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| MOA | Optics |
| Twist rate | Ballistics |
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| Permitless carry | 29 states |
| Suppressors legal | 42 states |
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The Stoeger STR-9S Combat Semi-Auto Pistol is Stoeger’s latest addition to their STR pistol series family. Think of this new addition as the tricked-out version of the STR series with some slick enhanced upgrades … and some of those upgrades and features have totally tamed pet peeves that I have with pistols from other manufacturers….
Whatever the gun, wherever you’re going, the OutRider calls “SHOTGUN”! … although it’s definitely designed for handguns. The OutRider series is CrossBreed‘s only full-leather, multi-fit holster designed to accommodate a wide range of handgun sizes and configurations. Made of premium-quality leather to withstand daily use and to deliver years of reliable performance, the OutRider is…
When even David Hogg says you’ve gone too far … … you have gone too far. New Mexico Governor Grisham has ambitions: Catching the eye of wealthy anti-gun campaign donors. Being invited onto the Dem 2024 ticket. Having complete and total control over her constituents with no accountability. Ruling Westeros with her husbrother. Wait,…
Why run the gauntlet when you can be it? The all-new Gauntlet 2, here in .25 caliber, is raising the bar for PCP air rifle performance and value. This rifle features a huge 24 cubic inch onboard tank that fills to 4500 PSI. The regulated pressure has also been increased to 2100 PSI. Expect these…
Don’t Just Dream It … BE IT! Do you dream of the clatter of wild wings at noon, or the soft thump of hooves at dawn? Do you delight at the howling of coyotes and the bugling of elk? Whatever your dream, it’s time to open your eyes because the Hunter’s Dream IV $8.5K Guns &…
Whether you are pursuing sheep on windswept mountain ranges or stalking whitetail in the hardwoods … Following last year’s release of the T6Xi series of tactical riflescopes, Steiner Optics, known for precision made riflescopes and binoculars with industry leading light transmission and clarity, releases a new lineup of premium optics designed with the modern big game…
The Stoeger STR-9 is a proven platform for defense-minded shooters, and the MC part of its name stands for “micro compact.” Perfected for concealed carry (CCW), the Stoeger STR-9 MC is available in four models: with and without a 13-round mag; with and without an optics-cut plate. Regardless of which model you choose, all four…
If you live in one of these six states and have had your rights infringed, your case can help fix this problem for everyone! Two days after filing a federal lawsuit challenging a so-called “Red Flag” law in Maryland, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is announcing the launch of a new project to take subsequent…
It’s everything you want and need in a self-defense show … The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) announced today that it’s hosting the 2023 Concealed Carry and Home Defense Expo in Milwaukee, WI, on September 8-10, where thousands of self-defense advocates, gun manufacturers, and firearm influencers are expected to gather for USCCA’s much-anticipated event. The USCCA Expo…
This is more than just the usual Californication… California Gov. Newsom, the current dark-horse Democratic candidate for 2024, has finally done something revolutionary: He read the Bill of Rights. Unlike most of his gun-grabbing cohort, Newsom has realized that between the original text of the 2A and several recent Supreme Court decisions, infringing the Second…
Get ready for a day of shooting thrills and camaraderie at the Free Range Day event featuring Kahr, Magnum Research, Masterpiece Arms, and Steyr. Taking place on August 26, 2023, at 7901 Boulevard 26 #200, North Richland Hills, TX, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with firearms experts and test the latest models….
Oh, those pesky facts! Always getting in the way of the Brave New World. In the below article from our friends at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), you’ll learn a number of absolute, indisputable facts about how states are reporting their crime rates. Sadly, unlike many such, these facts only lead to more questions….
