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The District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the highest local court in the nation’s capital, has struck down the District’s ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds. In a landmark 2-1 decision, the court vacated the conviction of Tyree Benson, ruling that such magazines are “ubiquitous” and in “common use” for lawful purposes, making them protected arms under the Second Amendment. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a massive victory for Second Amendment advocates, the District of Columbia’s highest local court has ruled that the city’s long-standing ban on magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds is unconstitutional. The…
A 59-year-old man is in police custody after a Chicago homeowner with a valid Concealed Carry License (CCL) shot him during an attempted garage burglary early Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the 5100-block of S. Loomis Boulevard, and the suspect is expected to survive his injuries. CHICAGO, IL — The early morning silence of Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood was broken by gunfire Saturday when a homeowner confronted an intruder on his property. At approximately 2:39 a.m., Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 5100-block of S. Loomis Boulevard. Upon arrival, investigators…
A 41-year-old Colorado man, Lance Andre Hunter, is in the Utah County Jail after being shot by a resident during a violent home invasion and burglary spree in Provo Canyon. Hunter allegedly burglarized a helicopter hangar and was attempting to kick in a locked bedroom door where two women were hiding when the homeowner’s son opened fire in self-defense. PROVO CANYON, UT — A quiet Thursday evening in the South Fork neighborhood was shattered by a violent multi-stage crime spree that ended with a suspect shot and in handcuffs. Around 8 p.m., Utah County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a…
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There’s not always time to use sights when it comes to self-defense. Here we look at how instinctive shooting can massively improve your defensive shotgun skills.For years now, I have been saying that anyone wanting to up their tactical shotgun game should be training in clay sports, such as skeet, trap and sporting clays. However, unfortunately, a lot of tactical shotgun courses have people training on static targets … but shotguns excel at hitting moving targets and are perfect for learning instinctive shooting.Instinctive shooting teaches a shooter to break free from sights and optics. That’s right: Say goodbye to red-dots,…
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A few years ago, it wasn’t uncommon to come across used police trade-in revolvers at reasonable prices. However, when old becomes vintage, vintage becomes collectible — and now you’re looking at something that’s in-demand. Many of those classic revolvers now go for more than they were sold when they were new. Yet there are always outliers and exceptions, such as the Smith & Wesson Model 64. To many collectors, a classic Smith & Wesson revolver must be blued with a pinned and recessed barrel, wood stocks, target sights, a hammer-mounted firing pin, and especially “No Hillary Hole!” (the keyed internal…
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Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller is the most decorated Marine in U.S. history and has been awarded the nation’s second-highest military award for valor six times, with five Navy Crosses and one Distinguished Service Cross. Col. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller portrait, taken in 1945. Puller is a legend in the Marine Corps as well as American military history. Image: U.S.M.C. He fought guerrillas in the Haitian and Nicaraguan “Banana Wars,” then led his men to hard-won victories at Guadalcanal, the landing at Inchon, and the frozen hell of the Chosin Reservoir in Korea, becoming a Marine Corps icon along the…
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A look at the prolific 9mm Luger cartridge, a worldwide favorite that’s been with us since 1902.The 9mm Luger, or 9mm Parabellum, was introduced in 1902 with the Luger automatic pistol. It was adopted first by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. Since that time, it has been adopted by the military of practically every non-communist power.The 9mm Luger has become the world’s most popular and widely used military handgun and submachine gun cartridge. In 1985, the 9mm Luger was adopted as the official military cartridge by U.S. Armed Forces, along with the…
Smith & Wesson has just announced the Model 940-3, a J-Frame snubby in 9mm.The latest carry revolver from Smith & Wesson is the Model 940-3. Chambered for 9mm Luger and fed via moon clip, this stainless steel snub-nose features a 2.17-inch barrel, a svelte weight of 23 ounces and a width of just 1.3 inches thanks to its 5-shot fluted cylinder. Better yet, it’s built on a no-lock frame.The Model 940-3 also has a concealed hammer to provide a snag-free draw, but that means it’s double-action-only as well. Other features include its Tritium XS front night sight, U-notch dovetail rear…
The development of the Triggercam started over a decade ago in South Africa and, based on all indications, was initially meant to serve as a means for South African guides and professional hunters to record hunts for clients. Over the past few years, creator Eyecam Technologies has refined the unit into the Triggercam 2.1 and, in doing so, caught the attention of not only hunters worldwide, but also precision shooters, professional coaches, and instructors. What originated as an accessory to capture a moment afield — to record a memory that will live forever — has grown into what is considered…