You didn’t learn about this in your public high school history class, at least not recently. “Muster Day” was established in the United States after the passage of the Militia Acts of 1792 and remained a yearly tradition until the Civil War.
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How a Muster Day Revival Could Secure Second Amendment Rights for Future Generations
Published: May 1, 2018 { 25 comments }Springfield Armory XD-S Unboxed at the Gun Counter
Published: April 30, 2018 { 16 comments }The Springfield XD-S is the original concealed carry 45 micro pistol. It is lighter, thinner and more compact than any other conceal carry 45 on the market. Watch us unbox the XD-S at the Gun Counter.
Armorer tips for the AR-15 Panic Buyer
Published: April 27, 2018 { 52 comments }Recent events have created a new round of panic buying of AR-15 rifles and parts kits. As companies race to meet demand, a lot of substandard parts end up in the hands of consumers. End users are often left frustrated when their new parts kit does not snap together like Legos or that factory gun they got a screaming deal on fails to feed or extract. But not to worry…! This article will cover the four most common issues I have personally seen with “panic AR-15’s” and how to correct them.
Birth of the Modern Battle Rifle – The US Army Infantry Board Service Rifle Trials
Published: April 27, 2018 { 6 comments }The Battle Rifle is commonly accepted to be an autoloading combat rifle that feeds from a detachable magazine and fires a full-sized .30-caliber round. While Battle Rifles found their stride in the years following the Second World War, they have been largely replaced by small caliber Assault Rifles nowadays. However, combat in such places as Afghanistan has shown us in recent years that the need still exists for a man-portable .30-caliber rifle that can offer precision fires out past the range of the 5.56mm cartridge.
Korwin: How to Ban the AR-15
Published: April 26, 2018 { 32 comments }Banning the AR-15, America’s Rifle, as media-promoted child “survivors” are trying to force upon this great nation, is not only a bad idea, it’s illegal — infringement — and as a practical matter, it’s hard.
Wikipedia Censors ‘Gun Rights’
Published: April 26, 2018 { 1 comment }References to gun rights are redirected to politics. Propaganda is now “Wikiganda.”
Clay Learns to Reload Ep. 4: Using a Concentricity Tool & Powder Measure
Published: April 25, 2018 { 11 comments }This week, the amateur reloading show got some upgraded tools. If you are stepping into the roll your own game, you are going to want to put these high up on your list not far behind the press.
Thoughts on the NRA’s Shameful Attempt to Blackball YETI
Published: April 24, 2018 { 16 comments }“These facts directly contradict the inaccurate statement the NRA-ILA distributed on April 20, 2018,” continued YETI.
Top Five New Old Guns
Published: April 24, 2018 { 12 comments }I find it amazing how many modern guns are based on decades-old designs. Let’s look at some modern renditions of old designs. Many examples of new old guns exist, but here are my top five.
UFC’s Tim Kennedy Hand-to-Hand & Gun Training Course
Published: April 23, 2018 { 5 comments }Though Tim Kennedy is still an active duty Special Forces sniper, he puts a great deal of energy into Sheepdog Response. The organization conducts training for civilians, law enforcement, military personnel, and first responders. The objective is to provide practical, real world, effective techniques in armed and unarmed combat.









