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Press release from Henry Repeating Arms:

Less than one week after the 2016 Presidential election Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country’s leading firearms manufacturers, and the National Rifle Association will team up to waste no time in raising funds … Read More

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“Guns have no rights. People do . . . Catholics, other Christians, and other people of good will, should watch our words. What we should protect and discuss is the Right to Self Defense and the Defense of others. One … Read More

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If gun control advocates had their way, there would be any toy guns. The forces of civilian disarmament can’t always get what they want, so toy guns there are. And top of that list: NERF guns. They are, in fact, … Read More

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Don’t have a lot of info on this video. In fact, none. One thing I do know: aiming a firearm at your leg at any point is a really dumb thing to do. That and “playing” with a loaded gun … Read More

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“Something is wrong in America when fellow citizens use firearms to settle differences,” toledoblade.com opines. “Something is wrong when so many families are forced to grieve the senseless loss of a loved one lost to gun violence — especially when … Read More

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This one is sure to be second-guessed. As reason.com reports,

The chase was being shown live on local television when police in three unmarked vehicles successfully cornered the fleeing SUV. As local newscasters described the scene, a police officer

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As many have learned, teaching a skill can be more enjoyable than exercising it. Last year I took Joe hunting, and he shot his first doves. In between seasons, I taught him to drive. This year I asked if … Read More

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YouTube has changed its “Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines.” Again. The latest legal verbiage disqualifies payment for videos that present a “controversial or sensitive subject and event, including subject related to war, political conflicts, natural disasters and tragedies, even if … Read More

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By Steve Barsky

I’ve always been an outside the waist band holster guy, but occasionally when I get dressed up or wear a tucked shirt, I have the need for a pocket holster. I started using pocket holsters a number … Read More

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Our friends at The Firearms Blog posted this video ripping lever guns a new one. The charges leveled at levers: they shoot a stupid cartridge (.30-30 comes in for a lot of stick), they can’t be shot from prone and … Read More

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(This is a reader-submitted review as part of our gun review contest. See details here.)

By Matt M.

Back when I was looking for my first carry gun, a friend told me to look into Taurus for good quality … Read More

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Donald “Law and Order” Trump trumpets about the selfless dedication of America’s law enforcement officers. Black Lives Matter assert that some, if not many, if not most police officers are racist thugs looking to plug people of color. The reality … Read More

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Dan and I recently broke bread with Top Shot alum and South Dakota cop Caleb Giddings. On the subject of the new F-35, Mr. Giddings had nothing nice to say. “It’s sucking-up all the money we need to properly equip … Read More

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This just happened at approximately 3:5pm Eastern time, Sunday, September 4, 2016. I was sitting in the parking lot of the local grocery store this afternoon — the Food Lion in Berryville, Virginia — waiting for my wife to come … Read More

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Recently, Joe Grine posted a story featuring the above Rogue Shooting Targets t-post target hangars. While they’re a great idea, I thought the price seemed a bit high. I tend to be a “do it myself” kind of guy, … Read More

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I consider pigeons flying rats. But, as any student of the environment knows, even the nastiest animal serves some purpose in the ecosystem. Flies, for example, are mother’s nature’s garbage disposers; their maggots feed on and thus recycle waste. Spiders … Read More

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After the course of fire above, pro shooter Max Michel says a bunch of words, indicating that he’s a human being capable of human speech. But I wonder . . . the things Max and his cohorts can do with … Read More

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I’ll just leave this here. Average Americans who know how to handle their guns.  Men who know what they are about.  Hat tip to The Gun Free Zone

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As Pod writes, “Do you ever switch up your everyday carry gear? I usually stick to one setup, but sometimes I like to make sure an alternate setup works just in case. Here I’ve documented a GLOCK 30 .45 ACP … Read More

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At one point during my life, I had a short-lived affair with a woman a bit older and much more respected in certain social circles than I was. Beyond the brevity of our tryst, the only other thing of note … Read More

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