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By Jim Dickson | Contributing Writer A perennial knife question is “What is a good factory knife?”  This is best answered by telling the person asking to choose an old design that has stood the test of time in the worst conditions. Unfortunately these traditional designs are more expensive to make, and most factories would […]

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By Lee Williams SAF Investigative Journalism Project The ATF went to Bryan Malinowski’s West Little Rock home last month spoiling for a gunfight, and they got one. Now, a good man is dead – the latest victim of ATF’s overly aggressive tactics and complete disregard for the sanctity of human life. ATF has yet to […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief It has been used to anchor virtually every North American big game species and is known as a flat-shooting, hard-hitting round developed initially by the military to replace the .30-06 Springfield, with ballistics approaching the legendary ’06. But the short-action .308 Winchester cartridge caught fire with sportsmen and women in the […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Crime levels in the US may be “significantly higher” than FBI data published in its most recent statistics because of “reporting problems” and the agency’s switch about four years ago to a National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The traditional FBI Uniform Crime Report system was replaced in 2020-21 with NIBRS and […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—SCOTUS: Garland v. VanDerStok: Case No. 23-10718: the case has now been distributed for the SCOTUS Conference of April 12; Justice Sonia Sotomayor denied the stay requested in Srour v. City of New York; May v. Bonta & Carralero v. Bonta: Case 23-4354 and 23-4356: Oral argument has been scheduled for […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief It’s being called “the shortest injunction in the history of Washington State,” a ruling by Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor which struck down the state’s ban on so-called “large capacity magazines,” and was quickly stayed by state Supreme Court Commissioner Michael E. Johnston. Attorney William Kirk, president of Washington […]

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By John Markwell | Contributing Writer    Regular readers of the GunMag.com may recall a series of articles on .32 H&R Magnum revolvers that have chronicled our journey down the .32 H&R rabbit hole.    You may be relieved to know the journey is almost over, as we now have in hand our version of […]

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A Complete Guide To Working With Pelts, Fur, And Leather By Monte Burch Soft Cover 245 Pages Available From Rowman And Littlefield 1-800-462-6920 customercare@nbnbooks.com $24.95 + $5 Shipping As a former trapper I am appalled to see valuable deer and other hides wildly slashed off and thrown away by hunters. Men who don’t even know […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief For the sixth month in a row, the number of active Washington state concealed pistol licenses has been in a gradual decline, averaging just over 1,000 per month, according to data from the state Department of Licensing. The license, which is good for five years, is held by more than 690,000 […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The headline in an Op-Ed about so-called “red flag” laws, published by the Portland, Maine Press-Herald, says more about gun control than perhaps was intended. “Red flag laws ignore the truth about crime,” and the subhead notes, “Criminals commit crimes, not guns.” Author Andee Reardon, owner of the East Coast School […]

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WMC News in Memphis, Tennessee is reporting on a new voting restriction which allegedly makes it “more difficult for some Tennesseans to cast their ballots” because it requires convicted felons who want to vote must first have their Second Amendment rights restored. The head of a Washington, D.C.-based “voter advocacy” group claims the law is […]

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Real Avid, the leader in DIY for Guns®, recognizes that hammers and punches are two of the most essential tools for do-it-yourself gunsmiths. For 2024, the company is excited to release its all-new Armorer’s Master Hammer along with the Armorer’s Master Hammer and Accu-Punch® 11-Piece Standard Pin Punch Set. The Armorer’s Master Hammer is a […]

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Fiocchi is continuing to meet the call of avid turkey hunters who appreciate the devastating knockdown power of Tungsten Super Shot. Boasting dense patterns, deep penetration, and unparalleled long-range performance, Fiocchi’s Golden Turkey TSS raises the bar for turkey hunters seeking superior results. Available in three-inch offerings for 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore, this […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Years ago, a group known as Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO) started a campaign to warn people about so-called “boundary violations”  committed by physicians who ask their patients about guns in the home, and then allegedly offer “gun safety” advice about either locking up firearms or just getting them out […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief For the past seven decades, a controversy has surrounded the published report—some people dismiss it as a wild claim—by the late Elmer Keith about an estimated 600-yard shot he made on an Idaho mule deer buck with a Smith & Wesson double-action .44 Magnum revolver using only the factory “iron” sights. […]

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By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor    Springfield Armory is a relative newcomer to AR 15 manufacture, but lest anyone be mistaken, just because it has taken a while to get in stride, Springfield offers some of the best conceived and manufactured versions of America’s rifle.    I have a growing respect for the Springfield […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Savannah, Georgia Mayor Van Johnson thinks he has a good idea to prevent gun thefts from cars, by penalizing the crime victims. Gun theft from unlocked cars is a problem in Savannah, according to WCJL News. According to Johnson, last year 244 firearms were stolen, of which 203 were taken from […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Fresh on then heels of a debate over a proposed tax on guns and ammunition, Colorado lawmakers are reportedly narrowing the types of so-called “sensitive spaces” where firearms would be prohibited under legislation known as SB24-131. Colorado Public Radio is now reporting the original version of the bill listed places where […]

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Want to check up on the latest news about the Second Amendment Foundation? Thanks to the launch of the “SAF In The News” web page, it’s easy. According to Matt Coffey, SAF vice president of communications, content is added as it becomes available. Recent history suggests this could become a busy website. “Basically it’s an […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—SCOTUS: Argument in March 2024—National Rifle Association v. Vullo: what’s next? Garland v. VanDerStok: Case No. 23-10718: the case has now been Distributed for the SCOTUS Conference of April 12, 2024;  Nunzio Calce et al., v. The City of New York: After over 2 years, NYC is again asking for an […]

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