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Nosler Offers “Varmageddon Varmint Package” Facebook Giveaway

Varmint season is officially underway, so Nosler, Inc. is giving a gift a day for 30 days to their Facebook fans. Each day a Varmageddon Prize Package will be given away to one lucky entrant. The Prize Package will consist of Nosler's Varmageddon promotional items including a T-shirt, Hat, Poster, Counter Mat, and Sticker.

Once More, Microstamping Dies in New York

Despite being backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and gun-control groups like the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, New York state’s microstamping bill failed to pass the full legislature for the fifth consecutive year, according to Larry Keane, general counsel for the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

GunReports.com Video: Fulton Armory FAR-308 Phantom Range Review

The Gun Tests/GunReports.com video team recently did a range review of the Fulton Armory FAR-308 Phantom, a $1,910 retail unit before optional equipment is added. The gun’s basic weight is 9.65 pounds before the upgrades.

Nominate a Conservationist for Capstick Award

Nominations are being accepted through July 30 for a prestigious award that recognizes significant contributions to wildlife and habitat conservation, as well as sustained commitment to the heritage of hunting.

Fast And Furious: Executive Privilege Is Illegitimate to Shield Wrongdoing

Todd Gaziano, Director of the Center for Legal & Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation and a former lawyer in the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel, recently called into question President Obama's using executive privilege to shield Fast & Furious documents from scrutiny:

NRA’s Facebook Page Reaches 1,500,000 Likes

NRA's Facebook page has exploded in popularity, and this week reached its latest milestone of 1,500,000 likes.

NRA Applauds Resolution that Recommends Finding Holder in Contempt of Congress

By a vote of 23 to 17, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform passed a resolution recommending that the House find Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. in contempt of Congress.

DoD Could Renew Push to Restrict Soldiers’ Personal Weapons

The Pentagon appears ready to take on gun rights advocates this year in order to give commanders the ability to restrict troops at high risk of suicide from keeping their personal firearms easily available in their homes, according to Military.com News.

The Color Code of Mental Awareness

You can know all of the high-speed, low-drag tactics that there are to know ... but if you're not aware enough of your environment to see the fight coming, a common street punk can have your car keys, your wallet or your life before you even know what's happening.

Different Firing Pin Designs: What They’re Called, How They Work

Everybody knows firing pins detonate primers, but not everyone can define esoteric aspects of these parts.

Ruger’s “Inside & Out” TV Show Details Firearms Product Development

Ruger's new television program, 'Inside & Out,' gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the product development process at Ruger and other industry leaders. Ruger 'Inside & Out' will premiere on Sportsman Channel June 25 at 9 p.m. EST during Monday Night's Lock & Load primetime block.

Gould Brothers Exhibition Team Joins the Winchester Repeating Arms Pro Staff

The Gould Brothers Exhibition Shooting Team (GBX), made up of Aaron and Steve Gould, has joined the Pro Staff of Winchester Repeating Arms. GBX travels the country wowing crowds with incredible shooting demonstrations using the Winchester Super X3 and Super X Pump. To see examples of their tricks, click the link below.

Ammo Price Increases Are Coming

Since President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 4 about new tariffs — a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, plus targeted reciprocal tariffs —...