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News of Minnesota dropping reciprocity with Ohio increases calls for National Reciprocity legislation

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Monday, January 09, 2017

News that officials in the State of Minnesota have decided to no longer accept concealed handgun licenses from Arkansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas is beginning to trickle its way through the concealed carry community, but for those who haven't heard, here is what we know: As of January 1, 2017, the Gopher State no longer considers persons carrying a concealed firearm in the state with a license...

Home Defense - Mastering Bushes vs. Bushmasters

7:00am Friday, January 06, 2017

A while back, we wrote about an inane NBC Today Show segment that recommended homeowners rely on car keys and wasp spray to defend themselves against burglars and other home invaders. A former New York City detective counseled viewers to “buy a can of wasp hornet spray in the hardware store or the supermarket [and] keep it by your bedside or the floor… An intruder hit with the spray will be...

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Best Caliber for Self Defense: 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP?

by Richard A. Mann

7:00am Thursday, January 05, 2017

Of all of the firearms related quarrels, none rival the argument over which auto pistol cartridge is best for personal defense. This is partly because personal protection is very important, partly because folks assume there has to be a single best answer, and finally because there exists no definitive proof that one works any better than another. With auto-pistol cartridges a triangle analogy is...

Guns & Kids: Should you be armed around children?

by Rob Morse

7:00am Wednesday, January 04, 2017

From our friends at Second Call Defense ... A young couple needed a break. I’d agreed to babysit their children in my home. Observing the room, most of the things I wanted to keep intact were above munchkin height. I’d watched these two children before and I love them, but there are complications. I carry a concealed firearm all the time. Now, I had second thoughts. With the kids under foot,...

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Buckeyefirearms.org: Top 10 News Items of 2016

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Tuesday, January 03, 2017

In 2016 we published, on average, two articles per week day. Over the years, we have published approximately 12,000 articles, covering elections, legislation, and all manner of events and information of interest to Second Amendment supporters. Over 1.3 million different people visited our website last year, creating over 3.1 million pageviews. Ours is an international audience, with visitors from...

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2016 and Your Gun Rights - The Year in Review

7:00am Friday, December 30, 2016

While there is far too much to cover in a single article, we reflect on some of the important events of 2016. January: The year begins with yet another round of executive actions by President Obama to attempt to enact gun control against the will of the people and their elected representatives. Using the "opportunity" of yet another domestic terror attack under his watch, Obama issues four...

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The Best Coat Pocket Defensive Pistols

by Greg Ellifritz

7:00am Thursday, December 29, 2016

Have you ever tried to draw your defensive firearm while you are bundled up in a winter parka? Sometimes it’s harder than one might think. A friend recently sent me an email asking for some winter coat carry advice. He normally carries a 9mm Glock 19 inside the waistband. He lives in Minnesota and found access to his Glock to be rather difficult when the gun is covered up by his heavy winter coat...

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ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Record Has Been Revised 2016-2017

by Duncan Johnson

7:00am Wednesday, December 28, 2016

U.S.A. –( Ammoland.com )- ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record (Form 4473) has been revised. This article highlights the significant changes to the form. It is highly suggested that you review the entire revised form including all of the Notices, Instructions, and Definitions. All Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) must begin using this form on January 16, 2017. After that date, you may no...