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A World War II-era rifle designed to solve World War I-era problems, the Boys Anti-Tank rifle was something of an anachronism against such German behemoths as the Panzer and Tiger II. Firing a .55-cal. bullet, the Boys rifle was designed to penetrate the somewhat thinner-skinned tanks of the Great War, but proved its use in World War II nonetheless in a variety of other ways, even once reportedly taking down an aircraft. For more on this massive firearm, check out this "I Have this Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
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Unofficially known as a “turkey shoot,” X-Card competition challenges shotgunners to place shot pellets as closely as possible to the center of a target. And some makers have perfected a way to fine-tune shotguns for this purpose.
The Spanish National Police (Policia Nacional) has officially adopted the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC 9mm pistol as the issue pistol for its uniformed officers.
The National Rifle Association today launched its new NRA.org website and continued enhancements to the official NRA App, marking a major step and significant investment to modernize the organization and better serve members.
Criminal-justice reform has been distorted to mean counterproductive policies like eliminating cash bail or politicized district attorneys exhibiting a determined indifference to violence, but there is a place for sensible reforms that allow genuinely rehabilitated offenders to reintegrate into the community of law-abiding citizens.
Taurus USA first adopted the ideal of a brace-ready format for a traditional handgun in its GX4 Strike Bravo, and now, the company is extending that concept to its TX22 rimfire handgun.
One of the lesser-known revolvers from the Civil War era, the Whitney Navy revolver had several notable features and even inspired a copycat in the Confederacy.