Review: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus
At first glance, it doesn’t look like Smith & Wesson did anything drastic. In fact, the only apparent difference about this micro-compact handgun is the word “PLUS” etched onto the slide: But don’t assume that means there aren’t others in this gun, because S&W has, in fact, taken its incredibly …
New for 2021: Uberti ‘Teddy’ Revolver
One of the most gun-friendly presidents the United States has ever had is Theodore Roosevelt, and one of the most iconic firearms he owned was the Colt Single Action Army. Now, Uberti USA offers a faithful reproduction of Roosevelt’s single-action revolver, complete with engravings and faux-ivory grips. The Colt Single Action Army, introduced in …
6 Best Micro Nines on the Market Today
Remember when a concealed-carry 9 mm pistol meant a single stack with anywhere from a 6- to 7-round-capacity magazine? Today, manufacturers have doubled down on subcompact 9 mm pistols, offering super-sized magazine capacity without the bulky girth. The latest generation of micro nines also feature minimal controls for sheer simplicity, usability …
Submersion Test: Is That Ammo Really Waterproof?
Most of us have heard a variation of what I like to call the “Uncle Johnny story.” You know, the uncle in Vietnam that tossed that early jam-o-matic M-16 for an AK-47 that he found completely submerged in the rice paddy. This story seems to have circulated the firearms community …
7 mm Mauser: History & Performance
Many shooters and reloaders are surprised when they learn that the first so-called smokeless powder—more correctly called nitrocellulose—is nearly two centuries old. A French chemist and pharmacist, Henri Braconnot, determined in 1832 that soaking wood fibers in nitric acid produced a highly flammable—even explosive—compound. These first attempts yielded products that …
#SundayGunday: Winchester SXP Extreme Defender FDE
This week we’re taking a closer look at the SXP Extreme Defender FDE from Winchester Repeating Arms. A pump-action workhorse, the shotgun comes finished in Flat Dark Earth, with both an adjustable length of pull and drop at comb. A Picatinny rail atop the receiver eases mounting of a red-dot to further improve sighting, though the gun …
GOA ON IN SHOOTING: WE MUST EQUIP SELF-DEFENDERS WITH NECESSARY TOOLS
GOA: We Must Equip Self-Defenders with Necessary Tools Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America’s (GOA) Senior Vice President Erich Pratt released the following statement regarding the tragic shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana: Today’s tragic shooting in Indiana will no doubt be used by anti-gun forces to …
STOP BIDEN’S ANTI-GUN ATF NOMINEE
The 50-50 Senate will soon vote on Joe Biden’s nominee for ATF Director, David Chipman — A REGISTERED ANTI-GUN LOBBYIST. Chipman would be the most radical anti-gunner to ever lead the ATF. He was working for the ATF at the Ruby Ridge standoff AND Waco massacre. He even LIED about Waco, falsely claiming …
TN: GOA-ENDORSED CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY BILL SIGNED INTO LAW!
Tennessee just became the 20th Constitutional Carry state! Thanks to your help and persistence, Governor Lee signed SB 765 into law. This means, starting on July 1st, 21-year-old citizens of Tennessee will be able to conceal carry a handgun without having to beg the government for a permit. Tennessee now …
AZ: GOA-BACKED 2A SANCTUARY BILL SIGNED INTO LAW!
Arizona just became a Second Amendment sanctuary state! Thanks to your help and persistence, the Second Amendment Sanctuary bill (HB 2111) — sponsored by Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R) — was signed and enacted by Governor Ducey. This means state and local government officials will be under order to NOT enforce …