Heckler & Koch: The Gray Room
Watch our American Rifleman TV video above to learn about Heckler & Koch’s Gray Room and the designs that established the German-based firearm manufacturer. Residing in Ashburn, Va., at the U.S. home of Heckler & Koch (H&K) is The Gray Room, a hidden gem brimming with prototypes and rare examples …
Judge Rules New York Firearms Stores Deemed Non-Essential Businesses
A federal judge dismissed a recent legal challenge to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s declaration of firearms stores as “non-essential” businesses during the COVID-pandemic on July 8. U.S. District Judge Lawrence E. Kahn, a Bill Clinton appointee, wrote in his decision that “[the Cuomo Administration] made a policy decision about …
This Old Gun: M1919 Browning Machine Gun
The Model 1919 Browning, an air-cooled, upgraded version of the water-cooled Model 1917, was the prime machine gun in use by all U.S. Military forces during World War II. Used alongside the Garand, the 1911 and the BAR, it saw service in more than 20 countries and could be chambered …
Has the Gun Industry Been Kept from PPP Loans?
A review of the records released on July 6, 2020 by the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) shows the firearms manufacturing industry was able to use the massive Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to protect just 8,727 of its jobs. The PPP is overseen by the SBA as part …
First Look: Escort BTS Bullpup Shotgun
Escort recently introduced the BTS bullpup to its Versatile Tactical Shotgun line. The BTS offers all the perks of the VTS series shotguns, but in a more compact, portable package. Available in either 12 gauge or .410 bore, the BTS is offered with either black or FDE Cerakote finish. The new inline gas piston …
How to Zero Your Rifle for Maximum Point-Blank Range
Zero your rifle using the Maximum Point-Blank Range (MPBR) system and you won’t need a laser rangefinder, turret dialing or Christmas tree reticles. For game from 10 to 300 yards, sometimes even 400 yards, you don’t have to touch your scope or even think about it. Just aim for the …
First Look: Garmin Tactix Delta Solar Smartwatch
New from Garmin is the Tactix Delta Solar smartwatch with Ballistics tactical GPS capabilities. The watch features a solar charging lens and customizable Power Manager modes, allowing the Tactix Delta solar to use the power of the sun to remain mission-ready for weeks. Built to the MIL-STD-810 military standard, the Tactix …
The Pool of Gun-Owning Voters is Growing
You know that our rights have come under tremendous attack this year. All around the country, many governors and mayors tried to shut down gun stores and gun ranges in the name of keeping us safe from a virus. Of course, these same politicians seemed to have no problem …
Why Polymer Pistols Are the Future of Handguns
Modern, high-performance defensive pistol frames often begin life as modern, high-performance plastic, shown here in pellet form. Pellets like these are melted and injected into molds, resulting in the frames that are so familiar these days. The movie “The Graduate” was before my time, and I’ve never actually seen the …
Excess Rights?
The anti-gun activism machine is getting desperate. Researchers at UC Davis allege in a new paper that “excess” firearm purchases over the last few months may have led a significant increase in “gun violence.” The authors – with at least a baker’s dozen advanced degrees and millions of dollars of …
