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Review: EAA/Girsan Witness2311 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One of the main criticisms of the 1911 platform is the (comparatively) low ammunition capacity compared to polymer-frame, striker-fired semi-automatic pistols. This criticism has some validity, of course. Traditional 1911s use seven- or eight-round magazines, usually in .45 ACP, while the polymer handguns boast 9mm magazines often holding twice that number.

British WW2 Infantry Small-Arms
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If any phrase could be used to collectively describe Great Britain�s WWII small arms, it would be �Plug Ugly!� Be that as it may, I must paraphrase Forrest Gump�s famous saying, �Ugly is as ugly does.� Many high ranking British officers were found wanting between 1939 and 1945 but the everyday �Tommy� was well respected by allies and enemies alike, regardless of how ugly his weapons were. The same goes for Commonwealth sidekicks from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and Poland who fought beside them.

Will the U.S. Even Have an Election Result in 2024?
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What are the chances that the 2024 presidential election will not dissolve into chaos? In our mind�s eye, we can already see it: long lines, delays, grainy video of somebody doing something, court orders, injunctions, amici curiae stacked like cordwood. Protestors and provocateurs. Oath Keepers and Antifa. Thick blue lines of cops, clouds of tear gas, maybe even national guardsmen and federal troops. A culmination on January 6, 2025�or perhaps the turmoil will last longer than that.

Republican lawmakers side with NRA in free speech lawsuit before Supreme Court
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Dozens of congressional Republicans have thrown their support behind the National Rifle Association in a lawsuit against a New York state regulator who allegedly tried to blacklist the group and deny it financial services because of its viewpoint on guns. Eighteen Republican senators and more than a dozen GOP House lawmakers sent the U.S. Supreme Court an amicus brief in support of the gun rights groups, claiming the First and Second amendments are at stake.

Gun buy-backs are designed to get weapons off the streets. So why are the guns coming back?
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Many Americans have participated in a gun buy-back. They�re events held at police stations, churches, community centers and other locations, allowing people to turn in their weapons with the promise that they�ll be destroyed. The buy-backs, often funded by charity, give people an incentive to get rid of guns that could result in accidents, suicides or crimes, and make sure they don�t end up back on the streets.

Iowa caucuses begin; MSP airport stops record number of guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gov. Tim Walz was in Iowa over the weekend ahead of the state�s caucuses to counter Republican messaging. And 2023 was a record year for travelers showing up at airports with firearms. At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, officers stopped 53 firearms from entering the airport or being carried on planes.

N.C. gun sales increase after change in law Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun sales in North Carolina increased following the repeal of a state law requiring a purchase permit for buying a handgun in March 2023. In March, the legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper�s veto and repealed a law requiring a purchase permit from the county sheriff to buy a handgun. A background check is still required.

NM Gov., Dems Want 14-Day Waiting Period on Gun Purchases Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced her legislative wish list for the 30-day legislative session which began Tuesday in Santa Fe, and gun control is at the top, with calls for raising the minimum age for purchasing semi-auto firearms and a 14-day waiting period on gun purchases.

Best Lead-Free Hunting Ammunition: Is Copper the New Lead? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
There are many benefits to switching to lead-free ammunition. Whether you live in California and it�s required for hunting, or you just want something cleaner with less barrel fouling, copper and monolithic bullets are the way to go.

IL: Chicago shootings: At least 8 shot, 4 fatally in weekend gun violence across city, police say Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
At least eight people have been shot, four fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago, police said. A man was killed in a drive-by shooting Saturday night in McKinley Park.

Best Lead-Free Hunting Ammunition: Is Copper the New Lead? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Many shooters love the 38 Special because its accurate and low recoil defense rounds have been proven to stop threats at close range. Combine that with a snubnose revolver, and you have the recipe for an excellent concealed carry firearm.

Virginia Dems� Wish List: �Assault Weapons� Ban, Gun Locks, Expanded Gun-Free Zones for Concealed Carry Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Virginia Democrats are expected to push numerous gun controls this legislative session, including an �assault weapons� ban, expanded gun-free zones for concealed carry, and gun lock requirements. WTKR noted the Democrats will push for an �assault weapons� ban and for a requirement that a locking device be provided with every gun sold.

Best-Selling Guns in December 2023
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Taking a commanding lead of the handgun race for December was a limited-edition new release from Smith & Wesson's Performance Center: the M&P 9 M2.0 Metal Spec Series. Smith & Wesson loaded this pistol with PC features, and buyers get a whole kit including four mags and extras like a Spec Series challenge coin and folder knife to sweeten the deal. Climbing up a spot from November's ranking, we had the Glock 43, followed by its trusty cousin: the Glock 19 Gen 5. It wouldn't feel quite right to close out the year without the G19 on this list after its faithful presence all year, and it didn't disappoint.

New Data Shows Over 473 Million Firearms in U.S. civilian Possession
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NSSF�, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data 2023 Edition (reporting 2021 data) to its members. The report compiles the most up to date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives� (ATF�s) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reports (AFMER).

Do .22 Mag. Semi-Automatic Pistols Make Sense for Home Defense?
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Over the last few years we�ve discussed the use of .22 LR handguns, pistols and revolvers, .22 LR rifles and .22 Mag. (.22 WMR) revolvers for use as low-recoil defensive options. But folks looking over this list will notice the absence of any conversation regarding semi-automatic .22 Mag. pistols. Before now there were simply not enough pistol models to choose from to warrant the conversation. But as of 2023, Rock Island Armory is offering several variants of the steel-framed 1911 pattern Model XT 22 (we�ll save these for another day) and polymer-framed options are now available from KelTec, Walther and Smith & Wesson.

The TSA Shouldn�t Be Proud Of Their 2023 Gun Finding Numbers Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In a recent press release, the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) announced that they found a bunch of guns in 2023. But, the numbers don�t present the problem the agency thinks it does. If anything, it shows us that the agency shouldn�t exist.

Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro: Designed for Precision Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Today we are looking at something new to me from the very well-known manufacturer Daniel Defense. The company has made quite a name for itself in the AR-15 market, with many of its AR models reaching legendary status. But today we are looking at something different: the Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro.