process …
Arizona: Gov. Ducey Signs Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Bill
Today, Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1382 into law, to ensure that access to the Second Amendment remains protected from frivolous lawsuits and also remains protected during emergencies. He tweeted a statement in support. While federal law currently has this protection, as the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), President Biden has promised to repeal …
South Carolina: Senate Passes Open Carry With Free CWP Amendment
Yesterday, the Senate voted 28-16 to pass House Bill 3094, the open carry bill. Though the constitutional carry amendment failed, the Senate did manage to adopt an amendment to eliminate the fee for a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP). H. 3094 now goes back to the House for further action. House Bill 3094 allows citizens …
Biden’s ATF Nominee Called an “Enemy of the Second Amendment”
David Chipman, President Joe Biden’s (D) nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is an “enemy of the Second Amendment,” say dozens of House Republicans who are urging senators to oppose Chipman’s nomination, according to a report from Fox News. The letter, obtained by Fox News, was …
Rifleman Q&A: Why The En Bloc Clip?
Q: I don’t understand what John Garand was thinking when he incorporated the eight-round clip mechanism into his rifle when he could have used a detachable magazine that would have been better. After all, the Browning Automatic Rifle was invented a number of years before the M1 rifle, and John Browning …
