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Archives for January 2019

First Look: Taurus TX22

I stopped by the Taurus booth at the Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show to see what might be new. Taurus has been a leader in innovative products. I have had good luck with several Taurus revolvers and semi-auto pistols in the past, so I was hopeful for 2019. The Taurus TX22 is a new, mid size .22 Long Rifle target pistol that weight 17.3 ounces, and sports a 16-shot magazine. A 10-round version is also available for individuals living in jurisdictions mandating such nonsense. The Taurus TX22 pistol will invariably be compared to the new Kel-Tec CP33, so let’s get right to it. [Read more…] about First Look: Taurus TX22


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January 30, 2019

Filed Under: Kel-Tec, Pistols, Reviews, Taurus Tagged With: .22 LR, Kel-Tec, pistol, Rimfire, Taurus

Dems ‘Championing Gun Reform’ Fear Supreme Court

In the wake of last week’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, a piece in The Atlantic acknowledges what Second Amendment activists have known for a long time: Democrats are “championing…gun reform” in Congress and state legislatures all over the map. [Read more…] about Dems ‘Championing Gun Reform’ Fear Supreme Court


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January 29, 2019

Filed Under: Op-ed Tagged With: NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, SHOT Show 2019

S&W Model 27 Classic — The First Magnum Revolver

When the .357 Magnum cartridge was introduced in 1935, Smith and Wesson chambered the cartridge in a deluxe, large-frame revolver. The new handgun was in some ways a development of the .38-44—a heavy frame .38 Special. However, in other ways, the target-sighted magnum was unique. Either way, the revolver cost more than $65 at a time when a new Ford V 8 cost $810. The .38-44 cost about $35 dollars. Useful handguns were available for $20. The fit, finish, and accuracy of the new revolver was exceptional by any standard. The .357 Magnum was the first of many expensive, but custom grade, factory handguns. [Read more…] about S&W Model 27 Classic — The First Magnum Revolver


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January 28, 2019

Filed Under: Reviews, Revolvers, Smith and Wesson Tagged With: .357 Magnum, revolver, Smith and Wesson, Winchester Ammunition

Review: Glock 48 9mm

One of the great revolutions in handgun manufacture is the polymer frame, striker-fired revolution. Glock led the way and still dominates the market. Arguably, Glock remains first with the most. I should note that I am not the greatest Glock fan, but I certainly am not a Glock basher. The Glock is, in my opinion, the baseline gun for personal defense and a great choice for many shooters. The Glock is as reliable as a handgun may be, easy enough to use well, and chambers popular cartridges. The Glock 48 follows this tradition. [Read more…] about Review: Glock 48 9mm


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January 27, 2019

Filed Under: Glock, Pistols Tagged With: 9mm, Compact Handguns, Concealed Carry, Federal Ammunition, Glock 48, HST, Hydra-Shok, Syntech

SHOT Show 2019 Day 3 Video

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January 24, 2019

Filed Under: Industry, Video Tagged With: SHOT Show 2019

SHOT Show 2019 Day 2 Video

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January 23, 2019

Filed Under: Industry, Video Tagged With: SHOT Show 2019

SHOT Show 2019 Day 1 Video

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January 23, 2019

Filed Under: Industry, Video

Gun Giveaway: Kahr Arms CT380 Basket Weave

Quality, performance, and fit are all top considerations when deciding where to spend your hard-earned greenbacks on a new pistol. However, when it to comes to Second Amendment supporters, there is a fourth element that is considered with every purchase and that is the people behind the product. It takes more than a manufacturer making a quality product, we want a manufacturer that is as passionate and true to the Second Amendment and the gun toting population as we are. [Read more…] about Gun Giveaway: Kahr Arms CT380 Basket Weave


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January 22, 2019

Filed Under: Kahr Tagged With: Free, Give Away, Kahr Arms

SHOT Show 2019 Industry Range Day Video Tour

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January 22, 2019

Filed Under: Industry, Video Tagged With: Range, SHOT Show 2019

SHOT Show — New Products 2019

The SHOT Show (Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade) in January of each year not only signals the beginning of a new year, but a whole round of product launches to fill our dreams, wish lists, and for a lucky few, gear closets and gun safes. Firearm sales have been rather lackluster as of late, so it is not much of a surprise that manufacturers focused more on expanding existing lines to include new colors and calibers more than completely new introductions. However, that is not to say the industry did not put out some new must-have models! On the other hand, the optics and accessories categories are teeming with new offerings to give your old gear a new look.
We scoured the SHOT Show floor for some of the best new offerings and will bring you a new list each day, so stay tuned. [Read more…] about SHOT Show — New Products 2019


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January 22, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AR, Gear, Lasers, Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Video Tagged With: Arex, Burris, Firebird, HatsunUSA, LaserMax, Legacy, Meopta, SHOT Show 2019, SIG Sauer, Springfield, SureFire, Viridian

