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Gun Review: Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 Rifle
I remember the AR-7 of my youth as a finicky, fairly delicate, but super cool, fun little rifle. Today’s Henry US Survival AR-7 Rifle keeps all the cool of the old AR-7, but levels up the durability and perfects the reliability of a 70-year-old design, one of my childhood favorites.
The .22 LR AR-7 was probably the first semi automatic rifle I ever fired. I was introduced to this rifle when I was a boy.
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Don’t Just Shoot, Train – 3 Great Shooting Drills for a Square Range
By DrewR
A large percentage of the People of the Gun are relegated to shooting in a “static” or restrictive range, often indoors and sometimes lorded over by a range master calling when to fire and when to stop. I’ve been there and I know how difficult it can be to meaningfully improve your practical shooting skills under those conditions.
Here are the three drills I’ve use when I was relegated to a static range that actually improve my shooting.
An Interview With The Godfather of Silencers, Dr. Phil Dater
The guys from JK Armament sat down and interviewed industry legend, Dr. Phil Dater, MD, about the origins of his shift from radiology to becoming the modern day godfather of the firearm suppressor industry. They like to say “Dater did it first,” and in the video interview and JK Armament blog post, both of which follow below, you’ll see precisely why . . .
JK Armament was honored to sit down with Dr.
Biofire Isn’t Allowing Objective Reviews of Their New ‘Smart Gun’…Yet
By Lee Williams
You can reserve a $1,499 Biofire 9mm Smart Gun today for a refundable deposit of $149. You’ll get to pick the color of the frame, the trigger and the magazine release. You can choose a right- or-left hand model and add a custom serial number at no extra charge. Additional magazines are $49 each, and for $99 you can purchase a year of concierge white-glove service, known as “Biofire Care.”
“Your Smart Gun will ship in the order it was reserved.
Bogus Data Is Regurgitated by the Media to Cheat Americans Out of Their Constitutional Rights
When it comes to guns, there is little to no hope for the average American to get a fair shot at accurate statistics.
Instead of the truth, the public receives the illusion of truth, repeated by media anchors, talking heads and spokespeople, government officials and gun control advocates. Much of what is passed off as fact these days about guns is propaganda: misinformation about Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs), defensive use of firearms and the promised effectiveness of various firearm restrictions for law-abiding Americans, to name a few.
Gun Meme of the Day: All The Triggers Edition
For what it’s worth, I have a shotgun with two triggers. But me thinks your average liberal beats that rookie number by a lot!
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Gun Review: Blaser R8 Ultimate Carbon Hunting Rifle
“You’ll be the first American writing a review for this new R8.” I probably would have said “yes” to any opportunity to review another Blaser gun, but that added some extra spice to get the chance to be the first to review one here.
The “new” Blaser R8 Ultimate Carbon rifle first appeared in 2022 (it showed up first in the European market and is just starting to make here to the USA).
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Scot-Free: ‘Rust’ Movie Set Manslaughter Charge to be Dropped Against Alec Baldwin
By Andrew Dalton and Morgan Lee, AP
Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “ Rust,” Baldwin’s attorneys said Thursday.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.
TriStar Arms Announces the New LR94 Lever Action .410 Shotguns
From TriStar . . .
TriStar Arms, America’s favorite importer of high-value shotguns and pistols, is proud to announce the release of the LR94 line of lever-action .410 shotguns, combining a fun and versatile cartridge with a fun and versatile classic action.
The versatility of a shotgun is undisputed, and the reliability and control of the mechanical lever action is hard to beat. It only makes sense to combine these two to make a spectacular field gun that can run virtually any load that fits a 2 1/2″ chamber.
Things That Don’t Suck: The Highwild Bullet Trap
I’m moving, and I hate it. Moving truly sucks, and what sucks the most is moving away from the home range I’ve built.
