Fudd Friday: The Winchester Model 64 Might Be Their Best .30-30

The Winchester Model 64 was introduced in 1933, but its story actually begins with a John Browning project in the 1890s. That’s because the Model 64 is really just a gussied-up version of the Model 1894/Model 94 lever-action, the best-selling sporting rifle of all time (at least in the Nort...

By Zac K

Kimber Knows How To Read The Room

The times are a-changing, and if there’s an American gun manufacturer that has done an excellent job at reading the room, it’s Kimber. Even though Kimber has nothing to do with setting off the powder-keg that blew up the trend of 2011-style pistols, and even though Kimber has had its share of...

By P.E. Fitch

Where FFL Dealers Win Customers in 2026: Search, Text, Tech

Bing query data for FFL Search shows gun buyers searching in volume and clicking in fractions. Here is how FFL dealers capture that demand: sharper promises in search, compliant text follow-up, and a faster transfer experience.

By Fred Thompson

9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0846

MSNBC-National Geographic still screenshot; 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City. 0846 – Flight 11 crashed into the north face of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. America is at war. 0850-0854 – Flight 77 is hijacked.

By Tactical Fanboy

9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0800

0814 – United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 carrying 56 passengers and nine crew members, departed from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers onboard. 0820 – American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 carrying 58 passengers an...

By Tactical Fanboy

FFL News: Missouri v. ATF, AR-15 Cases and Shutdown Risk

Missouri sues ATF, Delaware upholds 18-to-20 restrictions, SCOTUS sets a December date for AR-15 ban cases, and the September 30 funding deadline threatens NICS and eForms throughput. What FFL dealers should do this week.

By Fred Thompson

9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0700

0735 – terrorists Atta and al-Omari board American Airlines Flight 11, along with the rest of the Flight 11 hijackers. 0759 – American Airlines Flight 11 departs towards Los Angeles International Airport.

By Tactical Fanboy

Lee-Metford Rifle: The .303 Before the Lee-Enfield

The Lee-Metford’s service life was comparatively brief, but its fast bolt action, detachable magazine, and .303 British chambering established the foundation for the Lee-Enfield rifle family.

By Amelia Hamilton
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