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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New— Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) “pauses” new rule regarding business access to banks; Florida: SB498/H259, restore the right of self-defense in churchespasses Senate Judiciary Committee 7-4. It now goes to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee; Indiana: SB64, a school safety measure that is onerous for gun owners […]

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By Paul Lathrop | Contributing Editor When is a gun carried visibly concealed? According to a recent ruling by the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court, any time law enforcement wants it to be, and any piece of the gun is covered. That ruling came down in July 2020 and was reported this week by the Prince […]

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Backpack company Mystery Ranch has announced it will be releasing a number of new pack accessories that will meet the needs of today’s gear driven hunter. The first of these accessories is the new Mystery Ranch Rangefinder Holster. The Rangefinder Holster silently cradles this invaluable tool with one-handed operational functionality. When the moment of truth […]

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The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), Project ChildSafe® and the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) are responding to record high gun sales in 2020, particularly among African Americans and first-time gun buyers, by providing free educational resources and tips on firearm safety and responsible storage for all new gun owners. According to data from the National […]

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In a move that may ultimately pit the state of Missouri against Congress and the Biden administration, the Republican-controlled Missouri House of Representatives voted 107-43 to advance legislation that would prevent local law enforcement from enforcing federal gun control laws. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Jered Taylor (R-Republic) in apparent anticipation of new gun […]

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The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus brief in a federal case that is trying to force the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to define certain firearms components as “firearms.” “Forcing ATF to adopt the new approach to classification of certain gun components that the plaintiffs in this case are demanding would […]

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Federal Ammunition’s commitment to empowering our nation’s injured veterans is approaching the quarter-million dollar mark, according to a company announcement. Since 2011, Federal Ammunition has supported Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the nonprofit’s free programs and services with an annual contribution to the Minnesota Wounded Warrior Charity Golf event. To date, the total contribution is […]

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Two weeks in the White House, and Joe Biden still hasn’t launched the anticipated offensive against Second Amendment rights, but that’s about to change, according to a report in the Washington Examiner. According to veteran columnist Paul Bedard, the delay has been “because he’s leaving it to two key nominees to take the fight to […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New— President Biden states he wants to repeal PLCAA; Connecticut: Pro-gun and anti-gun bills introduced; Florida: SB498/H259, restore the right of self-defense in churches introduced; Iowa: both houses pass SJ8, a “Second Amendment” constitutional amendment;  Massachusetts: multiple anti-gun bills introduced;Mississippi: SB2107, under consideration; Missouri: HB52 and HB212 , two bills protecting […]

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By Dave Workman | Editor-in-Chief An interesting argument has surfaced against legislation in Washington State seeking to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Writing for the Washington Civil Rights Association, contributor Marion Bishop warns Evergreen State lawmakers now backing legislation to ban so-called “high capacity magazines” such a ban would be unconstitutional “and […]

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A lawsuit filed against the National Rifle Association was given the green light to move forward in a ruling by Justice Joel Cohen of Manhattan Supreme Court, according to Reuters. The lawsuit, filed last August by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, seeks to dissolve the 5-million-member association, alleging that NRA had violated state […]

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Kat Ainsworth Stevens | Contributing Editor In the world of self-defense handguns there’s often a question of whether you need a high-end pistol to protect your life and the lives of your loved ones. The basic answer to this question is that your chose self-defense handgun must be reliable, accurate, and well-suited to your specific […]

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Browning will now offer the 280 Ackley Improved (280 AI) in select X-Bolt configurations, the Utah-based company announced. A longtime favorite of cartridge aficionados, the .280 AI offers shooters excellent accuracy and downrange performance with high ballistic coefficient, heavier for caliber bullets. Contributing to the newfound popularity of the .280 AI is the increased number […]

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As part of an ongoing effort to give customers more options when choosing to “Hunt With A Henry,” Henry Repeating Arms has announced four new models that fit the needs of modern hunters, whether in pursuit of small game or large, feather or fur. The Henry Lever Action Magnum Express .22 Mag is built for […]

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The Benelli Lupo, introduced last, has become one of the most popular and most recognized bolt-action centerfire rifles on the market and is now offered in three additional calibers, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win. and .243 Win., joining the three original calibers of .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win. Mag. and .270 Win. The added Lupo rifles from […]

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Franchi now offers a new color option to its Momentum rifle line and also addresses certain states’ hunting regulations requiring straight-walled centerfire cartridges with the addition of the Momentum chambered in .350 Legend. The latest offering joins three popular calibers in the Momentum line including 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag.  The most […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New— State legislation:  Arkansas: SB24 passed by the Senate; Florida: SB370 &  SB560 introduced; Montana: HB102 passed the House 66-31; North Carolina:  A public hearing online for the purpose of crafting the 2021-22 hunting, fishing and trapping seasons; Oregon: the legislature convened on January 11, 2021 and many anti-gun bills have […]

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A television advertisement produced by the Second Amendment Foundation and running on more than a dozen networks to recruit membership for the “2nd Amendment First Responder” project has been scheduled to run for a third consecutive week, and is evidently hitting some raw nerves. While the 60-second message about the threat posed to Second Amendment […]

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The newest Model 70 variant from Winchester Repeating Arms comes in the form of the new Model 70 Long Range MB (Muzzle Brake). This new rifle features a fluted, heavy sporter barrel with a 5/8″x 24 threaded muzzle and muzzle brake. The free-floating, matte blued barrel is 24″ long and has a recessed target crown. […]

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With a dedication to providing high performance products of uncompromising quality, Buck Knives has introduced a variety of new knives for 2021, including an upgrade to famous classics and a bolster lock automatic.The company, based in Post Falls, Idaho, released a complete list of their new and upgraded entries. Pro 100 Series Fixed BladesThe classic 100 […]

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