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By NRA-ILA After signing six gun control measures into law a year ago, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy warned that “Our work is far from done.” Several new bills are now making the rounds in a state already notorious for its extreme and oppressive firearm laws. On June 13, the Assembly Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the new […]

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An EDC flashlight is one of the best pieces of gear you can carry, along with a decent pocket knife and/or a multitool. The basic features to look for in an EDC flashlight are durability, output (in lumens), and length of charge. In other words, get you one with a metal housing that can take […]

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You can find AR-10 rifles that are very expensive, and you can find some that fit more modest budgets. But what are the AR-10 rifles that give the shooter the most bang for the buck? What gets you into a quality rifle for a reasonable amount? There are some real winners out there, to be […]

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Buying ammunition online can save you money and get you far more in terms of choice. Prices are usually lower (watch out for those shipping charges, though) and you aren’t at the mercy of the local gun store’s distributor. No, your LGS doesn’t buy straight from Federal or Winchester. They go through a third, fourth […]

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There seems to be a split among gun-rights groups about Chuck Canterbury, President Trump’s nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Canterbury, if confirmed, would succeed Acting ATF Director Regina “Reggie” Lombardo. She has filled the position since May 1, 2019. The agency has been without a permanent ATF director since B. […]

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Earlier this week, as President Trump was readying to leave for the UK for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the President stated he didn’t like suppressors. While in London, the President sat down with Piers Morgan about the subject of suppressors and guns in America came up. The POTUS discusses gun violence with @piersmorgan. He says […]

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Just as the title says? What if Colt had secured the sole importation, distribution, and marketing rights of the HS2000 for the US Market in 2002? Colt had previously struck a deal with CZ to develop and import the Z40 and sell it under the Colt brand. The Colt Z40 came out of a deal between […]

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If you’re going to leave a firearm unattended in your vehicle, you need to do it as securely as possible. With the prevalence of designated gun-free zones (think post offices, hospitals, your place of work), anyone who carries a firearm will have to stow their gun in their vehicle from time to time. Leaving a […]

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By Austin Knudsen I was recently in one of my favorite Montana gun shops, perusing the used rifle rack and minding my own. It was a Saturday afternoon, and the gun department was fairly busy. As I browsed, I kept noticing one middle-aged gentlemen who was trying to ask questions of the salesmen behind the […]

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Jacinda Ardern says 8000 Kiwis who watched the mosque shooter’s live stream sought out “mental health support.” Now she wants the social media giants to police speech (even more than they already do) in order to “prevent the posting of terrorist content online, to ensure its efficient and fast removal and to prevent the use […]

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Whether you’re a lefty or a righty, it can be faster/easier/preferable to drop your AR-15 magazine using your left hand rather than your right. If you agree, Strike Industries new AMBI Mag Release is just what you need. Here’s their press release . . . Options. Most would prefer to have more than one. Sometimes […]

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By Rick Saxby It seems that most civilians who have a concealed carry permit these days also carry a folding knife. Some pack a blade just for convenience and others as a personal defense back-up to their pistol. But while plenty people who carry a knife train extensively with their carry pistol, very few have ever trained to […]

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Get your vodka and Adidas track suit ready, comrade, because we’ll be talking about the best ammo for the AK-47. Today we’re going to be looking at, among other things, the state of the 7.62x39mm in 2019 as well as other ammo for the AK series rifles including the 5.45x39mm, 9x39mm, and the 7.62x54R. The […]

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David McCarthy, a medic from the great state of Wyoming sends his “My Everyday Carry,” thanks to Everyday Carry. He must like gloves – as he’s got a pair of Mechanix Impact gloves.  I like Mechanix gloves as well, but I don’t carry them everyday.  Well, not on my person.  (I have a set in […]

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President Trump took the stage at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum today to thunderous applause. He used much of his speech to the thousands gathered in the Lucas Oil Stadium to tout the latest economic results — the economy grew at a rate of 3.2% in the first quarter — and claim that his administration is […]

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Back in 2016 we wrote about Raja’ee Fatihah, an Army reservist who walked into Save Yourself Survival in Oktaha, Oklahoma and announced that he’s Muslim. Why? Because the range had posted a sign on their door declaring the establishment a Muslim-free zone. He was asked to leave and the American Civil Liberties Union filed suit on […]

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By Anner Walther issued a recall of their PPS M2 pistols in November 2018, as TTAG covered here. Walther’s website covers the recall and return process here: https://www.waltherarms.com/recall/#. My PPS M2 was in the affected series of serial numbers. A quick visit to the Walther website produced a prepaid shipping label. Less than a week […]

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Just in time for the NRA Annual Meeting, Ruger’s just announced the new concealed carry-focused Security-9 Compact pistol (read Jeremy’s review of the full size model here). It packs 10+1 rounds (15+1 with an extended magazine) has drift-adjustable sights and MSRPs for an affordable $379. Here’s Ruger’s press release . . . Ruger Introduces New […]

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Head mom and Michael Bloomberg sock puppet Shannon Watts makes the case that her civilian disarmament organization is happy to work both sides of the aisle. I think we can (get through to Republican voters). We’re not a partisan organization. We spend a lot of time working both sides of the aisle. We have a […]

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Florida Republicans are once again, putting on a dog and pony show for the state’s gun owners. They’re doing that with SB 7030 which is being fast tracked and rushed through committee. What exactly is SB 7030? Well, the Florida Senate states the following; School Safety and Security; Requiring a sheriff to establish a school guardian program […]

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