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Utah Bill To Teach Kindergarteners Gun Safety In School
The Utah State House has voted overwhelmingly (59-10) to support a bill requiring children to learn about gun safety as early as kindergarten. The Republican-controlled chamber is now sending the measure to the state Senate, despite concerns from anti-Second Amendment groups that say education on the deep-seated American liberty is somehow an unnecessary burden on ... Read more
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West Virginia Firearms Liability Clarification Act
A Bill has been introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates that seeks to close a loophole in the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) that was exploited by Sandy Hook families to destroy Remington and is now being used by Uvalde families to threaten Daniel Defense with a similar fate. Efforts ... Read more
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West Virginia Firearms Liability Clarification Act
A Bill has been introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates that seeks to close a loophole in the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) that was exploited by Sandy Hook families to destroy Remington and is now being used by Uvalde families to threaten Daniel Defense with a similar fate. Efforts ... Read more
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Missouri Second Amendment Bills Expose Absurdity Of The Left
Missouri Senate Bill 74 and Senate Bill 147, currently being considered in committee, are kicking up a storm with Democrats as the measures threaten to repeal restrictions on carrying and using a firearm in a self-defense scenario. Specifically, SB 74 would prohibit cities and counties in the state from imposing open-carry limitations, while SB 147 ... Read more
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PA Supreme Court Will Hear Case On Philadelphia’s Gun Making Ban
Gun-rights groups taking aim at Philadelphia’s ban on private firearms manufacturing have made their way to the state Supreme Court. Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), along with several individual gun owners, challenged the law, stating that it runs counter to Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption statute. Plaintiffs also claim the law violates the ... Read more
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FRAC and Franklin Armory Score Major Victory Against ATF in Overreach Lawsuit
We’re all hoping that 2025 will be the year where we push back against decades of 2nd Amendment encroachment. Recent court rulings have been trending pro 2A and the latest court victory by Franklin Armory and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC) over the ATF looks to be continuing that trend. The U.S. District Court ... Read more
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Banners Gonna Ban, Even If It’s An Item That’s Already Banned
A news story gaining a lot of traction out of Alabama is bragging about a “rare bipartisan consensus” of mayors, lawmakers and legislators working together to “stem gun violence.” According to a report at wfsa.com, this bipartisan coalition has “endorsed a public safety package on Thursday that would ban the devices that convert semi-automatic weapons ... Read more
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Reel Firepower: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Some of the most irresponsible and fun firearm purchases and obsessions I’ve had throughout my life have often come from the world of media. Whether that’s television, films, or even video games, the guns that show up in these mediums are often what get a lot of people (like me) into guns in the first ... Read more
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Strikeman’s Best-Selling Bundle: Train Big While Saving on Ammo
Dry-fire training has long been the secret weapon for shooters looking to improve their accuracy and draw time without burning through expensive ammunition. What’s even better is you can do it in the comfort of your own home without time-consuming trips to the range or on busy ranges, waiting for your turn on a lane. ... Read more
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Strikeman’s Best-Selling Bundle: Train Big While Saving on Ammo
Dry-fire training has long been the secret weapon for shooters looking to improve their accuracy and draw time without burning through expensive ammunition.
What’s even better is you can do it in the comfort of your own home without time-consuming trips to the range or on busy ranges, waiting for your turn on a lane. With Strikeman’s best-selling Gift Bundle, shooters can give themselves the gift of now taking their training to the next level while saving both time and money.
Anti-, Pro-Gun Groups React To Patel FBI Confirmation
The U.S. Senate’s confirmation of former federal prosecutor Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is drawing cheers from pro-gun groups and jeers from those who want more restrictions on private firearms ownership. Patel, a strong gun rights supporter, has been castigated by gun-ban groups since President Donald Trump first ... Read more
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Anti-, Pro-Gun Groups React To Patel FBI Confirmation
The U.S. Senate’s confirmation of former federal prosecutor Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is drawing cheers from pro-gun groups and jeers from those who want more restrictions on private firearms ownership.
Patel, a strong gun rights supporter, has been castigated by gun-ban groups since President Donald Trump first mentioned him for the role. One of their biggest grievances was that Patel was a “gun extremist” who might “purge the FBI.”
Now that he has been confirmed, groups like Brady United, formerly known as Handgun Control Inc., are apoplectic that the Republican-led U.S.
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Senate Bill Would Raise Age To Purchase Common Semi-Autos, Normal-Capacity Magazines
As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little chance of passing. On Friday, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, announced legislation aiming to increase the minimum ... Read more
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Senate Bill Would Raise Age To Purchase Common Semi-Autos, Normal-Capacity Magazines
As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little chance of passing.
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, announced legislation aiming to increase the minimum age for purchasing so-called “assault weapons”—common semi-automatic rifles owned and used by millions of law-abiding Americans—and so-called “high-capacity” ammunition magazines from 18 to 21 years old.
Bill Prohibits Tennessee Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownership
A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant question, but the law would come with some teeth, by way of a $1,000 fine ... Read more
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Bill Prohibits Tennessee Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownership
A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant question, but the law would come with some teeth, by way of a $1,000 fine and more if they do choose to pry.
Representative Ed Butler introduced the bill and has previously sponsored measures dealing with education, taxes, and infectious disease.
Winchester Supreme Optics Unveils New Thermal Hunting Sights
Winchester Supreme Optics recently announced the launch of a new line of thermal hunting sights to add to its already established line of rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders. The new line includes three models: the THSX 640, THSX 384, and THSD 384, each offering advanced thermal imaging with high-performance VOx sensors. Capable of ... Read more
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Winchester Supreme Optics Unveils New Thermal Hunting Sights
Winchester Supreme Optics recently announced the launch of a new line of thermal hunting sights to add to its already established line of rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders.
The new line includes three models: the THSX 640, THSX 384, and THSD 384, each offering advanced thermal imaging with high-performance VOx sensors. Capable of detecting heat signatures through smoke, fog and total darkness, these optics provide hunters with a clear advantage when visibility is compromised.
Leupold’s New Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52: A Legacy of Precision Reimagined
When it comes to precision optics, few names carry the weight of Leupold’s Mark series. The new Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52 represents a fascinating evolution in this storied line, bringing together decades of military heritage with modern optical engineering. As someone who’s spent countless hours behind various iterations of Leupold scopes, I was particularly intrigued ... Read more
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Leupold’s New Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52: A Legacy of Precision Reimagined
When it comes to precision optics, few names carry the weight of Leupold’s Mark series. The new Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52 represents a fascinating evolution in this storied line, bringing together decades of military heritage with modern optical engineering. As someone who’s spent countless hours behind various iterations of Leupold scopes, I was particularly intrigued to see how this model would perform in both controlled conditions and real-world applications.
Heritage and Construction
The Mark 4 HD immediately shows its military DNA through its robust 34mm main tube construction.