The Gun Mag

By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor     A good carry gun has many qualities that are easily defined. Reliability is foremost. Speed into action, good practical accuracy, and a weight that isn’t too heavy on the hip are important.    The pistol should chamber a fight stopping cartridge. My expectations of life are rosy and […]

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By Lee Williams SAF Investigative Journalism Project COMMENTARY: The ATF admitted it issues $1,300 rifle suppressors for the “health and safety” of its law enforcement agents, “due to the extensive training and quarterly firearms qualifications they must complete,” according to our story published Wednesday. But those three words chosen by the ATF – health and […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief In a 7-2 ruling, the Washington State Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on so-called “large-capacity magazines,” declaring in a 19-page decision that such magazines are not “arms” protected by the Second Amendment. Writing for the majority, Associate Justice Charles W. Johnson stated, “LCMs also fall outside either protection of […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The philosophical chasm between Democrats and Republicans on guns and the Second Amendment is no more evident than in Maine, where one side is looking at more regulations while the other side is proposing restoration of rights for people convicted of non-violent felonies. News Center Maine is reporting on the situation […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief An unidentified armed citizen intervened in a violent assault in Spokane, Wash., causing the suspect to flee, but he was subsequently captured by County Sheriff’s deputies and Liberty Lake police officers, according to the Sheriff’s Spokane County Office. The suspect, identified as William C. Morris, 36, is in a great deal […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Almost two years after being struck down by an Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel as unconstitutional, an updated version of Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) is making its way through the State Legislature in Jefferson City. Sponsors of House Bill 1175 say it is supposed to be less […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The suspect in an April 29 multiple murder in Minneapolis, Minn. is a convicted felon who legally could not possess a firearm, but he now faces four counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder, along with a single count of illegal gun possession. Despite the clear facts […]

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Sturm, Ruger has announced the newest addition to its Mark IV 22/45 series of .22-caliber rimfire semi-auto pistols, and it’s a gem. With a polymer grip frame, threaded cold hammer-forged 4.40-inch bull barrel, adjustable rear sight and factory-mounted Picatinny rail for mounting optics, this latest incarnation of the widely popular 22/45 pistol should find quick […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—Snope v. Brown and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island no new information; Smith & Wesson v. Mexico: Case 22-1823: To be decided within the next two months; Trump Administration and Second Amendment Jurisprudence: Wolford v. Lopez; Case 24-1046:  Alan Beck’s article in The Reload on the 11th Circuit decision;C.S. v. […]

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By Lee Williams SAF Investigative Journalism Project Why do ATF agents need new suppressors for their ARs? No one was willing to answer this simple question, not the private company making the silencers and certainly not the ATF. However, ATF agents themselves were discussing the new silencers on a website they falsely believed was private. […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-chief Second Amendment advocates are applauding a decision to remove a Biden-era photo exhibit from the headquarters of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—titled ‘The Faces of Gun Violence”—while anti-gunners are condemning the move as heartless. According to NPR, the exhibit included photos of 120 people “killed in gun violence.” […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation which protects firearms manufacturers in the state from junk lawsuits, adding state-level reinforcement to the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The move is being hailed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the umbrella industry umbrella group. Senate Bill 1360 and […]

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The New York Times photojournalist who captured the split second when the bullet that struck Donald Trump in the right ear during a July 2024 speech in Pennsylvania has won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography.The prize was awarded to Doug Mills, who told Fox News he was standing just below then-candidate Trump, covering […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Why has the Internal Revenue Service spent “at least $10 million on guns and ammunition” to arm 2,100 special agents, in addition to buying 4,500 guns and 5 million rounds of ammunition, including 539 long-barreled rifles, 15 submachine guns and hundreds of shotguns? It’s a question Republican Iowa Senator Joni Ernst […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief In the wake of high-profile mass arrests of alleged illegal immigrants in Colorado and Florida during which Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly recovered drugs and guns, the big question as President Donald Trump observes his first 100 days in office is whether violent crime will decline. According to Fox […]

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Editor’s Note: This article is syndicated content published as part of the Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Journalism Project and reflects the reporting, opinions, and perspectives of the original author and interview subjects. Statements concerning alleged misconduct by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), individual agents, federal prosecutors, or members of the judiciary […]

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By Jim Dickson | Contributing Writer The Case company dates back to 1889 and today is perhaps the fastest growing American knife company. Part of that appeal is the rise of Case knife collecting, an outgrowth of the customer appreciation of Case quality through the years. The Case Knife Collectors Club boasts 18,000 members and […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte isn’t even being subtle about it. He’s launched a video campaign aimed directly at gunmakers in Colorado to move north, where they will find a far friendlier business climate than in the Centennial State, where Democrat Gov. Jared Polis just signed restrictive gun legislation. Gianforte, a Republican, […]

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Versacarry®, a leader in premium firearm holsters and accessories has launched the Element 2.0 Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) Holster. Designed for simplicity, comfort, and versatility, the Element 2.0 is available in both right- and left-hand configurations and offers multiple barrel length options for a custom fit. “We wanted the Element 2.0 to work for as many people […]

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Following on the unprecedented success of the Mossberg 590® Shockwave pump action, Mossberg is pleased to announce the all-new 990 Aftershock, a 12-gauge, 3-inch semi-auto version of this small in size, but big on performance tactical firearm. This full-featured and easy to maneuver platform is available with 14.75-inch or 18.5-inch barrel options and a 14.75-inch […]

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