“We are very excited to add this model to our modern sporting rifle lineup,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy in a press release. “Our talented team of engineers worked carefully to develop the ideal custom package for the AR-556 platform that does it all, right out of the box. From plinking to competition shooting, the MPR is the perfect rifle for just about anything.”
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BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 15, 2017 { 10 comments }The Best Rifle Scope Ever Built: NightForce ATACR 7-35X
BY Clay Martin Published: September 15, 2017 { 13 comments }At this year’s SHOT Show, “Sniper Jesus” told me the new NightForce ATACR 7-35X was the best deal going in optics. I have anxiously been wanting to put this to the test. I begged, borrowed, cajoled, harassed, and arguably stalked NightForce for a review sample. Arguably stalked is a loose interpretation or so my lawyer tells me.
Earlier this week a box arrived from Orofino. And you know what? It was absolutely worth the wait.
HuffPost: How Many Guns Do We Need?
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 14, 2017 { 78 comments }“In 2008, the year Obama won the presidency, there were 12.7 million background checks. In his last full year as president, 2016, there were 27.5 million. How many guns do we need? And, what is this really about?”
Get a Diamond D Leather Chest Holster for Your Man-Sized Gun!
BY Clay Martin Published: September 14, 2017 { 16 comments }What do you do when you need to carry a man-sized gun? I’m not talking about the one you use for bad guys. I’m talking about the one you need for lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
National Park Service Seeking Volunteer Grand Canyon Bison Hunters
BY Max Slowik Published: September 13, 2017 { 21 comments }The National Park Service is looking for competent hunters to volunteer to help thin the Grand Canyon bison herd which is overpopulated.
Hearing Protection Act Gets Heard on Capitol Hill, Clears Committee
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 13, 2017 { 104 comments }The Hearing Protection Act has cleared the first hurdle on its way to becoming law.
CA Legislature Approves Bill to Disarm Misdemeanor Hate Crime Offenders
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 13, 2017 { 18 comments }The California State Legislature approved a bill this week that would disarm all hate crime offenders, even those with misdemeanor offenses.
Digital Night Vision Scope for $599? Hog Hunting with the ATN X-Sight II HD – Full Review
BY Jordan Michaels Published: September 13, 2017 { 16 comments }Earlier this year I noticed a Facebook ad for American Technology Network’s (ATN) new X-Sight II HD digital rifle scope. As firearm-related ads are wont to do, it called my name until I finally decided to check it out.
Springfield Releases 1911 EMP Concealed Carry Contour in .40S&W
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 13, 2017 { 7 comments }Springfield launched the .40 S&W version of the EMP 1911.
Hurricane Harvey Claim Your CCW Card? TX Gov. Greg Abbott Has You Covered
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 12, 2017 { 0 comments }Gov. Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety to replace gun permits to any resident who had their cards lost or damaged in the storm.








