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History of 9mm Makarov Ammo
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In 1946, Boris V. Semin designed the experimental 9x18 Makarov cartridge as an alternative to the popular 9x18 Ultra, developed in 1936 by Gustav Genschow for the German Luftwaffe. In 1947, Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov designed the Makarov PM pistol around the 9x18mm round, which was introduced in 1948. Makarov�s pistol, also known as the Pistolet Makarova, was a powerful alternative to the 9mm used in the Walther PP/PPK series. The 9mm Makarov, a double-action, straight blowback pistol, was manufactured at Russia�s Izhevsk factory. One of the benefits of Makarov�s design was that the pistol was made with only 28 parts.

CA: Sacramento police offer gas money for gun buyback, overwhelmed by interest Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Sacramento Police Department said 134 firearms were received at its �Gas for Guns Buyback,�� a program aimed at getting firearms off the streets. The department, which was offering $50 gas gift cards per firearm, ran out of gift cards 45 minutes into the five-hour event.

Reasons To Consider Sub-Gauge Shotguns
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On the first day of a hot-barrel dove shoot, whether in Alabama or Argentina, the sight of doves twisting and zipping everywhere always seems to cause a frantic rush to shoot. Like starting a marathon race with a 100-yard-dash effort, if you�re not careful you�ll wear out before the finish. Because of the volume of shooting that doves can offer, it�s important to settle down, pick your shots and establish a rhythm that will prevent you from becoming fatigued�and to use one of the many excellent, currently available sub-gauge shotguns.

First Look: New Pistols from Kimber Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Kimber Manufacturing is adding to its diverse array of handgun offerings for 2022. They are expanding their Rapide line of Custom 1911 pistols, giving more options to its defensive concealed carry customers with the R7 Mako line, and offering a limited edition of the Micro 9 Raptor to celebrate the return of the NRA Annual Meetings for the year 2022.

460XVR: This Is No Ordinary Smith & Wesson Revolver Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This is one of the biggest revolvers you can get today and it comes with an even bigger fan base. Sure, it is not practical like a Glock or Sig Sauer, but hey, you know that already if you know this gun: Of all the revolvers on the market, few are like the Smith & Wesson Model 460XVR (Extreme Velocity Revolver).

Initial Review: New S&W Volunteer AR Shows Off Nice Upgrades
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In a 2022 rollout of firearms that included various handgun and rifle models, Smith & Wesson�s new Volunteer lineup of AR rifles caught my eye pretty quickly. It might have been that I was on an AR kick and just finished reviewing a few Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II rifles, which are a nice entry-level, budget-friendly pick from my experience. But you could tell pretty quickly that the brand-new Volunteer line had some extras that bumped them up a few notches over your normal entry AR-15s.

Budget Bulls Compared: Taurus G3C, G3X, & G3XL
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In the past couple of years, Taurus has really upped its 9mm game with a trio of G3 pistol models offering affordable options for everyday carry. All based on the standard G3 line � the budget gunmaker's third family of striker-fired polymer-framed pistols following in the wake of the PT111 Millennium and G2 series � the G3C was introduced in 2020, with the "C," for "compact," denoting the fact that it was both shorter in length and height than the base model.

�Federal Firearms Licensing Act� Includes Mandates for Gun Owners Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Essentially capitalizing on the tragic Buffalo, N.Y. Tops supermarket mass shooting, three Democrat Senators�Cory Booker and Bob Menendez, both from New Jersey, and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut�have �reintroduced� legislation requiring federal licensing in order to purchase or acquire firearms.

Dog the Bounty Hunter: Americans Should Have to Show Mental Health Card to Buy a Gun Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Duane Chapman, aka �Dog the Bounty Hunter,� reacted to Saturday�s Buffalo shooting by claiming that Americans should have to get a mental health card from a doctor before buying a gun.

Mayor Adams Offers Very Bad Advice to New Yorkers Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams was elected to get his city back on a path to safety. He�s instead continued down the path of his predecessors to punish law-abiding New Yorkers. He�s failed to turn the focus and resources towards those that commit crimes and hold them to account.

Inexpensive Methods of Testing Bullet Penetration by Old N Bold
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Before electronic chronographs became common, or ballistic gelatin was thought of, a standard for bullet penetration was the number of 7/8″ soft pine boards, spaced an inch or so apart, which the bullets would penetrate. In Pistols & Revolvers, Volume One of the N.R.A. Book of Small Arms, published in 1946, penetration of pistol and revolver cartridges are given in the number of 7/8″ pine boards the specific round would penetrate. Soft pine is not an easy standard to replicate. Trees grown in different areas have different densities, as do different species. The age of the wood can make a difference. Ballistic gelatin does a better job of measuring bullet expansion, for expanding bullets.

2022 NRA Annual Meetings And Exhibits In Houston, Texas Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
I�m looking forward to seeing many of you over Memorial Day weekend at the 151st NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, Texas. From entertainment to special events, it�s all happening in the Lone Star State, where NRA members will gather at the George R. Brown Convention Center May 27-29 to celebrate freedom and honor those who have served our country.

Oklahoma Sen. McCortney Stonewalls Pro-2A Bill Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Your NRA-ILA has learned that Majority Floor Leader Greg McCortney is refusing to bring the FIND Act, House Bill 3144, up for a vote in the Senate. This is the last step before the measure heads to the Governor�s desk. It is extremely important that you contact Senator McCortney at 405-521-5541 and urge him to bring this measure up for a vote immediately.

History of 380 ACP (Auto) Ammo
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One of the most popular handgun cartridges available on the market today, the .380 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) is an easy-to-carry self-defense cartridge. With a variety of small, lightweight compact pistols chambered in this caliber, its mild recoil and minimal muzzle blast make it a popular choice among those who carry concealed, police officers looking for a capable back-up gun, and general backyard plinkers and target shooters.

On Freedom�s Frontlines Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
While reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine, in March, I found myself swimming in a horrific, frightening, wonderful mix of dread, compassion and desperation to remain free. The literal tool for that freedom�many types of guns�were in Ukrainian�s hands. Shopkeepers, school teachers, engineers and professional soldiers were all armed and ready to fight for individual and national liberty.

WI: Wisconsin�s high court broadens who can carry concealed guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A disorderly conduct conviction can�t disqualify someone from obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday in a unanimous decision that could dramatically broaden who can carry hidden firearms, knives and stun guns.

NY: 66 guns collected at buyback event in Bed-Stuy Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Brooklyn District Attorney�s Office and the NYPD held a gun buyback event on Saturday in Bed-Stuy in an effort to get more guns off the streets. From handguns to rifles and shotguns, a total of 66 guns were collected at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. In exchange, those who turned in guns received gift cards or an iPad.

MS: Deer hunting- Early velvet season for bucks set Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Deer hunters in Mississippi will have a chance to harvest a buck in velvet during the state�s first early archery hunt in September. The season is set for Sept. 16-18.

500: The Smith & Wesson Gun That Is More Like A Mini-Cannon Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Sure, the Smith & Wesson Model 500 is a monster of a gun and not exactly a great gun for concealed carry or a popular semi-automatic like Sig Sauer or others. And yet, this big revolver has an even bigger fan base: The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is one impressive weapon. At this point, it�s become almost as much of a classic as Ruger�s 10/22 semi-automatic rifle!