Savage Debuts Star Spangled Rascal
Just in time for Independence Day, Savage has announced its Star Spangled Rascal rimfire. Dressed up in American-flag camouflage, this red, white and blue rifle is perfect for patriotic young shooters. “It is our responsibility to help teach firearm safety to the next generation of American hunters and marksmen,” said …
Review: XS Sights XTI2 Offset Rifle Sights
Here’s an option for backup sights on a rifle or carbine that don’t require the optic be removed. When adding flip-up-type sights, usually it’s in conjunction with a red-dot setup. The iron sights and red dot should be positioned so the irons co-witness through the dot’s glass when deployed, and …
Springfield Armory Hellcat Goes 20,000 Rounds
When Springfield Armory launched its innovative Hellcat micro-compact pistol in 2019, the company took steps to highlight the durability of this dedicated defensive pistol. In the same year, one Springfield Armory Hellcat, Serial No. AT234795, was fired 10,000 times with no parts breakage and minimal cleaning. Now, that same gun …
Indiana: Effective Today! License to Carry Fees Eliminated
Starting today, sections of House Bill 1284 (2019) go into effect. A five-year License to Carry a Handgun is now free to obtain. In addition, applicants now have the option to register to vote while applying. Removing barriers for lawful carry in Indiana, including taxes and fees, is significant for many Hoosier gun …
Florida: Sheriff Will Deputize Gun Owners To Counter Protesters
Some sheriffs actually understand the benefit of the community, ie. the constitutional militia. One such sheriff out of Florida has now warned protesters who may seek to bring violence to his county that he will deputize gun owners in that county to counter their violence. In a video that was …
Founding Fathers Quotes on Guns & the Second Amendment’s Right to Keep & Bear Arms
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Amendment II, The U.S. Constitution The Second Amendment is perhaps one of the most straightforward Amendments in the Bill of Rights. Yet, it remains one …
Defending The Right To Keep & Bear Arms During Emergencies
Tyrants love emergencies. It’s when the people are at their weakest, longing for someone to save them from whatever boogeyman lies in wait to get them. Usually, the boogeyman is their own government. More people have died from democide than from anything else in all of human history. Still, we …
Finding the Best-Selling Guns: An Industry Challenge
Firearm sales are soaring—last month alone saw an 80 percent increase—and manufacturers have ramped up production to meet the demand. The groundswell is good for industry, but puts added emphasis on a unique challenge it faces. The laws, regulations and policies to ensure your rights, privacy and safety are protected …
Rifleman Q&A: Soviet Tula-Korovin Pistol
Q: Can you help confirm the manufacturing origin of a pistol I have? I believe it to be Russian-made, but other than that, I’m not sure what it is. A: Your pistol is a Tula-Korovin, or TK, so named for its manufacturer and designer, respectively. The small circle on the left side …
Carry Permit Demand Skyrockets in Illinois
The Chicago Tribune reported last week that, “…more than 40,000 Illinoisans applied for a gun permit in a little more than two weeks this month, more than 500% over this time last year, according to Illinois State Police.” Applications for the state’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID) from June 1 …