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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief For the sixth month in a row, the number of active Washington state concealed pistol licenses has been in a gradual decline, averaging just over 1,000 per month, according to data from the state Department of Licensing. The license, which is good for five years, is held by more than 690,000 […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The headline in an Op-Ed about so-called “red flag” laws, published by the Portland, Maine Press-Herald, says more about gun control than perhaps was intended. “Red flag laws ignore the truth about crime,” and the subhead notes, “Criminals commit crimes, not guns.” Author Andee Reardon, owner of the East Coast School […]

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WMC News in Memphis, Tennessee is reporting on a new voting restriction which allegedly makes it “more difficult for some Tennesseans to cast their ballots” because it requires convicted felons who want to vote must first have their Second Amendment rights restored. The head of a Washington, D.C.-based “voter advocacy” group claims the law is […]

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Real Avid, the leader in DIY for Guns®, recognizes that hammers and punches are two of the most essential tools for do-it-yourself gunsmiths. For 2024, the company is excited to release its all-new Armorer’s Master Hammer along with the Armorer’s Master Hammer and Accu-Punch® 11-Piece Standard Pin Punch Set. The Armorer’s Master Hammer is a […]

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Fiocchi is continuing to meet the call of avid turkey hunters who appreciate the devastating knockdown power of Tungsten Super Shot. Boasting dense patterns, deep penetration, and unparalleled long-range performance, Fiocchi’s Golden Turkey TSS raises the bar for turkey hunters seeking superior results. Available in three-inch offerings for 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore, this […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Years ago, a group known as Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO) started a campaign to warn people about so-called “boundary violations”  committed by physicians who ask their patients about guns in the home, and then allegedly offer “gun safety” advice about either locking up firearms or just getting them out […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief For the past seven decades, a controversy has surrounded the published report—some people dismiss it as a wild claim—by the late Elmer Keith about an estimated 600-yard shot he made on an Idaho mule deer buck with a Smith & Wesson double-action .44 Magnum revolver using only the factory “iron” sights. […]

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By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor    Springfield Armory is a relative newcomer to AR 15 manufacture, but lest anyone be mistaken, just because it has taken a while to get in stride, Springfield offers some of the best conceived and manufactured versions of America’s rifle.    I have a growing respect for the Springfield […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Savannah, Georgia Mayor Van Johnson thinks he has a good idea to prevent gun thefts from cars, by penalizing the crime victims. Gun theft from unlocked cars is a problem in Savannah, according to WCJL News. According to Johnson, last year 244 firearms were stolen, of which 203 were taken from […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Fresh on then heels of a debate over a proposed tax on guns and ammunition, Colorado lawmakers are reportedly narrowing the types of so-called “sensitive spaces” where firearms would be prohibited under legislation known as SB24-131. Colorado Public Radio is now reporting the original version of the bill listed places where […]

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Want to check up on the latest news about the Second Amendment Foundation? Thanks to the launch of the “SAF In The News” web page, it’s easy. According to Matt Coffey, SAF vice president of communications, content is added as it becomes available. Recent history suggests this could become a busy website. “Basically it’s an […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—SCOTUS: Argument in March 2024—National Rifle Association v. Vullo: what’s next? Garland v. VanDerStok: Case No. 23-10718: the case has now been Distributed for the SCOTUS Conference of April 12, 2024;  Nunzio Calce et al., v. The City of New York: After over 2 years, NYC is again asking for an […]

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Marlin has announced two new lever-action rifles, one in .44 Magnum and the other in .30-30 Winchester, and both models should enjoy quick popularity. For openers, the SBL Series Model 1894 is done in stainless steel, with a handsome gray laminate stock fitted with a thick recoil pad. Chambered in .44 Magnum/.44 Special, it has […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief UPDATED–Despite an assertion to the contrary by a leading Democratic Colorado legislator, Centennial State gun owners are not happy about a proposed excise tax on firearms and ammunition to fund the state’s crime victim services fund and other programs for victims, witnesses and law enforcement. KDVR News in Denver reported that […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Authorities in Finland have reportedly arrested a 12-year-old suspect in connection with a school shooting Tuesday morning in which one student was killed and two others. According to the BBC, the suspect fled from the school but was apprehended and detained by police. The incident occurred in the community of Vantaa, […]

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By Lee Williams SAF Investigative Journalism Project This is the busiest time of year for professional shooter, wife, mother and Army veteran, Julie Golob. She is hosting classes and training hard for the upcoming competition season, which begins later this month. She did not have much time to devote to a controversy that surfaced last […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Fox News is reporting that Colorado Democrats are “pushing a series of gun control bills” closely resembling restrictive laws like those in California and other “blue” states, but will the new laws actually accomplish anything? Recently, the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, a gun control group, recently announced it […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Across the U.S., criminal knife attacks are on the rise, or at least they are getting more media attention, which should hardly be surprising since in any given year, according to FBI crime data, knives and other cutting instruments have long been used in more homicides than rifles or shotguns of […]

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By Mike Nesbitt    First Sergeant John Ryan, M Company, 7th Cavalry, was a true hero of the Battle of the Little Big Horn.     His company, commanded by Captain Thomas French, was part of the 7th Cavalry battalion which was sent with Major Reno to capture the Sioux and Cheyenne in their camps while […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—California: On March 25, the California Department of Justice published an emergency rulemaking package to allow NRA Certified; instructors to be eligible to teach qualifying concealed carry classes; Colorado; On March 25, the General Assembly passed HB24-1292, the mandatory storage bill. It now goes to Governor Jared Polis; Hawaii: SB2845, a […]

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