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Election Day has passed. Come the first of the year, the political
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presidents column
By James W. Porter II, President
has been a phony issue. My initial reaction was surprise, followed by anger.
Since all of this is and has been a
myth, what the hell has the last 30 years
expenditure of time, emotion and money
by millions of threatened Americans been
all about?
What about the loss of freedom of
peaceable individual citizens in states
like New York, Connecticut, Colorado,
California and Maryland where the assault
weapons myth led to real confiscatory
bans with Draconian criminal penalties?
What about all those formerly law-abiding
citizens who are now potential felons?
These good citizens are paying a heavy
price for a myth.
Beckett should go a few steps further
and put human faces on victims of the
Assault Weapons Myth.
Neither the Times, nor other major
media that consistently amplified the big
lie of assault weapons over decades,
even blinked over Becketts revelations.
Huge damage has been done to
countless citizens and the gun-ban
crowd wants to simply walk away saying,
Nevermind?
Not to take anything away from
Beckettwe hope she pursues the truth
furtherbut there is something else afoot
here. With the gun-ban crowds reaction
to take a walk on this issuetheyre now
admitting that the assault weapons ban is
a big rock tied around their necks and they
want to lose the loser.
From the get-go, the assault weapons issue was a self-fulfilling disaster for
the anti-Second Amendment crowd
simply because when it was enacted,
honest Americans went on a buying
spree that has never abated. In terms of
grassroots power alone, that changed the
dynamic.
The man initially responsible for the
assault weapons fraud, Josh Sugarmann,
who founded the venomous Violence
Policy Center, believed that banning
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advantage of the new rule, now that it
could be used to his benefit. In a little
more than a year since this rule change,
its effect on the federal judiciary has
been significant. Nine of the 13 federal
courts of appeal now have a majority of
judges who were appointed by anti-gun
presidents.
While a presidents party affiliation
is not necessarily determinative of how
his judicial appointees will decide cases,
Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack
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ILA STORY
By Chris W. Cox
NRA-ILA
Executive Director
At The
Always
Ready
lection Day has passed. Come the first of the year, the political landscape will have
changed, in some cases for the better, in others not. What will not change heading
into 2015 is the energetic and well-funded resurgence of the gun control movement, especially at the state level.
Unprecedented amounts of money and collaboration amongst new gun control
groups means more work for each of us, but we are always at the ready. NRA members and Second Amendment advocates are steadfast and united in purpose, and
NRA succeeds because of your activism and support every legislative session. The first
step to winning in 2015 is understanding where and how weve succeeded in 2014, as
well as being prepared for the critical battles ahead.
As Congress has continued to stalemate over a variety of issues, the focus of our
anti-gun opponents has turned sharply to the states. 2014 proved to be one of the
busiest years for NRA in state legislatures across the country. Yet despite the opposition and money aligned against us, NRA continued to succeed in many states with
the passage of critical legislation protecting and promoting our freedom. What follows are just a few highlights that NRA and its members can be proud of this year.
Georgia passed what is likely the most comprehensive pro-gun legislation in
its history. With the enthusiastic participation of Georgia NRA members, Rightto-Carry was reformed and expanded, privacy of Right-to-Carry licensees was
enhanced, and self-defense, hunting rights and state firearm preemption were all
strengthened significantly.
Idaho became the latest state to enact campus carry and now recognizes the
right of retired law enforcement officers and those with an enhanced concealedcarry permit to carry firearms on college campuses. This was an important victory in
the ongoing effort to protect the right to self-defense and to expand Right-to-Carry
protections for law-abiding citizens.
Kansas also passed an important and comprehensive pro-gun bill this year that
significantly strengthens state firearm preemption laws, expands open carry, limits
taxpayer funds for gun buybacks and facilitates lawful transfers of items regulated
under the National Firearms Act (NFA).
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ILA STORY
Michigan had a productive pro-gun year, and the positive
momentum continues into 2015 for Michiganders. The Firearms
Records Confidentiality package signed into law ensures that
information submitted to the state for purposes of firearms
licensing, registration and concealed carry permitting remains
confidential. Such information is exempted from disclosure
under the Freedom of Information Act and will only be available
to law enforcement officials for proper investigatory purposes.
Also signed into law were multiple NRA-backed bills promoting and preserving Michigans rich hunting heritage, as well as
eliminating bans on short-barreled rifles and shotguns. Even
now, many critical pro-gun bills continue to make their way
through Michigans legislature, including additional reforms to
the states Right-to-Carry laws.
Across the nation, many other states saw similar success
with at least 30 states enacting some form of pro-gun legislation in 2014. Right-to-Carry laws were greatly improved in
states such as Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana and South Carolina.
In addition, Louisiana and South Carolina lifted prohibitions
on carrying handguns in restaurants, and doing so is now legal
under at least some circumstances in all 50 states.
NRAs shall-certify legislation is an important pro-gun
reform that in 2014 was adopted by five pioneering states:
Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Utah. Under
these laws, state officials whose sign-off is required under
federal regulations for the transfer of firearms or other items
regulated by the NFA must execute it in a timely manner,
provided the applicant is not legally prohibited from receiving the item.
Under current law in most states, such officials are not
required to act on an application for an NFA item, meaning that
a law-abiding applicant has no recourse when the official refuses
to consider the application or denies it for ideological, political
or other arbitrary reasons. Shall-certify legislation establishes
statewide standards for these decisions and ensures law-abiding
residents have access to legal firearms and firearm accessories.
It is also meant to counter plans by the Obama administration
to restrict access to NFA firearms by expanding the certification
requirement to situations in which it does not currently apply.
Hard work by many led to great gains in various states,
but not to be forgotten is the onslaught of anti-gun legislation that was thwarted but will require our ongoing vigilance.
