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Red dot-sighted pistols grow more mainstream as LAPD adopts FN 509 MRD-LE. FN 509 MRD-LE Features: 9mm, 17+1 Capacity Striker-fired Improved Precision Barrel Upgraded Trigger Optics Ready American shooters have traditionally looked to the police for guidance when it comes to selecting their handguns. When cops made the switch from revolvers to autoloaders, so did

Updates in New Jersey Magazine Ban and Hawaii Stun Gun Ban Cases in Today’s FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 8/11/21 In today’s FPC legal update, we have updates from cases challenging New Jersey’s magazine ban and Hawaii’s stun gun ban. ANJRPC v. Bruck Issue: Magazine ban Court: Supreme Court Action: Brief in opposition The New

How the construction and conformation of your rifle stock changes everything downrange. What Are The Important Points On Rifle Stock Fit: The comb on most modern stocks’ combs are too low to constantly align the eye with a scope. Low combs are preferred on rifles with iron sights or ones that use both irons and

There’s more to weapons lights and laser sights than slapping one on your pistol. Unless you never leave your house after the sun goes down, you’ll likely need a system to enhance your defensive capabilities in low-light situations. After all, thugs prefer to work the graveyard shift. In turn, a laser sight and/or a weapons

Meet the next generation of Canik pistols, the Mete SFX and SFT. Canik has made headway in recent years. Well priced and tactically adept, the Turkish-made handguns have built a dedicated following for a simple reason—they perform. Now, the company has unleashed a new series of handguns, with all the features shooters have come to

Many are quick to dismiss .25 ACP as a defensive cartridge, but sometimes concealability and reliability are more important than stopping power. .25 ACP Quick Facts: Typically a 50-grain projectile traveling at ~800 FPS. Designed by John Browning to be a more reliable pocket pistol cartridge than .22LR. Fell out of common use by the

Updates in “Ghost Gun,” Preemption, and Other Cases in Today’s FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 8/10/21 In today’s FPC legal update, we have updates from cases involving so-called “ghost guns,” preemption, and advertising. Palmer v. Sisolak Issue: “Ghost guns” Court: District of Nevada Action: Plaintiffs’ Opposition to State Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss In this lawsuit

With so many different kinds imported over the years, it’s hard to nail down what is the best AK-47. But here are 10 front runners to keep an eye out for. The Best AKs In The U.S.: Ever since there were two kinds in the U.S. to compare to one another, people have been debating

Bushnell’s Elite Tactical line just got upgraded with the addition of the DMR3 and XRS3 riflescopes. DMR3 Features: 3.5-21X Magnification 50mm Objective Lens First Focal Plane MSRP: $1,499.99 XRS3 Features: 6-36X Magnification 56mm Objective Lens First Focal Plane MSRP: $1,699.99 Once popular scope choices for both professionals and hobbyists, Bushnell’s DMR II and XRS II

Flat shooting and hard-hitting, the .325 WSM is the small cartridge zeroed in to tackle big game. What You Need To Know About The .325 WSM: Designed to stop North American big game. Delivers similar energies as the .338 Winchester Magnum. It uses the .300 WSM case necked up to 8mm. Historical Notes: After introducing

Updates in Fourth Circuit and Supreme Court Cases Today’s FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 8/9/21 In today’s FPC legal update, we have updates from cases at the Fourth Circuit and Supreme Court. Hirschfeld v. ATF Issue: Under-21 handgun ban Court: Fourth Circuit Action: Response to motion to intervene The ATF filed their response to a

Certainly, reloading components and rifles have vastly improved over the years, hunting accuracy remains a fairly forgiving game. How Accurate Do You Need To Be Hunting?: Most game is still taken within 250 yards. 2 MOA ammunition and rifle will theoretically eep all its shots in a 6-inch target 300 yards out. 1.5 MOA ammunition

Update in New Hawaii Lawsuit in Today’s FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 8/6/21 In today’s FPC legal update, we have an update from a new lawsuit in Hawaii. Roa v. Honolulu Issue: Prohibited persons Court: District of Hawaii Action: Complaint, Motion for preliminary injunction Under Hawaii law, people convicted of a “crime of violence” are

Civilian variant of Heckler & Koch’s G36, the SL8, is making a comeback after a more than 10-year absence from the American market. What’s The SL8 Hitting The Market Like: Chambered 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington Sports a 20.8-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel Similar in appearance to the SL8-6, including elevated Picatinny rail Welcome back, old friend. It’s been

Bond Arms’ Rough Series of derringer-style handguns shoots for function over form. Bond Arms Rough Series Models The Roughneck: .357 Mag/.38 Spl, 9mm Or .45 ACP| 2.5” Bbl| MSRP: $269 The Rough N Rowdy: .45 LC/ .410 | 3” Bbl | MSRP: $299 The Grizzly: .45 LC/ .410 | 3” Bbl | MSRP: $377 Bond

Updates in “Assault Weapon” and “Ghost Gun” Cases in Today’s FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 8/5/21 In today’s FPC legal update, we have updates in cases involving so-called “assault weapons” and “ghost guns”. Baystate Firearms v. Healey Issue: Assault weapons ban Court: Massachusetts state court Action: Opinion In this lawsuit, the plaintiffs challenged the Massachusetts

Updated 8/5/2021 The author takes an in-depth look at the sniper rifles behind the longest recorded shots in history. Which sniper rifles are responsible for the longest confirmed kills in history? Sniper rifles designed purely for long-range shooting have an appeal unlike any other weapon in man’s extensive arsenal. With the ability to reach out

In the early conflict between canines and bikers, bicycle guns aimed to give velocipedes an upper hand. The Bike Gun’s Roots: Smith & Wesson’s version was a 2-inch iteration of its hammerless model. The concept took off in Europe and became known as “Velo-Dog” revolvers. Many times, owners loaded cork, cayenne pepper or wax bullets