Desert Eagle Carbo Blue: The .50 AE Powerhouse
Few firearms command attention quite like the Mark XIX Desert Eagle Carbo Blue. With its stunning PVD sapphire finish and the brute force of the .50 Action Express (AE) cartridge, this version of the legendary Desert Eagle enters a realm beyond typical handguns, one of mechanical...
Pennsylvania House Passes Universal Background Check Bill
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a measure requiring so-called “universal” background checks for gun purchases in the Keystone State. Passed by a 104-to-99 margin, this bill would outlaw the private sale of long guns unless firearm purchasers get government permission first. It would...
Gewehr 88 & the Birth of the 8mm Mauser
When most shooters hear the phrase “8mm Mauser,” they typically picture the Mauser 98. But the cartridge, and an important chapter of German small-arms history, began earlier with the Gewehr 88 Commission Rifle. I grew up paging through my father’s old gun magazines and books,...
Court Strikes Down Federal Ban on Guns in Post Offices
If you’ve always thought that the ban on carrying firearms in post offices was bogus, you’ll be gratified to know that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas agrees with you. On September 30, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs...
Texas Court Upholds Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales
Gun owners are the losers, and the federal government, which was alleged to be pro-gun now, is the winner in a Texas-based case challenging the federal law making it illegal to sell or purchase handguns across interstate lines. On September 30, the U.S. District Court...
Everytown’s “Gun Safety” Training Draws Criticism
We told you recently how the gun-ban group Everytown for Gun Safety had launched its own bogus “gun safety training” program after we blasted them for years for having nothing to do with real “gun safety.” “This is the same group that preaches that guns...
Exitus Lab Light Assault Belt: Ultra-Lightweight Utility from Finland
When it comes to modern load-bearing equipment, shaving off ounces without compromising durability has become an increasingly important priority. Many operators and competitive shooters know that belts often carry the burden of excess weight while also becoming cluttered or obstructed when paired with armor or...
DOJ Sues LASD Over Delays in CCW Permits
Following up on my previous article about a federal investigation into unjust delays in CCW wait times, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has elected to sue the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), demonstrating its commitment to gun owners and the right to bear arms. The...
