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For more than 150 years, the National Rifle Association of America has been supporting the right to keep and bear arms. NRA Director Ronnie Barrett explains in the video above just how critical your support is.
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"(Independence Day) ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."
- John Adams, 1776
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NYPD Officer John D'Allara rushed into the burning WTC on Sept. 11, 2001 with this
@SmithWessonCorp
Model 5946 pistol at his side. Recovered in the aftermath, it resides at the
@NRA_museums
as a testament to the bravery of D'Allara and the 2,977 victims of 9/11.
#NeverForget
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First Look: Ruger AR-556 MPR
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Well, this is certainly unexpected! The folks at
@Smith_WessonInc
have introduced an all-metal M&P9 M2.0 pistol. Just when you thought everything was going polymer, S&W flips the script!
Read up on the specs and features here:
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Happy 45 Day! Over 100 years old, and still going strong.
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The lever action rifle has a long and prestigious histoty in American gun culture and shows no signs of going away anytime soon.
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From military service as a selective-fire variant to a proven hunting arm to the ideal home-defense rifle, the AR is perhaps the most important firearm of the last six decades.
Read on:
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Just released from
@kimberamerica
is the new R7 Mako pistol, a micro-9 mm double-stack handgun specifically designed for concealed carry. It's even available with a
@CrimsonTrace
red-dot sight installed.
Check our our First Shots video:
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The US military selected the
@Beretta_USA
M9 as its service pistol in 1985, replacing the M1911. In January 2017, the military announced the
@sigsauerinc
SAUER M17 would replace the M9 in military service.
Between the the M1911, M9 or the M17, which one would you choose?
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Review: The Colt Colt 6700 / AR-15A4 Rifle.
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Looking for an affordable DA/SA handgun? Check out the redesigned TPR series from
@BERSAUSA_EAGLE
.
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Though short-lived as the official service
#rifle
of the U.S.
#military
, the M14 lives on in the civilian world as the
@Springfield_Inc
M1A, and the company offers seven different models of the gun.
What's your favorite 7.62 NATO battle rifle?
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It’s
#wheelgunwednesday
and here’s a classic, the
@rugersofficial
Single Six. What’s your favorite rimfire revolver?
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Double Stack 1911s - A Once And Future Thing:
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When it comes to tactical
#shotguns
, the
@Beretta_USA
1301 Tactical is a favorite for many gun owners, thanks to an ultra-reliable gas-operated action, customizable fit and compact size.
What's your go-to
#tactical
shotgun?
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Gun sales have been regularly setting annual volume records over the past decade, but 2020’s surge stands out.
Read on:
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Featuring all the standard controls of a centerfire
#AR15
, the M&P 15-22 Sport from
@SmithWessonCorp
offers consumers a solid option for plinking and inexpensive range training.
What rimfire
#rifles
do you enjoy bringing to the range?
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With the increasing popularity of concealed carry among self-defense-minded folks, it’s important to separate fact from fiction.
Read on:
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The Colt Python is already one of the most iconic guns out there, but the 3 inch version takes it to another level. Read Ed Head's review at
#wheelgunwednesday
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The new High Power from
@FN_America
is everything you like about the original pistol.
And more.
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The
@Krissusainc
Vector, shown here in carbine configuration, can be had in a number of different calibers: 9mm, .45 ACP, 10mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG.
Which caliber would you pick for this innovative platform?
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In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the brand-new
@Smith_WessonInc
M&P 10 mm M2.0 pistol in a Tier 1 Concealed MSP Pro holster along with a
@SOGKnives
PowerAccess Assist multi-tool.
Check out the full video at:
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As in life, two is better than one, which includes personal and home defense training.
Read more:
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With this new law in Georgia, 25 states now have Constitutional Carry.
"From every mountainside, let freedom ring!"
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In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a
@Smith_WessonInc
M&P9 Shield Plus carried in a
@darkstargear
Hitchhiker holster along with a
@TrueBrandsUSA
Tactical EDC pocketknife.
Check out the full video here:
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The new SA-35 pistol from
@Springfield_Inc
is causing quite a stir. See what our Editor-in-Chief thought of this new/old pistol in his review at
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It's much more than a pistol, but a little less than a rifle. It's Ruger LC Carbine, chambered in 5.7x28mm:
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In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a
@STI_Intl
CS 9 mm pistol carried in a BlackPoint DualPoint AIWB holster with a
@holosunoptics
507C X2 red dot and a Bear Forest Knives The Simple 2 fixed-blade knife.
