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By Dave Workman Senior Editor Underscoring a national divide on guns between Democrats and Republicans, an ABC News/Washington Post survey has revealed that 86 percent of Democrats think stricter laws would have prevented the Florida high school shooting, but only 29 percent of Republicans agree, the Post reported. “The falloff in support for restricting assault weapons […]

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by Tanya Metaksa Latest developments— Fed. Legislative: Bump stocks review ATF; H.R. 2810, H.R.38/S.446; H.R. 447; H.R. 3576; Appropriations bill for Justice, H.R. 2706; Interior: Secretarial Order 3362; Judicial: State of Wisconsin v. Amanda L. Longley, Illinois v. Julio Chairez; Ohioans for Concealed Carry, Inc., et al. v. City of Cleveland; New York State Rifle […]

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  by Dave Workman Senior Editor   By remarkable coincidence, as the 50th anniversary of a western film classic that has been called a “masterpiece” looms, a story in Smithsonian.com has put the lie to arguments from anti-gunners that the country is in danger of turning into the “Wild West” if gun laws are relaxed. […]

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FN adds Maryland compliant ARs FN America, LLC has announced the release of two new state-compliant FN 15® models for Maryland residents. The FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Carbine and FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Rifle meet the state of Maryland’s requirements for sale with the heavy barrel profile, limited 10-round magazine capacity and other […]

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Authorities in Massachusetts mailed a notice to all individuals holding firearms licenses and firearms identification cards on Jan. 12 warning of the new state law making possession of a “bump stock” or “trigger crank” subject to criminal prosecution. Sale or transfer of those accessories was prohibited immediately after passage of the law right after the […]

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by Tanya Metaksa Latest developments— Fed. Legislative: Bump stocks review ATF; H.R. 2810, H.R.38/S.446; H.R. 447; H.R. 3576; Appropriations bill for Justice, H.R. 2706; Judicial: Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club, Ltd. v. Small; State Legislation: Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia 115th Congress (1st session) […]

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Justice Department said investigating Harvard Apparently, there is trouble in academic paradise. The US Justice Department said in November that it is investigating Harvard University’s admissions policies and accused the school of refusing to cooperate, ratcheting up a fight that could have implications for affirmative action policies on campuses across the country, according to the […]

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by Joseph P. Tartaro | Executive Editor A little known provision of New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s SAFE Act is causing huge headaches for county officials and all of an estimated 1 million pistol permit holders outside New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, that already have renewal pistol licensing. Under the SAFE […]

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Weinstein deserves prison while LaPierre can retire Dear Editor: In reference to TGM Nov. 2017, “Weinstein targets NRA in expiation.” Weinstein, who simply represents many of Hollywood’s elite leading Democrat female predators, an anti-civil rights and disreputable BIG SHOT, the emperor reprobate and sexual psychopath and lunatic sickie who now demands to rectify a sordid […]

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By Dave Workman Senior Editor Legendary firearms manufacturer Weatherby has announced that it is moving its operations to Wyoming and leaving the California headquarters it has occupied for decades. The announcement came on the first day of the 40th annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas. According to Ed Weatherby, the […]

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There’s always something new for hunters and shooters in the optics arena with the arrival of a new year, and that’s certainly the case for 2018. For example, Bushnell has announced a new Elite Tactical XRS II riflescope that has several features long range precision shooters will appreciate. It’s a 4.5-30x50mm model with the capability […]

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by Scott Smith | Contributing Editor The holidays are upon us and while sugar plums dance in your heads, I have been pondering the upcoming SHOT Show. The last few weeks my inbox has seen an increase of “Black Friday Sales” and what’s hot and new for the 2018 SHOT Show. Without a doubt there […]

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By Dave Workman Senior Editor Wearing a 5.5-inch barrel, the new stainless steel Ruger Redhawk revolver chambered for the potent .357 Magnum cartridge is an 8-shooter that is both accurate and, thanks to the 49-ounce weight, comfortable on recoil.   TGM got a chance to run this wheelgun through its paces at the annual Media […]

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by Joseph P. Tartaro | Executive Editor Frontier Tactical announced in December the acceptance of cryptocurrency, becoming the first in the industry to accept Bitcoin for purchases. Frontier Tactical, located in Brooksville, FL, is a disabled veteran owned manufacturer that claims it is bringing innovation and modularity to the already market-proven AR-15 platform, saying it […]

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by James C. Fulmer | Past President, NMLRA January is the first month of the new year on the Gregorian calendar, which is used all over the world. The month is named for the Roman god Janus. In Roman mythology, Janus was a god with two faces that looked in opposite directions. One face looked […]

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  By Dave Workman Senior Editor The ongoing FBI investigation into whether Russia helped influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election took a strange turn with a report by McClatchy that investigators are trying to determine whether a “top Russian banker” identified as Alexander Torshin may have “illegally funneled” money to the National Rifle […]

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By Dave Workman Senior Editor An Associated Press analysis showing that “more than a dozen guns” sold by police agencies in Washington State since 2010 have turned up in subsequent investigations, but a bit of work with a pocket calculator suggests that this is the case with a relative handful of guns. The AP story […]

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Review by | Joseph P. Tartaro | Executive Editor NEW YORK ASSAULT WEAPON LAW, by Jerold E. Levine. ©2017. Published by LawTech Publications, 5 Sunrise Plaza, Suite 102, Valley Stream, NY 11580; phone: 212-482-8830. Loose leaf bound, 418 pages, with B&W illustrations. $44.95, including tax and shipping. Jerry Levine, the author of this book, is […]

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  By Dave Workman Senior Editor A trio of gun rights organizations has asked the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to review their challenge of an Alameda County, California zoning ordinance that effectively bans gun stores. The writ of certiorari was submitted by the Second Amendment Foundation, the California Association of Federal Firearms […]

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Review by Joseph P. Tartaro | Executive Editor WHOOSH BOOM SPLAT, by William Gurstelle. ©2017. Published by Chicago Review Press, Chicago, IL. Well illustrated soft-cover book. 154 pages, including a Source of Materials list and Index. List price $16.99, also at lower prices from online book sellers. The subtitle to this book is How to […]

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