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Gun Meme of the Day: All The Triggers Edition
For what it’s worth, I have a shotgun with two triggers. But me thinks your average liberal beats that rookie number by a lot!
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Gun Review: Blaser R8 Ultimate Carbon Hunting Rifle
“You’ll be the first American writing a review for this new R8.” I probably would have said “yes” to any opportunity to review another Blaser gun, but that added some extra spice to get the chance to be the first to review one here.
The “new” Blaser R8 Ultimate Carbon rifle first appeared in 2022 (it showed up first in the European market and is just starting to make here to the USA).
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Scot-Free: ‘Rust’ Movie Set Manslaughter Charge to be Dropped Against Alec Baldwin
By Andrew Dalton and Morgan Lee, AP
Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “ Rust,” Baldwin’s attorneys said Thursday.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.
TriStar Arms Announces the New LR94 Lever Action .410 Shotguns
From TriStar . . .
TriStar Arms, America’s favorite importer of high-value shotguns and pistols, is proud to announce the release of the LR94 line of lever-action .410 shotguns, combining a fun and versatile cartridge with a fun and versatile classic action.
The versatility of a shotgun is undisputed, and the reliability and control of the mechanical lever action is hard to beat. It only makes sense to combine these two to make a spectacular field gun that can run virtually any load that fits a 2 1/2″ chamber.
Things That Don’t Suck: The Highwild Bullet Trap
I’m moving, and I hate it. Moving truly sucks, and what sucks the most is moving away from the home range I’ve built.
I have plans for a new range, but that’s a little ways down the road as of now. To keep my trigger finger from itching too much, I bought a bullet trap. I actually had no idea these existed for actual firearms at an affordable price point. I only randomly stumbled across the Highwild Bullet Trap and for a little less than $50, I hit buy-it-now.
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No. 27: After Senate Approves Permitless Carry, Nebraska Will Join America’s Constitutional Carry Club
After fighting off a 14-hour filibuster by opponents, the Nebraska Senate voted yesterday to approve a permitless carry bill, LB 77, by a 33 to 14 vote. The Cornhusker State already has open carry on the books. Governor Jim Pillen is due to sign the bill into law next week making Nebraska the 27th state with constitutional carry on the books.
Gun rights opponents didn’t take the L well. From the AP .
Veep Thoughts on Gun Control and the Second Amendment
Gun violence is now the number one cause of death for children in our nation.
Leaders in state houses and the United States Congress must have the courage to step up and pass commonsense gun safety laws, which the majority of Americans support. pic.twitter.com/aef0iHNGia
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) April 19, 2023
Let’s reject the false choice between the 2nd Amendment and reasonable gun safety laws.
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Obscure Object of Desire: The Cobray DS410 Shotgun
Cobray was a really interesting company. Before the absolutist mentality regarding firearms was prevalent, and before black guns dominated the market, companies like Cobray led the way. Cobray was unafraid to be unconventional and even controversial.
They produced machine guns for civilians before 1986. They made open bolt pistols and produced .45 Colt/.410 handguns before the Judge was a glint in Taurus’s eye. Sadly Cobray’s quality wasn’t great, and they weren’t very well respected.
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RITON’s New 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 First Focal Plane Rifle Scope
From RITON . . .
RITON Optics is pleased to announce the launch of its versatile crossover riflescope, the 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50! This new addition to the Riton Optics family is a testament to the company’s dedication to providing top-of-the-line optics for the discerning hunter and shooter.
The 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 riflescope is a feature-rich optic for both hunting and long-range shooting. It boasts a wide magnification range, with a minimum magnification of 3x and a maximum of 18x, making it optimal for just about any shooting or hunting scenario.
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Things That Don’t Suck: Blackhawk Omnivore Multifit Holster
I’ve had a Blackhawk Omnivore holster ever since it premiered years ago. It’s likely the holster I’ve used more than any other, just due to the nature of reviewing firearms. The Blackhawk Omnivore is a quasi-universal holster design made from polymer and requires your pistol to have some form of rail. The Omnivore is an interesting design and one I’ve used extensively. This might be one of the more long-term reviews I’ve ever written.
