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Mauser “Broomhandle” Pistols in Ireland: An Update
While caring for his ailing sister in Dublin during the 1970s, Major Richard J. (“Dick”) Keogh, a retired U.S. Army ordnance officer, found that he had time on his hands. The Keogh family had immigrated to New England from Ireland in the early 20th century, but his sister had returned …
First Look: New Options for The Blackhawk Stache IWB Holster
Blackhawk has recently added two new holster fit options for the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro and the SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro slimline pistols in Blackhawk’s Stache IWB concealment holster product line. The Blackhawk Stache holster line was introduced two years ago, and the design is based around a lightweight IWB (inside the waistband) …
Biden’s Latest Executive Action Does What?
When an administration spends a month touting an upcoming executive order written to impact a civil right that’s specifically protected by the U.S. Bill of Rights, but then, with no big fanfare, quietly has the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) post legalese to the Federal Register for …
Key Points from the Recent California Ruling
When Judge Roger Benitez, U.S. district judge for the Southern District of California, recently ruled in the case Miller v. Bonta that California’s longstanding ban on so-called “assault weapons” is unconstitutional, he did so in no uncertain terms. His decision was laced with interesting facts that basically shredded the arguments made by California Attorney …
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 Pistol in a Muddy River Tactical Holster
Firearm: Smith & Wesson M&P57 (MSRP: $699) In a pretty stunning move, Smith & Wesson joined the 5.7 x 28 mm fraternity with its new M&P5.7 at the beginning of 2023. Launched at SHOT Show 2023, the M&P5.7 offers familiar M&P styling but with internal hammer-fired operation along with a threaded barrel, …
The NRA Will Not Be Silenced
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear National Rifle Association of America v. Maria T. Vullo. This is a case the state of New York didn’t want the Court to accept, as state officials don’t want to be held accountable for using their regulatory authority in a blatant attack on the …
Review: Extar EP9
The Extar EP9 is an ultra-lightweight, 9 mm, large-format pistol perfect for home defense. Weighing in at slightly more than 4 pounds and being less than 24 inches in length, it’s an extremely agile firearm with familiar MSR-style controls. Extar is a family-owned and operated American company founded by a long-time engineer …
Hogg’s Latest “Small Wrongness Concealed Within Larger Wrongness”
Is there anyone or anything that professional ranter, former progressive pillow company executive, and anti-gun activist David Hogg hasn’t blamed for gun crime? The NRA, predictably, has been pretty much at the top of his list (for instance, here, here, and here), but to date, the admittedly far-from-complete list also includes: The “gun lobby” and “gun industry;” Republican lawmakers; …
Review: Extar EP9
The Extar EP9 is an ultra-lightweight, 9 mm, large-format pistol perfect for home defense. Weighing in at slightly more than 4 pounds and being less than 24 inches in length, it’s an extremely agile firearm with familiar MSR-style controls. Extar is a family-owned and operated American company founded by a long-time engineer …
90-Day Export Permit Halt Comes As A “Shock”
The halt in new permits to export firearms, ammunition and related components to certain nations posted on Oct. 27 by U.S. Department of Commerce came with no notification, despite the financial strain on affected firms. The pause is effective for 90 days and could become permanent—at least under the Biden administration—if a …