Truth is, most people only become aware of a fraction of the
onerousand often ridiculouslegislation introduced in state
legislatures each year. Your NRA fended off bills in numerous
states that would have imposed gun registration, gun bans and
magazine restrictions. Of particular note was the New Jersey
legislation to restrict magazine capacity that was vetoed by
Republican Governor Chris Christie.
True to form, the California legislature continued its assault
on the Second Amendment. Dangerous legislation enacted in
California is precisely what Michael Bloomberg and like-minded
gun banners hope will serve as a model for all states. The nowinfamous AB 1014, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in
September, is among the most egregious anti-gun bills weve
seen to date. This law creates a gun violence restraining order
that family members may obtain against each other and that
may also be sought by police. Subjects of such orders would be
given no prior warning and no opportunity to be heard until
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always enjoy Garry James excellent articles, and his latestFrances Great War
Masterpiece: The 1886/93 Lebel (October
2014, p. 66)was of special interest. Whilst living
in England, I belonged to my hometowns Operatic
Society (Wood Green, North London). When it was
decided to perform Rombergs Desert Song, I
had the task of obtaining the police permit and
hiring 25 Lebel rifles for the Legionnaires. These
I obtained from Baptys, a London company that
supplied arms for stage presentations. Knowing
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my experience with firearms (I was an armorer in
the British Army during World War II) I was given
the role of the French Legionnaire sentry, who whilst on sentry duty is
attacked by several Riffs (Arabs).
I was supposed to get off three shots before a Riff gets behind me
and knocks me out! I suppose it was the short length of the blank
cartridgesthey just wouldnt feed from the tubular magazineI had
to load them separately. That wasnt too bad, except the Riff was too
eagernot only did he not wait for all three shots, but he had picked up
the wrong club (it should have been a soft property one) and hit me
such a blow! I had a bump on my head for a week. Some friends attending the operetta told me afterwards how realistically Id fallen down.
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ohn Zents article Passing The Torch (October 2014, p. 26) detailed
three guns from Purdy that exemplify the finest in the art of firearm
design and manufacture. A fair amount was said about the quality of
the finish and embellishment of the metalwork, but little was said about
the stocks. While the photographs were of small scale, it would appear
that Purdy has continued the practice (which at one time was common
with almost all gunsmiths) of very close fit between metal and wood and
a smooth transition between the two. This is very welcome in a world
where it seems that most stocks are left proud around the metal which,
I believe, is simply a way to disguise the poor fit and the fact that the
poorly aged wood will probably change dimensions over time.
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from about 120 pages when I was in
high school, to a monster 696 pages
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Recalling his familys and companys relationship with NRA, Frank
said, We were one of the three
exhibitors at the first NRA Annual
Meetings that welcomed exhibitors,
and we have shown at every Annual
Meetings and Exhibits since.I was
literally raised at those shows; that
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You asked if the cutouts on your Webley Mk I were done by the factory for use by a salesman. The answer is that, yes, in some cases these
sectionalized or skeletonized firearms were sometimes made by arms
manufacturers for use as salesmens samples, but their more common use
was as an instructional tool. Obviously, the cutouts were made to allow one
to see the functioning of the internal mechanisms. In some cases the arms
were made for use by military armorers in base workshops, but usually
arms manufacturers were their primary sources.
Unfortunately, modern-day workshops have also modified existing
arms to take advantage of the considerable collector interest in these
variations. However, your revolver appears to be a factory original.
Interestingly, Ronald D. Hayes and Ian D. Skennerton, in their The Hayes
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is serial numbered 81245. Congratulations on finding an interesting and
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Combat
Magnum
RESURGENCE
The full-size American revolver concept not only isnt dead, but two new Smith & Wesson Combat
Magnumsthe Model 69 in .44 Mag. and the revamped .357 Mag. Model 66are proof that
its actually enjoying a resurgence.
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The Model 69 (top) and the Model 66 (above) are proof that
Smith & Wesson is committed to breathing new life into revolvers.
The Model 66 in .357 Mag. is built on the K-frame, and its cylinder
capacity is six rounds (r.). The cylinder walls of the five-shot
Model 69 (far, r.) have been beefed up for the .44 Mag.
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(FT.-LBS.)
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2.44
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Clint Eastwood. The gun and caliber were a resounding success. At the same time, the lighter and smaller
Combat Magnum was doing even better in .357 Mag.
Eventually, .357 Mag. loads evolved toward lighter
bullets and greater velocity, which began to challenge
the longevity of the K-frame gun. By the late 70s, S&W
came up with a fix for its medium-frame magnum
situation. It was the Distinguished Combat Magnum,
built on an all-new foundation designated the L-frame.
Intermediate in size, between the smaller K-frame and
larger N-frame, the new L-frame was beefed up in several critical areas (mostly the cylinder) to take the hottest loads available by Sporting Arms and Ammunition
Manufacturers Institute specifications.
It was, literally, a revolver sized and built for the
.357 Mag. cartridge. The cops on the beat took to the
new gun with gusto, but by the time the gun was widely
distributed, police attention had shifted to the semiautomatic pistol. The L-frame .357s persist to date and
have seen a number of interesting innovations, such as
the use of a seven-shot cylinder in .357 Mag., a fiveshot cylinder in .44 Spl. and even a few .40 S&W six
shots (with moon clips). The L-frame is the all-purpose
continued on p. 70
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was designed to do: shoot fast, flat and live up to the hype surrounding its ballistic performance.
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AR 101 PART 3
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AR 101
Shooting The
General Purpose Rifle
In the previous two parts of our AR 101 series, we
covered the basicsfrom safety and maintenance to
zeroing and trajectory. This month we hit the ground running
and work on field shooting positions. Well also take a closer
look at the ARs performance-enhancing components.
BY SGT./MAJ. KYLE E. LAMB, U.S. ARMY (RET.)
AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
DECEMBER 2014
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AR 101 PART 3
Sitting Position
KNEE UP
If you feel like the standard sitting position isnt going to work, you
may want to try lifting your front leg and using your knee for support.
This works very well if you are planning to shoot downhill as well. You
can use this position with an AR or a standard bolt-action with very
good results. This position is also very comfortable and allows the
use of bone-to-muscle and, sometimes, even rifle-to-bone supporta
huge plus for stability.
For a right-handed shooter, lift the left knee while trying to keep
the sole of your boot on the ground. For best stability the left foot
must be flat on the ground, this will also eliminate the sewingmachine shakes when you become fatigued. Granted, there are
times when you wont be able to do this, such as when sitting on a
steep hillside. I wrap my support arm around my left leg and support
the rifle either tight to my leg or actually rest the magazine and pistol
grip over my leg to help with recoil as well as stability.
If you are using a quick-adjust two-point sling, such as the VTAC,
you can reach back and pull the free running end to further cinch
down the rifle to your knee. Comfortably tight is how I employ this
setup. Try to stay somewhat tight on the rifle, as that will help with
follow-through for faster and more accurate fire.
MUSCLE-ON-BONE &
BONE-ON-MUSCLE
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Be sure to acquire
a proper natural point
of aim; if you assume a
shooting position and
find you have to force
your sights onto the
target, then you are not
positioned correctly.
Make a few small adjustments to the orientation
of your lower body, then
try to get into position
again. It will take some
time to become proficient at simply dropping
into positions that are
aligned to your natural
point of aim.
Kneeling Position
CARBINE ON KNEE
KNEELING SUPPORTED
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AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG/AR101
Accessorizing Your AR
Now that we are training in a few new shooting positions, its worth
taking a look at a few of your rifles components that can greatly
enhance functionality. As you become more and more aware of the
great performance of the AR you will also start to appreciate the modularity of the system. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of accessories that are available to create the customized AR. I try to keep things
simple because gadgets, generally speaking, dont really enhance
the performance of your rifle. Instead, I want to detail the four minimal changes I would make to a factory carbine to get its performance
elevated to a new level.
FREE-FLOAT TUBE
SLING
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TRIGGER
continued from p. 53
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With the defeat of Nazi Germany, there was a need to keep the peace and provide arms to
German police agencies in the newly occupied nation. In the American zone, Smith & Wesson
K-Frame revolvers were pressed into post-war service with German police.
BY TIMOTHY J. MULLIN
ine weeks after the unconditional German
surrender on May 8, 1945 (V-E Day), a
high-level conference was convened at
Cecilienhof, the home of Crown Prince
Wilhelm Hohenzollern in Potsdam. The conference lasted from July 17 to Aug. 2, 1945. Initially the
chief delegates were Joseph Stalin from the USSR,
Winston Churchill from the United Kingdom, and
U.S. President Harry Truman, although Churchill was
replaced during the conference by Clement Atlee,
who had been elected Prime Minister in the first
post-war British election.
Among the items on the agenda were the division of Germany and Austria, respectively, into four
occupation zones; the redrawing of Germanys eastern
border along the Oder-Neisse line, which effectively
reduced Germanys land area by about 25 percent
from its 1937 borders; war reparations; and the
destruction of Germanys industrial war potential.
Victory Model serial number V444417 (above , l.) has had its original police markings milled out and HEGE/SCHW-HALL
for gunsmith Wilhelm Hebsacker, Schwbisch Hall, added. The stamped circular legend STERREICH POLIZEI and
an inventory number 1202 (above, r.) are on the left of a Victory Model issuesd to Austrian police. The Victory Model
marked NR.131/POL.GELSENKIRCHEN has been reblued (below, l.). A Bremen Police revolver (below, r.) is marked to
Pol. Br. L. u. S. Bremen Police Land und Stadt; Rural and Municipal).
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TECHNICAL
DOPE BAG
AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG/GAMOVIPER
GAMO BUCKMASTERS
SQUIRREL TERMINATOR
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VEL. @ 10'
(F.P.S.)
ENERGY
(FT.-LBS.)
RWS 8.2-GR.
MEISTERKUGELN
929 AVG.
12 SD
15.7
2.12
4.50
3.50
GAMO PLATINUM
5.4-GR.
PBA RAPTOR
POWER
1100 AVG.
12 SD
14.5
1.25
4.50
2.90
943 AVG.
20 SD
14.0
3.25
6.25
5.13
GAMO 7.1-GR.
PBA COPPER
BULLET
3.84
NOTES: MEASURED AVERAGE VELOCITY FOR 10 SHOTS FROM AN 18" BARREL OVER A
CHRONOGRAPH AT 10 FT. ACCURACY RESULTS BASED ON FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS
FIRED FROM SANDBAGS AT 50 YDS. TEMPERATURE: 82 F. HUMIDITY: 84%. ABBREVIATIONS:
SD (STANDARD DEVIATION).
GAMO BUCKMASTERS
SQUIRREL TERMINATOR
IMPORTER: GAMO USA (DEPT. AR),
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SHOOTING RESULTS
AVERAGE OF 10 PATTERNS
17
11
20
20
17
17
11
14
0.011" TUBE
FRONT BEAD
= POINT OF HOLD
REMINGTON EXPRESS EXTRA LONG RANGE
20-GA., 2 34", 1 OZ., NO. 6 LEAD SHOT
AVERAGE PELLET COUNT: 218
MEASURED VELOCITY @ 3 FT.:
1205 F.P.S.
TOTAL HITS
21" INNER CIRCLE
30" OUTER RING
127 (58%)
74 (34%)
54 (24%)
BLACK
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(877) 672-7264
(703) 267-1604
(800) NRA-CLUB
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1640
(703) 267-1600
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1595
(703) 267-1505
(800) 336-7402
The NRA Regional Report, a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and
Americas 1st Freedom. The Regional Report is an up-to-date listing of NRA conducted and/or sponsored events scheduled
in your region for the current month. Call to verify event dates and locations before traveling.
