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Picking the best pepper spray isn’t easy with so many options, but here we take a closer look at oleoresin capsicum. Pepper spray, also called OC spray for the active ingredient of oleoresin capsicum, is the most effective less-lethal weapon available. Whether carried alongside a firearm or instead of one, pepper spray can make for

Apex Tactical Specialties has just released the MRAT Comp, a new compensator for the FNX-45 that drastically reduces muzzle rise and recoil. Apex Tactical Specialties knows its way around pistol upgrades, offering triggers, barrels and plenty of other components for a variety of popular handguns. For those who own an FN FNX-45, the newest upgrade

EAA has just announced the first optics-ready Hi Power clone, the Girsan MC P35 OPS Optic. Girsan of Turkey has been cranking out variants of its MC P35 Hi Power clone like there’s no tomorrow. So far this year, the company has already released the carry-sized MC P35 PI as well as the modernized MC

FORT WORTH, TX (October 3, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that a federal judge has expanded the preliminary injunction in VanDerStok v. Garland, its lawsuit challenging the ATF’s “frame or receiver” rule. In addition to the injunction issued in September, the expanded injunction adds protection for the individual plaintiffs and plaintiff Tactical

Palmetto State Armory has finally launched the AK-47 “Spiker” Rifle, a clone of the iconic Chinese Type 56 Kalashnikov variant. Palmetto State Armory catches a lot of flak online for teasing products well before they ever enter production. Hell, it’s been almost three years since the company first showed off its 5.45 “Krinkov” AK pistol

Shot placement, or where you put your bullets, will always be more important than the caliber or gun when it comes to self-defense. Ol’ Joe was sitting at the bar, drinking. The year was 1930, and drinking was illegal. But this bar was in a speakeasy, and no one in there gave a damn about

The Marlin 1895 Guide Gun lever-action rifle in .45-70 Gov’t is available once again, only now made by Ruger. Previously known as the 1895 Guide Big Loop or GBL, this lever-action rifle is being reintroduced as the 1895 Guide Gun following Marlin’s acquisition by Ruger. Since Marlin was acquired, Ruger has been slowly bringing back

Private or open-enrollment firearms training courses make the perfect family bonding experience. When I was about 10 years old, my grandfather and I were at our hunting camp. I’d found a huge hornet’s nest on the back eve and was throwing rocks at it. Grandpa saw what I was doing and told me to stop.

.22-250 ammo is extremely versatile with the right load and rifle, capable of excelling at long-range tasks from varmint control to sport shooting. The “best” .22-250 ammo depends a little bit on your rifle and a whole lot on what you want to do with it. Just like with any other cartridge, you want to

BUFFALO, NY (September 28, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in Boron v. Bruen, its lawsuit challenging New York’s “sensitive location” handgun carry bans in public parks, public transportation, and all private property without express consent. The motion can be viewed at FPCLegal.org. “Under S51001,

Primary Arms Optics has just announced the SLx 1-10x28mm SFP rifle scope, a new LPVO with a choice between two reticle options. LPVO scopes remain a popular alternative to red dot/magnifier combo setups, offering their users relatively quick target acquisition at close ranges with the lowest magnification setting while also providing superior long-range capabilities at

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 27, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a new lawsuit challenging the provisions in California SB 1327 that are designed to suppress and chill legitimate challenges to firearms regulations and were enacted as retribution for Texas’s SB 8 abortion law. The complaint in Miller v. Bonta

Liberty Suppressors have just released the Leonidas Gen 2, an integrally suppressed AR-15 upper that only requires a single tax stamp. Suppressors of all kinds, but especially integrally suppressed AR uppers, would be far more popular in the U.S. if it weren’t for the NFA. See, integrally suppressed AR upper designs typically feature a barrel

Bushnell and RCBS prove shooting 1-mile is within the reach of every marksman. There’s a certain mystique surrounding shooting a mile. Regardless of how practical it truly is, hitting a target a mile away sounds much more impressive than a shot at 1,750 yards, despite the mere 10-yard difference. A mile is much more tangible,

WILMINGTON, DE (September 23, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that United States District Judge Maryellen Noreika issued an order enjoining Delaware’s bans on self-manufacturing and possession of home-built firearms in its Rigby v. Jennings lawsuit. The opinion and order can be viewed at FPCLaw.org. “These statutes burden constitutionally protected conduct because possession

Baby Glock pistols are some of the most popular concealed carry guns on the planet, the only trouble is picking which model is best for you.  In this guide, we’re going to discuss every subcompact model that could be considered a baby Glock. We’ll look at what those models are, what each one is good

A review of Spartan Precision Equipment, 21st Century solutions for making rock-solid shots. I’ve been shooting since way before I ever thought about kissing a girl. I’ve done it recreationally, professionally and competitively. One of the most important axioms of shooting, particularly when hunting, is that if you can get closer, get closer. And, if

ROCKFORD, IL (September 22, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced the filing of a new FPC-supported federal lawsuit challenging Illinois’ ban on the carrying of firearms on public transportation and in public transportation facilities. The complaint in Schoenthal v. Raoul can be viewed at FPCLegal.org. “The unifying feature of the historically accepted sensitive