“Amid today’s heated debates about gun laws and the Second Amendment, what many people may not realize is that the phrase “the right to keep and to bear arms” is older than the Bill of Rights. It was penned years before the United States won its independence from England. In 1779, Founding Father and future president …
Air Rifles & Accessories Looking for a new way to encourage your kids to play outside? Are you open to having little dents all over the drywall in your kids bedroom? Do what my parents did, and let them safely shoot each other! With the proper PPE, Airsoft Gun Fights are a great way to …
An Illinois bill that would have required fingerprinting gun owners and raising the costs associated with mandatory Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) cards failed to pass the legislature at the last minute. The measure, SB 1966 passed the Democrat-controlled state House on a narrow 62-52 vote last week but did not make the cut in the …
Given a short window by state regulators to comply with controversial new mandates, one local gun shop is calling Illinois quits after nearly 15 years. Lost Creek Trading Post in Marshall, Illinois late last month said they had been told by local officials they had until June 17 to apply for a newly-mandated state-issued license …
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Democrats on Capitol Hill have debuted a proposal to help mandate that those who want a handgun first be approved for a permit. The legislation, backed by Dems in both the House and Senate, would encourage more states to adopt licensing schemes like Connecticut’s handgun purchasing law, which requires a special renewable permit to purchase …
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A move by Democrats allied with Bloomberg-backed anti-gun groups to delay constitutional carry from going into effect across Oklahoma came up short. The move, a statewide initiative petition that needed 59,320 signatures from registered voters, did not garner enough respondents by the required deadline. If it had been successful, it would have set the stage …
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Kel-Tec launched a new pistol Friday at the National Rifle Association’s Personal Protection Expo, introducing attendees to the .22 Long Rifle chambered P17. The polymer-framed pistol features a lightweight design, tipping scales at 0.8-ounces loaded and a mere 14-ounces loaded. Offering 16+1 capacity, the P17 delivers a barrel length of 3.93-inches with an overall length …
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Connecticut-based Colt Firearms last week reportedly signaled they are exiting the consumer rifle market in coming days. The company, originally founded in 1855 by inventor Samuel Colt to make handguns, will stop making rifles for retail sales channels. The news came from The Truth About Guns who confirmed it with Paul Spitale, senior VP of …
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If you have an FFL license Type 01 or 02 and are wondering about where you draw the line between performing gunsmithing versus manufacturing, we have answers for you. Before we delve into the explanation, keep in mind that there are many requirements for firearms manufacturers (FFL Type 07), such as marking standards, reporting requirements …
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Due to the popularity of the SAINT Victor and SAINT Edge pistols, Springfield Armory has announced the new SAINT Pistol chambered in 5.56mm NATO.The new Springfield SAINT 5.56mm Pistol is designed to offer shooters the quality and performance they expect, but at an even more affordable introductory price point ($849 MSRP). The pistol has many …
