During the introduction of an NRA reloading course, I cover the reasons that an individual might choose to start handloading. Most shooters decided to start “rolling their own” to save money, increase accuracy or create what isn’t available. Truth be told, most shooters are going to find a great deal …

Back in the 1950s, the US Army did not select the FAL as its new rifle, which was too bad. Fast-forward to the 21st century, and one other detail that has kept the FAL from being as popular as the AR is that building it requires more than the tools …

In the newest and perhaps most-novel attempt to create a “gun-free” zone, metal detectors have been erected at various entrances to the Congressional House floor in response to the Capitol breach last week. “Metal detectors outside of the House would not have stopped the violence we saw last week,” Rep. Lauren Boebert …

Throughout history, censorship has occurred whenever government or private groups attempt to impose their political or moral values on others. One would imagine that this could never happen in the most free and prosperous country in the history of the world. This type of activity clearly seems incongruous with the …

The name Magpul has become synonymous with polymer magazines, grips and stocks for everything from ARs to CZs, but some may also remember that, in the not-too-distant past, the company created two firearms. The service-size Masada rifle of 2006 featured quick-change barrels and caliber-specific lowers but was rather corporately stillborn before being …

Magpul recently announced a joint project with ZEV Technologies to produce a Folding Defensive Pistol (FDP-9) and Folding Defensive Carbine (FDC-9), both of which will be chambered in 9 mm. Magpul first introduced a folding concept gun based on the Glock operating system at the 2008 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, and in …

One thing to keep in mind is that criminals don’t want a fair fight. In fact, they would prefer to get their way without any sort of fight at all. They also don’t have fancy tactical seminars with all sorts of technical terms that inform and impress. But they do have …

Industry titans Browning and Winchester have teamed up to introduce the 6.8 Western cartridge, which they bill as “the ultimate all-around long-range hunting and shooting cartridge.” The new 6.8 Western cartridge from Browning and Winchester. With long-range shooting and hunting both fast-growing segments of the market, Winchester and Browning engineers …

Yesterday, the Montana House passed self-defense legislation, House Bill 102, by a 66 to 31 vote.  Having now passed out of the chamber of origin, HB 102 will be sent to the Senate and may be referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration. Please contact committee members and ask that they SUPPORT …

On Tuesday, January 19, the Senate is scheduled to hold a floor vote on Stand Your Ground Legislation, Senate Bill 24.  Please contact your State Senator and ask them to support important self-defense legislation, Senate Bill 24. Senate Bill 24 will eliminate the duty to retreat for victims of a crime — if …