Hickok45 takes another look at the 1860 Henry rifle, a beautiful gun indeed.
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Monday Gun-Day Giveaway: This week–Springfield Armory XD
Published: August 3, 2014 { 90 comments }The XD Sub-Compact is one mean little pug. The polymer-framed powerhouse holds 16 rounds of 9mm in its extended magazine, and is still small enough to conceal. But don’t let the Sub-Compact label snow you. This is a hefty little gun. It seems paradoxical, but a fully loaded XD Sub-Compact feels and shoots like a much larger gun.
Nikon’s Dedicated AR-15 Scopes: the P223 4-12×40
Published: August 3, 2014 { 12 comments }The Nikon P223 4-12×40 is a purpose built scope meant to handle the specific needs of long range AR shooter. The scope is designed around 55 grain, polymer tipped, .223 bullets. It is the longest of the Nikon AR scopes, and sets up some ambitious goals for the modern sporting rifle platform. But the price is right.
Prepping 101: Survival Medicine
Published: August 3, 2014 { 34 comments }It is almost laughable when you hear people say “I don’t want to survive in whatever world is left after the collapse.” I promise you that every one of them will be singing a different tune when they are wasting away from thirst and hunger. “I don’t want to die like this!” That is what they are going to be saying. You can bet on it. That also goes for injuries and sickness. Nobody is going to say “Nah, don’t try to stop the bleeding! Don’t give me antibiotics to get rid of my Malaria! I really don’t want to live anyway since the world is so crappy now. Go help someone else.” Nobody wants to die when the time comes. Nobody.
Jury exonerates Virginia man who shot at cops for entering his home by mistake
Published: August 2, 2014 { 29 comments }A jury exonerated a Virginia man who fired his gun at officers who entered his home by mistake.
Signs of a buyer’s market, Ruger sales dip in Second quarter
Published: August 1, 2014 { 0 comments }With gun sales slowing in the second quarter of 2014, it appears that it’s becoming a buyer’s market.
Parody video of Everytown’s Domestic Violence PSA
Published: August 1, 2014 { 3 comments }It was only a matter of time before someone parodied Everytown for Gun Safety’s PSA on domestic violence and gun ownership.
Open-carry activist responsible for law change in Wisconsin
Published: August 1, 2014 { 24 comments }An open-carry activist exploited a discrepancy between state and county law in Wisconsin this past weekend, opening the door for a rewrite of the county ordinance that prohibits open carry in parks.
22plinkster: Will a .22lr go through a rifle scope?
Published: August 1, 2014 { 0 comments }Will a .22lr go through a rifle scope?
The Escort Gladius 20 Gauge for Home Defense
Published: August 1, 2014 { 36 comments }Many experts agree that the 20 gauge is not only sufficient at the distances most likely to be in play in a home defense scenario– many feel it is a better choice than the traditional 12 gauge. The Escort Gladius 20 gauge shotgun is a purpose built defensive weapon, and is well appointed to serve in that role.









