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Surplus DoD guns could head to scrappers under pending bill
by Chris EgerThis week the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2017 defense authorization act-- but hidden inside its pages is a section that could destroy the military's current stock of surplus rifles and pistols.
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Will the Army go Glock?
by Jeffrey DenningI like the Glock trigger better than the M&P, though if the military was to go Glock, anything being possible at this point, I can foresee one huge problem.
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Alan Rickman, a tribute
by Greg CampAn early Alan Rickman film, the one that brought him into American consciousness, is likely what comes to the minds of most gun owners: Die Hard.
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Obama signs defense bill, civilians to get 10,000 M1911s for starters
by Chris EgerPresident Obama last week signed the NDAA into law, which, among other pro-gun reforms, will allow the Civilian Marksmanship Program to sell surplus Army .45s.
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President will veto ‘must pass’ military spending bill containing 1911 transfer language
by Chris EgerThe White House announced President Obama would officially veto the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several pro-gun measures, on Thursday afternoon.
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Plan to sell milsurp 1911s through CMP one step from White House
by Chris EgerAn add-on to the 2016 NDAA includes a plan to transfer the U.S. Army’s remaining stock of .45 ACP 1911A1 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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Negligent discharges doubled by L.A. deputies following new handgun
by Daniel TerrillAccidental discharges by Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies has more than doubled in the two years since the department switched its service weapon.
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DOJ casting doubt on proposal to transfer surplus M1911s to marksmanship group
by Chris EgerAn Army whitepaper released Monday questions a plan sending as many as 100,000 "untraceable" 1911s to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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House advances amendment to sell milsurp 1911s through CMP
by Chris EgerAn add-on to the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act that passed committee includes a plan to transfer the U.S. Army's remaining stock of .45 ACP 1911A1 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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6 ways NOT to grip a pistol
by Jeffrey DenningFolks, do NOT try these pistol grips at home...or on the range, or anywhere else for that matter.
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