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When I finally decided to wade into the NFA pool after years of shooting, I found myself staring at the same fork in the road that confronts most first-timers: suppressor or SBR? That $200 tax stamp represents the same government permission slip regardless of which direction you choose, but the practical implications couldn’t be more ... Read more

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Having the right targets for your range day can make or break your training session. Every medium for catching bullets has its place, from cardboard cutouts, clay pigeons, rubber e-types, and yes even the venerable steel target. Today we’re looking at two offerings from Shooting Targets USA, the Triple Threat Torso and the Harmonic Human, ... Read more

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A pair of companion bills currently making rounds in the House and Senate seek to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans by preventing Veterans Affairs (VA) from reporting names to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as a routine part of benefit-related actions. According to the authors of the bills, the ... Read more

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Robert Cekada, a 30-year law enforcement veteran who has been with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for the past two decades, has been appointed Deputy Director of the ATF—the second highest ranking official at the agency. Before his recent Deputy Director appointment, Cekada had served as the Executive Assistant Director of ... Read more

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Cyelee is an up-and-coming red dot company that would be easy to dismiss. It’s one of what I call ‘Amazon’ brands. Amazon brands are garbage-tier optics companies like Feyachi and Pinty. Cyelee started popping up in odd corners of the firearms world, likely a big marketing push by the brand to get optics out there. ... Read more

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Hot on the scene is the new Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm pistol! This roller-delayed, little wonder looks to make its mark on the firearm scene as a strong contender as a PDW (personal defense weapon). The gold standard for a roller-delayed gas system is the Heckler& Koch MP5, or the nearest semi-auto equivalent that is ... Read more

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Massachusetts already ranks among the most restrictive states when it comes to gun laws, but for some, it’s still not enough. On March 26, gun control activists from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action gathered in Boston for an Advocacy Day event. They marched from the Cathedral Church of St. Paul to the State ... Read more

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A recent gun “buyback” in Hawaii, which netted more than 300 guns turned in to authorities, had supporters crowing over the results. Unfortunately for them, studies have proven such programs to be completely ineffective at curtailing crime, shootings or anything else. First, the accolades. “I want to thank everyone who turned in an unwanted firearm ... Read more

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Images by the author S&W has jumped on the folding pistol caliber carbine bandwagon in a big way. Introduced in February of 2023, the 9mm gun was a success out of the gate. It was built well, reliable, accurate, and could fold in half. It came with one 17- and two 23-round magazines.  Fast-forward to ... Read more

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The first time I became acquainted with a Magnum Research Desert Eagle in 44 Magnum we were standing about 25 yards away from a pile of loose cement blocks. We completely demolished those blocks, bits and dust. The 44 Magnum rounds sledgehammered the cement blocks. It took a few hours for the silly grin on ... Read more

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Following Gov. Jared Polis’ signing of the sweeping gun ban measure last week, some Colorado sheriffs, who have opposed the bill all along, are still speaking out against the action. The measure bans the sale of the most popular selling rifle in America—the Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR)—unless Coloradans obtain from their county sheriff approval, based ... Read more

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South Carolina lawmakers are one step closer to making the Palmetto State the 21st to ban the use of firearms-specific merchant category codes (MCCs) for citizens buying guns and ammunition. Last week, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 3930, which would prohibit the use of firearm- and ammunition-specific Merchant Category Codes. The ... Read more

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For the modern hunter, a suppressor has evolved from a luxury item to an essential piece of equipment. It protects hearing, reduces recoil, and minimizes disturbance to wildlife and nearby hunters. However, adding a suppressor to your hunting rifle comes with a potentially significant tradeoff: weight. This seemingly simple factor could have profound effects on ... Read more

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The Missouri House just sent a clear message: gun rights shouldn’t stop at the bus stop. In a 106-45 vote on Thursday, lawmakers passed House Bill 328, a measure that would legalize concealed carry on public transit and lower the minimum age for a concealed carry permit from 19 to 18. The bill now heads ... Read more

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Democrat Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed into law one of the most sweeping arguably unconstitutional gun bans in the nation’s history. The measure bans the sale of the most popular selling rifle in America—the Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR)—unless Coloradans obtain from their county sheriff approval, based on subjective criteria, a permit-to-purchase semi-automatic firearms ... Read more

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Marvin Richardson, long-time Deputy Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has been fast-tracked to the unemployment line after he was given the option of voluntary retirement or forced removal. Richardson had been with the ATF for decades, serving under numerous administrations with his record stretching back to the 1993 conflict ... Read more

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Bond Arms has just released a new limited-edition derringer package that’s bound to stir up interest among collectors, history buffs, and fans of the Second Amendment. Called the DT47 Satin Package, this release blends firearm craftsmanship with a nod to the current political landscape—offering a unique, commemorative take on Bond Arms’ signature double-barrel platform. Quick ... Read more

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In a move that continues a growing trend among law enforcement agencies, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office in Washington State has officially adopted the Shadow Systems DR920 as its new standard-issue sidearm. Following a thorough evaluation process, Kitsap County deputies will now carry the full-size DR920, citing its exceptional reliability, controllability, and ergonomics as standout ... Read more

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Springfield Armory has just expanded its popular SAINT Victor lineup with the introduction of a new 5.56mm AR pistol—and it looks like another solid addition for anyone in the market for a compact, hard-hitting firearm. The new SAINT Victor Pistol in 5.56mm brings together the reliability and performance of the Victor series in a package ... Read more

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by Lee Williams Print journalism is pretty simple, really. At least it used to be. For decades there were basically two types of stories, news and opinion. Reporters wrote news stories. Columnists and a few others wrote opinion pieces.  But in recent years we’ve seen another type of journalism rise in prominence, the anti-gun story, ... Read more

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