2022: The Year In Guns There was plenty of state-level activity in terms of legislation and firearms for 2022. And, you can add to that one of the largest gun safety bills in federal history—along with funding for Red Flag Laws and other programs. NEW STATE LAWS California In July, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of…
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Carrying A Knife For Personal Defense Even if you carry a firearm every day, there are some places and some situations where carrying a knife for personal defense may be a useful option for you. Like every form of personal defense, it will take some time, consideration, and practice to fully incorporate a knife into…
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Will The 30 Super Carry Stick Around? At first glance, the .30 Super Carry cartridge from Federal Ammunition is a logical round for those wanting performance similar to a 9mm—along with the benefit of additional rounds in the same magazine space, due to the .30 Super Carry’s smaller size. And that begs the question: Why…
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Reloading Safety Rules The first thing to know about reloading, or handloading, isn’t what manufacturer to choose for a particular component. It’s safety, safety, safety. Focus. Perhaps no activity you’ll pursue requires the focus and attention to detail that reloading does. You’ll need 100% of both time and space devoted to your concentration on the task…
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FLP’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide For Gun Owners The holidays are the perfect time to give gifts that make a gun owner’s eyes light up—without having to buy them a firearm! Here’s a collection of items from fun to functional that can make a brighter holiday for you, or the gun owner in your life.…
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Should I Start Reloading My Own Ammo? Some people get into reloading thinking they can make ammo at a much lower cost. Some people get into reloading to make better ammo, tuned for a certain rifle or purpose. While both CAN be true, neither is guaranteed by any means. If you do choose to pursue…
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The Great “Is It Called A Weapon Or A Firearm?” Debate Is your gun a firearm? Or is it a weapon? It’s kinda both. However, the way you use those terms invokes an understanding that goes beyond the simple meanings of the words themselves. Also, passionate advocates of using one word over another—many from the…
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The Power Of The Hot Sauce Whether you call it pepper spray, O.C. spray, mace—or even “hot sauce”—it’s pretty stout stuff. But just what is it? How does it work? And is it entirely legal? WHAT IS IT? Most pepper spray or O.C. spray contains the active ingredient capsaicin, which is extracted from plants from the…
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What’s The Deal With Glock Numbering? Glock has produced some of the most reliable and ubiquitous firearms in history. Yet, there is often confusion about how Glock numbers its handguns—and the correlation, if any, to other Glock model numbers. For example, the Glock 17 holds 17 rounds. So, following that logic, the Glock 19 would…
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Talking To Those Who Don’t Understand Guns Firearms can be a polarizing subject among friends, family, and co-workers. Some well-meaning people have major apprehensions and aversions—along with opinions—about guns and gun owners. Here are some tips and practices you can use that might make it easier for gun owners to state their opinions, dispel misconceptions,…
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