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Whether you’re catching the Coronavirus hype or hoping to weather the Spanxpocalypse, everyone knows that one key to prepping is to keep your ammunition needs relegated to as few calibers as possible…and for some, that means a pistol-caliber carbine chambered in the same round as their handguns. In a choice bit of kismet, Rock River…
If there’s any one trend in armed self-defense that’s going to stick around for the long haul, it’s pistol-mounted reflex sights…and Holosun’s open reflex sights are already delighting shooters with their reliability, ruggedness, and ease of use. Now, Holosun has introduced two new pistol sights that’ll make your accuracy training intuitive and effective: the 407C…
The tagline for Magnum Research Group’s BFR–which stands for Biggest, Finest Revolver, don’tcha know–is “Size Matters.” Today, we’re attempting to see that proven with this excellent video from gun vlogger Who Tee Who, who puts Magnum Research’s .450 Bushmaster BFR with reflex scope through its paces. What’s it like to shoot a revolver as long…
Today, as a special treat, an exclusive interview with Mike Bloomberg conducted by our very own anti-gun reporter and human rumble strip, Ima Nidiot. DATELINE – Manhattan, N.Y., March 4th, 2020 As one of Mike Bloomberg‘s most faithful mainstream-media news reporters, I was flattered into hysteria to see my gilt-edged invitation to go interview my…
What makes a Fueled by Ed Brown Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 such an awesome pistol? Imagine if you were able to take your favorite factory handgun and re-engineer it from the ground up with every sleek, modern and high-tech accessory you’ve ever dreamed of installing, plus a few you didn’t think were possible. This…
Has your range time started to feel like you’re trapped in a rush-hour traffic jam, inching forward only to get stuck once more? We’re stoked to announce that the road is clearing and it’s time to put the pedal to the metal with our High Octane Giveaway! In the pole position, we’re featuring a Fueled…
For some of us, the 20th century is ancient history; for others, it’s yesterday. Whatever our generation, that 100 years marked America’s rise as a global superpower, a victory that earned by the heroism and sacrifice of thousands upon thousands of Americans—both men and women. That’s why we’re proud to announce the 20th Century Foxes…
Just a few short days ago, I interviewed Joe Biden’s imaginary friend Dog Face Pony Soldier for our sister publication, Freedom’s Lodge, in an effort to understand just what goes through Biden’s mind from the expert–the plastic mounted cavalry soldier who has been living as one of the voices in Biden’s head since his childhood….
“People have asked me…if I’m proud of what I’m doing.” Talking about the ways in which Steyr Arms and their iconic AUG bullpup rifle has changed the way the world’s militaries arm themselves is definitely interesting…but it can be a bit dry. It leaves out the on-the-ground reality of just what it means to rely…
Of all the great ideas Bloomie’s ever had, messing with Texas is right up there with banning soda pop. The depth of Mike Bloomberg‘s pockets is matched only by his desire to control every single aspect of American life: how many ounces of soda we can buy at a time, where people of color are…
“The economy is doing so well, patriotic Americans have more money to spend on customized, artistically special guns.” When Kahr Firearms Group‘s Justin Moon said the above at the 2020 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) Show, he may well have been prophesying the absolutely epic response that President Trump’s recent NASCAR appearance has evoked…
I don’t know about you, but I’m already counting down to opening day of spring turkey season, and this year I’m going the hardcore route–setting up a primitive camp right where I intend to hunt, and sleeping there overnight, so I don’t have to get up at 2 a.m. and make a ton of noise…
