New Mexico Legislative Session Ends Without Any New Gun Control!
The New Mexico Legislature adjourned sine die at noon today. The following gun control measures were defeated this session, which was especially challenging with the Capitol closed to the public and committee hearings held via Zoom instead of in-person. NRA-ILA appreciates all of you who participated in these meetings to voice your …
Rifleman Q&A: A Rare Hopkins & Allen Derringer
Q: I have a “Hopkins & Allen Arms Co., Norwich Conn. USA serial No. 9 Cal.22 Short” pistol. When you push forward on a lever, the barrel pops up to load. The trigger folds down to fire. It has Mother of Pearl grips with brass or copper inserts, and that …
Kimber Aegis Elite Pro OI
Kimber America’s Aegis Elite Pro OI is another well-crafted addition to the company’s expansive lineup of 1911 pistols. Despite the gun’s full-size frame, this latest model iteration of the famed John Browning pistol design incorporates many elements that make it a capable carry option. In addition, the Aegis Elite Pro …
How to Get the Most From Your Range Training
It may be safe to say that none of us get to the range and practice our defensive shooting as often as we should. And, when we do get to go shooting, we spend several hours throwing lead downrange. In fact, it often becomes more of a social event than a practice …
First Look: TacMed SOF Tourniquet
Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC (TacMed) is excited to release the newest evolution of its flagship product: the SOF Tourniquet. Purposeful upgrades mean smoother and faster one-handed and two-handed applications for the most effective bleeding control. Originating directly from experiences on the battlefield, the SOF Tourniquet draws from years of end-user feedback, …
First Shots: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Rifle
Springfield Armory released the Model 2020 Waypoint rifle to much fanfare and anticipation, as long-range precision shooters were eager to get their hands on a rifle with many custom features but not the custom rifle price tag. The Waypoint rifle doesn’t disappoint. It comes with a Trigger Tech trigger, adjustable from …
The Anti-Gun Cabinet Continues to Grow
Former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by a 50-49 vote Thursday. Becerra’s tenure as the California attorney general was rife with anti-Second Amendment actions, as he spent years defending California’s overly burdensome gun-control laws in the courts, including the state’s arbitrary ban …
New Hampshire: Senate Passes Legislation to Fix Handgun Purchase Process
Yesterday, the New Hampshire Senate held a floor vote on pro-gun legislation that fixes the handgun purchase process in the Granite State. Thanks to your strong support, this bill passed and will advance to the Senate Finance Committee for review this session. Senate Bill 141 resolves New Hampshire’s longstanding problem with …
Dry-Fire Tips To Build Positive Habits Into Your Shooting
It looks like 2021 is going to be a year where we will have a bit of an ammunition drought. Both ammunition and components have become tough to find—and even as the supply starts to come back, people will still likely buy and store all the components they can find. The …
The Baby Browning: A .25 ACP Pocket Pistol for Personal Protection
Ever since I began my study of defensive handguns, I’ve been fascinated with pocket pistols. These are the smallest of the small semi-automatics designed to be discreetly concealed for up close-and-personal defensive situations. I believe my preoccupation with petite pocketables can be traced back to one gun in particular: the Baby …