I have plans for a new range, but that’s a little ways down the road as of now. To keep my trigger finger from itching too much, I bought a bullet trap. I actually had no idea these existed for actual firearms at an affordable price point. I only randomly stumbled across the Highwild Bullet Trap and for a little less than $50, I hit buy-it-now.
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No. 27: After Senate Approves Permitless Carry, Nebraska Will Join America’s Constitutional Carry Club
After fighting off a 14-hour filibuster by opponents, the Nebraska Senate voted yesterday to approve a permitless carry bill, LB 77, by a 33 to 14 vote. The Cornhusker State already has open carry on the books. Governor Jim Pillen is due to sign the bill into law next week making Nebraska the 27th state with constitutional carry on the books.
Gun rights opponents didn’t take the L well. From the AP .
Veep Thoughts on Gun Control and the Second Amendment
Gun violence is now the number one cause of death for children in our nation.
Leaders in state houses and the United States Congress must have the courage to step up and pass commonsense gun safety laws, which the majority of Americans support. pic.twitter.com/aef0iHNGia
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) April 19, 2023
Let’s reject the false choice between the 2nd Amendment and reasonable gun safety laws.
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Obscure Object of Desire: The Cobray DS410 Shotgun
Cobray was a really interesting company. Before the absolutist mentality regarding firearms was prevalent, and before black guns dominated the market, companies like Cobray led the way. Cobray was unafraid to be unconventional and even controversial.
They produced machine guns for civilians before 1986. They made open bolt pistols and produced .45 Colt/.410 handguns before the Judge was a glint in Taurus’s eye. Sadly Cobray’s quality wasn’t great, and they weren’t very well respected.
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RITON’s New 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 First Focal Plane Rifle Scope
From RITON . . .
RITON Optics is pleased to announce the launch of its versatile crossover riflescope, the 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50! This new addition to the Riton Optics family is a testament to the company’s dedication to providing top-of-the-line optics for the discerning hunter and shooter.
The 3 PRIMAL 3-18×50 riflescope is a feature-rich optic for both hunting and long-range shooting. It boasts a wide magnification range, with a minimum magnification of 3x and a maximum of 18x, making it optimal for just about any shooting or hunting scenario.
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Things That Don’t Suck: Blackhawk Omnivore Multifit Holster
I’ve had a Blackhawk Omnivore holster ever since it premiered years ago. It’s likely the holster I’ve used more than any other, just due to the nature of reviewing firearms. The Blackhawk Omnivore is a quasi-universal holster design made from polymer and requires your pistol to have some form of rail. The Omnivore is an interesting design and one I’ve used extensively. This might be one of the more long-term reviews I’ve ever written.
The Omnivore comes in three variants, two light-bearing and one standard.
Gun Industry Economic Impact Up 322% Since 2008, Totaled $81 Billion in 2022
From the NSSF . . .
The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased to $80.73 billion in 2022 from $19.1 billion in 2008, a 322 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose to over 393,696 from approximately 166,000, a 136 percent increase in that same period, according to a report released by the NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association.
It Wasn’t a ‘Teen Takeover’ in Chicago Over the Weekend, It Was a Riot
Chicago law enforcement attempted to get people to safety during a “teen takeover” in Millennium Park over the weekend. I had just returned from the NRA show in Indianapolis late Saturday night when I got messages asking if I had seen what was happening downtown.
When police refused to let hundreds of teenagers into Millennium Park, violence broke out. The mob trashed property, attacked people, broke windows, and even started a car on fire.
Disarmament or Armed Self Defense…Americans Have Already Decided
By Rob Morse
Gun-control advocates will tell you that the 23,000 firearms regulations we have today aren’t nearly enough. Those laws are simply a good start. In contrast, advocates of armed self defense will tell you that the right to bear arms is horribly infringed. Both are telling the truth about what they want, but they can’t both be right. In fact the results are shockingly different. Imperfect gun control fails time after time while imperfect armed defense stops millions of violent crimes each year.