Henderson: ‘I Can’t Afford to Wait on the Police, so I Armed Myself’
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) “I’m not telling people to go out and start spraying [bullets], that’s not what I’m telling people to do but we also have…
End of Civilization Watch: Victorinox to Make Swiss Army Knives Without…Knives
Is it even possible to make a Swiss Army Knife if there’s no…knife? As contradictory as that would seem to be, much of the world that strictly regulates what its…
An ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban That Looked Like a Sure Thing Dies in Colorado
Dan Z. for SNW Last month, anti-gun politicians in Colorado were like Anthony Adams, rubbing his hands together in anticipation while peeking out from behind a…
Commerce Export Ban Targets Hunters, Competitors Traveling Overseas
JWT for SNW Hunters and competitive marksmen and women thinking about traveling overseas for their next adventure should keep in mind that the Biden administration’s new…
Filipovic: Originalism Makes Banning Guns Much Too Difficult
Angry woman pop art retro vector illustration. Comic book style imitation. For all that Heller did to rewrite the modern interpretation of the Second Amendment, Scalia’s opinion still…
New York Bill Would Outlaw GLOCKs, Most Semi-Automatic Pistols
GLOCK 17 pistols courtesy us.glock.com When gun control advocates say they want “gun safety legislation” they are lying. Plain and simple. Their goal is to outlaw…
Sorry, Joe, Crime Isn’t Actually Down, It Just Isn’t Being Reported
In his State of the Union address this year, President Joe Biden proclaimed that “Americans deserve the freedom to be safe, and America is safer today than when I took office,” boasting…
Maxine Waters: Gun Owners Training ‘Up In the Hills’ To Attack If Biden Loses
Maxine Waters (MSNBC screen cap via X) Maxine Waters, the elderly, unhinged gun control doyenne once tried to foment violence and insurrection against the Donald Trump…
Gun Review: Henry U.S. Survival Rifle [VIDEO]
Henry U.S. Survival Rifle (Dan Z. for SNW) Eugene Stoner designed the AR-7 semi-automatic survival rifle for Air Force pilots back in the 1950s. In the…
Biden’s War on Guns Runs Up Against Reality
President Joe Biden (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) President Joe Biden’s relentless rebukes of the firearm industry and law-abiding gun owners isn’t just an infringement on our Second Amendment rights…
Is the Body Armor Market Every Going to See Growth Like Suppressors?
Courtesy Citizen Armor The biggest challenge for the civilian body armor industry is the value proposition. We love guns. Everyone in the OSD crew has at…
Maven Updates its B Series Binoculars and S Series Spotting Scopes
Maven Outdoor Equipment Company, a Wyoming-based direct- to-consumer brand known for offering world-class optics at affordable prices, is excited to announce it has introduced reticles to its award-winning B Series…
Are You Giving a Gun For Mothers or Fathers Day? Here’s How to Do it Right
In case you weren’t paying attention, Mothers Day is this Sunday. And Father’s day will be on us (June 16) before you know it. Nothing makes a better gift to…
Remember the Ideal Conceal .380 ‘Cell Phone’ Gun? [Video Review]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n-8O0qeNR8 Well that was a novel idea. Ideal Conceal designed this little folding 2-shot 380 ACP derringer to have the same footprint as a typical smartphone when the grip is…
Modularity: The Springer Precision Edition Echelon Pistol
When the Echelon 9mm pistol was introduced by Springfield Armory back in July it marked the company’s entry into the truly modular pistol category with the company proclaiming it as…
Hemenway: When it Comes to Guns, the World Goes One Way and America Goes the Other
Courtesy C-SPAN Gun laws have become much weaker in the United States. In most other countries, when there’s a big mass shooting, it’s a time to examine…
Good Gear: Mission First Tactical Translucent EXD Mags
I’ve long been a fan of Mission First Tactical. They aren’t the flashiest company around, nor do they have the biggest marketing budget. They are, however, usually near the forefront…
Must-Have Gun Gear: Apple Air Tags
https://youtu.be/OHyb2amIkzo?si=6FFFh96UpxFPg9m5 A few weeks ago, we noted Strike Industries’ new AR pistol grip insert that accommodates an Apple Air Tag and asked if you thought that was a good idea….
San Diego County Partners with Giffords in Suit Against Defense Distributed Over ‘Ghost Guns’
It should probably be illegal for interest groups like Giffords to represent government in going after companies or people they want to destroy (in civil actions). Even if you think…
Ball and Buck Teams With Ranger on New Exclusive Sporting Clays Collection
Ranger, the leading performance shooting eyewear brand, and Ball and Buck, the esteemed purveyor of American-made sporting goods, are thrilled to announce their first collaboration together. This marks a milestone…
When Grandpa Doesn’t Know He’s Now Considered a Gun Dealer
Sporting Clays: Learning By Watching
I believe in the immersion theory of learning. Diving right in and trying something. I’ve done it more times than I’d willingly admit in a variety of activities. In a…
AOC Knows Even Less About Ammunition Than She Does About Economics
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) By Matt Manda In a demonstration that America’s outdoors and recreational shooting sports pastimes still bring people together, the…
AGs Sue ATF Over ATF’s Expansive New ‘In the Business’ Rule Regulating Private Gun Sales
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (Paxton Facebook page) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading a coalition of Republican states in suing the Bureau of Alcohol,…
Urban Iguana Hunting With Tropical Trophies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTaJcba71Bw Bucket list item checked off! While visiting family in Florida, I popped up to the West Palm Beach area to meet with Travis, owner of Tropical Trophies guide service…
No, .22 Handguns Aren’t the Best Self-Defense Choice for the Weak and the Frail
Image by Boch / GSL Defense Training A quick check of the calendar reveals that this is actually 2024, not 1984. That being said, I see…
Vista Announces the Sale of RCBS to Hodgdon Powder Company
As the future via unwinding/rebranding/whatever of Vista Outdoor (NYSE: VSTO) continues, there’s a frequently recurring question: “what’s going to happen to (insert your favorite Vista property here)?” The honest answer?…
An Inconvenient Truth: Armed Teachers Save Lives
Michelle Cerino for SNW Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed legislation allowing armed teachers and school staff in school buildings and campuses in the state. Ohio…
Hands On With the CIVIVI Praxis Folding Knife
Having a solid EDC knife doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. There are a lot of companies out there today that are putting out quality designs made from solid…
Her: Women Aren’t Trained Well Enough to Defend Themselves With Firearms
Bigstock I’ve been a hunter, had a gun, had firearms in my home for about 30 years now. Kinda dates me a little bit. And I…