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Anti-, Pro-Gun Groups React To Patel FBI Confirmation
The U.S. Senate’s confirmation of former federal prosecutor Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is drawing cheers from pro-gun groups and jeers from those who want more restrictions on private firearms ownership. Patel, a strong gun rights supporter, has been castigated by gun-ban groups since President Donald Trump first ... Read more
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Anti-, Pro-Gun Groups React To Patel FBI Confirmation
The U.S. Senate’s confirmation of former federal prosecutor Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is drawing cheers from pro-gun groups and jeers from those who want more restrictions on private firearms ownership.
Patel, a strong gun rights supporter, has been castigated by gun-ban groups since President Donald Trump first mentioned him for the role. One of their biggest grievances was that Patel was a “gun extremist” who might “purge the FBI.”
Now that he has been confirmed, groups like Brady United, formerly known as Handgun Control Inc., are apoplectic that the Republican-led U.S.
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Senate Bill Would Raise Age To Purchase Common Semi-Autos, Normal-Capacity Magazines
As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little chance of passing. On Friday, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, announced legislation aiming to increase the minimum ... Read more
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Senate Bill Would Raise Age To Purchase Common Semi-Autos, Normal-Capacity Magazines
As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to waste even more by introducing unconstitutional legislation with little chance of passing.
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, announced legislation aiming to increase the minimum age for purchasing so-called “assault weapons”—common semi-automatic rifles owned and used by millions of law-abiding Americans—and so-called “high-capacity” ammunition magazines from 18 to 21 years old.
Bill Prohibits Tennessee Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownership
A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant question, but the law would come with some teeth, by way of a $1,000 fine ... Read more
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Bill Prohibits Tennessee Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownership
A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 defend Tennesseans from being asked an annoying and irrelevant question, but the law would come with some teeth, by way of a $1,000 fine and more if they do choose to pry.
Representative Ed Butler introduced the bill and has previously sponsored measures dealing with education, taxes, and infectious disease.
Winchester Supreme Optics Unveils New Thermal Hunting Sights
Winchester Supreme Optics recently announced the launch of a new line of thermal hunting sights to add to its already established line of rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders. The new line includes three models: the THSX 640, THSX 384, and THSD 384, each offering advanced thermal imaging with high-performance VOx sensors. Capable of ... Read more
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Winchester Supreme Optics Unveils New Thermal Hunting Sights
Winchester Supreme Optics recently announced the launch of a new line of thermal hunting sights to add to its already established line of rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders.
The new line includes three models: the THSX 640, THSX 384, and THSD 384, each offering advanced thermal imaging with high-performance VOx sensors. Capable of detecting heat signatures through smoke, fog and total darkness, these optics provide hunters with a clear advantage when visibility is compromised.
Leupold’s New Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52: A Legacy of Precision Reimagined
When it comes to precision optics, few names carry the weight of Leupold’s Mark series. The new Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52 represents a fascinating evolution in this storied line, bringing together decades of military heritage with modern optical engineering. As someone who’s spent countless hours behind various iterations of Leupold scopes, I was particularly intrigued ... Read more
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Leupold’s New Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52: A Legacy of Precision Reimagined
When it comes to precision optics, few names carry the weight of Leupold’s Mark series. The new Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52 represents a fascinating evolution in this storied line, bringing together decades of military heritage with modern optical engineering. As someone who’s spent countless hours behind various iterations of Leupold scopes, I was particularly intrigued to see how this model would perform in both controlled conditions and real-world applications.
Heritage and Construction
The Mark 4 HD immediately shows its military DNA through its robust 34mm main tube construction.
Pennsylvania Democrats Turn To Zoning To Attack FFLs
With the Second Amendment being an easy read for the literate and Pennsylvania state law prohibiting the regulating of firearms by local government, it should be hard to imagine a world in which a township can use zoning to prohibit a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) from doing business strictly because they deal in guns. But ... Read more
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Pennsylvania Democrats Turn To Zoning To Attack FFLs
With the Second Amendment being an easy read for the literate and Pennsylvania state law prohibiting the regulating of firearms by local government, it should be hard to imagine a world in which a township can use zoning to prohibit a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) from doing business strictly because they deal in guns.
But that’s the case in Pennsylvania, where the township of Lower Merion officials argue that the law does not extend to zoning, which regulates land use.
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Sailor serving 20-years in prison for legal semi-auto collectibles
by Lee Williams In the early 1980s, in order to meet a growing customer demand, several firearm firms released semi-automatic firearms that fired from an open bolt, which were never subject to the National Firearm Act, or NFA. Fully automatic versions of these guns were flooding the movies and popular culture, but the semi-autos were ... Read more
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Sailor serving 20-years in prison for legal semi-auto collectibles
by Lee Williams
In the early 1980s, in order to meet a growing customer demand, several firearm firms released semi-automatic firearms that fired from an open bolt, which were never subject to the National Firearm Act, or NFA. Fully automatic versions of these guns were flooding the movies and popular culture, but the semi-autos were easier to own. Over the years, these guns became highly sought after and were known as “pre-ban” open-bolt semi-auto pistols and carbines.
Don’t Tread on Me: The Gadsden Flag and What It Really Means
The phrase “Don’t Tread on Me” isn’t just some old slogan—it’s a battle cry for freedom. It’s a symbol of independence, defiance, and a refusal to be controlled. You’ve probably seen it on flags, bumper stickers, and even T-shirts, but do you really know the story behind it? Let’s take a closer look at the ... Read more
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Don’t Tread on Me: The Gadsden Flag and What It Really Means
The phrase “Don’t Tread on Me” isn’t just some old slogan—it’s a battle cry for freedom. It’s a symbol of independence, defiance, and a refusal to be controlled. You’ve probably seen it on flags, bumper stickers, and even T-shirts, but do you really know the story behind it?
Let’s take a closer look at the Gadsden Flag, its history, and why it still resonates today.
What Does the Gadsden Flag Represent?
Top 5 Self-Defense Myths
Voltaire said it best when he claimed, “Common sense is not so common.” That quote is quite evident when it comes to certain self-defense myths. Just because something may sound like a good idea doesn’t mean it is. Here are five common self-defense myths, why they are not recommended, and what you should do instead. ... Read more
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Top 5 Self-Defense Myths
Voltaire said it best when he claimed, “Common sense is not so common.” That quote is quite evident when it comes to certain self-defense myths.
Just because something may sound like a good idea doesn’t mean it is.
Here are five common self-defense myths, why they are not recommended, and what you should do instead.
1. Self-Defense is Only About Fighting
Self-defense is any countermeasure that prevents you from harm. Acquiring physical skills to defend yourself is important, but self-defense should also include mental skills.
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Garmin Xero C1 Pro and the Caldwell Velociradar: A Comparison
The addition of a fairly new technology, radar, has shaken up the world of chronographs. But what of the older, optical models? They still work. I have owned at least 4 different optical models, starting with the old fold-in-half-when-done Shooting Chrony back in the big-shoulder-pad era of the 1980s. I had to have two of ... Read more
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Garmin Xero C1 Pro and the Caldwell Velociradar: A Comparison
The addition of a fairly new technology, radar, has shaken up the world of chronographs. But what of the older, optical models? They still work. I have owned at least 4 different optical models, starting with the old fold-in-half-when-done Shooting Chrony back in the big-shoulder-pad era of the 1980s. I had to have two of them since I shot the first one. I then bought Caldwell’s Ballistic Precision and Pro models. I even managed to shoot one of those.