Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed its opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Reese v. ATF, challenging the district court’s denial of complete relief after FPC prevailed against the federal age-based handgun and ammunition purchase ban. The plaintiffs include FPC, the Second Amendment Foundation, and the Louisiana Shooting Association.Continue reading “FPC Fights Trump DOJ Effort to Gut Landmark Second Amendment Victory”
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The Korean War Week 105 – Destroy Suiho Dam! – June 23, 1952
Since the beginning of the war UN air power has studiously avoided hitting North Korea’s hydro-electric complex, since the power the dams provide is mainly for civilian use, but that changes this week! Meanwhile on the ground, the focus has turned to capturing Communist POWs for information, but that task has suddenly proved impossible nowContinue reading “The Korean War Week 105 – Destroy Suiho Dam! – June 23, 1952”
The Colt Double Eagle
A look at Colt’s failed DA 1911
Gary KImball Custom Super .38 Colt
From 1911_purview his 1977 Colt, in 38 super, was made by master pistolsmith Gary Kimball out of Colorado Springs. The gun itself is rare air and simply bad to the bone, but for me, it’s more than that. The man who taught me how to shoot a pistol found this gun at a gun showContinue reading “Gary KImball Custom Super .38 Colt”
CANiK Releases the Prime Radian
CANiK proudly announces the Prime Radian, a next-generation 9mm micro-compact pistol that redefines everyday carry performance. Built on the award-winning METE MC9 PRIME platform and enhanced through a collaboration with Radian® Weapons, the CANiK Prime Radian delivers exceptional recoil control, flatter shooting, and refined ergonomics, all without sacrificing concealability. At its core, the PRIME RADIANContinue reading “CANiK Releases the Prime Radian”
Colt M1911 Magazine Guide
Excellent guide for old magazines.
Ted Yost — Full House Custom 9mm Colt Commander — Square Guard
Really handsome and well appointed 9mm Commander by Ted Yost.
Patton’s Revolver And The M1911
Above of course is the famous side arm of General Patton. This Colt Model P is of course chambered for the classic widowmaker, .45 Colt. or .45 Long Colt if you like that better. I won’t go into its purchases history and serial number and blah blah blah. That has been done to death. ItContinue reading “Patton’s Revolver And The M1911”
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
The Bridges at Toko-Ri is a 1954 film about a fighter/bomber pilot, played by William Holden, in the Korean War. Holden is a Naval reserve officer called back into service and he isn’t too happy about it. While other active reserves are still back in the US, Holden was called back unfairly in his opinion,Continue reading “The Bridges at Toko-Ri”
Vietnam Sniper Study
Today’s article is a repost from our deceased friend Hognose, owner of Weaponsman.com. Kevin, AKA Hognose passed away in 2017 and as an ongoing tribute to his memory and excellent work we repost the his works to help preserve it. In 1967, the Army got the idea to study whether, how, and how effectively differentContinue reading “Vietnam Sniper Study”
Scattered Shots 