In April 2022, Texas-based True Velocity said it is actively pursuing multiple domestic and international opportunities for advanced arms and ammunition development to benefit military and civilian end-users alike. The global focus on the modernization of small arms and ammunition has been galvanized in recent years by the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program, in which True Velocity and…
Once again, gun-grabbing Illinois politicians are leading the charge in the never-ending campaign to abolish private firearm ownership. This time around, Reps. Robin Kelly (D-2) and Mike Quigley (D-5) have joined forces to sponsor the so-called “Good Neighbor Gun Dealer Act” (H.R. 3569). If signed into law, this bill would authorize the Justice Department to issue “Good Neighbor” certificates to…
Ammunition sales were unprecedented in 2014, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for wildlife conservation programs. The Pittman-Robertson Act, signed by FDR in 1937, reallocated the 11% excise tax on firearms and ammo from the US Treasure to the Secretary of the Interior, who in turn, distributes it to the States based upon a formula that…
Check out this great video from NRA.com on the proper stance for shooting your AR-15.
Here in Florida, we spend half the year prepared for disaster. A hurricane the likes of Charlie or Katrina can strike at any time. If you and your family were evacuated due to a natural disaster, would you want to leave your firearms behind? SB-290 is a bill intended to protect citizens from being disarmed and charged with a crime…
The National Rifle Association (NRA) just announced its part in the stalling of the Obama Administration’s initial attempt to ban commonly used ammunition for the AR-15, the most popular rifle in America. The announcement that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) will suspend its proposed framework to ban M855 ammunition validates the NRA’s assertion that this effort…
Lewis Danielson received this year’s prestigious Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award. His company, Crimson Trace, pioneered the firearm-mounted laser business, and not only introduced the word “Lasergrips” into the shooting sports lexicon, but remains the leader in the field. Others tried and gave up on handgun-mounted lasers, but Danielson saw the potential and persevered in the development of a working model…
The editors of American Rifleman are burdened with myriad duties, but perhaps most daunting among them is the selection of the winner of the Golden Bullseye Award. The Golden Bullseye is a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment. Each year, the staff of American Rifleman labors over this heavy decision while the contenders daydream of…