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Aww, FBI. You tried, and that’s what matters. This is why Second Amendment advocates should be wary of “universal background checks.” Universal NICS checks–e.g., the idea that every single gun transfer, including private ones, should be performed through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check system–are always at the top of every anti-gunner’s wishlist. There…
Any time GLOCK releases a new pistol, it’s big news–even when it shoots a little bitty bullet. The rumors are true; the law enforcement, military, and self-defense juggernaut has just introduced a GLOCK that’s just for fun: the .22 LR GLOCK 44. Although very few people would ever call a .22-caliber a “tactical” firearm, there…
Why do you carry concealed? Every time someone asks me that question, I go straight to my handy-dandy list of flippant comments: It’s because I can’t fit a cop in my pocket. It’s because when seconds count, the police are only minutes away. It’s because it’s better to have it and not need it than…
If you’re a regular Guns & Gadgets Daily reader, I can guess two things about you: First, that you have excellent taste in reading material, and second, that you’re aware that we’re giving away four awesome MEPROLIGHT sights this week. But did you know that MEPROLIGHT sights were originally developed for the Israel Defense Forces?…
I love it when I find a gun company that just…gets me, you know? So I may or may not have squealed like a little girl getting to build her first teddy bear when I discovered that Magnum Research, Inc.–maker of the world-famous Desert Eagle pistol–has a website dedicated solely to making custom builds of…
If you’re one of over 16 million Americans who are CCW Permit holders, I have an important announcement for you… …you and your family are at risk. You see, even innocent victims can experience the devastating legal and financial effects of a self-defense incident… That’s why the USCCA educates, trains and protects responsibly armed Americans,…
Steyr Arms rarely offers discounts on their high-end, professional-quality guns…but today is a rare exception. Like Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are uniquely American traditions…so it’s a welcome surprise to see Steyr Arms, the legendary Austrian manufacturer of high-end rifles and pistols, participating. In general, Steyr rarely offers discounts on their rifles, so…
For just one week, you’ll have the chance to win one of four state-of-the-art Meprolight sights. One of the great Zen pleasures of shooting is that moment of crystal-calm satisfaction, just after the shot breaks, when you know that you’ve already connected with your target—even if the target doesn’t know it yet. That’s why we…
Hello, Lovers! Lubricia Cosmoline here. I know it’s not Friday night, but I do like to come around when you’re least expecting. Black Friday deals are everywhere, but have you ever thought about using some of that money you saved buying presents for your loved ones and getting yourself a little something? Ever worried that…
If there’s anything that makes a holiday meal like a freshly harvested pheasant, duck, or goose, I don’t want to know what it is. If there’s any better way to harvest that bird than with a shotgun and your faithful retriever, I don’t want to know what it is. And if there’s a better way…
Well, here’s a twist: Instead of waiting for the new year, Kimber has just announced the hot new guns that they’re rolling out for the year 2020, and the list includes something for every handgun enthusiast, from 1911s to tiny CCW guns, to revolvers. Although details are scarce as to availability and pricing (which is…
Did you know that the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) offers free online education and training to help law-abiding concealed carriers defend against a mass shooting threat? Given that, to date, my can’t-fail method to end mass shootings forever hasn’t been implemented, this may very well be the next best thing. The guide is delivered…
