Norma has been around the block for over 100 years, producing a diverse range of ammunition lines for military, hunters, and target shooters. I’ve recently checked out some of their pistol and rifle ammunition to see how it stacks up.
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A Nice Weekend Project: Making a Leather Holster
BY Christopher Mace Published: March 29, 2020 { 8 comments }Prior to this project, I lacked any real experience in leatherworking. So I’m fairly confident when I say that this project is well within the skill set of almost anyone. So, if you’re looking for an inexpensive, weekend, firearm project, take a look at the holster kits from Tandy Leather.
Fashion Fatale: The Assassination of Gianni Versace & The Taurus PT-100 & Beretta 92
BY Will Dabbs Published: March 29, 2020 { 11 comments }A guy like me penning commentary on fashion would be like Chuck Schumer discussing ballistic coefficients. However, in the brutal murder of fashion icon Gianni Versace we get a peek into a particularly dark and sordid world.
Georgia Sheriff Fed Up with Injured ‘Hoodlums’ Taking Up Hospital Beds
BY Levi Sim Published: March 27, 2020 { 14 comments }Sheriff Howard Sills is fed up with people like this repeat offender taking up resources. Putnam County, Georgia Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended a man who literally broke into a residence Tuesday night. He was shot by the homeowner and is now occupying a hospital bed and tying up resources that could be used to help those suffering from COVID 19.
Kimber Halts Production in New York Facilities
BY News Wire Published: March 26, 2020 { 0 comments }“Much like all Americans, Kimber will be challenged by these closures,” Grogan said. “But no one here has any doubt that we will all soon be back in production and stronger than ever.”
Ammo Makers, Gun Manufacturers Issue Statements Responding to COVID-19 Crisis
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 26, 2020 { 5 comments }Ammunition manufactures and gun makers issued statements this week assuring customers that they’re working around the clock to fill orders and asking for patience as they deal with the tsunami of customer demand and the forced closure of their factories.
Salon Writer: ‘The Last Thing Anyone Should Be Doing… Is Buy A Gun’
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 26, 2020 { 74 comments }Amanda Marcotte, a political writer for Salon.com, believes that now is not the time for the public to be arming itself.
NSSF: Firearm Accidents Reaching Record Low Level
BY News Wire Published: March 26, 2020 { 1 comment }“As an industry that prioritizes firearm safety, it is extremely good news to see this record decline in gun-related accidents,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF’s President and CEO.
Map Shows States That Have Shuttered Gun Stores
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 26, 2020 { 22 comments }More than a handful of other states have taken the exact opposite approach to ensure gun stores stay open during the crisis so that citizens can continue to exercise their right to keep and bear arms.
Clay’s COVID-19 Gun Buying Guide for Noobs
BY Clay Martin Published: March 25, 2020 { 16 comments }I hope this helps, and more importantly, that we all get through this without actually descending into Mad Max world. But if we do, I will leave you with this from Niccolo Machiavelli,“ Before all else, be armed.”









