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By Michael A. Black | Contributing Writer The recent attempted murder of a minister by an armed psychopath in New Braddock, Pennsylvania was all over the news the last few weeks. A reverend was engaged in a televised service or some sort when an armed man approached the pulpit, stepped over a separating barrier, and […]

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A federal judge in Texas has blocked, at least until June 2, enforcement of the Biden administration’s new “final rule” requiring background checks on gun buyers at gun shows and other places, according to Newsweek. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is hailing the ruling, which does not apply to Louisiana, Mississippi or Utah. Paxton said, […]

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The New York Times has published an analysis of what is being called a “gun violence pandemic” in at least one other newspaper, asserting that over the past three-plus years, an estimated 47 million Americans lived in close proximity of a violent crime involving firearms. According to the 2,100-word report, data for the analysis came […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief A recent report from U.S. News identifying what it called the Best States Rankings, Washington came in 8th overall, but one category ranking could play a role in this year’s gubernatorial race: Crime & Corrections, with the Evergreen State coming in at number 39 in the “top 40.” According to Seattle’s […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—SCOTUS: Conference scheduled for May; Hawaii: Nelson v. Honolulu: Permanent Injunction ordered to ensure applicants for Right-to-Carry Permits get a decision within 120 days; California: USA v. Steven Duarte: Question of the constitutionality of 597 U.S. 1 (2022), § 922(g)(1); CRPA, et al. v. LA County Sheriff’s Department informed the judge […]

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There will be plenty to see at the 153rd annual National Rifle Association meetings and exhibits this weekend at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, including new guns from Stoeger and new optics from Burris. As detailed by company announcements, Stoeger will be presenting several new-for-2024 models across its semi-auto shotgun lineup, including […]

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has introduced the Marlin® Trapper Series Model 1895™ equipped with Magpul ELG furniture. Stylized after Ruger’s original Trapper Series rifle, this model features the new Magpul Industries ELG stock and forend. Constructed of reinforced polymer, the ELG furniture is durable and impervious to even the worst weather. Designed to be […]

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Visitors to the 153rd annual National Rifle Association meetings and exhibits this weekend at the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas will have plenty to see, and not just at the annual members’ meeting Saturday, which promises to be interesting. There will be plenty of guns and gear on display inside the exhibit […]

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By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor    Most of my comments about paper patched bullets have been in the general sense, at least more or less.     Now, however, I want to get more specific because I’ve been busy selecting the rifle and the load which I’ll use in the upcoming Paper Patch Match with […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief New polling by Rasmussen and the New York Times translates to bad news for Democrats and especially President Joe Biden as the November election is looming on the horizon. In a survey released Monday by Rasmussen, Republicans are more trusted than Democrats on key issues among likely voters, the veteran polling […]

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Fiocchi, a global leader in defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, expands the company’s line of Hyperformance centerfire cartridges with the introduction of a new series developed for specifically for handgun hunting and wilderness defense. The all-new Hyperformance Hunt Handgun ammunition begins with the same quality components that form the foundation of all Hyperformance precision hunting […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The Democrat Washington state Senator who earlier this year introduced legislation to require gun owners to obtain liability insurance is now running to become the next insurance commissioner. State Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), who has consistently supported gun control measures as a lawmaker, said in a campaign announcement, “As a State […]

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Traditions® Performance Firearms has announced the release of their popular Outfitter G3 single shot rifle line in 360 Buckhammer. This caliber will be available in both the standard and all new Pro Series models, the company said in a news release. The Outfitter G3 in 360 Buckhammer will be on display this weekend at the […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New— Alabama: On May 6, Governor Kay Ivey signed HB389/SB281, prohibiting payment processors from using firearm-specific merchant category codes for firearms, ammunition, and components; Colorado: The Colorado legislature has adjourned. On May 7, the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs indefinitely postponed HB24-1292, a semi-automatic ban. Two other anti-Second Amendment bill, […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief A new Rasmussen Reports national survey shows Republicans are ahead of Democrats in a major issue leading into the 2024 campaign: Crime. According to Rasmussen, 53 percent of likely voters trust Republicans more to handle crime and law enforcement issues, while only 35 percent trust Democrats. It’s an issue which definitely […]

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By Lee Williams SAF Investigative Journalism Project Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, began just like any other workday for Bryan Montiea Wilson, a 33-year-old resident of West Columbia, South Carolina, who had never been in trouble with the law.    At 6 a.m., Wilson began his shift at Harsco Rails on West Technology Drive, where he […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief A coalition of 21 state attorneys general, all Republicans, along with an antique firearms collectors’ association and three private citizens have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to enjoin enforcement of the Biden administration’s “Final Rule” changing the definition of “engaged in the business” of firearms sales. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Maine Gov. Janet Mills will allow a bill mandating a 72-hour waiting period on gun purchases to become law without her signature, and she vetoed a measure that would have banned “bump stocks” in what appears to have been her final actions on gun laws this year. According to News Center […]

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By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor    I first became enraptured with the 1911 handgun reading C B Colby’s books for young readers.    I graduated from comics to Jeff Cooper rather seamlessly. The 1911 was an American icon, a piece of history, and the greatest fighting handgun—THE HAMMER OF THE CENTURY, according to Cooper. […]

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By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—SCOTUS: Several cases await the Court’s response on certiorari appeals; Massachusetts: First Circuit: Capen v. Campbell: Case:24-1061: The appeal was filed on March 6, 2024. In March 2024, the National Shooting Sports Foundation filed a brief supporting the Appellant. Andrea Joy Campbell, Massachusetts Attorney General, filed her brief on April 29, […]

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