Will Durham Choose Control Over Common Sense?
Facing a spike in violent crimes in his city, Durham, N.C., Mayor Steve Schewel (D) recently asked his state’s political leadership to enact more gun control. The thing is, what Schewel wants won’t reduce violent crime in Durham, but will only make it harder for law-abiding citizens to exercise their …
CURRENCY COMPTROLLER’S PROPOSED RULE BREAKS BANKING DISCRIMINATION
The days of corporate banking overlords forcing discriminatory policies on lawful industries is, hopefully, coming to an end. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a proposed rule that would end the practice of unaccountable banking executives denying firearm industry businesses banking services to force gun control even …
“V” Is For Victory: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver
The Smith & Wesson “Victory Model“ was chambered in .38 Spl. and had a 4″ barrel as made under a World War II U.S. Navy contract. It is seen here being fired by Navy cadets. In mid-1940, when it was becoming increasingly likely that the United States would be drawn into …
SIG Sauer Introduces Zulu6 Image Stabilized Binoculars
SIG Sauer Electro-Optics has introduced the Zulu6 image stabilized binoculars. These feature Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which uses an electronically stabilized 2-axis gimbal system to cancel out any vibration, be it from a boat, a 4-wheeler or just a heavy heartbeat. “The SIG Sauer image stabilizing technology was introduced several years ago …
First Look: McMillan Z-10 Bag Rider Stock
McMillan Fiberglass Stocks is known for making precision-driven custom stocks, and now the company is expanding its lineup of ready-to-install fiberglass stocks with the new Z-10 Bag Rider stock. The Z-10 Bag Rider stock is based on the company’s popular A-10 tactical stock. The Z-10 replaces the A-10’s familiar butt hook with a swept …
Review: GSG-16 .22 LR Rifle
Who here wants a Heckler & Koch MP5? Raise your hand. Everybody? Now, who here wants an MP5 look-alike that shoots the ton-of-fun .22 LR? All those hands should still be up, especially when you get those same hands on the GSG-16. Every once in a while, you come across an inexpensive …
Pennsylvania: Hundreds Of Police & Confiscated Guns Have “Gone Missing” From Sheriff’s Office
Philadelphia, PA — A statement that is often said in jest but that is 100% accurate goes as follows: police think they can somehow keeps drugs off the streets, yet they can’t even keep them out of their own prisons. This sentiment rings true in multiple aspects of policing in America, not …
Rossi Tuffy: A Budget-Friendly Single-Shot in .410 Bore
Rossi’s single-shot was a popular choice last year among enthusiasts looking for a reliable and budget-friendly shotgun. There is no shortage of used versions available, in a variety of discontinued configurations, but the model the company continues to offer today—the Tuffy—has the looks and reliable function that make them a particularly …
A Marine and His M1903: USMC Model 1903 Rifles
When a historic weapon is displayed, especially one with hard earned wear, dings and dents, the old line “if only it could talk” will surely be uttered at some point. In this instance, United States Rifle, Caliber .30, Model 1903, serial number 325,901 actually can, albeit with a little assistance …
Review: 3i OWB Handgun Holster
Carrying concealed OWB can be a bit of a challenge most of the time, especially in the warmer months or climates where cover garments are light. Most of us opt to carry IWB because the gun tucks away easier, with less chance of printing. But every once in a while, …