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AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG
DEC. 18DALLAS, TX
DEC.ONLINE
STATE ASSOCIATIONS
DEC. 13 EL PASO, TX
(Seminar)
Dan Graeber (817) 220-8999
areashoots
SMALLBORE
PINE BLUFF, AR
BELLVILLE, TX
AMARILLO, TX
DEC. 6
DEC. 20
DEC. 21
DEC. 6
DEC. 6
DEC. 13
DEC. 14
DEC. 20
SILHOUETTE
EL PASO, TX
HALTOM CITY, TX
ERIE, CO
AURORA, CO
DEC. 7
DEC. 13
DEC. 21
DEC. 28
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Training
(Handgun/Shotgun)
gunshows
DEC. 6-7
DENVER, CO
Denver Merchandise Mart, Tanner Gun Shows
(303) 756-3467
DEC. 13-14
TOPEKA, KS
Kansas Expocentre, US Weapon Collectors
(563) 927-8176
DEC. 20-21
BELTON, TX
Belton County Expo Center, The Real Texas Gun
Show (713) 724-8881
DEC. 6-7
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Overland Park International Trade Center,
US Weapon Collectors (563) 927-8176
DEC. 13-14
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Expo New Mexico, Silver Spur Trade Shows
(806) 253-1322
DEC. 20-21
BURLESON, TX
SPJST Lodge, Whipp Farm Productions (817) 929-1816
DEC. 13-14
MAMMOTH SPRINGS, AR
George D. Hay Music Hall, Hayes Gun and Knife
Show (501) 412-3610
DEC. 20-21
FREDERICKSBURG, TX
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Silver Spur Trade
Shows (806) 253-1322
DEC. 6-7
CONWAY, AR
Faulkner County Fairground, G&S Promotions
(918) 659-2201
DEC. 6-7
TULSA, OK
Tulsa Fairgrounds, Grand American Arms Show
(405) 612-0223
DEC. 6-7
ABILENE, TX
Taylor County Fairgrounds, Silver Spur Trade Shows
(806) 253-1322
DEC. 6-7
GLEN ROSE, TX
Somerville County Expo Arena, GGA Shows
(817) 659-9249
DEC. 6-7
HOUSTON, TX
George R. Brown Convention Center, High Caliber
Gun & Knife Show (281) 331-5969
DEC. 6-7
IRVING, TX
Irving Convention Center, Tier 1 Gun Shows
(214) 341-2895
DEC. 6-7
MESQUITE, TX
Big Town Event Center, Premier Gun Shows
(817) 732-1194
DEC. 6-7
ORANGE, TX
Orange County Expo Center, Real Texas Gun Show
(713) 724-8881
DEC. 13-14
SEARCY, AR
White County Fairgrounds, G&S Promotions
(918) 659-2201
DEC. 13-14
DEWEY, OK
Washington County Fairgrounds, Badshot Gun
Show (405) 503-3665
DEC. 13-14
DURANT, OK
Bryan County Fairground, Sportsman Gun Show
(580) 230-8185
DEC. 13-14
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma State Fair Park, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
DEC. 13-14
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX
Ranch Park, SAXET Shows (361) 289-2256
DEC. 20-21
FORT WORTH, TX
Will Rogers Center, Lone Star Gun Shows
(214) 635-2009
DEC. 20-21
GLEN ROSE, TX
Somerville County Expo Arena, Whipp Farm
Productions (817) 929-1816
DEC. 20-21
PASADENA, TX
Pasadena Convention Center, High Caliber Gun &
Knife Show (281) 331-5969
DEC. 20-21
SEGUIN, TX
Knights of Columbus- Seguin, Wild Weasel
Productions (210) 827-6302
DEC. 13-14
HOUSTON, TX
Reliant Center, High Caliber Gun & Knife Show
(281) 331-5969
DEC. 26-28
WICHITA, KS
Kansas Coliseum, US Weapon Collectors
(563) 927-8176
DEC. 13-14
MESQUITE, TX
Mesquite Rodeo Convention Center, Tier 1 Gun
Shows (214) 341-2895
DEC. 27-28
JACKSONVILLE, AR
Former Wal-Mart Building, RK Shows (563) 927-8176
DEC. 13-14
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
Civic Center, Liberty Gun Show (210) 708-6645
DEC. 27-28
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma City Fairground, Metcalf Gun Show
(918) 272-1119
DEC. 6-7
SAN ANTONIO, TX
San Antonio Events Center, SAXET Shows
(361) 289-2256
DEC. 13-14
PASADENA, TX
Pasadena Convention Center, Premier Gun Shows
(817) 732-1194
DEC. 27-28
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Richard M. Borchard Fairground, SAXET Shows
(361) 289-2256
DEC. 6-7
TYLER, TX
Harvey Hall Convention Center, Lone Star Gun
Shows (214) 635-2009
DEC. 13-14
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Freeman Coliseum, Premier Gun Shows
(817) 732-1194
DEC. 27-28
FORT WORTH, TX
Will Rogers Center, Premier Gun Shows
(817) 732-1194
DEC. 6-7
WICHITA FALLS, TX
Wichita Falls Multi Purpose Event Center, Texas
Collectors Gun Show (940) 692-3766
DEC. 20-21
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma City Fairground, Oklahoma City Gunshow
(405) 842-3277
DEC. 27-28
MCKINNEY, TX
Landing at Meyers Park, The Real Texas Gun Show
(713) 724-8881
DEC. 13-14
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Freedom Financial Service Expo Center, Gun Show
of the Rockies (563) 927-8176
DEC. 20-21
SHAWNEE, OK
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, G&S Promotions
(918) 659-2201
DEC. 27-28
DENVER, CO
Denver Merchandise Mart, Tanner Gun Shows
(303) 756-3467
Dates and locations subject to changecontact the show before traveling. Discounted NRA membership sold through NRA recruiters.
