NRA Board Member Blasts Egos Blocking Effort to Shrink 76-Member Board

NRA Board member Dick Fairburn says a proposal to reduce the organization's 76-member board to 46 was derailed by internal resistance. In this firsthand opinion column, he questions whether personal egos and reelection interests are standing in the way of reforms NRA members deserve.

By Dick Fairburn •

COG: Build the Echelon Your Way

I have been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with the Springfield Armory Echelon platform since it was first introduced. From the original 4.5F full-size pistol through the 4.0C compact, compensated and other configurations (such as the 4.0FC) that followed, I have reviewed and experimente...

By Scott Conditt •

POTD: The San Tan Tactical Valley 9

When a company famous for AR-15s and drop-in triggers decides to build a pistol, it feels a bit like a respected engine tuner rolling out its own car. You expect it to be quick, and you expect the details to be right. This is TFB's Photo of the Day, and the “car” in question is t...

By Eric B •

The Rimfire Report: FarrowTech's FT17 PDW Kit (First Impressions)

Last time I talked about FarrowTech, we took a look at his Ruger Mark IV 22R PDW Kit  back in August. My only real complaint about the Mark IV chassis upgrade had nothing to do with the build itself, but with how far behind the Mark IV is in modern 22LR pistol development. The Ruger Mark ser...

By Luke C. •

What Is a High Threat Environment?

“How do I know if I’m walking into a high-threat environment?” It’s a fair question, but we aren’t issued crystal balls capable of predicting violence before it happens. What we can do, however, is recognize conditions that have preceded violence enough to justify paying...

By Steve Tarani •

POTD: Remington-Hepburn No. 3 – A Creedmoor Shooter’s Falling Block

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an early example of one of Remington’s best single shots. This is a Remington-Hepburn No. 3 falling block rifle in 45-70 Government, made around 1883 and wearing a two-digit serial number. The action came from Lewis Hepburn, who ran Re...

By Sam.S •

Ohio Homeowner Fires at Two Masked Intruders and Their Car as They Flee Bethel Township Break-In, and the Fleeing Car Is the Part That Should Make Every Carrier Think

A homeowner fired at two masked intruders and at their car as they fled a Bethel Township, Ohio home. The fleeing car is the lesson. Read the original story: Ohio Homeowner Fires at Two Masked Intruders and Their Car as They Flee Bethel Township Break-In, and the Fleeing Car Is the Part That Shou...

By Luke McCoy •

Should I Appendix Carry?

The fact is, most of us walk more like a gorilla than a penguin. Why is that important?  Humor me for a moment. Stand up and let your arms naturally fall in place. You’ll notice your hands and your palms are just below and in front of your hip. It doesn’t matter if you are Read More The ...

By Robert A. Sadowski •
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