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Another Hearing Protection Act Bill Has Been Introduced in Congress
Remember the Hearing Protection Act? The first one? That was in The Time Before, back in 2017 when gun owners had visions of not only freeing suppressors from the National Firearms Act’s clutches, but also (gasp) maybe even national reciprocity.
Both of those ideas fell victim to politicians who never had an interest in making them happen, and jelly-like spines following the congressional baseball shooting. But that doesn’t mean treating suppressors like the common sense safety devices they are is any less a good idea today than it was four years ago.
TFW The LA Times Realizes Judge Benitez’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ruling Stands Up Under Heller
[UCLA law professor Adam] Winkler interprets both the Heller opinion and a 1939 court ruling — United States vs. Miller — as broadly protecting firearms currently in common use. That ruling regulated sawed-off shotguns and machine guns.
“Benitez’s opinion was unnecessarily provocative,” Winkler says. “If nothing else, it was totally tone-deaf comparing Swiss Army knives to rifles.”
But the opinion’s conclusion was “certainly plausible,” Winkler continued.
Gun Meme of the Day: Precious, Tasty Creatures
My dad gave us a sous vide setup for Christmas and I’m never looking back. Absolutely bonkers results coming outta this — beef short ribs, salmon, steak, pork loin, chicken, lamb, pork shoulder, eggs, tri tip, pork rib roast and so much more. I haven’t had the chance to use it for wild game but I’ve heard absolutely fantastic things. The ability to add fat (olive oil, duck fat, whathaveyou) in with the meat and cook it low and slow for dozens of hours is apparently a game changer.
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NSSF Kicks Off Chicago Campaign to Prevent Illegal Gun Purchases
From the NSSF . . .
As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are reminding the Greater Chicago area public that stiff penalties are in place for individuals convicted of such unlawful purchases. The campaign is in its 21st year and is a cornerstone of the cooperative relationship of the firearm industry, law enforcement and retailers.
Abbott Signs: Texas Becomes the 21st and Biggest Constitutional Carry State
Everyone was wondering what was taking Texas Governor Greg Abbott so long. The legislature passed a constitutional carry bill he said he’d sign a couple of weeks ago. It would have become law on Sunday without his signature.
We’d heard from reliable sources that there was a signing ceremony planned for tomorrow morning at the Alamo in San Antonio. Now Texas media are reporting that the governor has gone ahead and signed the bill without any pomp or circumstance.
Pawn Shop Gun Review: Astra A-80 .45 ACP Pistol
The pistol illustrated was manufactured by Astra of Spain from 1982 to 1989. It was once a common pistol in American gun stores in both .45 ACP and 9mm Luger (and even a few in .38 Super), eventually being replaces by the A-100 model. The primary difference between the A-80 and the A-100 is the A-100 uses a Browning type magazine release while the A-80 uses a European heel-type magazine release. While most Americans prefer a Browning type mag release, the heel magazine catch is secure and trouble-free…if not quite as fast.
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Make Dad a Better Shooter This Father’s Day With the Ballistic App
No doubt, your father got at least some of his long-range shooting ideas from his father. Ideas like, “Zero three inches high at 100 yards, and you can take on any deer out to 300 yards,” and, “If the leaves flutter, the wind’s at 5MPH. Leaves are flipping over 10MPH!”
Today, Dad knows that precision shooting is more possible than ever. But he swears he’s never going to spend $2,000 on one of those “newfangled” riflescopes.
7 Questions David Chipman Still Needs to Answer
By Andy Massimilian
ATF director nominee David Chipman got off easy at his confirmation hearings. Gun-hating democrats (i.e. 99% of the party’s officialdom) made the hearing ludicrously short leaving room for only a cursory examination of the impact this dedicated civilian disarmament advocate would have on gun owners and the gun industry.
Though Second Amendment defenders on the Senate Judiciary committee at times made Chipman look foolish, they failed to expose the danger he presents to our liberties.
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Runenation: No One Is Coming To Save You [VIDEO]
Angstadt Arms has launched a new video series they’re calling At The Ready, profiling people of interest to gun owners and those interested in firearms, training, and armed self defense. As Angstadt describes the project . . .
“At The Ready” goes behind the scenes with world class shooters, instructors and industry entrepreneurs to uncover their daily routines, tactics, challenges and motivation. Viewers get to see behind closed doors and learn what makes these individuals tick and pushes them to succeed.
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Gun Meme of the Day: A Shot at KELTEC Edition
One of the joys of a hammer-fired bullpup.
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Austin Murder Victim’s Brother: This Wasn’t a Gun Problem, It Was a ‘Defund the Police’ Problem
Early Saturday morning, two juveniles opened fire on each other in the middle of Austin’s crowded east Sixth Street entertainment district. New reports indicate there was a “dispute” between the two, though what that means — whether it was possibly gang-related — isn’t clear. Austin’s acting police chief described it as “an isolated incident between two parties.”
That portion of East Sixth Street, also known as Dirty Sixth, was crowded Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Hands-On With CVA’s Paramount HTR Long-Range .40 Cal Muzzleloader
Up in Montana, Dan and I got the rundown on CVA’s new long-range muzzleloader, the Paramount HTR. This bad boy fires a 225 grain, .40 caliber PowerBelt ELR at a whopping 2,740 FPS and holds MOA or better accuracy out to a good 400 yards. That’s amazing!
Furthermore, the Paramount HTR is the first bolt-action muzzleloader that’s legally treated just like any standard muzzleloader, meaning it is not a firearm.
Georgia Grocery Store Cashier Shot and Killed After Face Mask Dispute [VIDEO]
From the Associated Press . . .
A grocery store cashier in the Atlanta area was killed and three other people were wounded Monday in a shooting that followed an argument over wearing face masks in the supermarket, authorities said.
DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox said the shooting occurred inside the Big Bear Supermarket in Decatur while several people were inside the business. She said a female cashier was killed when a man opened fire.
Good Guy With A Gun Stops Would-Have-Been Mass Shooting In Its Tracks
Fort Smith, Arkansas (May 15, 2021) — a disturbed 26-year-old man with a semi-automatic rifle went on a brief rampage at an apartment complex. Standing on the common area lawn, he repeatedly, urgently yelled for residents to exit their apartments. Apparently worried that there was a valid emergency, Lois Hicks, 87, went outside. The gunman shot and killed her.
At this point, unable to talk other residents into stepping outside, the shooter began firing into the apartments.
Rock Island Armory Rolls Out The STK100, Their First Ever Striker Fired Pistol
From Rock Island Armory . . .
Rock Island Armory has announced the addition of a striker-fired pistol to its long line of 2021 product introductions. The STK100 features a solid frame that gives shooters the advantages of metal for the price of polymer.
It comes with an aluminum grip to make it more durable and give it enough added weight to give it a smoother feel with less felt recoil.
CNN Trumpets 8 Mass Shootings Over the Pulse Massacre Anniversary Weekend
The current administration has been engaged in a full court press for more gun control since the President BidenHarris took office. It took old Joe — or whoever is actually running things in the White House — some time, but he’s now in the process of killing off the 80% lower and gun build kit business, making millions of gun owners into felons by arbitrarily redefining what constitutes a short barrel rifle, and installing a rabid gun control advocate as head of the ATF.
Texas Democrats Aren’t Happy About Gun Rights Progress in the Recent Legislative Session
Session after session, some character pretends to be more patriotic than others by promoting a twisted pledge of allegiance to the Second Amendment, a vision that negates the right of all Texans to live in a state where possession of lethal firearms is subject to a process of permitting and training. There’s nothing constitutional about it. Gun owners don’t buy it. In fact, some 80% of Texans thought that we ought to leave the permitting and training process alone.
Gun Meme of the Day: Fully Semi-Automatic Destruction Edition
Learn These 4 Key Handgun Shooting Fundamentals
By Nancy Thorne of the National Carry Academy
There are a variety of factors that go into shooing a handgun well. The stance, grip, aim, sight alignment, trigger control, follow through and keeping your feet firmly planted are all aspects you’ll need to keep in mind. But let’s focus on the four primary fundamentals of shooting that, with some practice, will make you a better pistol shooter.
1. Stance
A good shooting stance provides a strong, stable platform which is crucial for accuracy.
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