*Some shows may offer free admission for new membership and renewals. To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3776.
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ahammond@nrahq.org
LAChad Bowen
cbowen@nrahq.org
snewman@nrahq.org
peldridge@nrahq.org
tknight@nrahq.org
GABrad Ward
bward@nrahq.org
mwebb@nrahq.org
rmerrill@nrahq.org
LAW ENFORCEMENT
SCCharles Johnson
cjohnson2@nrahq.org
TNMike Webb
ledwards@nrahq.org
Police Competition
GIFT PLANNING
EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM
FRIENDS OF NRA
WOMEN ON TARGET
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM
INSTRUCTOR/COACH
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING
FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES
GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS
NRA AFFILIATED CLUBS
HUNTER SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MEDIA RELATIONS
YOUTH PROGRAMS
PROGRAM MATERIALS CENTER
(800) 672-4521
(800) 231-0752
(703) 267-1342
(800) 861-1166
(800) 861-1166
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1468
(877) 672-7264
(703) 267-1604
(800) NRA-CLUB
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1640
(703) 267-1600
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1595
(703) 267-1505
(800) 336-7402
The NRA Regional Report, a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and
Americas 1st Freedom. The Regional Report is an up-to-date listing of NRA conducted and/or sponsored events scheduled
in your region for the current month. Call to verify event dates and locations before traveling.
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AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG
(Handgun/Shotgun)
DEC. 1-5FLORENCE, AL
(Handgun/Shotgun)
gunshows
areashoots
PISTOL
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL
JACKSONVILLE, FL
WEEKI WACHEE, FL
DEC. 13
DEC. 21
DEC. 28
SMALLBORE RIFLE
ORLANDO, FL
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
RIDGEVILLE, SC
DEC. 6
DEC. 20
DEC. 20
DEC. 6
DEC. 6
DEC. 13
DEC. 13
DEC. 28
SILHOUETTE
ANDERSONVILLE, GA
CHULUOTA, FL
PEARLINGTON, MS
WARE SHOALS, SC
DEC. 13
DEC. 14
DEC. 20
DEC. 28
DEC. 6-7
DOTHAN, AL
National Peanut Festival Facility, Collectors
& Shooters Club (704) 499-8249
DEC. 6-7
BROOKSVILLE, FL
Herando County Fairgrounds, Herando Sportsmans
Club (352) 597-9931
DEC. 13-14
COLUMBIA, SC
South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Mike Kent Shows
(770) 630-7296
DEC. 6-7
DELAND, FL
Volusia County Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife
Shows (321) 777-7455
DEC. 13-14
EUSTIS, FL
Lake County Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife
Shows (321) 777-7455
DEC. 6-7
BOSSIER CITY, LA
Bossier City Civic Center, Classic Arms Productions
(985) 624-8577
DEC. 6-7
NASHVILLE, TN
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Bill Goodman Gun
Shows (502) 538-3900
DEC. 6-7
GRAY, TN
Appalachian Fairgrounds, RK Gun Shows
(563) 927-8176
DEC. 6-7
GREENVILLE, NC
Greenville Convention Center, S&D Gun Shows
(252) 745-5647
DEC. 8-12PEARL, MS
DEC. 8-12AUTRYVILLE, NC
DEC. 6-7
FRANKLIN, TN
Williamson County Agricultural Center, Mike Kent
Shows (770) 630-7296
(Handgun/Shotgun)
TRAINING
Crime Prevention
DEC. 6ORLANDO, FL
(Seminar)
Kenneth Geis (407) 227-2001
DEC.ONLINE
DEC. 13-14
CHARLOTTE, NC
Metrolina Expo Center, Dixie Gun & Knife Shows
(919) 781-1287
DEC. 6-7
MORGANTON, NC
Foothills Higher Education Center, North Carolina
Gun Collectors Assn (704) 408-6987
DEC. 6-7
CHARLESTON, SC
Charleston Area Convention Center, South Carolina
Arms Collectors Assn (803) 463-9377
(Precision Rifle)
DEC. 13-14
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Cahaba Shrine, VPI Gun Shows (256) 381-0506
DEC. 20-21
CLANTON, AL
Clanton Conference Center, VPI Gun Shows
(256) 381-0506
DEC. 20-21
TALLAHASSEE, FL
North Florida Fairgrounds, Florida Gun Shows
(407) 275-7233
DEC. 20-21
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
South Florida Fairgrounds, Florida Gun & Knife
Shows (321) 777-7455
DEC. 20-21
KENNER, LA
Pontchartrain Center, Great Southern Gun & Knife
Shows (865) 671-4757
DEC. 20-21
BILOXI, MS
Cost Coliseum, Classic Arms Productions
(985) 624-8577
DEC. 6-7
CAPE CORAL, FL
German American Social Club, Lee County Gun
Collectors (239) 223-3370
DEC. 20-21
VALDOSTA, GA
Rainwater Conference Center, RK Gun Shows
(563) 927-8176
DEC. 6-7
ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta Expo Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
DEC. 20-21
RALEIGH, NC
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, C&E Gun Shows
(540) 953-0016
DEC. 6-7
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, Florida Gun Shows
(407) 275-7233
DEC. 6-7
CLAYTON, GA
Clayton Civic Center, Gem Capitol Shows
(828) 524-2064
DEC. 20-21
WHITE PINE, TN
Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center, RK Gun Shows
(563) 927-8176
DEC. 6-7
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Crown Coliseum, C&E Gun Shows (540) 953-0016
DEC. 20-21
GREENVILLE, SC
TD Convention Center, South Carolina Arms
Collectors Assn (803) 463-9377
DEC. 13-14
WILMINGTON, NC
National Guard Armory, S&D Gun Shows
(252) 745-5647
DEC. 20-21
PHILADELPHIA, MS
Neshoba County Coliseum, Big Pop Fireworks
(601) 498-4235
DEC. 13-14
LAFAYETTE, LA
Lafayette Event Center, Classic Arms Productions
(985) 624-8577
DEC. 13-14
GERMANTOWN, TN
Agricenter International, RK Gun Shows
(563) 927-8176
DEC. 13-14
PALM BAY, FL
Palm Bay Regional Park Center, Patriot Productions
(866) 611-0442
DEC. 13-14
FORT MYERS, FL
Lee Civic Center, Suncoast Gun Shows (941) 543-8368
DEC. 20-21
MORRISTOWN, TN
Greater Smoky Mountains Expo Center, RK Gun
Shows (563) 927-8176
DEC. 26-27
KNOXVILLE, TN
Chilowee Park & Expo Center, RK Gun Shows
(563) 927-8176
DEC. 26-27
MELBOURNE, FL
Melbourne Auditorium, Florida Gun & Knife Shows
(321) 777-7455
DEC. 13-14
KNOXVILLE, TN
Expo Center, RK Gun Shows (563) 927-8176
DEC. 26-27
MARIETTA, GA
Jim Miller Park, Eastman Gun Shows (229) 425-9881
DEC. 13-14
JACKSON, MS
Trade Mart Building, Great Southern Gun & Knife
Shows (865) 671-4757
DEC. 26-27
HICKORY, NC
Hickory Metro Convention Center, C&E Gun Shows
(540) 953-0016
Dates and locations subject to changecontact the show before traveling. Discounted NRA membership sold through NRA
recruiters. *Some shows may offer free admission for new membership and renewals. To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3772.
