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SHOT Show 2016 Special Edition Day 3: Shotguns — CZ-USA
It does not matter whether your scattergun passion involve pheasants under the wide and western South Dakota skies, Osceolas in a Florida swamp, a game of clays, or defending your castle from the evil menace, 2016 has a selection of new shotguns to satisfy your cravings. The new introductions include new finishes, new styles, new […]
SHOT Show 2016 Special Edition Day 3: Shotguns — Cimarron, Iver Johnson
It does not matter whether your scattergun passion involve pheasants under the wide and western South Dakota skies, Osceolas in a Florida swamp, a game of clays, or defending your castle from the evil menace, 2016 has a selection of new shotguns to satisfy your cravings. The new introductions include new finishes, new styles, new […]
SHOT Show 2016 Special Edition Day 3: Shotguns — Browning
It does not matter whether your scattergun passion involve pheasants under the wide and western South Dakota skies, Osceolas in a Florida swamp, a game of clays, or defending your castle from the evil menace, 2016 has a selection of new shotguns to satisfy your cravings. The new introductions include new finishes, new styles, new […]
SHOT Show 2016 Special Edition Day 3: Shotguns — Tristar, Weatherby
Tristar has answered the call of the trap shooters for 2016 with two new models. They are intended to offer shooters the best of both worlds—quality craftsmanship and performance at an affordable price. Weatherby on the other hand has two new shotguns in the Element line. The first is a youth model and the other one will delight waterfowlers.
SHOT Show 2016 Special Edition Day 3: Shotguns — Legacy Sports International, Remington
Your first shotgun is something magic and Legacy Sports International new Pointer Break Action single-shot shotguns are a great way to teach beginners how to shoot. Available in 12- and 20-gauge and .410, these single shots all come with 28-inch barrels and a fixed, Modified choke. Even though Remington’s new V3 Field Sport semi-auto shotgun was big news last year, Remington has not forgotten about the shotgun it brought to the party. For 2016 it is offering a special-makeup 870 Super Mag Turkey shotgun.
SHOT Show 2016 Special Edition Day 2: New Rifles — FNH USA, Howa, Kahr
Who does not want to own a Thompson in .45 ACP? If you are looking for something a little more modern, FNH has made a significant expansion to its FN 15 line and Howa has more big news than we can fit in this short write up, so you'll have to read the story for the full scoop.
SHOT Show 2016 Special Edition Day 2: New Rifles — CMMG, CZ, Daniel Defense, Empire
This edition is highlighted with new offerings from Daniel Defense! That name alone is worth the read, but in this edition you'll also find a new 7.62x39 from CMMG, no shortage of new offerings from CZ-USA, and a new new Webley & Scott Empire bolt-action rifle built by Howa Machinery.
NSSF Opposes New ATF Ruling Regarding Firearms Transfers
Although few of you are likely to possess an FFL and be directly affected, it is important to note how the NSSF is continually looking out for the industry and your gun rights.
New Geovid-R Rangefinding Binoculars Provide Leica’s Time-Proven Performance at an Attractive Price
The Geovid-R boasts the same DNA as the field-proven, award-winning and best-selling Leica Geovid BRF, HD, and HD-R product lines.
Bushnell Offers No Questions Asked Warranty on Optics
“We’re proud of our products and we are willing to guarantee complete satisfaction. We promise to repair or replace our product and ship it back at absolutely no charge.”
Training Scars — We All Should Have Them
I have yet to be all I can be. I was never the boxer my father was, the shotgun shot my grandfather was, or the climber my other grandfather was, but I learned survival skills that served me well. There are lessons to be learned from the author's training scars and those of others.
Make You New Year Resolution to Slim Down with Walther PPS M2
Lightweight and easily concealed should not mean you have to sacrifice knockdown power or reliability. Looking for a new carry gun? Walther has the answer with the introduction of its new PPS M2 for 2016. Read the full story here.
Plano Magnum — Because Size Matters!
New for 2016, Plano announces the addition of the 1812 Magnum Field/Ammo Box to its honest and hard-working line of Ammo Cans.
Rimfire, Air Guns and Laser Plinking: Then and Now
Take a stroll down memory lane as the author recalls memories of a boyhood well spent and modern day plinking whether outdoor on reactive targets of indoor with laser targets. Plinking is far from dead and just as fun as you remember.
Background Checks – What the Government Won’t Tell You
The President will get in front of a podium and make an impassioned speech about the need for expanded gun control laws, but what is he leaving out? Remember the President saying, "Even the NRA used to support expanded background checks."? What is the truth behind the NRA and background checks? Watch the video to learn the truths the President does not want you to know.
Law Prof: ‘New ATF Guidance on Gun Sales is Legally Meaningless’
Law Professor Jonathan H. Adler has written that President Obama’s recently announced executive actions will likely have no effect on gun laws. Read the analysis to understand the legal ramifications and the author's reasoning to assess your potential liabilities or assuage your fears.
Two ‘Out of This World’ Pistols
Cabot Guns of Fort Wayne, Indiana, plans to offer a two-item set of pistols that are made from a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite. Click to read more about this project from another world...
The NRA and NSSF Respond to Obama’s New Gun Control
Many people are trying to understand the full impact of the President’s latest gun control measures. As a quick synopsis, here are responses from the NRA and National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Steel Case Ammo: Good or Bad?
Steel case ammo is available in a wide variety of calibers these days, and has become quite popular, for good reason. Steel case ammo is cheaper to shoot and generally works well in most firearms but does have some down sides. Read more to discover the advantage and disadvantages of shooting steel case.
Obama to Enact New Gun Control — Should You be Worried?
As of now, I am apprehensive as a minimum, if not downright terrified. I do not like the president’s sabre rattling, or the fact that he wants to go around the other branches of government with his pen. However, if he takes the path of past and sticks to nonbinding executive actions, the damage should be minimal. Read the story for the full details of the impending executive actions.