Firearms

Ruger Mark IV Recall

By CTD Blogger   June 6, 2017

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Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV pistols (including 22/45 models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety lever is midway between the “safe” and “fire” positions (that is, the safety is not fully engaged or fully disengaged), then the pistol may not fire when the trigger is pulled. However, if the trigger is released and the safety lever is then moved from the mid position to the “fire” position, the pistol may fire at that time.

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Ammunition

Review: SIG Sauer Big Bore Defense Loads — .44 Special and .45 Colt

By Bob Campbell   June 2, 2017

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SIG Sauer is expanding its line of personal defense loads with two accurate and effective loads in .44 Special and .45 Colt. Each of these loads offers good accuracy and a clean powder burn. Muzzle flash is limited. Recoil is modest. For anyone owning a new revolver in these big bore calibers or those owning an older revolver they wish to press into service, these are good choices. Read Bob Campbell’s full review.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Video: NSSF Hosts Media for Suppressor Demonstration

By CTD Blogger   May 30, 2017

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Perhaps not on the forefront of some gun owners’ minds these days, but the fight for the Second Amendment is a daily struggle. The challenge is not to convince gun owners—at least in most situations. Instead, the challenge is to educate the non gun owner. Recently, the NSSF hosted an event to introduce the non-shooting media to suppressors.

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Safety and Training

5 Home-Defense Shotgun Tips and Accessories

By CTD Blogger   May 26, 2017

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For those considering a shotgun, there is no shortage of arguments in your favor. Since its invention, the shotgun has served a defensive and offensive role in law enforcement, military duty, personal defense, and hunting. It is truly a multipurpose weapon. In the hands of a seasoned shotgunner, it offers a level of precision whether breaking clays or on the tactical shotgun course. However, in the home it can be the difference between life and death.

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Firearms

Ruger’s First-Class .223: The Mini-14 Rifle

By Bob Campbell   May 25, 2017

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Your .223 does not have to be an AR-15. After all, the U.S. Army chose the M14 over the original AR-10. Classic handling means a lot. Read this post to learn why the author loves his older model and the new one.

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News

Bills Allowing Permitless Carry and First-Responder Carry Advance

By Woody   May 23, 2017

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A Texas House committee has approved legislation that would allow handguns to be carried—concealed or in a holster—without a state-issued license. The Texas Senate also passed SB 1408, a bill to allow first responders to carry concealed. The just-passed version of HB 1911’s permitless carry provisions approved by the House Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee contained several substantial changes from previous versions. Read the full details.

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Firearms

Range Report: The Classic Bolt Guns — Mauser, Enfield, and Springfield

By Bob Campbell   May 22, 2017

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The Mauser, Enfield, and Springfield have all earned their place in history and on the battlefield. Today, each of these can be obtained with a minimum of expense—depending on condition, configuration, and historical attributes. No collector, or accumulator of firearms as the author proclaims, should be without at least one if not all three. Join Bob Campbell in this Range Report as he shoots, and rates, each of these classics.

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Ammunition

Federal Releases New Personal Defense HST Load in .38 SPL +P

By CTD Blogger   May 19, 2017

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Federal Premium Ammunition’s Personal Defense HST offerings have become synonymous with concealed carry and home defense. While the most popular loads are obviously the first to leave the factory, wheel gun enthusiasts can now feel secure with the release of Federal Premium Ammunition’s Personal Defense HST Micro in 130-grain 38 Special +P. Here is the full release.

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