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Gun Digest the Magazine Gets Major Upgrade

Corey Graff — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:52:51 +0000

With a slick new look and upgraded coverage of gun reviews and the latest in today's firearms, Gun Digest the Magazine gets a facelift.

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Good Gifts for Gun Lovers: Gun Digest Launches Huge 12-12-12 Sale

Corey Graff — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:01:52 +0000

In what is possibly our biggest sale of the year, GunDigestStore.com celebrates good gifts for gun lovers with a HUGE 12-12-12 sale. Check it out and save big.

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Gun Sales Soar Following Obama Re-Election

Corey Graff — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:30:52 +0000

Numerous news outlets report increased gun sales as firearms fly off shelves like "hotcakes" following Obama's re-election. Of course, Obama himself has said he intends to push for a reinstatement and expansion of the Clinton-era semi-auto ban during public debates. Those comments exasperated gun owner concerns.

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Louisiana Gun Rights: First State to Pass “Strict Scrutiny”

Brian McCombie — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:47:42 +0000

Louisiana gun rights activists had much to celebrate following our most recent election, as voters approved Amendment Number 2, which required the "strict scrutiny" standard be applied regarding gun laws and the state constitution.

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Lead-Free Bullets: A Problem for Criminal Investigations?

Brian McCombie — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:11:12 +0000

With more and more ammunition makers are going to lead-free bullets, one crime scene investigator is worried that the lack of lead may compromise criminal investigations. “This [move toward lead-free bullets] is a potential game changer,” Michael Knox, a seasoned crime scene investigator based in Jacksonville, Florida, told WKMG TV Orlando. “Right now, investigators [...]

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First Marines Begin Training With New CQB .45s

Brian McCombie — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:19:40 +0000

As reported in an earlier post on GunDigest.com, Marine special operations units are set to phase in the use of Colt .45 Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Pistols. In a move toward that transition, the Marine Corps has now initiated the first rounds of training with the CQB firearms. At Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris [...]

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Robert Hillberg, 1917-2012

Editor James Card — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:26:22 +0000

The editors at Gun Digest regret to hear the sad news of the death of Robert Hillberg. He passed away on August 12, 2012. Over his many years of designing firearms, everything from machineguns to sporting pistols, shotguns and rifles, when asked of all his accomplishments, what he is most proud of; Bob replied “The [...]

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Deer & Deer Hunting Interview: Paul Ryan Hunter, Outdoorsman

Gun Digest Editors — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:12:23 +0000

Paul Ryan Hunter, Outdoorsman, Vice Presidential Hopeful Deer & Deer Hunting, sister magazine to Gun Digest, is getting a lot of attention for its interview about Paul Ryan hunting deer. The full Paul Ryan hunter Q&A is available to download from this page on Deer & Deer Hunting. Paul Ryan deer hunting should come [...]

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Conspiracy Crowd Fearful of Government Ammo Buys

Brian McCombie — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:13:56 +0000

Should we laugh at how silly it all is, be upset, or write it off as simply more gun ignorance? Hard to say what to make of the new conspiracy theories bouncing around the media of late over ammunition orders by various federal agencies. At issue: Hollow-point handgun ammunition. As FoxNews.com reported, “The bullet [...]

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U.S. Army In The Market For A New Sniper Rifle

Brian McCombie — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:01:17 +0000

According to Military Times, “The US Army’s PM Soldier Weapons has put out a sources sought request over on FedBiz [Federal Business Opportunities, a government agency] looking for sources to manufacture a complete weapon system or reconfigure some or all of the existing 7.62 x 51mm M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) currently available in [...]

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