Check it out here:
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Sometimes, a gun is more than just a gun. Sometimes, it's a heritage.
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One of the noticeable trends at SHOT Show 2023 was the double-stack, single-action pistol. Staccato offers the Staccato P pistol as one of the standout versions of this class of firearm.
Check out our review here:
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While hardly the first firearm—or even pistol—to employ polymer construction, the
@GLOCKInc
G17 certainly popularized the practice and brought it into the mainstream.
Read more:
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The news is out! Check out the details behind the all-new GLOCK G45 here:
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Some guns have become icons of American culture, and a
@MarlinFirearms
lever gun in .30-30 Win. is definitely one of them. Glad to see Ruger bringing this legendary gun back into production.
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Are you a fan of the .45 ACP looking for a slim, compact handgun perfect for
#concealedcarry
use? See if the
@SmithWessonCorp
M&P45 Shield is right for you:
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It took awhile for
@SavageArms
to make a 1911, but when they did, they did it right, says Bryce Towsley.
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Check out the new AR-15s from
@Springfield_Inc
,
@DanielDefense
,
@Smith_WessonInc
and a host of other companies!
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111 years ago today, the Colt 1911 was formally adopted into service. Here's a look back at the origin of this iconic American handgun.
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Is the Modern Sporting Rifle evolving past the tried and true AR-15 platform?
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Is the .357 Magnum the Most Versatile Revolver Caliber of All Time?
Richard Mann weighs in:
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We’re joining the
#reddot
pistol movement! Here’s a
@LeupoldOptics
DeltaPoint Pro on a
@SmithWessonCorp
M&P9. We’re getting ready for some training with Modern Samurai Project!
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has selected FN America's FN509 MRD-LE as its new duty pistol.
Read more:
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The cartridge for the tried and true .308 Win. round is also the starting point for a wide variety of other types of rifle ammo.
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A new cooler from Pelican and a lever gun from
@BondArmsInc
that takes AR mags are just two of the items to cut our attention at the 2023
@nssfshotshow
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This
@SmithWessonCorp
Model 642 belonged to
#NYPD
Officer Walter Weaver, one of 2,977 who died on
#September11th
, 2001. Never forget.
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When it comes to tactical shotguns, to dot or not, that is the question. Here are some of the answers:
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Man, it seems like everyone is getting into the revolver game these days!
@RossiUSA
just dropped three new .357 Magnum wheelguns, including the slick 3-inch barrel RP63 shown here.
#wheelgunwednesday
Read more about these new revolvers here:
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Sometimes, the reboot surpasses the original.
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Is the revolver the ultimate survival handgun?
Read more:
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The 45th anniversary of your company happens only once, so if you're going to make a commemorative pistol for such an occasion, it should be a darn good one.
Which is exactly what
@WilsonCombat
did:
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The key to a smooth concealed carry draw is consistent practice. Find out more at
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An
#AR15
that's fully functional with a folded stock? Sign us up! Check out the
@deadfootarms
system here:
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Our Handgun Editor takes a look at the brand-new FN 509 CC Edge from
@FN_America
, and so far, she likes what she sees:
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Our Ammunition Editor takes a deep, deep dive into the 9 mm vs .45ACP debate:
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D-Day +75 years. On this morning, more than 350,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen took part in the largest seaborne invasion in history. We will never forget the sacrifice made by the
#GreatestGeneration
to keep liberty alive.
#DDay75thAnniversary
#WWII
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How can you train for faster shooting skills? Ed Head walks you through the basics.
Read more:
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9mm Metal (pistol) heads rejoice: The
@Smith_WessonInc
M&P M2.0 Metal proves there is still a place for a metal-framed pistols in a world of polymer handguns.
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Today is
#ArmedForcesDay
, when we honor the men and women who are sacrificing so much to help keep us safe.
Thank you for your service.
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Here it is, THE definitive guide to the new guns of 2023:
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Built for maximum reliability and easy concealment, the
@WilsonCombat
Sentinel is a clean-looking personal-defense pistol chambered in
#9mm
.
