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[Samuel] Cummings didn’t make a massive fortune just by shuffling arms from one conflict zone to another. His real innovation was discovering there was a massive market among Americans for military surplus guns. In the 1960s, American manufacturers such as Winchester and Remington made fine rifles—but at $100–$150 new, they were comparatively expensive. Interarms started […]

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I’ve been using Hill People Gear products in my work in various forms for a number of years now. For my part I have yet to find a better source for truly well designed outdoor gear and I’ve slowly replaced all my existing gear with HPG stuff. Today I’m going to be talking hunting gear, […]

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By Edgar Lee A man was shot by his girlfriend after he broke into the Niles, Ohio apartment where she and a small child were early Tuesday morning. The woman called 911 around 1:15 a.m. and authorities released a partial transcript of the conversation. Dispatcher: “911, where is your emergency?” Caller: “Uh, yeah, my boyfriend […]

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A new, unconventional suppressor was introduced yesterday called “The Mute.” Any suppressor is interesting to those who can and will choose to shoot politely, not least because they’re good for public health. But this non-metallic silencer is somewhat more intriguing because of its design, materials and the way it’s manufactured. The Mute is made with […]

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During the visit, Holmes led the investigators to a safe that contained a semi-automatic handgun. Holmes told the agents that his other 20 guns had been stolen along with his mother’s sport-utility vehicle when he left the vehicle running with the guns in the back seat, according to the prosecutor. He and his mother had […]

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We covered the story of the man who opened fire, and killing two people and wounding two more at the Jefferson Gun Outlet in Metairie, Louisiana last week. Police have released surveillance footage of the incident to the media. Meanwhile, the family of the instigator claims he was “helping” and that store employees and bystanders […]

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I don’t care what opinions you hold on President Trump, Steven Bannon, “informal” immigration, border walls, presidential pardon power, executive orders, alleged foreign collusion or alleged fraud charges. This should scare the heck out of you. Feds: Bannon’s pardon blocks prosecution, but not indictment The indictment lodging fraud charges against ex-President Donald Trump’s former chief […]

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During the past year, I’ve seen a lot of people argue over whether it’s a good idea to lend guns to others in an emergency (or any time, really). Neighbors who hadn’t bought a gun suddenly wanted one when they saw the pandemic, riots, and other societal events that frightened them. Some of these people’s […]

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You value your knives and want to make sure you’ve always got a clean, sharp edge whenever and wherever you go. That’s why the new Lansky C-Clip Combo sharpener is a must-have item for your keychain or EDC pack. The C-Clip Combo includes three top quality Lansky tools to help get your blade sharp and […]

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Buying an NFA item — a silencer, short barreled rifle/shotgun, machine gun, “any other weapon,” or destructive device — involves jumping through a series of .gov hoops, including paying a special tax and submitting a registration form. Perhaps the most complicated part for first-time buyers is deciding whether to register as an individual, as a […]

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Mark Twain once famously noted that the only certainties in life are death and taxes.  We’re all going to die someday, some of us sooner than others. Which is why it is important to prepare ahead of that eventuality by helping your loved ones identify and value your firearms collection. Like all of us, I […]

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One measure would prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment. Backers said it would ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they say is the potential for overreach by President Joe Biden’s administration. Democrats railed against the measure, HB2111, saying it will undermine the rule […]

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Constitutional carry is advancing in 2021. Two states have already signed it into law so far this year and several more have bills working their way through their legislatures that would eliminate government licensing for exercising an enumerated civil right. What is Constitutional Carry? For those just tuning in, Constitutional Carry means a state doesn’t […]

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You won’t need to be a student of the Hávamál, nor a constitutional scholar, to appreciate the latest Anachrobellum design: but it might help. The newest in their line of Norse shirts is a Gadsden (as in the flag) berserkr. The design itself is Til Valhalla III, Don’t Tread On Me. And while the Norseman’s […]

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Last summer a three-judge panel of the ninth circuit ruled, in a 2-1 decision, that California’s “high capacity” magazine ban was unconstitutional. As expected, California’s Attorney General immediately appealed the ruling in the case, Duncan v. Becerra, because as the AG said that the time . . . “Our commonsense gun safety measures here in […]

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  From the CCRKBA . . . The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is launching a multi-network television advertising effort next week to alert the nation’s gun owners about H.R. 127, a gun control measure that takes extremism to a dangerous new level. “We’re calling this the ‘SAVE2A.US’ campaign because […]

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By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery, police said. The singer is offering a $500,000 reward. The dog walker was shot once Wednesday night and is expected to survive his injuries, according to Los Angeles Police […]

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Who lost their guns? Anyone? That’s the question Phoenix Police are asking after a homeowner in the west valley area dug up a surprise in his back yard. The resident unearthed a duffel bag full of mildly rusty guns. Amazingly, instead of calling dibs on the find, the homeowner called police. The homeowner told police […]

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From Tyrant Designs . . . Tyrant Designs is excited to announce our NEW Glock G43, G43X, and G48 I.T.T.S. Trigger (Improved Tyrant Trigger System) with the I.T.T.S. Trigger rapidly becoming known as the fastest resetting trigger on the market! The NEW Glock G43, G43X, and G48 I.T.T.S. Trigger is compatible with those 3 Slimline […]

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The firearm industry is leveraging unique partnerships to help firearm retailers become part of the safety solutions in their communities. Through Real Solutions® the firearm industry trade association partners with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), for a campaign called Operation Secure Store® (OSS). The goal is to deter and reduce the instances of theft and […]

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