The SSA issued a new rule that will block certain beneficiaries from buying guns. The new policy will classify these beneficiaries as “mental defectives.”
is a writer with over a dozen years of experience and is a lifelong shooter. He has unwavering support for the Second Amendment and the human right to self-defense. Like Thomas Paine, he’s a journalist by profession and a propagandist by inclination.
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New Rule Uses Social Security Records to Block Second Amendment Rights
Published: December 27, 2016 { 208 comments }
SIG Issuing Mandatory Recall on Select MCX Rifles
Published: December 23, 2016 { 12 comments }In factory testing, on rare occasions, the SIG team found that they could sometimes cause a rifle to fire a negligent discharge when not safely handled.
Ruger Adding 5 New Handguns Late 2016: Mark IV, SR1911, LCR, GP100 and Redhawk
Published: December 21, 2016 { 14 comments }Ruger is adding new models to their SR1911 series and their LCR series in .45 ACP and .327 Fed. Mag. They are also launching a new Mark IV Lite .22 LR pistol, a new .44 Special GP100 and an 8-shot Redhawk in .357 Magnum.
California: Microstamping Challenged, Extra Waiting Period Back In
Published: December 19, 2016 { 17 comments }Mixed news for California gun owners as courts reject the case for microstamping but uphold the waiting period for existing gun owners.
Smith & Wesson Expanding Brand, Changing Name
Published: December 15, 2016 { 45 comments }The Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. will adopt a new corporate name effective Jan. 1, 2017. The change reflects their expansion into more outdoor activities.
Semi-Auto Hunting in Pennsylvania: How the Black Rifle Went Mainstream
Published: December 15, 2016 { 17 comments }After a long battle, Pennsylvania recently passed new legislation allowing hunters to hunt with semi-automatic guns. The black rifle has gone mainstream.
Canadian Adapter Kit Uses AR Lower Parts for SKS Rifles
Published: December 8, 2016 { 14 comments }A Canada-based firearms accessory manufacturer is working on an adapter kits that let SKS shooters use AR-15 lower components.
Missouri Gun Dealer Settles Brady Lawsuit for $2.2 Million
Published: December 7, 2016 { 33 comments }A Missouri gun dealer, Odessa Gun & Pawn, has settled a lawsuit alleging that it neglectfully sold a pistol to a woman who used it to murder her father.
Revolving Multi-Caliber Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun Coming in ’17
Published: December 2, 2016 { 59 comments }The multi-caliber Scavenger 6 is a survival rifle dream gun. It’s a stocked revolver with each chamber cut for a different cartridge. By using multiple cylinders, it’s possible to have one design fire a dozen and half or more cartridges.
NYPD Veterans Want Rookies’ Better, Newer Glock Duty Pistols
Published: November 30, 2016 { 30 comments }New NYPD officers are supplied with modified Glock 17 Gen 4 pistols for duty while the bulk of veteran officers carry older Glock 19 pistols.