(Guns.com) By David LaPell- The other day I was at a gun shop (kind of like a second home for me) when I overheard a younger gentleman inquiring about a .44 Magnum and, almost as if on cue, I heard someone else parrot the old saying, “it kicks like a mule”. Personally, I have never been kicked by a mule nor would I like to, but I have shot many .44 Magnums in my day and I found most to be fai
(thewoma.com) By Amy Carducci- This week two stories caught my attention in the media because they featured women and guns. This is a subject close to my heart for obvious reasons. One story delighted my heart while the second story angered me in the tone and misuse of terms. As we all know firearms in the liberal media often are portrayed as the “bad things.”
(www.forbes.com) By Anushay Hossain-As any Smartphone user will tell you, the Smartphone’s application store is the go to place for tools to make your Smartphone even smarter. Do you want the song playing in the department store on your playlist? Download Shazam. Want to find out the latest celebrity gossip? Get the Us Weekly app. Want investment advice at your fingertips? Get the Forbes app.
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Armalite .50-Caliber Rifle. Pre-Ban Sales Surge?
(thetruthaboutguns.com)- By Robert Farago-AmaLite’s Arthur Steadman reports that the company’s AR50 A1 rifles are all the rage. “There’s been a sudden strong surge. We’re as pleased as punch.” Yes, well, numbers? “I can’t tell you how many ‘extra’ 50's we’ve sold or the percentage jump from last month or last year,” Arthur reports, unhelpfully. “Let me put it this way: our dealers now have a
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NRA-Backed Employee Protection Legislation Passes South Dakota House and Heads to Senate!
Today, House Bill 1132 passed in the state House of Representatives by a 49 to 15 vote. This NRA-backed legislation, which would prohibit employers from preventing employees from lawfully storing firearms in their locked personal vehicles, now heads to the Senate for its consideration. Introduced by House Speaker Val Rausch (R-4) and sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Russell Olson (R-8), House B
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NJ Assembly Committee Puts Hold on Ammo Ban Legislation
Charlotte, NC -(Ammoland.com)- Thanks to the overwhelming number of phone calls and e-mails from dedicated NRA members, the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee decided to hold Assembly Bill 588 for further study. While this fight is not over, this is a big win for gun owners in the Garden State. During Monday’s hearing, Assembly Bill 1013 passed in the Assembly Law and Public Safet
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Streamlight Introduces Sidewinder Compact II
(The Outdoorwire.com)-EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 1, 2012 -- Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools, has introduced the hands-free Sidewinder Compact® II, an ultra-compact tactical light that delivers multiple functions from four LED light colors, intensity levels, and strobe. The versatile new light also can operate from a single CR123 lithium, AA Alkaline, or AA Li
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LaserLyte Announces One Laser Fits All GLOCKS
(The Outdoorwire.com)-COTTONWOOD, AZ -LaserLyte® , the leader in laser technology for the shooting sports market for 25 years, has never believed that laser technology needs to be complicated or expensive. LaserLyte® returns to basics with the patented RTB-GL rear sight laser that fits all GLOCK® firearms. The high performance laser built into a rear sight specifically designed for all GLOCK pisto
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Waterfowl Hunters: Get Ready For More Blind Side Choices In 2012
(The Outdoorwire.com)-EAST ALTON, Ill. - In 2011, Winchester® Ammunition revolutionized steel waterfowl ammunition with the launch of Blind Side®, the most innovative steel waterfowl product in the company's history. "Before Blind Side ammunition, waterfowl hunters could only dream of steel shot that approached the performance of lead. Now, it's a reality," said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammuniti
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Thacker-Hanish Split 3GN Championship Prizes
(The Outdoorwire.com)-By Chad Adams-For most folks, winning the 3-Gun Nation Championship Finale meant one thing-holding up that big check for $50,000 from Leupold Tactical Optics and NBC Sport Network. However, for this year's finalists, a pair of teammates came in with an entirely different plan. Tommy Thacker and Mark Hanish are splitting their collective 3GN Championship purse, a check for $50
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Win a Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Riflescope at NRAhuntersrights.org
(The Outdoorhub.com)-During the month of February, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org for a chance to win a brand new Legend Ultra HD riflescope from Bushnell. Although not due out on store shelves until April 2012, Bushnell has generously agreed to donate an advance sample from this new line exclusively for the February Gift Giveaway on www.NRAhuntersrights.org.
The model up for grabs is the 3-9...
USMC Awards Infantry Automatic Rifle Contract to HK
(The Outdoorhub.com)-Heckler & Koch was awarded a competitive contract to produce the U.S. Marine Corps’ new Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR). The formal “Full Rate Production” announcement by the Marines caps a competition that began more than three years ago. Designated the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, the lightweight, 11.62 pounds weapon with ancillary equipment, is a variant of the highly s...
KA-BAR Announces 2012 New Products
(The Tacticalwire.com)-OLEAN, NY - KA-BAR Knives is proud to unveil several new products for 2012. Highlights include five new knives in the Becker Knife & Tool line and four items in the Zombie™ line. The Becker Machax makes its long awaited KA-BAR debut in 2012. Measuring 14 11/16" overall and featuring a 9 3/8" blade, the American-made Machax is fitted with a heavy duty polyester MOLLE...
