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Hi-Point Touts Toughness, Affordability of Pistol & Carbine Combo

Hi-Point Touts Toughness, Affordability of Pistol & Carbine Combo

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“The result is a great robust, accurate, hard hitting, cost effective magazine compatible combination gun set at a FULL RETAIL of only $538 that is warranted for life to the gun (not just the original buyer),” said Hi-Point.

Touring the CMP: A Look into the First Batch of M1911s

Touring the CMP: A Look into the First Batch of M1911s

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The National Rifle Association’s American Rifleman got the first crack at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s military surplus 1911s.

IDENTILOCK is the World's First Biometric Fingerprint Trigger Lock

IDENTILOCK is the World’s First Biometric Fingerprint Trigger Lock

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“Firearm safety is not just a concern in our country, but worldwide,” said Omer Kiyani, founder and CEO of IDENTILOCK, in a press release. “I wanted to make our innovative biometric fingerprint trigger lock available to any responsible gun owner across the globe.”

New Custom Competition 1911 from Remington & Travis Tomasie

New Custom Competition 1911 from Remington & Travis Tomasie

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Remington released a new custom competition 1911 this week chambered in .40 S&W.  The pistol is a collaboration with competitive shooter Travis Tomasie.  It’s called the R1 Tomasie Custom.  

Remington Rebounds! Successfully Emerges from Chapter 11

Remington Rebounds! Successfully Emerges from Chapter 11

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Big Green is back, baby! Remington, also known as “Remington Outdoor Company,” announced Thursday that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

New Trump Regs Would Alleviate Registration Costs for Gunsmiths, FFLs

New Trump Regs Would Alleviate Registration Costs for Gunsmiths, FFLs

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A new proposed regulation announced this week by the Department of State could alleviate the massive annual registration fee that has for years kept small gunsmiths and FFLs out of business.

Meet the Outdoor Writers Who Support Banning Tactical-Style Weapons

Meet the Outdoor Writers Who Support Banning Tactical-Style Weapons

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Last week, a group of 11 influencers belonging to the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) published an open letter in The Huffington Post calling for “responsible firearm regulation.”

RCBS 224 Valkyrie Dies Now in Stock

RCBS 224 Valkyrie Dies Now in Stock

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RCBS just released a die set for the 224 Valkyrie, which is a huge step forward for this fledgling cartridge. And I got my grubby paws on them, just in time for prairie dog season in the Potato State.

Springfield Armory Heavy Operator 10mm w/RMR

Springfield Armory Heavy Operator 10mm w/RMR

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Improving on initial success, Springfield Armory is introducing a new variation of both models. Now, you have the factory option of the Heavy Operator with an RMR pre-installed, cut deep into the slide. I predict another big win, this is the perfect set up for a 10mm 1911.

New Leupold VX-Freedom Scopes: 10 Things You Should Know & New Service Rifle Optic

New Leupold VX-Freedom Scopes: 10 Things You Should Know & New Service Rifle Optic

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During the 2018 NRA Show in Dallas, Texas, Leupold announced six new models of their VX-Freedom line of scopes.  Here’s a quick rundown on why you should care:
The VX- Freedom line is replacing both the VX-1 and VX-2 line of scopes.
Leupold has figured out how to streamline the manufacturing process and you are essentially getting