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Table of Contents What Makes a Rifle Pistol? The term rifle pistol isn’t an official firearm designation. You can say that it covers any firearm that looks and shoots like a rifle but is classified as a pistol. So, what makes a firearm a pistol? It’s not the caliber like many people think. A rifle

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: Sauer Introduces 270th Anniversary Collection of Limited Edition Rifles When it comes to longevity, few gunmakers match J.P.

San Francisco, CA (July 15, 2022) – In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and California Gun Rights Foundation (CGF) have sent letters to San Francisco Police Chief William “Bill” Scott and Sheriff Paul Miyamoto telling them to “take immediate action to conform [their] policies and

Whether you hunt, compete or just plink, an aftermarket 10/22 trigger is a sure-fire way to get more out of your Ruger rimfire. Like every other component of a factory Ruger 10/22, the trigger mechanism is reliable and functional. That said, there is always room for improvement, and a 10/22 trigger upgrade may be worth

Sacramento, CA  (July 14, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement in response to reports of multiple carry permit issuing authorities across the country refusing to comply with the Supreme Court’s opinion in NYSRPA v. Bruen, which held that the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect the right to carry firearms in public: Quoting

Knowing when to intervene with deadly force and when to not. On May 15, 2021, a Fort Smith, Arkansas, man entered his apartment, procured a loaded hunting rifle and shot a man dead in front of the apartment building. The unnamed shooter (as of this writing) will likely not face criminal charges. Why? Because the

LAS VEGAS (July 13, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that attorney, constitutional litigator, and scholar Cody J. Wisniewski has joined the FPC Team as Senior Attorney for Constitutional Litigation. Mr. Wisniewski has litigated cases across the United States addressing a variety of Second Amendment and other constitutional issues, including FPC’s active challenge

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (July 12, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging New York’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.” The complaint in Vanchoff v. James, along with other case information, can be viewed at FPCLegal.org. “Enough is enough,” said FPC policy counsel Matthew Larosiere

.44 Smith & Wesson Special has been an accuracy leader in big-bore revolver cartridges for over 100 years. With the coming of bulkier smokeless powders, the .44 Russian cartridge case proved too small to permit efficient use of full charges of the new propellants. Though originally a blackpowder cartridge, the .44 Special—which is about 0.2-inch

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 12, 2022) — Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement in response to the United States Senate’s confirmation of Steven Dettelbach as permanent director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): The Senate failed the People today. The purpose of agency directors is to serve ministerial duties, not to

A muzzle brake is an excellent way to reduce a firearm’s recoil, but it can come with some downsides. Here’s what you need to know. A muzzle brake is a common recoil-reducing accessory available for most modern small arms today. Because they are most commonly found on rifles, we’ll focus on these for the buyer’s

A new 9mm optics-ready pistol from Poland, the FB Radom VIS-100 M1 is now being imported and will be available later this month. Developed as the next service pistol for the Polish military, the FB Radom VIS 100 was finalized in 2017 and sold to the Polish government over the following years. Originally called the

DALLAS, TX (July 11, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a supplemental brief in Andrews v. McCraw, its Texas lawsuit seeking to restore the right to carry arms in public for adults under 21 years of age. The brief, which was requested by the Court after the Supreme Court’s opinion

AR-15s are easily the most popular rifles in the United States. They have an incredible history and have continued to evolve with time to become one of the most versatile firearm platforms in the world. They come in different configurations, fire different calibers, and at different price points. You can buy a simple everyday use

Not imported for over seven years, the Zastava M77 .308 AK is now back in the USA and will be available soon. At SHOT Show 2022, hidden on the back wall of the Zastava Arms USA booth, there was an unassuming AK with black furniture and a larger-than-usual magazine. Many passed by without an extra

When it comes to budget CZ-75 clones, the SAR 2000 wins. Had things been different, Josef and František Koucký might’ve whiled away their days smoking big cigars in a villa overlooking the Vltava River. As it stands, the talented gun designers’ names are little more than footnotes. That’s difficult to reconcile, given their creation is perhaps

Trenton, NJ (July 05, 2022) — Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement in response to Governor Murphy’s gun control package bill signing ceremony: After repeatedly failing in previous legislative sessions, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed his long-awaited anti-rights legislative package into law today. Unfortunately, the current state legislature gave up on reigning in

SUPPRESSORS, NIGHT SHOOT, FOOD, AND FAMILY FUN! Welcome to CANCON A Fully Suppressed RECOIL Range Day! Save the date and make your plans to come down on Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 11-13 to the 17 South Rod and Gun Club in Savannah, Georgia. Hundreds of the newest and best suppressors, firearms, and optics will be