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[Video] Hank Strange Gets Exclusive, In Depth Look Inside Kel Tec Factory

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 03:25
Our friend Hank Strange was given the extremely rare opportunity to bring cameras onto the floor of the Kel Tec factory in Florida and give the world an inside look into one of the most talked about firearms companies in the industry. So grab your favorite adult beverage, turn HD on and settle in for […]

Kentucky: Comprehensive Pro-Gun Reform Legislation Goes to Governor

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 03:17
The following story comes via the NRA-ILA. Yesterday, the Kentucky House of Representatives voted to concur on House Bill 128, as amended by the state Senate, by a 92-6 vote.  This important pro-gun reform legislation passed in the state Senate last Thursday by a 37-1 vote.  HB 128 will now be sent to Governor Steve Beshear (D) for […]

Missouri: Senate Passes Pro-Gun Legislation, Awaiting House Committee Assignment

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 03:14
The following story comes from the NRA-ILA. Hopefully the Missouri legislature gets their act together and hopefully Democratic Governor Jay Nixon realizes his constituent’s stance on the Second Amendment. Late last week, the Missouri Senate passed Senate Bill 745 by a 32 to 1 vote. Sponsored by state Senator Brian Munzlinger (R-18), SB 745 has […]

Latest Polls Show Support For New Gun Control Laws Continues to Drop

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 03:08
Well surprise, surprise, it looks like the latest poll numbers show the support from the American people for new gun control measures is continuing to drop. The drop is likely due to apathy by average Americans as well as more and more Americans being educated on gun rights and gun statistics (hopefully it’s the latter). […]

New York Officials Agree Not to Enforce 7 Round Magazine Limit – For Now

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 02:50
The following press release comes from the Second Amendment Foundation. BELLEVUE, WA – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico have agreed, in a stipulated order, to not enforce a section of the state’s controversial SAFE (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement) Act while an appeal is underway in one of the […]

Gun Community April Fools Roundup – 8 Gun Related April Fools Articles

Tue, 04/01/2014 - 16:47
There have been numerous articles and videos today put out by the media and gun companies today in observation of April Fools Day. Here’s a rundown a few notable ones. Our article, New Industrial Technology Will Allow .22LR Production to Increase 10,000% was received well. A special “we love you too” to the folks who […]

[Video] SilencerCo Wins Gun Community April Fools With “Wizard Staff Silencer” Video

Tue, 04/01/2014 - 14:14
Our own April Fools prank article, New Industrial Technology Will Allow .22LR Production to Increase 10,000% was pretty well received (except for those of you who told us to FOAD… we love you too). However, SilencerCo wins the gun community April Fools Day contest (and possibly the Internet in general) with their fake promo video for […]

Criminal Complaint Against Anti-Gun Senator Leland Yee is Stranger Than Fiction

Tue, 04/01/2014 - 02:20
Checkout the copy of the criminal complaint against California State Senator Leland Yee below. The complaint makes mention of organized crime ties, covert arms smuggling and elite special agents. I’m sure some Hollywood studio is just itching for the rights to make the movie about this real life story of hypocrisy. California Senate Democrat Leland […]

BREAKING: New Industrial Technology Will Allow .22LR Production to Increase 10,000%

Mon, 03/31/2014 - 23:41
As I’m sure you’re certainly aware, the availability of .22LR ammo has been, well, limited in the last few months. Theories about the shortage have ranged from economic to conspiracy in theory. One thing that is clear, the ammo industry hasn’t been able to crank out the popular rimfire cartridge fast enough. Now, the Basic […]

Apparently Those Popular PlumCrazy Polymer Lowers Might be Illegal…

Mon, 03/31/2014 - 16:43
The polymer lower market seems to be treacherous waters in recent days. Following the ATF’s raid of ARES Armor due to the legality of a polymer 80% lower, we’re now seeing reports that the PlumCrazy polymer lowers that were extremely popular a couple of years ago might be illegal. Steve Johnson over at The Firearm […]

