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Classic Wonder Nine: Smith & Wesson Model 59
by Chris EgerA key development in American semi-auto pistol history, Smith & Wesson's Model 59 gave birth to the company's "Wonder Nine" period.
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Four Pro-Gun Bills Headed to Louisiana Governor
by Chris EgerLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has a four-pack of gun rights protections headed to his desk after lawmakers passed them this week by large margins.
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NICS Gun Check Figures Highest on Record for Any May in History
by Chris EgerThe month of May 2020 was the highest May in terms of federal background checks for gun transfers since the system was established over two decades ago.
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A Salute to the Greatest Generation: Colt Iwo Jima Collectible
by Don SummersIn honor of all servicemen and women this Memorial Day, we reached into the Vault to find a patriotic & embellished M1911 -- the Colt Iwo Jima Collectible.
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Bloomberg Anti-Gun Group to Drop $5 Million to Turn Arizona Blue
by Chris EgerNew York-based Everytown on Tuesday announced their “Gun Sense Majority: Arizona” initiative to flip the polarity of The Grand Canyon State to Democrat.
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CZ’s First Full-Sized Polymer Pistol: The CZ P-09
by Jacki BillingsFor this review, I snagged CZ’s first full-size polymer pistol, the CZ P-09, to take it for a test drive.
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A Look at a Beautiful Early-Production Named 1860 Colt Army
by Don SummersJohn Russell brought a very rare and collectible early production 1860 Colt Army with him to a Texas Independence Day Party.
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NICS Gun Sales Figures up 69 % Last Month, Best April on Record
by Chris EgerThe month of April 2020 was the highest April in terms of federal background checks for gun transfers since the system was established.
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Jackson Mayor Hit with Lawsuit, Spurned by City Council over Open Carry Ban
by Chris EgerJust days after Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba (D) moved to outlaw legal open carry in Mississippi's largest city, he is finding little support.
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Supreme Court Issues Disappointing Ruling in Long-Awaited 2A Case
by Chris EgerA challenge to an overreaching New York City gun law that made it against all odds to the U.S. Supreme Court was remanded back down on Monday.
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Appeals Court Reinstates California Bullet Control Scheme
by Chris EgerRespite for gun owners in California seeking to buy ammo without layers or red tape did not last the weekend as a federal appeals court stayed an injunction of the state's ammo control laws.
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Mississippi: Citing COVID-19, Jackson Mayor Bans Open Carry
by Chris EgerDemocratic Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba over the weekend announced he has suspended legal open carry in Jackson, Mississippi by executive order.
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