Illinois: Gov. Pritzker Signs Firearm Registration & Dealer Licensing Bill

Within 48 hours of being sworn in, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 337 into law. The bill was passed by the previous legislature, but Republican Governor Bruce Rauner refused to sign it into law. Senate President John Cullerton previously made the unprecedented move of placing a procedural hold on the bill in order to avoid the possibility of a veto under the previous Governor, Bruce Rauner, and then removed the hold to send the bill to a newly inaugurated governor. Cullerton’s political tricks means SB 337 will now establish a firearm registry and likely shut down local gun stores in Illinois with government red tape. [Read more…] about Illinois: Gov. Pritzker Signs Firearm Registration & Dealer Licensing Bill


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January 17, 2019

Filed Under: News, Second Amendment Tagged With: Firearm Registration, Gun Control, Illinois, NRA, Second Amendment Foundation

The Range Bag

One of the inevitabilities, and greatest aspects of our sport, is the accumulation of gear and accessories. Somewhere, deep down inside each of us, is a little devilish voice convincing us to get more stuff. I’ll be the first to admit it; I indulge that little voice often and without apology. Mainly because I have put in the time to select the right range bag and devised a system for packing it. [Read more…] about The Range Bag


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January 17, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, Reviews, Video Tagged With: Range Bag

Boston Mayor Wants Statewide Mandate That Doctors Must Ask If Patients Own Guns

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh wants to mandate that doctors teach patients about gun safety. It appears to be another Orwellian definition. Gun safety in these circumstances seems to mean getting rid of guns. There is no mention of using known gun safety experts who have been working on the subject for decades. From bizjournals.com: [Read more…] about Boston Mayor Wants Statewide Mandate That Doctors Must Ask If Patients Own Guns


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January 16, 2019

Filed Under: News, Politics, Second Amendment Tagged With: Gun Control, Massachusetts, Second Amendment

‘100 Days of Gun Control’ Begins at State, Federal Levels

Liberal Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo will push for more gun control in New York, a state that already has among the strictest gun laws in the nation; Democrats are pushing additional gun restrictions in Washington State, and on Capitol Hill, Democrats in Congress also want to clamp down on Second Amendment rights, and it will all happen in the next 100 days. [Read more…] about ‘100 Days of Gun Control’ Begins at State, Federal Levels


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January 15, 2019

Filed Under: News, Politics, Second Amendment Tagged With: Gun Control, NRA, Second Amendment, Second Amendment Foundation

Choosing a Trunk or Truck Gun

Lots of people in the gun community have a trunk or truck gun. For most people, it is some type of beater rifle or shotgun. The theory is, “Why beat up a good gun by bouncing it around in the trunk?” Just throw a beater in there and forget about it. I am not a fan of that technique. [Read more…] about Choosing a Trunk or Truck Gun


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January 14, 2019

Filed Under: Rifles, Self Defense, Shotguns, Tactics Tagged With: Truck Gun, Trunk Gun

Armed Good Guys: Mocked for ‘Crying Like a Little Baby’

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Mocked for ‘Crying Like a Little Baby’


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January 13, 2019

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys

Snubnose Magnum Revolvers — Pocket Power

With the growing abundance of concealed carry permits, as Americans exercise their rights and commons sense, and with a political climate that currently nurtures such progress, armed citizens are flexing their political muscles and choosing to be responsible for their own safety. [Read more…] about Snubnose Magnum Revolvers — Pocket Power


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January 12, 2019

Filed Under: Revolvers Tagged With: Snubnose

Review: Otis 7.62/5.56 MPSR Cleaning System 

If you have a .308/7.62 caliber rifle and need a comprehensive, compact, packable cleaning kit for the field, then the Otis 7.62mm MPSR Cleaning System is an obvious choice. However, there is more to the Otis cleaning kit than just size. [Read more…] about Review: Otis 7.62/5.56 MPSR Cleaning System 


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January 11, 2019

Filed Under: Gear, Reviews Tagged With: .308 WIN., 5.56 NATO, 7.62x51, gun cleaning, Otis

Gun Test: Walther Creed 9mm Pistol

The face of Walther is far more than just a legacy of James Bond’s Walther PPK but a company offering real innovation. The company has leapt into cutting edge designs, which some gun buyers get right away, such as the fabulous little PPS M1 and M2. Other designs are a bit tougher to understand for the seasoned shooter… that is until they handle them. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Walther Creed 9mm Pistol


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January 11, 2019

Filed Under: Pistols, Reviews, Walther Tagged With: Walther

Dem. Senators Introduce Assault Weapons Ban of 2019

I have a great many friends who are democrats and staunch supporters of the Second Amendment, but that is on a personal level. That being said, when it comes to politicians, Democrat seems to be synonymous with gun control and the assault on our Second Amendment rights. Today, the Democrats demonstrated that unity and showed their desire to strip us of our Second Amendment rights. You don’t have to take my word for it. Here is the the press release put out by longtime gun control advocate Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

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January 10, 2019

Filed Under: News, Politics Tagged With: Assault Weapons Ban, Gun Control

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