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Seattle a ‘Textbook Example of Failed Policies,’ Says Gun Rights Group

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 16:30

By Dave Workman | Editor-in-Chief The City of Seattle is a “textbook example of horribly failed policies,” according to a national grassroots gun rights organization headquartered coincidentally in nearby Bellevue that looked at the skyrocketing number of murders in several major cities Wednesday. Fox News reported this week that the “Jet City,” which is also […]

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Steiner Optics Offers TOR Laser, Light Models for Pistols

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 16:00

Steiner Optics has announced that its TOR pistol laser and light models are now available. The TOR Mini and TOR Fusion, when mounted on a sidearm will fit a variety of holsters from several manufacturers, Steiner said in a company news release. The TOR Mini features a Type III hard-anodized, machined aluminum housing and rail […]

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Mossberg Donates $75,000 to NSSF After SHOT Show Cancellation

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 15:30

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. has announced a donation of $75,000 to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) following the cancellation of the 2021 Shooting Hunting & Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. The 42nd annual SHOT Show, scheduled to take place in January 2021, was canceled due to potential health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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USCCA Announces ‘New Partnership’ with Disabled American Veterans

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 15:00

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has announced a new partnership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a nonprofit organization that provides a lifetime of support for veterans and their families. The USCCA – which is the largest and fastest growing organization focused on providing self-defense education, training and legal protection to more than half a […]

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Chatting with Rachel Malone: How a One-Time Anti-Gunner Made a 180-Degree Shift

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:30

By Paul Lathrop | Contributing Editor Appearing as a guest on “The Daily Bullet,” Texas gun rights advocate Rachel Malone is living proof that opinions and philosophies can change dramatically, and all it takes is an open mind, timely research and experience. She went from being anti-gun to a lobbyist for the Gun Owners of […]

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Testing the SAR K2 45c Compact

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 10:00

By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor I am a dyed in the wool gun crank. If it goes bang, I like to test and get the most out of the firearm. In some cases, I feel limited by the gun’s performance and realize that it is at best a second or third rate pistol. Other […]

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Two Oregon Counties Go ‘2A Sanctuary’

Fri, 11/20/2020 - 11:00

By Paul Lathrop | Contributing Editor Two Oregon counties took a bold step recently by adopting local ordinances making it a misdemeanor crime for county workers to enforce Oregon gun laws, according to the Portland Oregonian.  Columbia County in the west and Umatilla County in the state’s northeast region adopted ordinances that forbid county law […]

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NRA Agrees to Pay $2.5 Million in NY Insurance Case Settlement

Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:30

The National Rifle Association this week agreed to pay $2.5 million to New York in a settlement agreement putting to rest a claim the association violated Empire State insurance laws by “soliciting insurance products and receiving compensation,” according to state Department of Financial Services Supt. Linda Lacewell, several news agencies reported. According to ABC News, […]

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Daily Bullet Interviews ‘A Girl and A Gun’ Exec Robyn Sandoval

Fri, 11/20/2020 - 08:30

By Paul Lathrop | Contributing Editor Robyn Sandoval, executive director of “A Girl and a Gun” Women’s shooting leagues, told The Daily Bullet podcast that in the years since the movement started in February 2011, it has grown to involve more than 200 shooting ranges nationwide. Along the way, Sandoval went through a personal transformation, […]

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Hunting, Fishing License Spike: COVID-19 Sends People Outside

Thu, 11/19/2020 - 17:00

Strange as it may seem, there may be one very positive benefit from the COVID-19 pandemic, which may be at least partly responsible for a spike in the sales of hunting and fishing licenses, according to Fox News. For example, Michigan saw a 10 percent increase in hunting license sales this year with more than […]

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Hunting Coyotes with Dogs Effective Predator Control

Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:00

By Jim Dickson | Contributing Editor Hunting coyotes with dogs is the most efficient method of culling them, and a quick survey of some western states revealed it is legal in Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Missouri, but not Washington, so it is essential to check hunting regulations in your state. But for hunters suffering from […]

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Ayoob Talks About AR15s and Home Invasions

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 17:15

By Paul Lathrop | Contributing Editor With the recent revelation by the National Shooting Sports Foundation that the Modern Sporting Rifle is a common use firearm totaling nearly 50% of rifle sales, TGM reached out to Massad Ayoob, renowned firearms trainer and Interim President of the Second Amendment Foundation for his thoughts on AR-15s and […]

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Legislative Update Nov. 18, 2020

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 10:00

By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—2020 Elections: President Trump says it is not over yet! BATFE leadership working with Biden and says its top priorities is banning “pistol braces and 80% lower receivers”; Judicial: Call et all v. Jones et al:federal challenge to Maryland’s draconian handgun carry restrictions;  Defense Distributed and Second Amendment Foundation, Inc. v. […]

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NSSF Releases Updated Firearms Production Data

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 14:00

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has released the 2020 update of its Firearm Production Report to members and it’s an eye-popper, revealing that in 2019, “there were approximately 3.3 million firearms imported into the United States which included 2.3 million pistols and revolvers, 301,000 rifles and 678,000 shotguns.”There are now an estimated 19.8 million modern sporting rifles—repeatedly mischaracterized as so-called “assault rifles”—in circulation […]

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Texas Anti-Gunners Seek to End State Preemption

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 13:30

One of several pieces of gun control legislation pre-filed for the 2021 Texas legislative session in Austin is a measure aimed at eliminating the Lone Star State’s firearm preemption law, according to KLBJ radio. House Bill 238 would allow local governments to establish their own gun control ordinances, including bans, the story said. According to […]

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Savage Introduces Newest Backcountry Xtreme Rifle: The 110 Timberline

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 12:00

Savage Arms has just introduced the new 110 Timberline bolt-action rifle, the newest member of Savage’s new Backcountry Xtreme Series—a line of rifles built to the preferred specifications of the most demanding hunters. The 110 Timberline, with its RealTree Excape camo, fluted barrel, and protective Cerakote® coating, is built for high climbs, long shots, and […]

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Women’s Outdoor Media Assn. Honors Mia Anstine with WOMA Founder’s Award

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 11:30

The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) recently presented Mia Anstine of Durango, CO, with their first-ever WOMA Founder’s Award. The recipient of the WOMA Founder’s Award is recognized for her continued support of shooting sports, hunting, fishing, and archery. According to WOMA President, Lenee Landis, “We chose Mia to receive the initial WOMA Founder’s Award […]

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SAR USA by Sarsilmaz Announces the New SAR 9X Platinum 9mm

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 11:00

SAR USA by Sarsilmaz, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of firearms has introduced the new SAR 9X Platinum striker-fired semi-automatic 9x19mm pistol. “The SAR 9X Platinum’s DNA comes directly from the SAR 9 pistol which is one of the latest offerings from SAR USA,” said Todd Pearson, COO of SAR USA. “The SAR 9 […]

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Gun Rights Foundation Chair Hoffman on ‘Daily Bullet’

Mon, 11/16/2020 - 16:00

By Paul Lathrop | Contributing Editor Gene Hoffman, founder and chairman of the California Gun Rights Foundation appeared on the latest of the “Daily Bullet” video series to discuss the founding of Cal Guns and what some of the issues are that the foundation is currently dealing with. Hoffman explained that after the expiration of […]

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Gun Rights Groups Challenge California’s “Roster” Handgun Ban Scheme

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 16:47

The Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms along with other gun rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the State of California in a challenge of its recently-expanded ban via its so-called “Roster” laws. Joining SAF and CCRKBA are the Firearms Policy Coalition and San Diego […]

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