The Omnivore comes in three variants, two light-bearing and one standard.
Gun Industry Economic Impact Up 322% Since 2008, Totaled $81 Billion in 2022
From the NSSF . . .
The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased to $80.73 billion in 2022 from $19.1 billion in 2008, a 322 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose to over 393,696 from approximately 166,000, a 136 percent increase in that same period, according to a report released by the NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association.
It Wasn’t a ‘Teen Takeover’ in Chicago Over the Weekend, It Was a Riot
Chicago law enforcement attempted to get people to safety during a “teen takeover” in Millennium Park over the weekend. I had just returned from the NRA show in Indianapolis late Saturday night when I got messages asking if I had seen what was happening downtown.
When police refused to let hundreds of teenagers into Millennium Park, violence broke out. The mob trashed property, attacked people, broke windows, and even started a car on fire.
Disarmament or Armed Self Defense…Americans Have Already Decided
By Rob Morse
Gun-control advocates will tell you that the 23,000 firearms regulations we have today aren’t nearly enough. Those laws are simply a good start. In contrast, advocates of armed self defense will tell you that the right to bear arms is horribly infringed. Both are telling the truth about what they want, but they can’t both be right. In fact the results are shockingly different. Imperfect gun control fails time after time while imperfect armed defense stops millions of violent crimes each year.
Gear Review: Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24mm SFP Rifle Scope Gen IV
Primary Arms has made quite the name for themselves. They’ve not only established an awesome retail website, but they design and produce a wide variety of optics at great price points, from red dots to prisms and LPVOs.
We have the latter in today’s review, and it’s a new model in their affordable SLx series. The new SLx 1-6x24mm SFP Rifle Scope features the ACSS Nova reticle and is part of the latest Gen IV series SLx LPVOs.
The Biofire Smart Gun: It’s Still Just a Prototype, But It Seems to Be a Promising One
In John Scalzi’s military science fiction series Old Man’s War, protagonist John Perry joins the mysterious Colonial Defense Forces, essentially a space force from Earth sent around the universe to fight aliens. It sounds ridiculous in almost every way, with elderly Earthlings receiving new, improved bodies, with the exception of a considerable amount of plausible technology.
Colonial Defense Forces soldiers are issued guns that can only be fired by the soldier the gun is issued to.
Stag Arms New SPCTRM Series AKA ‘Fifty Shades’ Premium Rifles at NRA 2023 [VIDEO]
SIG SAUER Expands the Cross Bolt Action Line With the New SIG CROSS STX Tactical Rifle
SIG SAUER is continuing to expand their CROSS bolt action rifle line. After aiming the original CROSS primarily at the hunting market, last year SIG added the CROSS PRS targeting precision rifle shooters. Today SIG announced the new CROSS STX model with tactical shooters in mind.
The SIG CROSS STX is being chambered in .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor.
From SIG SAUER . . .
The CROSS STX brings a new level of performance and capability to the tactical shooter.
Nosler New Carbon Chassis Hunter Rifle at NRA 2023 [VIDEO]
Nosler’s first(ish) chassis rifle is a heater! This bad boy is called the Carbon Chassis Hunter and it’s a sub-seven-pound carbon fiber lover’s dream.
Heavy contour carbon fiber barrel, carbon forend with integral ARCA rail plus M-LOK, carbon grip, and folding carbon stock. The action is smooooth as butter and it’s one hell of a nice looking rifle.
Get the full rundown on this $5,395 MSRP rifle (which is more than what I paid for my car, but wouldn’t make the first time the value of guns in my car far exceeded the value of my wheels) in the video below .
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Hawaii Makes a Revealing Choice for an Attorney to Defend its ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Of the numerous challenges to unconstitutional laws across the United States in a post NYSRPA v. Bruen world, National Association for Gun Rights v. Lopez in Hawaii is amongst ’em. NAGR v. Lopez is currently being heard in the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. The details of the case revolve around Hawaii’s prohibition on the possession of magazines over ten rounds and so-called “assault pistols.”
NAGR, generally known for their efforts as lobbyists, have been launching more lawsuits challenging gun control laws in recent years.