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Happy Friday, readers! David Chipman will NOT be leading the ATF. Today, we have some excellent news from the NRA: David Chipman’s nomination to head the ATF is going the same way the Branch Davidians did: down in flames. Their official statement is reproduced in its entirety below. The smoldering remains of Chipman’s career are…
School is now in session. The good news is that it’s all recess! MantisX just rolled out the answer to so many dilemmas that we shooters face: If we can find the ammunition to go to the range, then we have to find a range, then we have to find the time to go. With…
Springfield’s Emissary has an urgent communication: You can win one for free … Springfield Armory has just dropped its latest 1911—the Emissary. Bridging the gap between duty and custom handguns, the Emissary delivers a bold and capable 1911 pistol with defense-minded features intended for serious use. The new Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in…
Now THAT is a great shot! Take your best shot with Guns & Gadgets Daily’s GREAT SHOT! III $5K Gun & Gear Giveaway! Our prize package stars the Benelli M4, the “tactical shotgun with a tender touch.” It keeps going with everything you need to make that perfect shot, including a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro NV reflex sight, Leupold’s amazing performance…
Cook County, Illinois, is infamous for its anti-gun attitudes … but the Second Amendment Foundation is on a Mission from God. We have a full tank of gas and half a pack of cigarettes. Hit it!_________________________________________________________________________ The Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit Tuesday, August 31, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of…
When they outlaw stabilizing braces, of course only outlaws will have them. Today, the Second Amendment Foundation has an urgent message for American gun owners and Second Amendment supporters. As you may already know, the ATF has proposed a rule change that would treat pistol stabilizing arm braces–an aftermarket gun modification designed to assist people…
We here at Guns & Gadgets Daily recently received a notice from the National Rifle Association that their planned Annual Meetings have been cancelled. The announcement, which is reproduced in its entirety, follows. ________________________________________________________________________________ Due to concern over the safety of our NRA family and community, we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel…
In today’s “paper-thin excuse to make life hard for gun owners” news … The Biden administration just announced that it intends to ban imported Russian ammunition and firearms on Friday. If you’re not familiar with how the news cycle works, here’s a tip: The information that they want buried goes out on Friday night. The…
Our friend the XDMAN does a lot more than customize guns … he offers sweet deals! Who’s the XDMAN? Well, he’s the go-to gun guy for all things Springfield … and the king of custom firearms art! Although he’s best known for his gunsmithing and custom paint jobs, XDMAN has a secret weapon you should…
Today, we have a very important notice from Berger Bullets. It reads, in its entirety, as follows: Berger’s Load Development Team has determined that some 223 Remington 77 Grain OTM Tactical (Product # 65-23030) cartridges from Lot # P002745, P002745-1, P002745-2 & P002745-3 may cause function/ignition issues with AR-style gas operating platforms. Bolt action rifles are not…
This is your version of The Gong Show, and nobody’s going to yank you off-stage… Legion Targets has one goal: Transforming your Back 40 into a safe shooting range so you can drill, practice and plink to your heart’s content. In this video from Legally Armed America, you’ll get to see just how simple and…
What does hearing protection perfection sound like? AXIL’s GS Extreme Earbuds were engineered from the ground up to give shooters like you the best, most comfortable and convenient hearing protection out there. Created to reduce the harmful sound of gunfire while simultaneously giving you the opportunity to communicate with your fellow shooters … or just…
