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Cartridge Showdown: 9mm Versus .45 ACP

Cartridge Showdown: 9mm Versus .45 ACP

“Trying to stop a bad-guy with a nine mm is like trying to stop a charging buffalo with a twenty-two. Might as well use a fly-swatter”.

Such statements were common when I was a kid, and at the time there was some truth to them. Many experienced shooters, veterans, and L.E. officers still preferred the hard-hitting .45 ACP, (Automatic Colt Pistol) to the 9mm with its smaller, lighter and more streamlined projectile.

American Tactical German Sport's 9mm MP40 — A Tribute to WWII

American Tactical German Sport’s 9mm MP40 — A Tribute to WWII

The Nazi’s inability to conquer Europe wasn’t their only failure of the Second World War. They also failed to invade Russia, exercise basic humanity, march-like normal people, and a host of other blunders. Suffice it to say that in 1,000 years they won’t be remembered as successful, virtuous, or honorable.

Malloy

Connecticut Governor Jumps on the Ban Bump Stocks Bandwagon

“Simply put, these devices are cheap, they are deadly, and they are completely and utterly unnecessary in our society,” said Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy at a press conference this week.

Why New York, Philly, SanFran are Suing the DOJ over NICS

Why New York, Philly, SanFran are Suing the DOJ over NICS

Three cities are suing the Department of Justice for its management of the FBI’s background check system.

Texas

Texas to Allow Guns in Churches Unless Expressly Forbidden

Anyone with a Texas concealed carry permit may bring a firearm into a house of worship unless expressly forbidden, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ruled last week.

First Look: Springfield M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor — Full Review

First Look: Springfield M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor — Full Review

This week, I got my hands on a rifle that is destined for greatness. Springfield Armory has surprised all of us by chambering the M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor! I am not generally a fan of what I consider ancient weapons, but I am prepared to make an exception for this one. The History of the [...]

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NRA Gets Its Wish: ATF Will (Once Again) Review Legality of Bump Stocks

Bump stocks. They’re legal. They’re not considered “machine guns” under the National Firearms Act. On at least two separate occasions, the ATF has said so. But now their official status as a “firearm part” is in jeopardy thanks to the NRA.

CCW-Reciprocity

Contact Your Lawmakers! House Panel to Vote on National Reciprocity this Week!

National concealed carry reciprocity legislation is on the move! 

Cowboy Time Machine: Uberti Winchester 1873

Cowboy Time Machine: Uberti Winchester 1873

My father was a big advocate of old cowboy guns. Hailing from Europe by birth and upbringing, his fascination with the old West and the cowboys who won it bordered on overzealous. Any gun good enough to be preferred by the old-time cowboys was good enough for him.

He had a point.

South Carolina AG Joins Others to Urge Congress to Enact National Reciprocity

South Carolina AG Joins Others to Urge Congress to Enact National Reciprocity

“States should not be able to deny citizens of other states the basic constitutional right to self-defense,” Wilson said in a press release.