In 2018, WA Initiative I-1639 was approved in Washington state. This initiative makes it a requirement for any resident wanting to purchase a semi-automatic rifle to successfully complete an approved firearm safety training course. Below is a high level review of Washington State gun safety course requirements. While the above initiative does not detail a
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So, you want to run suppressed, but not full-sized? Meet the FN 509 Compact Tactical. What The 509 Compact Brings To The Table: Threaded 4.32-inch barrel Optics-ready slide Compatibility with more than 10 reflex sights Suppressor-height night sights Generally speaking, suppressor fun is something relegated to full-sized pistols. Plenty of gun already in hand, what
One of the main challenges with finding a good rifle scope on the market is finding a quality scope at a good value. Wide Array of Scope Choices You see, there are numerous budget priced scopes from major manufacturers such as Vortex and Leupold available, but most of these scopes will also still cost you
A conflict fuel by old tactics and new weapons, the “Great War” was brutality incarnate. Here’s a look at the rifles that eventually helped the Allies win World War I. WWI Weapons By Country: This article is an excerpt from The Illustrated History of Firearms, 2nd Edition. From the earliest hand cannons dating back to
Concealed carry, as you know, is the practice of carrying a weapon in public in a concealed manner – and preferably so that it’s actually hidden so people can’t see it. One of the most common ways to carry a concealed firearm, and to carry it so that it’s actually hidden, is in an ankle
A 1952 first-year edition of the Model 760 Gamemaster in .300 Savage. Photo: GunsAmerica.com The Remington Model 760 was exceptionally accurate and fast shooting, but was far from the first pump-action gem “Big Green” turned out. What Are The Advantages Of The Pump-Action Rifle: Among the fastest manually operated actions. Inherently, the pump is ambidextrous.
Buying your first gun is an exciting endeavor, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. There are several things you should consider before investing in a firearm. Followed by additional things you should do in the days and weeks after you’ve bought your first handgun. The goal is to ensure you understand the
Springfield Armory M1A National Match … still a favorite among those going the distance. While the short service life of the M14 should have made it a military footnote, the design remains as popular as ever thanks in part to the Springfield Armory M1A. What Are The Current M1A Variations: M1A Standard Issue M1A National
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Drop leg holsters have been around for over one hundred years, in one form or another. They were originally created to make accessing your weapon easier while riding a horse. While the purpose of a drop leg holster has evolved over time, it generally has the same design today as it did then. The drop
Deadly serious shooting requires deadly serious ammunition. Buffalo Bore fits the bill perfectly, dusting its competition in every possible way. How Buffalo Bore Ammunition Goes A Step Beyond: Company legitimized the .475 and .500 Linebaughs with first factory loads. Best known for big-bore calibers, ammo maker catalog starts at .223 Rem and goes up from
Offering excellent accuracy and terminal performance, Speer Gold Dot Rifle Ammunition proves a deadly defensive option for your long gun. Studied or practiced concealed carry for any amount of time chances are you’ve heard of Gold Dot. Speer’s tried-and-true defensive ammunition has been the choice of numerous law enforcement agencies and armed citizens for years,
Apex offers new hammers designed for 1911 pistols. (Photo: Apex Tactical Specialities) Apex Tactical Specialties unveils a new line of precision made performance hammers designed specifically for the 1911 platform. The brainchild of Apex founder Randy Lee, the 1911 hammers are manufactured from heat-treated A-2 tool steel and precisely cut on a wire EDM. The
This week in gun rights – May 23, 2020 Matthew Larosiere is the Director of Legal Policy at Firearms Policy Coalition. You can connect with him on Twitter @MattLaAtLaw. Meltdown after new pro-gun bill in Pennsylvania, Five anti-gun bills advance in CA, Odd Second Circuit ruling on serial numbers, New Zealand and New York see
As we discussed previously when the California Legislature was to begin their current session, Gideon Tucker so aptly put it: “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.” This week the Public Safety Committees met and exemplified the above by approving several gun control measures, referring them on to
Oklahoma lawmakers passed a law to block enforcement of Red Flag Laws (RFL) or Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) in the state with SB1081. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia currently have some form of RFL or ERPO. Unfortunately, this dangerous concept is gaining traction among ill-informed Congressional members, as we’ve seen in the
This week in gun rights – May 16, 2020 Matthew Larosiere is the Director of Legal Policy at Firearms Policy Coalition. You can connect with him on Twitter @MattLaAtLaw. Media and politicians push federal ghost gun ban, Ventura County, CA caves ahead of hearing, Bernie blows it: Republicans take another bite out of Fourth Amendment
WBIR reports a Massachusetts gun law case may be the next Second Amendment case to be appealed to the Supreme Court. https://www.wbur.org/news/2020/05/15/massachusetts-gun-laws-supreme-court-challenge If SCOTIS takes the case I hope they rule in accordance with the wishes of the Framers and Founders, who only three years after the end of the Constitutional Convention found State officials