The Democrat-controlled Oregon legislature would become the most restrictive state in the Union with a new raft of gun-control measures set to be considered in this year’s legislative session. Among other restrictions, SB 501 would require a permit to purchase any kind of firearm, cap magazine capacity at five rounds, limit ammo purchases to 20-rounds per month, and delay firearms transfer for 14 days.
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Draconian Oregon Legislation Would Require Permit to Purchase, Cap Mags at 5 Rounds
Published: January 16, 2019 { 46 comments }
Improve Your Beretta with Langdon Tactical’s ‘Trigger Job in a Bag’
Published: January 15, 2019 { 6 comments }The trigger is the primary interface between shooter and handgun. The pull weight, angle, and length of the trigger are all critical variables in the ability of the shooter to break the shot without moving the sights. This is the very essence of marksmanship in any sport.
New DOJ Survey Results Throw Cold Water on Universal Background Checks, ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban
Published: January 14, 2019 { 13 comments }Democrats didn’t waste any time proposing a universal background check bill and an “assault weapons” ban when they took control of the U.S. House, but a newly released survey from the Department of Justice indicates (once again) that neither policy is likely to reduce crime.
SIG’s Slick Side Folder: The Pivoting Contour Brace
Published: January 14, 2019 { 1 comment }“The minimalist design of the brace makes it lightweight, and by design there are more points of contact between the brace and the user increasing control for better accuracy, while the 360-degree pivoting arm only enhances the overall user-friendliness of the brace to enhance the shooting experience,” Taylor said.
Pro-Gun Lawsuits Save a Life in Fatal Self-Defense Shooting (VIDEO)
Published: January 11, 2019 { 25 comments }A self-defense incident in Chicago this week could have ended in tragedy if not for two lawsuits that forced the city and Illinois legislature to allow for the possession and carrying of handguns, according to the organization that brought the lawsuits.
Taurus Teasing New Competition-Ready Pistol: ‘Boundaries Will Be Broken’
Published: January 11, 2019 { 4 comments }Taurus USA released a video this week teasing their latest product, what appears to be a competition-ready, striker-fired pistol.
BREAKING: Sen. Cornyn Reintroduces National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation
Published: January 10, 2019 { 23 comments }National Concealed Carry Reciprocity is back on the table thanks to Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), who reintroduced legislation this week that would allow licensed concealed carriers to bear arms in all 50 states.
New ‘Midsize’ Expands FN 509 Series with Standard and Tactical Models
Published: January 10, 2019 { 0 comments }FN America is expanding their immediately successful 509 series with new “Midsize” models, a standard model and a “Tactical” variant.
Feinstein’s 2019 Assault Weapons Ban Targets Pistol Braces, Amongst the Usual Suspects
Published: January 10, 2019 { 45 comments }The Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 greatly expands on the 1994 ban that targets the most popular rifles in circulation today and has no sunset provision.
Pennsylvania Governor Calls for Total Ban on all Semi-Automatic Weapons
Published: January 10, 2019 { 138 comments }Just one day after a gun rights rally in Pittsburgh that attracted hundreds of gun owners protesting the city’s proposed “assault weapons” ban, Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf voiced his support for a complete ban on all semi-automatic weapons.