The Gun Mag

By Tanya Metaksa What’s New—U.S. Congress: U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) just introduced S.3589, a bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, to prohibit unauthorized private paramilitary activity, and for other purposes; California: A special report has been issued by CRPA requesting industry support in the Boland v. Bonta case. A worthwhile read to […]

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OPINION: The true intent of the Democrats’ anti-militia bill is to infringe on firearm training (Minuteman statue in Lexington, Massachusetts. Photo from licensed Shutterstock account.) by Lee Williams As a law-abiding citizen of this great country, I can form my own militia if I so choose, appoint myself colonel, enlist my friends as privates or […]

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SAR Firearms has introduced the SAR9 GEN2 Subcompact (SC) 9mm pistol. Now that carrying a firearm has become a standard, the new SAR9 GEN2 SC’s sleek and compact design gives you the concealment, capacity and comfort you need for everyday-carry, the company said in a news release.  With the introduction of the SAR9 Subcompact (SC), […]

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Since its introduction over 30 years ago, the Benelli Super Black Eagle has set the standard for what an unfailing semi-auto hunting shotgun should be. For 2024, Benelli expands the third generation SBE series with the SBE 3 Compact. Boasting the same mechanical features and design that has made the SBE 3 the perennial leader […]

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Stoeger Industries has reached a milestone that only a small club of firearm manufacturers can claim —100 years of operation. For 2024, Stoeger Industries celebrates its centennial with the introduction of the Model 3000 Signature shotgun. The company has also unveiled a new turkey model. Based on the company’s proven M3000 semi-auto chambered in 3-inch […]

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Just in time for the 2024 SHOT Show, Mission First Tactical (MFT), has introduced the MFT Translucent EXD Magazine line. These new magazines are the toughest, most reliable translucent magazines available on the market today. Designed to perform in the toughest and harshest conditions, the new MFT Translucent Magazines meet the highest demands and are […]

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By Geoffrey S. Stewart Hard back 314 pages $39.95 + $5 Shipping Available from Rowman & Littlefield 1-800-462-6920 Email: customercare@nbnbooks.com We all know the basics of the history of American gun making but few have seen all the fine details. That’s where this book comes in fleshing out the abbreviated narrative into the complete story. […]

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SAR Firearms, manufacturers of state-of-the-art firearms and ammunition, has introduced the new, redefined SAR9 GEN3 9mm semi-automatic pistol to the hugely popular SAR9 family of pistols.  The new SAR9 GEN3 striker-fired pistols have been designed and engineered to meet and exceed the demands of sports shooters and personal defense customers, according to a company release. […]

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Stoeger is expanding its STR-9 pistol lineup with the all-new STR-9 Combat X, the company is adding different color options to the STR-9 series and there is also a new .45 ACP version dubbed the STR-45, all in conjunction with this week’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas. The new STR-9 Combat X 9mm was developed […]

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By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor    CZ firearms- Ceska zbrojovka- has manufactured quality firearms for nearly ninety years.    Their rifles, pistols and shotguns are noted for good performance and realiblity at a fair price, and one of the standours is the CZ 75, introduced about 1975 and still going strong.     At the […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief When the Trace, the Michael Bloomberg-backed pro-gun control news outlet, recently reported on a “new” effort to influence U.S. gun policies spearheaded by the group Global Action on Gun Violence (GAGV), which represents the Mexican government in two lawsuits against the U.S. gun industry, it wasn’t really anything new. A global […]

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With shotgun technology and advancement spanning centuries and leading to today’s ultra-sophisticated designs, it is easy to believe that shotgun performance has already reached its zenith. Benelli says, “Not so fast!” For 2024, Benelli introduces a revolutionary new technology to the shotgun world—one that raises the bar by improving the terminal performance of the smooth-bore […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit challenging U.S. gun control laws pertaining to the prohibition of gun ownership by medical marijuana users, naming Attorney General Merrick Garland and the U.S. Government as defendants. In addition, Steve Dettelbach, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief Democrat lawmakers in New Mexico are pushing for more gun control, but they’ve got only a 30-day session to do it, and there is going to be a fight. According to KOAT News, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is determined to press “public safety” and Democrats want more gun laws. High on […]

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By Jim Dickson | Contributing Writer What the world needs now is a good $500 dollar M1911A1 pistol. Well here it is. Armscor’s Rock Island G.I. Standard M1911A1 is a high quality, reliable M1911A1 at an affordable price. Fit and finish is flawless, and accuracy is superb. The pistol is made in the Philippines with […]

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Designed in conjunction with Thunder Ranch Director Clint Smith and the Thunder Ranch staff, the Mossberg 590 Thunder Ranch pump-action and 940 Pro Thunder Ranch autoloader may be the ultimate personal defense shotguns. Both 12-gauge platforms are chock full of features including a patent-pending optic-cut receiver for the direct mounting of low-profile microdot sights, Cerakote® […]

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More than 50 years ago Daisy brought the Model 880 pellet gun to the public. It was the first multipump pneumatic pellet gun to reach the lofty velocity of 800 feet per second. Since that industry shaking intro in 1972, that airgun niche has sat stagnant…until now! Introducing the new GAMO Vaper 10X Multipump Pneumatic […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief The Second Amendment Foundation is celebrating what it calls an important court victory in Pennsylvania with a 2-1 ruling by a Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel reversing and remanding a lower court, dismissing a state prohibition on open carry of firearms by young adults ages18-20 during a declared emergency. The […]

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By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief A trio of civil rights organizations and a coalition of 23 state attorneys general have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a federal lawsuit brought by the National Rifle Association against Maria Vullo, former Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, alleging she […]

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In a packed hearing on five gun control bills under consideration by the Washington State Legislature Tuesday, the one certainty was that gun prohibitionists and Second Amendment advocates have far different opinions. While supporters of all five measures largely based their arguments on emotion, including personal loss, opponents told the House Civil Rights and Judiciary […]

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