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The summer of 2018 may not have technically started yet, but it’s already shaping up to be the best. summer. ever, because the Best Summer Ever Giveaway is back and it’s four times as hot with four times the prize packages. (That’s the best part of having the best. summer. ever… it can get better each year!) Sponsored by Springfield…
Act fast to get your hands on one of these civilian utility carbines that haven’t been offered in the US since 2013. German gun manufacturer Heckler & Koch showed off their USC – a civilian utility carbine – at the NRA show earlier this month in Dallas. The carbine, which they are currently only making…
Many people mocked the GripZone, but it appears it’ll grab on to anything! https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonStatePatrol/posts/2051781101503264 In case you aren’t familiar with Grip Zone –
7pm EDT – 2nd Update – The science teacher who tackled the shooter had been shot 3 times before taking down the student. His name is Jason Seaman. Fox 59 posted a statement he made to the press – From his hospital bed, Seaman released a statement thanking Noblesville and first responders: “First of all,…
Governor Fallin Believes State’s “Few And Reasonable” Gun Laws Should Stay Mary Fallin, Republican Governor of Oklahoma, vetoed Senate Bill 1212, which would have eliminated firearms safety training requirements and eased regulations on background checks. This is a surprising decision to go against the NRA, who was in support of the self-defense legislation. Introduced in February and…
Mossberg Is The 2nd Gun Manufacturer To Sever Ties With Dick’s Sporting Goods. May 9, 2018 O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. 7 Grasso Ave ~ North Haven, CT 06473 203.230.5300 www.mossberg.com Mossberg® Terminates Relationship with Dick’s Sporting Goods NORTH HAVEN, CT – O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, announced…
This anti-gun thing was too much to swallow Shooters and hunters who expected Dick’s to stand up to the pressure of anti-gun activists in the wake of the Parkland Douglas massacre got a nasty shock recently. It seems that the retailer wasn’t content to destroy their inventory of AR-15s—instead, Dick’s has been sneakily looking for…
The Great Gun Giveaway features three grand prize packages from more than 20 sponsors – prize packages totaling $23,000 in guns and gear. Prizes: Prize Package #1: 1 winner (the “Prize Package #1 Winner”) will be selected to receive each the following items: 1. Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 CQB Valued at $2,121.00 2. Springfield Armory…
In a surprising move that is sure to get the full attention of the expected 20,000 protesters here at the NRAAM in Dallas, Springfield Armory has chosen to sever ties with Dick’s Sporting Goods, in a counter move to support 2nd Amendment rights. Springfield Armory® Severs Ties with Dick’s Sporting Goods Springfield Armory announces its…
Ammunition manufacturer Hornady has made a strong stand against the State of New York’s efforts to try to stop banks in the state from lending to businesses in the firearms industry. Steve Hornady, president of Hornady Manufacturing Company had this to say – Today, the State of New York did one of the most…
When it comes to different gun scopes and sights, there is a range of options available in the market. In other words, if you are confused about which gun scopes and sights you should invest in, you will come across a plethora of options as you begin your search. However, the purchase of the best…
Perfection achieved? It comes at a price, but for this reviewer the answer is yes. There is a debate among shooters and armed citizens as to the best features for an everyday carry, self-protection firearm. It’s played out on internet forums and at gun shop counters, and involves everything from chambering and capacity, to size,…
