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Guns We Love: Sig Sauer P365 9mm Review
I remember when single stack 9mm handguns ruled the concealed carry market for many years in a row. Most of the gun manufacturers were competing to create the smallest handgun that would hold six or seven rounds. This included the extremely popular M&P Shield and the highly anticipated Glock 43 (albeit a couple of years later than originally thought after the Glock 42 release).
Then Sig Sauer reset the standard at the 2018 SHOT Show with their release of the high-capacity micro-compact P365 9mm pistol.
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Streamlight Introduces the HL6
Streamlight just announced the ProTac HL6. The HL-6 is the newest and brightest addition to their ProTac series of tactical lights. It has a whopping 5,300 lumens and impressive beam reach, as well as a using rechargeable batteries.
The ProTac HL-6
Streamlight’s ProTac HL-6 is made from 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish and has an anti-roll face cap and a sure-grip rubber sleeve. The glass lens has a gasket-seal and an anti-reflective coating.
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Texas AG Sues Hospital System For Restricting Off-Duty LEO Carry
Hot on the heels of the ongoing controversy over a firearm carry ban at the Texas State Fair, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has recently targeted another infringement on the right to bear arms in the Lone Star State.
On November 19, Paxton’s office filed a lawsuit against the Memorial Hermann Hospital System, arguing the system has restricted off-duty peace officers from entering some facilities in and around Houston with firearms since 2022.
Dangerous Games
As the saying goes, play stupid games, win stupid prizes, but some are deciding to take this mantra to a whole new level of dim-wittedness. As someone who has never played Fortnite or dominoes, perhaps I just don’t understand the stakes or raw emotion involved, or maybe heavy drug usage and hearing voices in your head just don’t mix well with firearms. Either way, an unrelated pair of clown shoes in Pennsylvania and Missouri, who I’d have gladly given Darwin awards to, decided their catharsis would come through the taking of other people’s lives instead.
Gun Rights Group Targets New York’s Nonresident Carry Restriction
On Nov. 21, the Firearms Policy Committee (FPC) filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, challenging the state’s ban on carrying firearms for residents of other states.
In Shaffer v. Quattrone, the plaintiffs argue that the carry ban for lawful nonresidents, which restricts their constitutional right to carry within state boundaries, violates their Second Amendment-protected right to keep and bear arms. Plaintiffs in the case are individual FPC members Matthew Shaffer, Ralph Flynn, Peter Robbins and Charles Pompey, and the U.S.
Is .357 Magnum Good For Self-Defense?
The .357 Magnum has earned a legendary reputation in the world of firearms. It is revered for its raw power and proven performance in life-or-death situations.
But is it the right choice for self-defense? Whether you’re a first-time gun owner weighing your options or a seasoned shooter looking to revisit the classics, this caliber demands closer inspection.
In this article, we’ll dive deep into the pros and cons of using the .357 Magnum for personal protection.
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NRL22 Base Class Setup: Savage B22 Precision and Arken SH4 6-24×50mm Review
The NRL22 (National Rifle League 22) competition has rapidly gained popularity in recent years, attracting both seasoned marksmen and newcomers to the world of precision shooting. NRL22’s growth stems from its inclusive nature. Unlike many other precision shooting competitions that require expensive specialized equipment, NRL22 allows participants to compete using more accessible and affordable rimfire rifles and ammo. This not only helps level the playing field but also opens doors for newcomers and those on tighter budgets to engage in precision shooting sports.
Hawaii Gun Control Laws Targeting Young Adults Challenged
The SAF has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Hawaii, challenging gun control laws that prohibit young adults between the ages of 18 and 20 from purchasing or possessing firearms and ammunition.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, argues that these restrictions violate the plaintiffs’ Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights. SAF is joined in the legal action by Aloha Strategics LLC, JGB Arms LLC and two private citizens, Juda Roache and Elijah Pinales.
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Hands on with the C&H Precision ERD-1
There are a lot of optics on the market these days, and what’s out there can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get into the rut of just sticking with the big three or four brands you’re familiar with, but you’d be missing out if you do. There are some great optics from companies that you may not know yet and the ERD-1 from C&H Precision is probably one of them.
The ERD-1
I’d been seeing C&H optics pop up in my social media feed for a while now and decided to take a closer look.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds State’s Firearms Preemption Law
In a lawsuit brought by the City of Philadelphia and community organizations, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the state’s firearms preemption law. This law forbids cities from instituting more restrictive gun statutes than the state’s laws.
The court ruled unanimously that the plaintiffs failed to make their case that the law was unconstitutional and should be struck down.
In the case Crawford v. Commonwealth, Philadelphia argued that the preemption statutes violated the Pennsylvania Constitution by increasing the risk of gun violence.
