Proposed Bill Bans Body Armor, Makes Possession A Crime & Forces Citizens To Turn It In Or Face Arrest
Lawmakers in New York have proposed one of the most tyrannical and utterly worrisome pieces of legislation we’ve seen. They want to ban citizens from having body armor to protect themselves from bullets. As no one has ever beaten anyone to death with a bullet proof vest, the intentions behind …
How to Feed Your Firearm During the Ammo Shortage
Whether it’s switching to steel-case surplus ammunition or siphoning match-grade ammo, desperate times call for desperate measures when fodder is hard to find. I can recall at least three significant shortages of ammunition on the commercial market since 2008, each resulting from some form of political action or reaction. I think …
Tanya Roberts Says Goodbye
She was a “Charlie’s Angel” in the hit TV show’s final season, which ran from 1976-1981. She was a “Bond girl.” Roberts played beside Sir Roger Moore in his seventh and last appearance as James Bond. Tanya Roberts made Moore look so very old and critics lambasted Moore for clinging …
New York City Demonstrates the Danger to Freedom and Safety of Firearm Licensing Laws
Leave it to New York City to once again remind us why we cannot trust anti-gun public officials to be the gatekeepers for our preexisting right – not state-granted privilege – to keep and bear arms. At first blush, firearm licensing laws may seem to some like a reasonable safeguard to ensure …
Why You Should Practice One-Hand Shooting
Consistent practice with one hand will help maintain critical skills that can help you defend yourself should you—for any number of reasons—only be able to use one arm in a fight. Might there be reasons to shoot a pistol with one hand only? It’s best if we can get two …
Mastering the Basics of Defensive Handgun Shooting
he biggest problem that I see in defensive shooting classes or when watching shooters at the range is that they are trying to run when they ought to be learning to walk. In most cases, they’ve got all the latest gear & guns and seem to be trying to copy the moves …
Review: Heckler & Koch HK416 Rimfire
There is a long history of sub-caliber training rifles—rifles that allowed for low recoil and reduced-range training. Given the cost of centerfire ammunition, the allure of .22 LR as a training option should be obvious. And to fill that niche, Heckler & Koch (HK) has a gem. The manufacturer has taken its …
First Look: Zeiss DTI 3/35 Thermal Imaging Camera
Toward the end of last year, Zeiss announced the release of its DTI 3/35 thermal imaging camera, designed specifically for hunting. It combines a high-resolution display that delivers detailed images, with a well-balanced, ergonomic design. The buttons are arranged for quick and accurate identification, even through gloves in the cold and dark conditions …
Berger’s Twist Rate Calculator: Putting The Right Twist On Bullets
Rifling twist rates are something we tend to accept from the factory with little question beyond, “How heavy a bullet will this barrel let me shoot?” But a free online twist rate calculator allows us to reverse the question to, “What twist rate do I need to stabilize my favorite …
Freedom Shouldn’t Be Partisan
I do not mean that flippantly. There is no sugarcoating the consequences of November’s election for America’s gun owners: For the last four years, we have had a president who stood with us, and, as of January, we will likely (still unconfirmed as this was being written) have a president …