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AZWinston Pendleton
wpendleton@nrahq.org
Art Piece of the Year: Fort McHenry Commemorative Flag Set
randerson@nrahq.org
NVSteve Wilson
UTJohn Kendall
prodarmel@nrahq.org
swilson@nrahq.org
dwilhelm@nrahq.org
cbeverly@nrahq.org
jkendall@nrahq.org
STATE ASSOCIATIONS
mdavis@nrahq.org
GIFT PLANNING
EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM
FRIENDS OF NRA
WOMEN ON TARGET
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM
INSTRUCTOR/COACH
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING
FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES
GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS
NRA AFFILIATED CLUBS
HUNTER SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MEDIA RELATIONS
YOUTH PROGRAMS
PROGRAM MATERIALS CENTER
(800) 672-4521
(800) 231-0752
(703) 267-1342
(800) 861-1166
(800) 861-1166
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1468
(877) 672-7264
(703) 267-1604
(800) NRA-CLUB
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1640
(703) 267-1600
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1595
(703) 267-1505
(800) 336-7402
The NRA Regional Report, a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and
Americas 1st Freedom. The Regional Report is an up-to-date listing of NRA conducted and/or sponsored events scheduled
in your region for the current month. Call to verify event dates and locations before traveling.
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TRAINING
Crime Prevention
DEC. 1GILBERT, AZ
(Seminar)
Gerard Violette (480) 244-6315
DEC. 13RAMONA, CA
(Seminar)
Peter Schultz (760) 789-0987
DEC. 21GILBERT, AZ
(Seminar)
Gerard Violette (480) 244-6315
DEC.ONLINE
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Police Competition
gunshows
areashoots
PISTOL
SLOUGHHOUSE, CA
SACRAMENTO, CA
ESCONDIDO, CA
DULZURA, CA
DEC. 7
DEC. 14
DEC. 14
DEC. 27
ACTION PISTOL
PHOENIX, AZ
DEC. 15
DEC. 6
DEC. 7
DEC. 20
DEC. 21
DEC. 27
DEC. 30-31
DEC. 6
DEC. 7
DEC. 14
DEC. 21
DEC. 21
DEC. 5-7
PHOENIX, AZ
Arizona State Fairgrounds, Crossroads of the West
(801) 544-9125
DEC. 6-7
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ
Bullhead City Chamber of Commerce, Bullhead
City Kiwanis Morning Club (928) 201-2333
DEC. 6-7
FRESNO, CA
Fresno County Fairgrounds, Central Coast Gun
Shows (805) 481-6726
DEC. 6-7
VALLEJO, CA
Solano County Fairgrounds, Code of the West
(530) 676-8762
DEC. 12-14
SPARKS, NV
Bourbon Square Casino, Silver Sage Promotions
(775) 287-3951
DEC. 13-14
KINGMAN, AZ
Mohave County Fairgrounds, High Desert Events
(928) 279-5406
DEC. 13-14
TUCSON, AZ
Tucson Expo Center, McManns Roadrunner
(602) 843-5303
DEC. 13-14
DEL MAR, CA
Del Mar Fairgrounds, Crossroads of the West
(801) 544-9125
(Tactical Shooting)
DEC. 13-14
PASO ROBLES, CA
Paso Robles Event Center, Central Coast Gun
Shows (805) 481-6726
DEC. 13-14
WOODLAND, CA
Yolo County Fairgrounds, Upper Ridge Gunworks
(707) 489-6238
DEC. 13-14
LAS VEGAS, NV
Sports Center, Oklahoma City Gun Show, Inc.
(405) 842-3277
DEC. 13-14
RENO, NV
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Crossroads of the
West (801) 544-9125
DEC. 20-21
YUMA, AZ
Yuma Civic Center, Yuma Territorial Gun Shows
(928) 920-0837
DEC. 20-21
ROSEVILLE, CA
Placer County Fairgrounds, Code of the West
(530) 676-8762
DEC. 20-21
VENTURA, CA
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Crossroads of the
West (801) 544-9125
DEC. 20-21
LAS VEGAS, NV
Cashman Field Center, Crossroads of the West
(801) 544-9125
DEC. 20-21
LAS VEGAS, NV
South Point Casino, Rocky Mountain Gun Shows
(801) 589-0975
DEC. 27-28
PROVO, UT
Utah Valley Convention Center, Utah Valley Gun
Show (385) 201-7403
Dates and locations subject to changecontact the show
before traveling. Discounted NRA membership
sold through NRA recruiters. *Some shows may offer free
admission for new membership and renewals.
