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We stopped by the Hodgdon booth at the SHOT Show this morning to talk with Chris Hodgdon, who told us his new mission is to get more shooters into reloading.  He said founder Bruce Hodgdon got the powder company up and running, in part, by partnering with component and press makers to set out on […]

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Palmetto State Armory is working to bring the masses an affordable, American-made MP5. Due to an issue with a parts manufacturer not making some components to the required specs PSA demanded, the release was delayed. But fear not, PSA is looking at a late Q3 or early Q4 release with a MSRP below $1,300 and […]

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If there’s one thing that any concealed carry training regimen should include, it’s dry firing practice. And plenty of it. Some might even argue that it’s the most important training a concealed carrier can do. Dry firing is the surest way to master trigger control and tame recoil anticipation. Just about anyone who’s considered an […]

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When an apology just isn’t enough (see our original story on this here): Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate recorded a video apologizing to members of the Iowa Firearms Coalition for his office’s failure to meet a requirement that would have advanced a pro-gun amendment to Iowa’s Constitution. The error set the gun rights amendment back […]

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This pocket dump is from someone “up north” – Santa? – and features a Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0. The M2.0 is a nice pistol with some solid upgrades over the original line. Changes include more aggressively textured grips, something that affects different shooters in varying ways but does ensure a secure grip – and […]

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Opinions seem sharply divided on the Beretta 92. People either love them or they don’t. My Beretta 92FS, for many years now, has been my go-to pistol. While not necessarily the most accurate pistol I own, it has always been 100% reliable.  The Beretta M9A3 is a modernized version of the battle-proven Beretta M9, which […]

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In a recent article of mine, I talked about both chickens and the .300 AAC Blackout round. I presented the idea that, from a practical standpoint, the 300 BLK is an extremely practical cartridge for general use, a breed made for today’s demands that can both show well and make meat, so to speak. I […]

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Harvard and Yale have long been rivals in many ways. One that doesn’t often come to mind is the rivalry between their shooting teams. While little known, it has a long history: both schools founded shooting clubs within a few years of each other in the early 1880s. Within a decade, headlines regarding match results […]

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In my recent review of the new GLOCK 45, I discussed some points that make it one of the best shooting 9mm pistols I’ve fired, and certainly the best GLOCK I’ve had to the pleasure to holster. Today we are going to be looking at the latest variation of the ever-popular GLOCK 19, this time […]

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Read more: https://www.firearmrack.com/glock-43x-review-glock-48/ Under Creative Commons License: Attribution Follow us: Firearm Rack on Facebook [This article was originally published at firearmrack.com and is reprinted here with permission.] It appears that the Sootch00 GLOCK 43X review was published ahead of the January 2nd date by mistake. While that sucks for Sootch, it does allow those of us who weren’t […]

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For those who believe we have a gun problem, not a mental health care crisis, there is this little gem from the Sun Sentinel which is fast becoming my new favorite news source: Cruz didn’t keep his homicidal urges quiet. But the schools incompetently handled the threat he represented to his fellow classmates and teachers. […]

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  This one is from last year, but it still rocks. This is how you say “Merry Christmas.”

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In November, Florida narrowly elected Ron DeSantis as governor of the former Gunshine State. Along with governor-elect DeSantis taking office, the House and Senate will also have Republican majorities. In just about any other state, that would mean good news for gun owners. But as Florida’s past legislative history has shown, that isn’t the case. The […]

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For better or worse, long range shooting is all the rage today. I find that there are several camps that exist in this particular division of the gun culture, and each has their own favorite cartridges and rifle types. Today we are going to be taking a look at what is perhaps the largest and […]

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Chris Cox, the executive director and chief lobbyist of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action, has publicly praised the White House School Safety Commission and their recommendation for gun confiscation. As a NRA life member, I’m disturbed by the trend. First was the NRA’s support for bump stock regulation, followed by their flip-flopping on the matter. […]

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And the hits just keep on coming from the Trump administration. Yesterday, the White House released the end results of its School Safety Commission findings. As “The Commission endorses Extreme Risk Protection Order laws, which give authorities a temporary way to keep those who threaten society from possessing or purchasing firearms.” Back in March, Kansas Secretary […]

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When it comes to buying used guns, there is nothing more frustrating than dealing with some of the creative choices of the previous owner(s). When I picked up a used SIG SAUER P225 A1 the other day, I was expecting a walk in the park, just like I do when I unbox a brand new […]

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As we reported, Adam Kraut and the Firearms Policy Coalition have filed suit challenging the Trump bump stock ban. But they’re not alone. I have been in contact with Erich Pratt and Gun Owners of America over these past months and they will be joining the fight against President Trump’s violation of the Second Amendment. GOA stated […]

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It’s that time again, friends. Yes, that’s right, it’s time for a faceoff between two of the most popular magnum revolver rounds out there: the .44 Magnum and .357 Magnum. This is bound to be an interesting edition of State Your Case because there’s a very wide division between faithful shooters of each of these […]

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An update on the fourteen-year-old student who committed suicide with a gun at Dennis Intermediate School last week: Police say a 14-year-old Indiana boy’s mother was the 911 caller who warned authorities before the teenager shot his way into a middle school and exchanged gunfire with officers. State Police said Friday that the mother warned […]

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