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On Wednesday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill that would have banned all magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

Is owning a firearm a sign of patriotism? In an attempt to answer that question, Fox News put that question to 1,018 randomly-selected, registered voters across the nation from June 21-23, 2014.

We all love to dicker about what kind of gun is right for home defense. The truth of the matter is that much of what is “right” is determined by individual circumstances. What kind of home are you trying to defend? What is in this house? What is outside of it? This is where we typically begin. But there’s more. I think one of the most important considerations has to be who will be relying on the firearm in question? And to that end, we’ll be looking at some alternatives to the traditional 12 gauge. Today, we’ve got a Mossberg 500 Special Purpose 20 gauge.

Dozens of Missouri teachers and school staffers are now training to carry firearms while at work to protect students from active shooters. While this is good news for those who value the Second Amendment, it also raises questions about the standards, gear and costs associated with that firearms training.

Ruger makes great revolvers. There single actions are affordable, durable, and accurate. Yet even a good revolver may need a bit of a nudge to make it great. So take it apart and slick it up. Take out the creep. Lighten the pull. It isn’t all that complicated.

Moms Demand Action scored another victory on Wednesday when retail giant Target announced that it would ask gun owners to leave their firearms at home.

“We have been conditioned to fear people with guns. The media reinforces this fear while simultaneously exploiting it. We have been conditioned to feel that guns and gunmen in particular are evils from which any decent person should recoil in horror.” – Billy Johnson, NRA News commentator.

Looking at doing some competitive shooting that tests your real world skills? Check out IDPA. The fast paced shooting sport offers a safe way to test your skills under stress, and it can be a lot of fun.

On Tuesday, Georgia’s new sweeping pro-carry law took effect. The National Rifle Association celebrates the victory while Everytown for Gun Safety vows that the war is not yet won.