To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3784.
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MNBrad Kruger
bkruger@nrahq.org
cpederson@nrahq.org
Art Piece of the Year: Fort McHenry Commemorative Flag Set
jtoennessen@nrahq.org
IDSteve Vreeland
MTJoe Crismore
WYDave Manzer
gstephens@nrahq.org
svreeland@nrahq.org
jcrismore@nrahq.org
Training
jwindrem@nrahq.org
dmanzer@nrahq.org
LAW ENFORCEMENT
mcarey@nrahq.org
GIFT PLANNING
EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM
FRIENDS OF NRA
WOMEN ON TARGET
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM
INSTRUCTOR/COACH
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING
FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES
GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS
NRA AFFILIATED CLUBS
HUNTER SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MEDIA RELATIONS
YOUTH PROGRAMS
PROGRAM MATERIALS CENTER
(800) 672-4521
(800) 231-0752
(703) 267-1342
(800) 861-1166
(800) 861-1166
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1468
(877) 672-7264
(703) 267-1604
(800) NRA-CLUB
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1640
(703) 267-1600
(703) 267-1500
(703) 267-1595
(703) 267-1505
(800) 336-7402
The NRA Regional Report, a service for NRA members, appears in every issue of American Rifleman, American Hunter and
Americas 1st Freedom. The Regional Report is an up-to-date listing of NRA conducted and/or sponsored events scheduled
in your region for the current month. Call to verify event dates and locations before traveling.
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AMERICANRIFLEMAN.ORG
areashoots
PISTOL
BOISE, ID
DEC. 21
DEC. 14
SILHOUETTE
BOISE, ID
PUYALLUP, WA
MACHIAS, WA
CHUGIAK, AK
DEC. 6
DEC. 14
DEC. 20
DEC. 27
gunshows
DEC. 5-6
ROCHESTER, MN
Armed Forces Center, Zumbro Valley Arms
Collectors (507) 289-2520
DEC. 5-7
HAMILTON, MT
Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Sports Connection
(406) 633-2206
DEC. 5-7
KALISPELL, MT
Flathead County Fairgrounds, Up In Arms Gun
Shows (208) 241-4005
DEC. 6-7
CANBY, OR
Clackamas County Farigrounds, Collectors West
(800) 659-3440
DEC. 6-7
KLAMATH FALLS, OR
Klamath County Fairgrounds, Jefferson State
Shooting Assn (541) 880-3870
DEC. 6-7
MONROE, WA
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Washington Arms
Collectors (425) 255-8946
(Precision Rifle)
Police Competition
DEC. 6-7
SPOKANE, WA
Spokane County Fair & Expo, Lewis Clark Trader
(208) 746-5555
STATE ASSOCIATIONS
DEC. 20ARLINGTON, WA
TRAINING
Crime Prevention
DEC.ONLINE
DEC. 12-14
BOZEMAN, MT
Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Weapons Collectors
Society of Montana (406) 277-4485
DEC. 13
VANCOUVER, WA
Clark County Square Dance Center, Arms
Collectors of Southwest Washington (360) 263-7511
DEC. 13-14
COEUR D ALENE, ID
Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Sports
Connection, Inc. (406) 633-2206
DEC. 13-14
GRANTS PASS, OR
Josephine County Fairgrounds, Collectors West
(800) 659-3440
DEC. 13-14
RICKREALL, OR
Rickreall Fairgrounds & Events Center, Polk County
Fairgrounds and Event Center (503) 623-3048
DEC. 13-14
PUYALLUP, WA
Western Washington Fairgrounds, Washington
Arms Collectors (425) 255-8410
DEC. 13-14
ST. PAUL, MN
RiverCentre, Minnesota Weapons Collectors Assn
(612) 721-8976
DEC. 19-21
PORTLAND, OR
Portland Expo Center, Collectors West
(800) 659-3440
DEC. 19-21
CASPER, WY
Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, Up In Arms Gun
Shows (208) 241-4005
DEC. 21
PORTLAND, OR
Jackson Armory, Oregon Arms Collectors
(503) 254-5986
DEC. 27-28
EUGENE, OR
Lane County Fairgrounds, Collectors West
(800) 659-3440
DEC. 27-28
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Bloomington Armory, Crocodile Productions
(763) 754-7140
DEC. 27-28
BROOKLYN PARK, MN
Brooklyn Park Armory, Crocodile Productions
(763) 754-7140
DEC. 27-28
MEDFORD, OR
Medford Armory, Wes Knodel Gun Shows
(503) 363-9564
Dates and locations subject to changecontact the show
before traveling. Discounted NRA membership
sold through NRA recruiters. *Some shows may offer free
admission for new membership and renewals.
To become an NRA Recruiter call (703) 267-3784.
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Latest legislative news from inside the NRA Institute for Legislative Action
ILA CONTRIBUTIONS
(The following contributed $1,000 or more to the NRA Institute for Legislative Action during August 26, 2014 September 24, 2014.)
Tract Clark, Midland, TX; Horton Spitzer, Wilson, WY; Harriet Van D. Spitzer, Wilson, WY; Howard Wulforest, Reno, NV; Jon Madsen, McAllen, TX; Lee-Ann
Ledbetter, Burgess Norman, OK; Russell Viering, Groton, CT; P. Paul Pappalardo, Greenwich CT; C. Barbaccia, San Jose, CA; Gary Zimmerman, Redondo Beach,
CA; Ronald Greisen, Anchorage, AK; Stanley Cornett, Kingwood, TX; Paul Creegan, New York, NY; Robert Kane, Smithtown, NY; David Sipos, Youngsville, LA;
Philip Fry, Ortonville, MI; Thomas Peterson, Allendale, NY; Philip Bender, Reno, NV; Henry Keck, Enid, OK; Dale Thackett, Coffeyville, KS; P. Dale Rubikam,
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the 129-gr. ABLR load. According to
the Litz ballistic program this would
put it dead-on at 300 yds.