What's your ideal 9mm
#ConcealedCarry
pistol?
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New from Ruger - The easy to shoot, easy to operate Security-380 in 380 ACP:
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Shooting Illustrated Executive Editor Jay Grazio recently had the opportunity to take the new
@kimberamerica
Rapide (Black Ice) 1911 for a test drive at the range.
Check it out:
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Just released from
@Springfield_Inc
today is the Prodigy, a double-stack 1911-style pistol with red-dot capability using a mounting system from
@AgencyArms
.
Read more about this new Springfield 1911 DS here:
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Today on "I Carry" we have another New for 2023 Spotlight on the
@czusafirearms
CZ 75 A01 SD optics-ready pistol. We had a chance to test this new custom pistol out at
@GunsiteAcademy
before SHOT Show 2023.
Check it out here:
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Hoping to get your hands on a 1911 without breaking your budget? Here are six affordable options on the market:
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21 years ago, we were attacked. In amongst the carnage, tales of heroism emerged, such as that of NYPD officer Walter Weaver, who responded to a call from the North Tower of the WTC on 9/11/01 and didn't return.
Remember the heroes. Today and always.
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New from
@TaurusUSA
, the 856 & 605 T.O.R.O. revolvers that are red-dot ready right out of the box.
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And now it's time to talk loudly about the quiet part of
@nssfshotshow
, with new suppressors from
@gmsuppressors
,
@kregg4
,
@maximdefense
and more.
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Built on a monolithic tactical chassis, the
@SavageArms
Model 10 BA Stealth is designed for the growing market of long-range
#tactical
shooters.
What long-range precision platforms are on your wish list?
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Interested in an AR-style pistol that's set up a bit differently than your standard
#ar15
platform? Check out the design behind the FM Products FM9:
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The new SFAR from Ruger gives you AR-15 form factor with the punch of .308 Win.:
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In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a
@Smith_WessonInc
Bodyguard 380 pistol with a
@CrimsonTrace
red laser carried in a
@galcogunleather
Pocket Protector holster and a
@FenixStore1
E02R flashlight.
See the full video here:
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Happy
#9x19
! We're celebrating
#9mm
with a look at this
@GLOCKInc
G19 with a full
@WilsonCombat
treatment.
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If you’re looking for a pistol that anyone can use to engage targets out to 100 yards, yet still carry on your belt, the FK Brno PSD is the perfect platform.
Read the review:
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Colt is coming out with a new precision rifle chambered in .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor.
Yes, THAT Colt.
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans in the market for a 9 mm pistol for personal protection here’s a look at six great 9 mm pistols available under $500.
Read:
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Wiley Clapp reminds us that the true value of a gun is in what it does, not what we think it is worth.
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20 years ago today, our nation was attacked. Even in the horrific aftermath, countless heroes showed us all exactly what America is made of. Officer Walter Weaver was one such hero. We are honored to feature his revolver.
We remember.
Read more here:
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The
@Springfield_Inc
XD-M Elite 4.5” OSP 10mm pistol gives you the old-school thump of 10mm with a full list of modern features:
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Now
@sigsauerinc
is celebrating the acceptance of the M18 into service with the limited release of the M18 Commemorative Edition of the official U.S. military service pistol.
Check it out:
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Y'know, if he keeps practicing, he could be quite good at this marksmanship stuff...
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The team at
@kimberamerica
is breathing new life into the
#357Magnum
snub-nose
#revolver
market with the K6s.
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The Century Arms BFT47: The AK that speaks with an American accent:
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It's
#WheelgunWednesday
! There's nothing like a classic
@ColtFirearms
Single Action Army
#revolver
. What's your ideal revolver cartridge?
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We're not quite done with
@nssfshotshow
2022! Our contributors didn't just cover rifles while attending
@SHOTIndustryDay
, they checked out handguns, as well.
@ArmscorRIA
,
@EAACorp
and Rock River Arms are some of the new guns we saw.
Here's the full list:
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Remington Ammunition recently announced that it is back in full production mode at its Lonoke, AR, facility and is running 24/7 to ensure that Big Green's boxes are a common sight on the shelf once again.
Read on:
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What new
#concealedcarry
guns made it to the show floor of the 2019
#NRAAM
? Check out these five options here:
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