Rimfire ammunition tailored for self-defense? Federal is shooting for it with .22 LR Punch ammo. Passions run high discussing the merits of the little .22 LR for self-defense. One side contends the rimfire is too small and too weak to reliably neutralize the threat. While the other claims, despite its shortcomings the caliber is one
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 15, 2021) — Today, Senate Democrats introduced yet another unconstitutional and outrageous bill attacking the right to keep and bear arms and personal property rights, this one aimed at banning standard capacity firearm ammunition magazines that are commonly possessed and used for lawful purposes by the millions. S. 1108, introduced by the
While over/unders outsell side-by-sides by a large margin in America, there are those who feel that the side-by-side is the ultimate hunting gun. Many of the old English doubles can sell for over $100,000 — and they’re over 100 years old — so they weren’t made with modern stronger steels. This Sharp-Tail model is made
When you first look at the Ruger PC Charger, you may wonder, “What exactly is it?” Technically, it’s a pistol. It’s a pistol because the barrel is shorter than 16” and it isn’t manufactured with a buttstock. The PC Charger falls into a new category of weapon that may LOOK like a rifle but is
Does your gun oil bring out the best in your firearms? When was the last time you gave as much attention to your gun oil as your ammunition, magazines, optics or lights? Because lube can’t attach to a Picatinny rail, get laser-etched or dipped in the latest absolute invisibility camo pattern, probably very little. When
We all are living in uncertain times and nobody knows what the future holds for us. No one knows exactly how and when this pandemic will end. It has affected every business including the food industry. Fear of food shortage is a major concern of people these days. Everybody is looking for survival options to
With a history pre-dating the founding of the country, Alexander Hamilton’s pistols are expected to draw a record-breaking price. More so than the guns themselves, their provenance drives the price. Prove a heater was once in some historical person’s hand and it goes from mere specimen to peerless artifact faster than you can say John
A tweaked throwback Colt Open-Top, the Taylor & Company Hickok is as dashing as its namesake. A pair of Colt 1851 Navy Model cap-and-ball revolvers were supposedly “Wild” Bill Hickok’s most prized guns. And when he was gunned down by Jack McCall in a Deadwood, SD saloon he was wearing a Smith & Wesson Model
Expensive large-caliber rifles and more variables than you can shake a stick at, do you have what it takes to compete in King of 2 Miles? Imagining settling yourself in behind a rifle as tall as a 6th-grader, taking careful aim, pressing the trigger to the rear and launching a bullet that might weigh in
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced the filing of an important merits-stage brief with the United States Supreme Court in the First Amendment case of Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., imploring the Court to protect off-campus student speech. The brief can be viewed at FPCLegal.org. In 2017, Brandi Levy,
Do primers make that big a difference in your reloads? It all depends on how hot you’re going. This article is an excerpt from Reloading for Handgunners, 2nd Ed., available at GunDigestStore.com. Do particular primers really matter? The short answer; yes and no. Average Loads: When Primers Don’t Matter If you’re using vanilla-plain loads, something
TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 9, 2021) — Today, a 3-judge panel of Florida’s First District Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Florida v. City of Weston, which unanimously determined that the challenged penalties for violations of the state’s firearm and ammunition preemption law “are valid and enforceable.” The penalties at issue in this case were
The support-hand-only draw isn’t an easy maneuver, but it can be a life saver. The support hand is often neglected. We’re not talking about in typical shooting scenario, where it’s doing its main job of applying grip pressure and stanching the dominant hand. Most shooters do a good job with these fundamentals. It’s a little
This week, a 3-judge panel of the Washington Court of Appeals – Division I issued an opinion in Zaitzeff v. City of Seattle, which held that even though the sword Zaitzeff carried in a Seattle park is protected by both the Second Amendment and the Washington State Constitution as an arm, the city’s ban on
We weigh the pros and cons of the .357 Magnum as a defensive cartridge to see if the time-tested option is the right fit for you. What Are Some Of The .357’s Pros And Cons: Pros Cons Perfect middle ground. In a sense that sums up the .357 Magnum. On the one hand, the hot-rodded
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2021) — Today, President Biden confirmed his intention to nominate former ATF special agent and Giffords gun control extremist David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (i.e., “ATF,” which President Biden ignorantly and repeatedly called “AFT” during today’s press conference). FPC not only opposes Mr. Chipman,
A throwback Glock? You heard right and the P80 has all the utilitarian charm of the original Pistole 80. The term “retro” is all the rage lately, with some gun companies making “retro” versions of their most popular models. The term also has different meanings for everyone. For me, it means something that’s modern yet
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 7, 2021) — According to recent reports, the Biden Administration is planning to impose an entire package of executive-backed gun control as soon as tomorrow. President Biden, in what could very well be a high watermark for oppressive executive action-based gun control efforts, is said to be planning severe restrictions that are