NSSF, Shadow Systems Sue to Stop Connecticut Handgun Ban Before Oct. 1

NSSF, Shadow Systems and Blue Trail Range are asking a federal court to stop Connecticut’s “convertible pistol” ban before it takes effect October 1, arguing that the state cannot outlaw common handguns because criminals can illegally modify them.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Ex-Undersheriff Cops to Bribery in CCW Pay-To-Play Scandal

Former Santa Clara County Undersheriff Rick Sung has pleaded guilty to two felony bribery counts, closing his part of a corruption case involving concealed-carry permits and corporate perks. The post Ex-Undersheriff Cops to Bribery in CCW Pay-To-Play Scandal appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

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DOJ Says Under-21 Dealer Handgun Ban Cannot Be Criminally Enforced

The Justice Department says it cannot criminally prosecute federally licensed dealers for selling handguns to otherwise law-abiding adults ages 18 to 20 under the federal age restrictions in 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1) and (c)(1). The department announced that position Friday after its Office of L...

By Josh C •

AllOutdoor Review: XS Sights R3D 2.0 Night Sights

For a carry pistol, sights earn their keep when the light drops. A good trigger and a reliable magazine matter, but when a target grows hard to see, how fast you find your front sight can decide the outcome. That is the reasoning behind tritium night sights, and it is the standard the XS Sights [...

By James Chen •

America’s Classic Deer Rifles, According to Jim Carmichel

Open the action on these rifles and you can almost smell the campfire smoke from a time and place long ago and far away The post America’s Classic Deer Rifles, According to Jim Carmichel appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Jim Carmichel •

The Rimfire Report: What's Different About CCI's Golden Boy Ammo?

Earlier this summer, CCI and Henry Repeating Arms teamed up to come out with a special limited-edition run of 36-grain .22 LR ammo said to be “optimized” for cycling within the Golden Boy rifle - which I happen to have handy, as I’m sure many of you out there also do. CCI is no ...

By Luke C. •

ATF’s “61 Alerts” Claim Hides Broader FBI Gun-Buyer Surveillance

Gun Owners of America says ATF Director Robert Cekada’s “61 active alerts” disclosure does not reveal the full reach of the FBI’s NICS Monitoring system. ATF is only one of several federal agencies that have used the system to track firearm purchases by legally eligible Americans.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Lawsuit Challenges New Jersey Ban on Carrying Knives for Self-Defense

ANJRPC, Knife Rights and four New Jersey residents have filed a federal lawsuit challenging state laws that allegedly criminalize carrying knives, batons, larger pepper-spray canisters and other non-firearm arms for self-defense—even as the state issues permits to carry handguns.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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