Background checks recorded by the FBI numbered 2,223,213 in April. The next highest April recorded was in 2016, with 2,145,565.
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Pricing and How to Buy a Military Surplus CMP 1911 Pistol
The Secretary of the Army allowed only 8,000 1911s to be transferred to the CMP for sale and distribution this fiscal year. Some of those are anticipated to be unusual and worthy of being auctioned.
Smith & Wesson Donates $30,000 to Honored American Veterans Afield
Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has presented Honored American Veterans Afield with a donation of $30,000 to help fund HAVA-sanctioned hunting & shooting activities..
Gun Owners Demand Action from the Republican Party…Again
To quote Elvis, a little less conversation, a little more action, please. Showing up to the NRA convention and claiming to support the Second Amendment isn’t enough.
Security Theater, So Much For Any Expectation of Real Security
He briefly ran his wand over my chest, ignoring my belt area, completely missing my pistol and magazines. Obviously bored, he then waved me through without another word.
Mossberg Honored with Numerous Awards During NRA Annual Meetings
Mossberg was the recipient of a National Rifle Association (NRA) Publications Golden Bullseye Award for their 590 Shockwave 12-gauge pump-action and two premier Ballistic’s Best awards.
What the Firearms Industry Can Learn from Apple & Nike
The changing consumer indicates the same old tried and true marketing tactics will not work on today’s and tomorrow’s firearm owner.
Imprisoning Pregnant Woman On Mich. Gun Charge ‘Barbaric,’ Says Gun Group
An expectant Michigan mother who was convicted for displaying a handgun during a controversial altercation last summer will likely have her second child in prison.
No Changes to Ruger Firearms Manufacturing, Despite Shareholder Proposal
Despite an activist shareholder’s resolution to force Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. to track and report on gun violence that may involve the company’s products.
MKS Supply, Hi-Point Firearms & Inland Mfg. Refuse to Sell to Dicks Sporting Goods
MKS Supply, Hi-Point Firearms and Inland Manufacturing are standing by the American people by refusing any further sales to Dick’s Sporting Goods & Field and Stream stores.
SIG SAUER Takes Home Three Ballistic’s Best Awards at NRA Show
SIG SAUER, Inc. was recently honored with Ballistic’s Best Awards in three categories by Athlon Outdoors.
Austin City Council Decide Whether to Ban Police Trade-ins
The resolution has a good chance of passing. Costing the citizens of Austin thousands of dollars or putting police lives at risk by forcing them to use outdated and worn down guns.
Disconnected World Views at NRA Annual Meeting in Dallas 2018
If you choose to be unarmed, anyone who possesses a gun holds a power advantage over you. It is understandable that unarmed people would want everyone else be unarmed.
Westchester County NY Coyote Attack & No One Is Prepared ~ VIDEO
All adults present were of course, weaponless and otherwise unprepared, including an off-duty police officer who was NOT carrying concealed.
Crimson Trace Laserguards for Ruger Pistols Now Shipping
These new laser sights are designed for a precision fit onto the Ruger LC9, LC9S, EC9s and LC380 compact semi-auto pistols.
2nd Annual Safariland Expedition Multi-Gun Match Set for June 7-10, Boulder City, NV
The Safariland Expedition Multi-Gun Match is a one-of-a-kind experience featuring day or nighttime courses, faster stages, and faster scoring to shoot five stages in less than four hours..
Top Hunting & Shooting Equipment Brands for 2017
Sportsmen are spending millions of dollars on hunting and recreational shooting equipment, but which brands are they buying?
West Virginia 2018 Primary Election After Action Report
I’ll start with the “excellent.” Patrick Morrisey has been nominated by the Republican Party to the United States Senate. This is good news.
New Jersey Housing Developer Bans Guns In Rental Properties!
It has come to our attention that a housing development group called RPM Development Group is prohibiting their tenants from owning firearms.
Electronic Health Records Threaten the Second Amendment
Simply refusing to answer the questions, often supported by hoplophobic liberal health professional groups, may still be a red flag.
Leupold Announces New VX-4.5HD Service Rifle Optic
The VX-4.5HD was built to provide a top-of-the-line optic that fits within the strict standards that High Power Service Rifle competitions place on the use of optical sights.
Schneiderman Allegations May Help Explain Why He’s ‘Anti-Gun’
Plus, why would he want to let the women have an equalizer?
Safe Life Defense Backpack Armor – Shooting and Stabbing test
The Safe Life Defense Backpack Armor offers the same protection level as the Safe Life Defense Multi-Threat Vest.
EX-AG Eric Schneiderman Needed Self Control, But Promoted Gun Control
Endorsed by Moms Demand Action, Eric Schneiderman appears to be someone who promoted gun control when he should have really focused all of his energy on self-control..
Oliver North Named New President of the National Rifle Association
The president’s job, so far as I see it, is outreach. And whatever we may think of North’s activities in the 80s, he is not the best choice for today.
Thompson/Center Arms Launches New T/CR22 Rifle – Rimfire Redefined
New T/CR22 .22LR semi-automatic rimfire rifle includes Magpul co-branded stock, precision-machined aluminum receiver, and stainless steel bolt with last shot hold open..
Tuffy Security Products Releases 2007-2018 Chevy & GMC Rear Seat Lockbox
Tuffy’s new Model 340 offers 2,100 cubic inches of storage and fits under the driver’s side and middle rear seats of the pickup, leaving some space available under the rear passenger side seat.
Time to Battle The Insane Anti-Gun Mob With Knowledge & Truth
Let’s start with the term “assault rifles.” The LEFT has been messing with gun truths for decades. They twisted the truth to confuse, and frighten, the masses about “rifles.”
Gun Rights Groups would Do Well to Legally Champion Black Gun Owner
They’re just doing this to try and embarrass NRA, and to smear the Association and its members as racists who don’t care about the plight of non-whites.
SIG P238 Emperor Scorpion Micro-Compact Pistol – Review
The Sig P238 Emperor Scorpion model is pure reliability and class. Oh, and it’s accurate. Very accurate. The first thing that you will notice about the gun is the attractive black-and-tan appearance.
Beretta Torture Tour to Put the A400 Xtreme Plus Shotgun to the Test
At the NRA Annual Meetings in Dallas, five new A400 Xtreme Plus shotguns were branded in true Texas fashion, signifying the company’s commitment to putting these same guns to the test…
April 2018 U.S. Firearms Sales Fall To Lowest Level Since 2015
Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting estimates April 2018 firearms sales at 1,131,533 units, a year-over-year decline of 4.2% from April 2017..
Red Flag Bill Passes the Colorado House and Heads to the Senate
“Red flag” gun laws or “Extreme Protection” orders let police confiscate guns without due process for up to six months.
New Documentary “hillbilly” Set For World Premiere At Nashville Film Festival
Appalachian native and Country music superstar Dolly Parton weighs in with her reaction to the film and its message.
Hogue Inc. Announces Their Line of SIG SAUER Branded Knives
Hogue Knives is proud to announce a partnership with SIG SAUER to produce knives with the “SIG” mark designed to match the grips, and finishes, of many of SIG SAUER’s popular firearms.