Ohio Democrats Push 10-Day Waiting Period for Gun Purchases
There are gun purchase waiting periods and then there are “holy crap” long gun purchase waiting periods. And that’s just what two Democratic lawmakers in Ohio want to make happen, the Ohio Capital Journal is reporting. The two have introduced a proposal for a 10-day waiting period for gun purchases, claiming it would reduce violence by giving buyers time to “cool off.” However, the bill’s sponsors, state Reps. Cecil Thomas and Rachel Baker, are relying on questionable studies that have been widely criticized by experts for their methodological flaws and inconsistent results.
Canadian Woman Arrested In Texas For Stolen Guns Bound For Canada
A Leamington, Ontario, woman faces multiple charges after Texas deputies in Angelina County found stolen firearms, including a short-barreled rifle, and ammunition in her possession during a traffic stop.
According to the police, Jahtaya O’Day Jah-Kiara Hamilton’s Lyft ride from Houston, Texas, on Nov. 6 was stopped for speeding when, during the traffic stop, the sheriff’s deputy detected a strong odor of marijuana. After instructing Hamilton and the driver to exit the vehicle, deputies found both marijuana and two large bags in the trunk of the car which contained 20 semi-automatic pistols, a short-barreled rifle, magazines and ammunition.
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3D Printer Software Can’t Stop Gun Making
A recent article at VoxelMatters, a 3D-printing publication, tells us about an effort to stop the 3D printing of firearms and firearms parts. 3DPrinterOS, a company that develops software to manage printers, worked with a university to develop algorithms that should identify gun parts. These could be used to make 3D printers than will stop print jobs if it appears that a weapon is being constructed.
“We believe that this collaboration will pave the way for safer 3D printing practices,” said Rene-Oscar Ariko, VP of Global Sales at 3DPrinterOS.
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Mother Confronts Man Texting Her Daughter Before He Is Shot By Police
A woman confronted an 18-year-old man at a restaurant after finding that he had been exchanging text messages with her 13-year-old daughter, which led to a police confrontation and the suspect being shot multiple times.
The Florida mother, upon learning the night before about the “inappropriate text relationship” with her child, used her daughter’s phone to set up a rendezvous, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The mother, pretending to be her daughter, continued the text conversation with the 18-year-old who was later revealed to be Cerry Banks, arranging a meeting with him the following morning at a local Popeyes restaurant.
Dem Governors Seek to Hamper Trump; Ignore the Will of the People
Voters sent an overwhelming message on Nov. 5: they want the country to move in a new direction. The biggest change came at the top of the ticket with President-elect Donald Trump defeating sitting Vice President Kamala Harris by taking the popular vote and a wide Electoral College margin of 312-226. The U.S. House of Representatives remains in Republican control, but the U.S. Senate flipped from Democratic control to a larger Republican majority.
As President-elect Trump won approval across historically broad voting demographics, clear majorities of voters said crime and gun policies were important.
Armed Rideshare Drivers May Be An Option Soon For Texans
As the cost of personal vehicle ownership continues to rise and people worldwide celebrate the convenience of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, a small company based out of Atlanta, Georgia, plans to open shop in Texas, offering customers armed drivers to get them to their destination.
While the most popular rideshare applications like Uber and Lyft have transcended their status as nouns, having become verbs in our daily vernacular, lesser-known options are available.
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Warbird: Ghost Wolf Eye Protection
It’s range day! Grab your guns n’ ammo, targets and don’t forget your personal safety equipment. Usually limited to “eyes and ears,” these basic tools keep your shooting events from causing traumatic (eyes) or lingering (ears) damage. I’ve already covered WarBird’s Intrepid ear protection, now lets look at the WarBird Ghost Wolf eye protection.
WarBird Ghost Wolf Tech Specs
– 4SHADOW lens technology
– High-Contrast lenses create a vivid sight picture. Objects are more easily distinguished from their background, which can improve reaction time and performance.
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New York Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Body Armor Ban To Go To Trial
A federal judge has ruled against Attorney General Letitia James and other New York officials, rejecting their motion to dismiss a constitutional challenge to the state’s ban on bulletproof vests and protective body armor.
U.S. District Court Judge John Sinatra Jr. affirmed plaintiffs standing to sue the state over the restrictions.
“Here, plaintiffs have demonstrated an injury in fact…They allege an intention to engage in a course of conduct arguably protected by the Second Amendment but proscribed by New York law,” Sinatra wrote in a 19-page ruling.
Public Support For An Assault Weapons Ban Continues To Tumble
If you have been monitoring so-called “mainstream” media sources or seen Gallup’s recent headline announcing their latest poll findings on firearms, you would be led to believe that an overwhelming majority of Americans want to ban semi-automatic modern sporting rifles, also known as assault weapons.
Gallup’s report on the poll carried the headline, “Majorities Still Back Stricter Gun Laws, Assault Weapons Ban.” And technically, that’s true. However, channeling our inner Paul Harvey, now you’re going to hear the rest of the story.