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Remembering 2020: ‘A Level of Violence…That Reversed Recent Progress’
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As 2020 bows out the Chicago Tribune, looking at a body count exceeding 765 murder victims, reported the Windy City had “endured a level of violence in 2020 that reversed recent progress, with homicides increasing by more than 50%, according to official statistics.”
Chicago is not alone in its level of mayhem. Newsday quoted New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea’s report to the press that 2020 has been a year “in which homicides have risen 41% over 2019 and shootings climbed nearly 100% to levels not seen since the early days of the Bloomberg administration.” |
Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point Ammo: LSWHP Bullets Explained
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The wadcutter is a very unique type of bullet, very much like a lead cylinder. Almost exclusively used to punch holes in paper with low pressure and lightly loaded cartridges, wadcutters don't change shape or become deformed when fired. They make scoring target sheets extremely easy because the round hole created is very defined compared to any other type of ammunition.
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Silk & Steel: Firearm-Wielding Women on the Frontier
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Firearms played a vital role in America’s settlement and expansion, and American women were no strangers to their use—and even their manufacture and repair. Both the necessity to hunt and the need for protection from the sometimes hostile native culture made firearms a crucial component in the American experience. An early example is the raid on the Dr. John Woodson home in Jamestown, Va. The Woodsons had come to the New World in 1619 on the George. In 1644, Sarah Woodson was at home with her two young sons and a neighbor, Ligon. Her husband, returning home after attending to a patient, was attacked and killed by Indian marauders within sight of his family.
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84 Reps Want To Keep Ability To Carry Guns In Capitol, Say DC Is Unsafe
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Colorado Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert, alongside 83 other Representatives, have countered an effort by Democratic legislators to disallow politicians from carrying firearms in the Capitol. Boebert, a vocal supporter of gun rights, rallied the group of lawmakers to oppose a measure by Democratic California Rep. Jared Huffman to prohibit gun carry throughout Capitol grounds. Huffman garnered support from 19 other House members and said the “current regulations,” which allow concealed firearms for politicians, “create needless risk” in a mid-December letter.
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HKS Speed-Loader Review: Compact Lightening-Fast Six-Gun Reloads
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When I first started carrying a gun I hauled around a 5-shot S&W 442 with two HKS speedloaders. Like millions of other concealed carriers, I took the advice of a gun shop guru who insisted that wheel guns were the end-all, be-all in pocket carry. And in many ways they are correct; double-action snub-nosed revolvers are very easy to conceal, flawlessly reliable, and available in calibers that can certainly stop assailants in their tracks. |
Review: Falco Executive Hybrid Holster
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If you want comfort and function together in the best possible package, it’s hard to beat a leather/Kydex hybrid. Throw in top quality leather and stitching, and you have a holster that not only feels great but looks great, too. Such is the case with the Falco Executive Hybrid. I don’t do a lot of open carry, but when I do, I want a holster that will both hold my gun correctly and look good doing it. No cheap, tasteless knockoff holster. The Falco Executive Hybrid plays the Oscar-worthy role of the stylish yet fully functional OWB. |
Hardware: Meopta Optika5 2-10x42 Rimfire
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We’re beginning to see a lot of interest in competitive precision rimfire shooting. This is a good thing because the competitive shooting sports have always led to better gear for hunters. A new Meopta riflescope, the MeoPro Optika5 2X-10X-42mm Rimfire, seems to be ideally adapted to this game, and it’s likely to get the attention of rimfire hunters looking to take a high level of precision into the timber. Unfortunately, Meopta, which has a full line of quality riflescopes, is sometimes overlooked by American hunters. |
Mastering the Basics of Defensive Handgun Shooting
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The biggest problem that I see in defensive shooting classes or when watching shooters at the range is that they are trying to run when they ought to be learning to walk. In most cases, they’ve got all the latest gear & guns and seem to be trying to copy the moves that they see on all those internet videos. But the fact is that they can’t shoot. Simply put, they have not mastered the basics.
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SIG SAUER P365 XL Romeo Zero EDC Pistol – Review
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I own many firearms and have a couple of favorites depending on the situation and my mood. I would however argue that the most important firearm that any of us own would probably be the one we carry every day, often referred to as our EDC (everyday carry.) An explanation here might not be necessary but just in case you’re wondering why I would say that. It is quite simply a matter of probability.
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OK: Deadline Nears to Voice Concerns on Proposed Hunting and Fishing Regulation Changes
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Sportsmen and women have through Friday to officially voice their opinions on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's proposed hunting and fishing regulations for 2021. On Thursday, the lone public hearing in the state on the proposals will be held at 7 p.m. in the John D. Groendyke Wildlife Conservation Building, 1801 N Lincoln. Because of COVID-19, attendance will be limited to 50 percent capacity in the auditorium and masks are required.
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IA: Hunting Seasons are Wrapping Up
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While the new year has started, hunting seasons in Iowa are beginning to wrap up. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the hunting seasons that will end on January 10th include pheasant, archery turkey, and late muzzleloader deer season. Also, the staggered goose season will begin closing in the north zone on January 9th, the south zone on January 16th.
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Why Smith & Wesson Brands Shot 152% Higher in 2020
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Shares of Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:SWBI) soared 152% in 2020 as the firearms industry roared back to life and guns started flying off the shelves. A convergence of events charged individuals into buying more firearms last year. The coronavirus pandemic caused people to worry about what food shortages might mean, which was followed by riots and civil unrest breaking out in numerous major American cities.
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DC: No Guns Allowed During MAGA Protest
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D.C. police are posting notices prohibiting guns downtown ahead of the pro-Trump rally set for Wednesday. That protest coincides with the day Congress is meeting to certify the presidential election results. Pres. Trump promised a "wild" protest on Wednesday, Jan. 6, as lawmakers are set to confirm his loss in the 2020 election. |
#SundayGunday: Our Top 5 Guns of 2020
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This Sunday, as everyone recovers from the holiday festivities, we here at American Hunter thought it would be the perfect opportunity for a look back, at five of our top #SundayGunday guns of 2020. We'd like to say the list is well rounded, but it would appear that lever-actions were far and away the most popular type of firearm this year, taking up three of the five most popular slots. Read on to see if any of your personal favorites made the cut. |
CCW Weekend: Over A Parking Spot?
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One of the running themes of this modest column, which has much to be modest about, is using bad examples of human behavior to illustrate ideas that are basic, yet hopefully useful. Among them is this: If you’re going to get into trouble that involves use of a gun, do so for reasons that aren’t stupid as hell. Otherwise, you might wind up getting called an idiot in the backwater of the press on top of going to jail, and deserving both. Examples of the wrong kind of trouble often includes people shooting each other over total inanities, like parking spots.
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WATCH: Daniel Defense Delta 5 Rifle: On-Point or Pointless?
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When Daniel Defense announced the introduction of the Delta 5 Rifle, my first question was why? It's like hearing that Ferrari is getting into pickup trucks. Doesn't mean they won't make a great one, but it's not exactly their core market. Don't get me wrong, all the marketing material, glamor shots, and massive billboard ads at SHOT Show 2020 definitely got me salivating, but there are plenty of great, established bolt-action rifle designs on the market.
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MN: Minnesota DNR Wants Ideas on Making Wildlife Areas More Accessible
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Anyone interested in improving access to Minnesota’s wildlife management areas for people with disabilities can share their ideas online with the Department of Natural Resources. “We want to hear how we can improve recreational opportunities and reduce barriers on WMAs,” said David Trauba, southern region wildlife manager. “Public lands are for all Minnesotans, including those with disabilities.” |
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