Rifleman Q&A: What Does My Garand Stock Stamp Mean?
Q: I have an M1 Garand rifle that has “SA/EMcF” on the left side of the stock. Is the marking from the inspection process, and is it possible to know who approved my rifle? A: The marking on the stock is the “Final Inspection Stamp,” often colloquially called a “cartouche,” which signifies …
Why Do Handguns Have Lightning Cuts on the Slide?
If you look at a picture of a car and it has tail fins, you know it was from the 1950s. If you look at a picture of home interiors and they’re full of shag carpet and avocado-hued appliances, you know they’re from the 1970s. Nowadays, if you look at …
First Look: Helix 6 Carbon Fiber Rifle Barrels
Helix 6 Precision is known for making high-quality carbon fiber rifle barrels. By wrapping carbon fiber around a steel core using a proprietary carbon fiber layup design, Helix 6 creates a match grade barrel that dampens barrel harmonics for improved accuracy. As a result, Helix 6 Precision barrels are light, strong, …
SEE WHICH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BETRAYED GUN OWNERS
Brutus. Judas. Benedict Arnold. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was one of 20 Republicans who supported a rabid anti-gunner for Attorney General There are some persons in history that when you hear their names spoken, one word comes to mind — betrayal. This week, there are some additional names …
MT: SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY BILL HEADS TO SENATE!
Montana legislators are pushing to protect your Second Amendment rights from Biden’s gun control agenda! The Second Amendment Sanctuary bill (HB 258) — sponsored by Rep. Jedediah Hinkle — is challenging President Biden’s intention to impose a gun control agenda that will restrict your 2A rights. If this bill would become law, state and local government officials will be under order to NOT enforce ANY federal bans or regulation on firearms, magazines, …
How to Deal with Tunnel Vision
Tunnel vision is a phenomenon that occurs when we focus on a particular threat. Our complete attention is focused on what we believe will hurt us and/or kill us. We may focus on the person that represents that threat or we may focus on the weapon in hand. In fact, …
Colt New Frontier Model Revolver Made for John F. Kennedy
This elaborately engraved Colt New Frontier was intended for NRA Life Member John F. Kennedy. In 1967, as the 100th anniversary of the NRA approached, the organization asked the foremost authority of Colt Firearms, James E. Serven, to compile a history of the NRA for publication. The result of his …
New: Lyman Mark 7 Apex 10 Progressive Press
The new Apex 10 from Mark 7 is a 10-station progressive press that Lyman’s engineering team has been working on since 2019. Regarding the Apex 10 ($2,994.95), the company says it has “produced a new progressive press that is the top of its class.” Lyman Mark 7 Apex 10 progressive press …
Everything You Need To Know About Modern Hearing Protection
In the competitive shooting world, hearing protection and hearing loss are among the most widely misunderstood topics. And with product data sheets filled with confusing noise reduction ratings along with marketing jargon, etc., it’s no wonder why. Although the marketplace has been flooded with high-tech earpro options that are becoming …
Desert Tech MDRX
Utah-based firearms manufacturer, Desert Tech presents its MDRX (Micro Dynamic Rifle) with semi-automatic function driven by a tunable, short-stroke-gas-piston system. The gun enables operators to switch calibers within the unique bullpup configuration, providing the versatility of a multi-caliber system in a compact and customizable package. Attached to the aluminum upper receiver are …
