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In celebration of its 75th Anniversary, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is proud to announce the immediate availability of commemorative firearms from each of Ruger’s firearm manufacturing facilities: a Mark IV™ Standard model, a pair of 10/22® Sporter models, and an LCP® MAX. While each of these models is tastefully embellished with 75th Anniversary markings, […]

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There is better forage for Idaho’s elk, whitetail and mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife thanks to $3,832,977 in grant funding from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its conservation partners, according to an RMEF release. The grant funding goes toward on-the-ground habitat stewardship work ranging from forest fuel reduction and riparian enhancement […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Almost predictably, a Richmond Democrat Delegate-elect who is part of the new legislative majority in Virginia has introduced a gun control bill which, if passed, will require firearms dealers, manufacturers or importers to provide a locking device with the sale of each handgun. Democrats recaptured the Assembly in November, and it […]

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By Jim Dickson | Contributing Writer Big game in the South means black bear, wild hog, and deer, and there is no time like the present to begin planning ahead for 2024 The tradition of hunting them is as old as the South itself. Everyone hunted in the pioneer days. Back then we also had […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The chief judge for the U.S. Northern District Court in West Virginia on Friday ruled, in a case brought last year by the Second Amendment Foundation, that the federal prohibition on handgun sales and ownership for young adults in the 18-20-year age group is “facially unconstitutional.” In his 40-page decision, U.S. […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief A new Senate bill that would “regulate” gas-operated semiautomatic firearms, introduced Thursday by Maine Independent Sen. Angus King and New Mexico Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich, has quickly drawn opposition from the National Shooting Sports Foundation and National Rifle Association. WABI News is reporting King’s bill includes a 10-round magazine limit and […]

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By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor    There is no handgun more important in the scheme of things to a handgunner than a good quality .22 rimfire.    All firearms are serious tools and must be handled safely. The .22 caliber pistol is among the great fun guns of all time but also a great […]

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NEXTORCH Industries, a leading manufacturer of illumination tools and specialized equipment for law enforcement, first responder, tactical, and outdoor applications, has announced  the P86 1600lm Flashlight with 120db Electronic Whistle, offering sound and light in one unit. The P86 Flashlight with Electronic Whistle delivers high performance in a compact package. The powerful 1600 lumen P86 […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The city of Seattle has reportedly reached a milestone, but nothing to celebrate, after setting a new homicide record with 70 slayings so far this year, one more than the previous record of 69 set in 1994. According to KING5 News, the local NBC affiliate, the grim record was set with […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief With a hearing on so-called “gun violence” as a “public health crisis” before the Senate Judiciary Committee as a backdrop, a debate about firearm fatality data has erupted because a senator from Louisiana and a public health expert witness tangled over whether Chicago is deadlier than some southern states. As noted […]

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By Lee Williams SAF Investigative Journalism Project Despite what the media wants you to believe, not all murders are committed with firearms. Knives and what the FBI considers “cutting instruments” are used in roughly 10-percent of all killings. And there are no background checks on knives. Murders involving firearms usually draw far more attention and […]

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Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.  (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI) has announced the release of its latest Spec Series Kit with the new Performance Center M&P9 Metal M2.0. True to its design, this pistol not only sets a new benchmark for the Spec Series line but also places a heightened focus on performance, ensuring users encounter […]

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By Jim Dickson, | Contributing Writer There is far more small game hunting than big game hunting in the South, and much of it happens during the winter months. When the pioneers depleted the deer and other big game populations in their settlement areas they turned to squirrel hunting. In those days the forests were […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—Texas-Fifth Circuit—VanDerStok v. Garland: The Fifth Circuit court granted the Plaintiffs-Appellees motion for the issuance of the Mandate and the case returns to US District Court for the Northern District of Texas Illinois: State Supreme Court—Caulkins v. Pritzker: This case has proceeded through the state courts all the way to the […]

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Savage Arms® has continued to raise the bar in factory hunting rifles by incorporating new technologies and forming strategic partnerships. The KLYM series is the latest evolution and brings new performance to rifles designed for the highest treks and most remote backcountry hunts, the company said in a news release. This innovative line of rifles […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief A recent survey from the Marquette Law School shows more than 2-to-1 support for the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2022 ruling in the landmark Second Amendment case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which recognizes the right to bear arms in public places. Marquett is the same […]

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The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry trade association, is reporting that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) completed 680,671 background checks related to firearms for the week leading up to, and including, “Black Friday,” one of the busiest shopping days of the year. That figure is down slightly from 2022’s […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief With the Michigan Legislature finally adjourned for the year, new gun control laws signed by Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will not be taking effect until Feb. 13, 2024, according to a report in Bridge Michigan. The report noted that new state laws cannot become effective until 90 days after state lawmakers […]

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State House lawmakers in Pennsylvania are considering gun control legislation pushing so-called “safe storage” as pressure is reportedly building on the Senate to do likewise. According to Spotlight PA, Tuesday’s hearing before the House Judiciary Committee in Harrisburg covers bills aimed at preventing unauthorized access to firearms by children and teens, and penalizing parents or […]

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By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor    When teaching folks from a wide spectrum of the population to use a handgun well, I observe that a certain percentage use a revolver better than an automatic.    No, they don’t outshoot the best shots who use a self-loading pistol, but they handle a revolver better on […]

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