Ninety-six years ago last week, a convoluted congressional and constitutional misadventure of major proportions began an interesting period in American history. Commonly known as “Prohibition,” the Volstead Act was named for its senatorial sponsor (Andrew Volstead of Minnesota), and gave legal teeth to the 18th Amendment. As a historical matter, …

In this column, A1F Daily trains its watchdog eye on The Trace, Michael Bloomberg’s new anti-“gun news” site. In a Nov. 2 feature titled, “Watch How Chicago Gets Flooded with Thousands of Crime Guns,” The Trace tries to make the argument that Chicago’s crime is caused by guns from other …

Practically the only bad thing about shooting is recoil—and there are various ways to ensure it doesn’t mess up an otherwise good thing. Read more for alternatives to taking a beating from recoil. Beginners—or anyone—bothered by a firearm’s recoil (or kick) can always opt for lighter-recoiling guns or calibers. Of …

The right to keep and bear arms may be the single most controversial and most contentious right listed in our Bill of Rights. Much of the root of that contention is in understanding what the founders and framers actually meant. What is the Second Amendment really about? Buy All-American! Bring …

Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman “Medusa” Schultz (D-FL) recently made some incredibly unbelievable comments regarding mass shooting numbers, and now she’s been outed once again as the liar she is. Wasserman Schultz claimed that “380 Americans have been killed in 294 mass shootings in 2015 alone.” But is that …

Another mass shooting in the United States creates yet another opportunity for our spineless president to push his left wing agenda. Riding on the backs of people needlessly murdered because of an irrational fear of allowing people to defend themselves, President Obama wastes no time and promises action on gun …

The Browning Hi Power is one of the most prolific fighting pistols of all time. I’ve owned several, but for a variety of reasons could never hold on to one very long. Like John Browning’s other, more famous, pistol—the 1911—the Hi Power needs a bit of tweaking from its original …

“New” shotgun introductions are often just UPDATED spins on existing designs, but every once in a while something entirely different comes along—the Benelli Vinci’s entrance in 2009 is a fine example. There’s simply never been a shotgun with the Vinci’s unique, modular design, which includes a trigger group/forearm module—essentially a lower receiver—that …

Quiet guns make for happy shooters and happier neighbors. Regardless of firearm type, reducing sound at the muzzle is good for everyone’s ears, and also tends to reduce complaints about “noise pollution.” Sound suppressors (also known as silencers, suppressors or cans) provide a way for the average shooter to reduce …

(Springfield, VA)—Sen. Ted Cruz defended the Second Amendment rights of all Americans during last night’s presidential debate, and also cited his endorsement by Gun Owners of America. “Indeed, just a couple of years ago when Harry Reid and Barack Obama came after the right to keep and bear arms of …