A few days later, on another
calm morning at very close to the
same temperature, I drove out to
several sections of Bureau of Land
Management country broken by
several long coulees, and shot three
rounds at a target 300 yds. away.
The group measured slightly less
than 2", centered right around the
aiming point. I then ranged a few
distant targets on handy cutbanks,
cranked the Leupolds elevation
knob the appropriate amount, and
drilled every target at ranges out to
around 550 yds., the bullets seeming to arrive almost instantly after
pulling the trigger. Yes, the listed
ballistic coefficient of the 129-gr.
ABLR is correct, and the .26 Nosler
shoots very fast and flat.
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more than 100 rounds had zipped
through the barrelmany while
shooting five-round groups without
much time between the shots. The
bore scope revealed a little erosion at the corner of the throat,
right in front of the neck of the
chamber, but the beginning of the
rifling, perhaps 1/8" in front of the
chamber, was still pristine. Unless
somebody decides to take their
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1,000 rounds, and 1,000 shots takes
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Authors
Barsness, John
German Resurgence: Mauser 12 & Sauer 101,
March, p. 72
Loading The 6 mm Lee Navy, Nov., p. 44
Testing The .26 Nosler, Dec., p. 46
Bilby, Joseph
The Guns Of 1864, May, p. 92
Canfield, Bruce N.
Better Late Than Never: The M1C Garand Sniper
Rifle, Sept., p. 80
Not A Matter Of Great Urgency: 7.62x51 mm NATO
U.S. Navy Garand Rifles, Jan., p. 74
Carter, Aaron
Mastery Of Metals: Federals HST & Guard Dog,
Jan., p. 80
Clapp, Wiley
A Perfect 10? SIG Sauers P227, April, p. 56
Combat Magnum Resurgence, Dec., p. 42
Fidelis: The Colt Marine Pistol, Jan., p. 70
Size Matters: Springfields XD(S) 4.0, Sept., p. 76
Springfields Range Officer M1911s, Oct., p. 56
Cox, Chris W.
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Universal Checks Rhetoric, March, p. 18
Every Vote, Every Seat, Every Year, Sept., p. 18
Getting Involved And Making A Difference, Part I,
July, p. 18
Getting Involved And Making A Difference, Part II,
Aug., p. 18
Hold The Phone! 2014: Whats At Stake, May, p. 18
Michael Bloomberg Will Haunt You In The Afterlife,
June, p. 18
Neither SAFE Nor Sorry: New Yorks Gun Control
Saga Demonstrates The Necessity Of Political
Action, April, p. 18
NRA: Always At The Ready, Dec., p. 18
Racing Toward Election Day, Oct., p. 20
Stand Your Ground: Extreme Charges Made,
Refuted at U.S. Senate Hearing, Feb., p. 18
The Big Prize For Gun Owners In 2014: The United
States Senate, Nov., p. 20
Vote To Save Us All, Nov., p. 64
You Cant Afford To Sit Out This Fight, Jan., p. 18
Your Vote Can Stop It, Nov., p. 61
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Colt Third Model Dragoon, Sept., p. 112
Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty, Feb., p. 92
Winchester Model 1876, Nov., p. 120
Haviland, John
Nosler AccuBond Long Range Bullets, Sept., p. 42
The .221 Remington Fireball Fits, May, p. 50
The Enduring .35 Remington, April, p. 50
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Bill Rugers Red Label: An American Classic Reborn,
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Anatomy Of A Move, Nov., p. 26
Exploded View: Colt Python Revolver, March, p. 80
Exploded View: The Tokarev Pistol, Aug., p. 66
Exploded View: U.S. Pistol, M9 Beretta
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AR 101: Hitting Your Target, Aug., p. 60
AR 101: Shooting The General Purpose Rifle, Dec., p. 50
LaPierre, Wayne
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The Blame Flame, Aug., p. 44
The Only Truth Obama Fears, Feb., p. 48
Lohman, Chip
American Marksman: Midway USA/NRA Bianchi Cup
2014, Oct., p. 80
Mann, Richard
Extend Your Effective Hunting Range, July, p. 58
Rimfires For The Next Generation: Rugers American
Rimfires, March, p. 68
One Gun, Two Loads: Winchesters Train And Defend,
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McDaniel, Justin
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Miniter, Frank
Why Weve Had An Ammunition Shortage, Jan., p. 84
Morgan, Martin K.A.
A Veteran Of D-Day: Mac Evans, American
Rifleman, April, p. 62
The Forgotten Guns Of D-Day, June, p. 42
Mullin, Timothy J.
Cold War K-Frames, Dec., p. 56
NRA Staff
Scouting Report 2014, April, p. 74
Olmsted, J. Scott
Lacking Nothing: Kimbers Mountain Ascent, May, p. 64
Parker, Michael J.
Investigation Of A Legend: The Graf Spee &
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Plaster, Maj. John L.
It Has To Be Green: Testing The Armys M855A1
Standard Ball Cartridge, June, p. 58
Shadel, Bill
The Hedgerows Of Normandy, June, p. 48
Sheetz, Brian
Brownells: 75 Years and Counting, Dec., p. 24
Rugers 10/22: One Of The Best Things For
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Guns Of The Battle Of Blair Mountain, March, p. 64
Icon Of An Empire: The Martini-Henry, Nov., p. 86
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Press ... Dont Squeeze: A Writers Journey, Sept., p. 62
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