Review: Cylinder & Slide Services Custom Ruger Super Redhawk
Bill Laughridge founded Cylinder & Slide (C&S) in 1978. An avid shooting sports enthusiast himself, his illustrious career began with working for various gun shops making repairs and building up race guns for local IPSC club members. Working out of a tent during an early Second Chance shooting competition, Mr. Laughridge met …
S&W M&P-15 Sport II: The Top-Selling Semi-Auto Rifle of 2020
The name Smith & Wesson is almost synonymous with firearms for some enthusiasts and many non-gun owners alike. That legend grew out of its ability to design and produce a fine line of revolvers and later pistols, but the same attention to detail and quality goes into its rifles. That fact hasn’t …
Iowa: Both Chambers Pass Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment
Yesterday, both chambers of the Iowa General Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 7 to propose an amendment to the state Constitution affirming and recognizing the right of Iowans’ to keep and bear arms as a fundamental individual right. SJR 7 passed the Senate by a vote of 29-18 and the House by …
Why You Should Trust Your Gut With Personal Defense
A friend of mine recently told me about an incident in the parking lot of our local grocery. My friend was loading groceries in his truck when he noticed a man wandering through the parking lot and headed his way. Something about the man’s appearance or demeanor seemed out of …
New Mexico: More Red Flag Gun Confiscation and a Proposed Ban on Self-Made Firearms
Rep. Joy Garratt (D-ABQ) & Rep. Daymon Ely (D-ABQ), authors of NRA-opposed Senate Bill 5 from the 2020 session, are back this session with House Bill 193, an amendment to the red-flag gun confiscation law that would allow a police officer to petition for an extreme risk protective order directly. Keep in mind that no crime has to …
Stop-and-Go Drill
One of the most-common mistakes new gun owners make is believing that by merely learning the basics of gun safety and marksmanship, they’ll be prepared to defend their life with a gun. That’s like someone learning the fundamentals of throwing a football, then believing they’re ready to be a quarterback. …
Massachusetts: Multiple Anti-Gun Bills Introduced in the House
Since the start of the 2021 Legislative Session, the Massachusetts House has seen the introduction of multiple anti-gun bills. A couple of the more egregious ones are outlined below: HD 135 – An Act Relative to Universal Background Checks for Private Gun Sales (Rep. David Linsky) Bans most firearm sales and …
Montana: Permitless Carry Legislation Heads to the Senate Floor
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Permitless Carry legislation, House Bill 102, by a 6 to 5 vote. The measure now heads to the Senate Floor for a full vote. Please contact your State Senator and ask that they SUPPORT House Bill 102. House Bill 102 will strengthen Montana’s self-defense laws by …
NRA Sues Fairfax County for Unconstitutional Ban on Firearms in Parks
FAIRFAX, Va. — The National Rifle Association teamed with three Virginia residents and filed a lawsuit on Friday against Fairfax County for their unconstitutional ban on firearm possession in parks and in areas adjacent to certain events. “The ban on firearms in parks and on trails in Fairfax County is dangerous and …
Connecticut: Handful of Gun Bills Introduced in the General Assembly
Since the start of the 2021 Legislative Session, the Connecticut General Assembly has seen the introduction of multiple firearm-related bill proposals. A few of those measures have been outlined below. Pro-gun Legislation: HB 5077 – An Act Limiting Orders Related to Firearms and Ammunition During a Civil Preparedness or Public Health Emergency (Rep. …
