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Shooters Media: Book details foot soldier chow from Cromwell to the present
Review by Larry S. Sterett | Contributing Editor FROM BOILED BEEF TO CHICKEN TIKKA, by Janet MacDonald. ©2014. Published by Frontline Books, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books, Ltd., S. Yorkshire, S70 2AS, and distributed in the US by Casemate, Dept. TGM, 908 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083 (online: casemategroup.com) Price: $39.95, plus shipping. […]
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Considerations when looking for a training class or instructor
by Richard Smith | Director, SAFTD We are all students, no matter our level of experience, how long we’ve been shooting, any special training or background…we never stop learning. For many of us the formal training we take varies with time and budget, both precious resources. So, if you are going to pay someone to […]
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A collection of tested gear that neatly solves problems
by John Markwell | Contributing Editor Like most outdoor folks, we come across an assortment of gear every year that can’t be categorized. You know the routine; those small items that you thought would be useful for whatever purpose. Here’s a brief review of some of the gun “stuff” we’ve run across that we thought […]
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External forces, public concerns seen driving gun business growth
by Joseph P. Tartaro | Executive Editor External forces and public reaction to events such as the most recent mass shootings linked to terrorism in as in Nashville, TN, and most recently San Bernardino, CA, may be driving the upswing in firearms commerce. The Obama administration’s push for more gun control and further restrictive new […]
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Industry News: Rasmussen poll, gun sales spike show Americans rely on 2A
by Dave Workman | Senior Editor Gun sales are spiking, a new Rasmussen survey shows a majority of Americans think the gun policies of the National Rifle Association make the country safer, and an official with the National Shooting Sports Foundation says gun control will be front and center during the 2016 campaign season. ABC […]
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Some old tricks for putting squirrels in the stew pot
by James C. Fulmer Past President, NMLRA Hunting and target shooting go hand in hand. I’ve hunted with muzzleloaders most of my life and I’ve hunted every game animal in Pennsylvania with a muzzleloader of one type or another from muzzleloading flint or percussion pistol, rifle or shotgun. I started hunting doves when I was […]
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South Jersey mayor would ease gun laws
If the mayor of a southern New Jersey town had his way, the Garden State’s strict gun laws would be loosened. Egg Harbor Township Mayor James “Sonny” McCullough faxed a letter to the Press of Atlantic City in early December which said he carries a concealed firearm when he’s in states that allow it. McCullough […]
2016 SHOT Show Preview: Focusing on new optics
by TheGunMag staff There’s quite a lineup of new riflescopes, binoculars and spotters from some of the top names in the firearm optics industry for 2016. For example, Nikon recently announced six new riflescopes with what they call a “BDC Distance Lock.” This is a function located in the first focal plane that allows the […]
White House slowed FBI’s terrorism classification
The FBI has taken heat for failing to immediately classify the San Bernardino shootings as terrorism, but a new report shows that FBI reluctance could have been due to external pressure from the White House, the Daily Caller’s Jonah Bennett reported. A source told Jack Murphy of SOFREP that the FBI instantly believed the shooting, […]
CMP Auction Room readies rare arms items for auction site sale
by Ashley Brugnone | CMP Writer Most people who have heard of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) associate the organization with its rifles. Many travel miles, far and wide, to rummage through the shelves of the North and South Stores—looking for the perfect new addition to their growing collections. But for those searching for more […]
Reloading: Handloading 2016 – What’s new at SHOT Show
by Art Merrill | Contributing Editor Handloaders may well be the most inventive bunch on the planet, always adapting something from the kitchen, the garage or the hardware store to make loading easier or more efficient. New handloading products for 2016 will be shown at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las […]
SAF files federal lawsuit against Oklahoma DHS
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) on behalf of two state residents whose civil rights have been allegedly deprived under color of law, asserting that agency rules prohibit them from acting as foster parents while legally possessing functional firearms for personal protection. At issue […]
CCRKBA rips CO governor for tying guns to recent attack
When Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper intimated to CNN that there might be some correlation between gun ownership and concealed carry in Colorado Springs to the deadly attack on a Planned Parenthood facility there in late November, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms chastised him in a scathing statement to the […]
Sanders campaign fund raising focuses on gun control agenda
by Joseph P. Tartaro | Executive Editor How important is the gun control issue to the Democratic presidential wannabees? Well, besides Hillary Clinton talking it up at every campaign stop, Bernie Sanders is using his gun control platform to surf the Net for campaign funds. His eblasts to fellow Democrats start like this: “Here is […]
SAF airs scathing video ad to stop Obama gun actions
Almost at the same moment president Barack Obama’s gun control policies were being ripped on CNN, the Second Amendment Foundation launched a national media campaign to fight his executive action on gun control. The centerpiece was a scathing 60-second video advertisement that appeared on Fox News, Newsmax TV and The Blaze networks. “President Obama is […]
NJ Senate approves ‘smart guns” change
The New Jersey state Senate on Dec. 7 voted to replace New Jersey’s longstanding and controversial law on “smart guns” with one lawmakers hope will finally launch the sale of guns that can only be fired by their owners. NJ.com reported. The bill (S3249) would require retailers that sell guns to carry at least one […]
2016 SHOT Show Preview: New knives on the cutting edge
Modern gunowners also own knives, for a variety of purposes, whether field-dressing game or as a back-up defensive weapon, or just as a day-to-day tool for all kinds of uses. There are some dandy new blades available in 2016, all making their official debut at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. For starters, Spyderco is […]
2016 SHOT Show Preview: New ammo for personal protection, big game and small
by TheGunMag staff Firearms without ammunition are like cars without gasoline; they may look impressive, but they’re not much on performance. There’s some hot new ammo on the horizon for everything from predators to personal protection. Among the biggest developments are new proprietary ammunition lines from three companies that have well-established names in firearms. TGM […]
2016 SHOT Show Preview: Many new handguns target women’s market
by Dave Workman | Senior Editor Heading into 2016, there is no doubt that the handgun market will remain strong, in no small way thanks to an expanding interest among women and Millenials in owning personal sidearms for recreation, competition and protection. That’s the word from Steve Sanetti, president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, […]
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CT to deny gun sales based on watch lists
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced on Dec. 10 that he will sign an executive order blocking anyone on federal government terrorism watch lists from obtaining a gun permit to buy firearms, according to the Hartford Courant. Malloy said he is working with the White House to gain access to the databases, which include people […]
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