Colorado Mother Receives Death Threats After Photos of Mountain Lion Hunt Posted Online

Mon, 03/31/2014 - 14:27
Some people don’t enjoy hunting. I get it, I really do, it’s not for everyone. However, I really don’t understand the harassment that anti-hunters heap onto hunters, especially in today’s digital age. Charisa Argys, a mother and hunter living in Colorado, has had her life turned upside down after a German journalist called her out […]

Update on Court Case Challenging San Francisco’s Ban on Self Defense Ammo

Mon, 03/31/2014 - 01:38
In case you aren’t aware, hollow point ammunition, long regarded as the logical choice for self defense for its ability to deliver a maximum amount of energy to its intended target while reducing over penetration, is currently illegal in San Francisco. Fortunately, there is a court case seeking to overturn that ban. Here is an […]

Pennsylvania: Anti-Gun State Lawmakers Attempting to Derail Firearms Preemption Bill

Mon, 03/31/2014 - 01:30
The following story comes from the NRA-ILA. Charlotte, NC --  Anti-gun lawmakers in Harrisburg are attempting to kill an important firearms preemption bill, and have filed 122 amendments in an attempt to derail House Bill 2011. HB 2011 passed in the House Judiciary Committee by a 20 to 5 vote on March 18, and is scheduled for consideration by the […]

Ruger Issues Recall on Certain SR-556 Rifles

Mon, 03/31/2014 - 01:27
Ruger has issued a recall notice on some of its SR-556 rifles. This is Ruger’s second recall on one of their rifles in about two weeks. The company issued a recall on some of their rimfire rifles earlier in March. The details of the recall, taken from Ruger’s website, can be found below. WHY WE […]

FBI Raids Company That Buys/Sells Spent Brass

Mon, 03/31/2014 - 01:20
The ammo industry just can’t catch a break. USA Brass is a company that buys, cleans and sells spent brass which is then used in ammunition reloading. The FBI decided a raid of the company was in order after it was discovered that several of their employees tested positive for elevated levels of lead. According […]

POLL: At What Age Should Children be Introduced to Firearms?

Sun, 03/30/2014 - 18:33
I have several fond memories of my childhood that involve guns. My first toy gun, first BB gun, first shotgun and first rifle. In my home, firearms were commonplace and thought of as something to respected, not feared. I was exposed to firearms early on and was taught not to handle them unless under direct […]

[Video] FPSRussia Takes a Look at the G2R RIP in Ballistics Gel

Sat, 03/29/2014 - 13:35
The hype surrounding the fragmenting self defense round, the G2R RIP has died down a bit over the last couple of months. A few reviewers got their hands on the round and while the results weren’t necessarily bad, they weren’t anything overly special either. Now FPSRussia, who seems to be getting into actual gear reviews […]

Michigan Governor Signs Short Barreled Rifle and Shotgun Bill Into Law

Sat, 03/29/2014 - 13:11
The following story comes from the NRA-ILA, Fairfax, VA – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed an important pro-gun bill into law, which repeals the previous state ban on the private ownership of short-barreled rifles and shotguns. Senate Bill 610 earned bipartisan support clearing the House by a vote of 103 to 6, and the Senate […]

[Video] BREAKING: Piers Morgan Officially Off the Air, Uses Last Show to Preach Gun Control

Fri, 03/28/2014 - 22:55
As you probably know, Piers Morgan’s CNN show has been canceled. He used his final sign off to attack the NRA, gun owners and preach for more gun control in America. Transcript below. I’d also like to thank you all for watching. Even those who implacably disagreed with me, or just found my funny accent […]

[Video] GOP Candidate Fires Variety of Guns at Copy of Obamacare in Campaign Video

Fri, 03/28/2014 - 16:22
Alabama Congressional candidate Will Brooke’s doesn’t like Obamacare. However, he does seem to like guns. In a campaign video, Brooke sets up a target, loads it with a copy of Obamacare and proceeds to unload on it with a variety of firearms. It appears Brooke uses a Glock, AR-15 and a bolt action rifle to […]

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