Part II from “How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle” handbook, circa 1943
Here’s another installment from 'How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle' handbook, published in 1943. Chapters: SIX STEPS TO PERFECT MARKSMANSHIP; IN SIGHTING AND AIMING, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS ‘ALMOST RIGHT,'; FIRST SIGHTING AND AIMING EXERCISE; CLEAN AND BLACKEN YOUR SIGHTS.
Colt Employees Remind Lawmakers About Jobs, History
Samuel Colt's legacy is alive and well. On March 14, 550 workers from the two Colt operating companies, successors of the Colt Armory that once made iconic Colt Peacemaker revolvers, boarded buses that brought them to the Legislative Office Building, part of the state Capitol complex in Hartford.
Senator Tom Coburn Joins CCRKBA’s National Advisory Council
U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has agreed to join the National Advisory Council of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb announced today.
Making The Ruger 10/22 Team Challenge Conversion
GunReports.com presents this article from the American Gunsmith Library Book of the Rifle: aking The Ruger 10/22 Team Challenge Conversion. Gunsmiths will be called upon to make drop-in parts drop in and solve other difficulties associated with the upgrade of the stock Ruger 10/22 to a Team Challenge unit.
GunsAmerica Is AuctioningSisk Rifle for Charity
You have a chance to own one of the most accurate rifles on the planet while supporting the men and women who have gone in harm's way to protect your freedom.
From GOA: Your activism is making a huge difference!
According to a recent letter from Gun Owners of America's Larry Pratt, the Left is not happy at all with Gun Owners of America.
Mossberg Donates 42 Shotguns to Help Fund YSSA
The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA) recently announced that O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. has continued its support of the YSSA with a donation of 42 new Mossberg shotguns.
NSSF Providing Free Firearm Safety Materials to Returning Servicemen and Women
Once President Obama announced the return of 34,000 servicemen and women from Afghanistan within a year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) said that it will continue providing free firearm safety materials, including gun locking devices, to America's returning armed services members. NSSF is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry.
At Savage, Out with the Ron,in with the Ron
Ron Coburn's recent retirement after 25 years as chairman and CEO of Savage Sports Corporation has led to the appointment of another Ron to succeed him. On Feb. 6, Savage Sports Corporation named Ron Johnson as its new CEO.
California Guardsman claims top honorsat Small Arms Championship
A California National Guardsman needed an extra suitcase to haul away the hardware he collected at this year's U.S. Army Small Arms Championship held at Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 9-10.
Glenn Beck Raising Money for American Sniper’s Family
Mercury One, Glenn Beck's production company, is raising money to honor Chris Kyle, author of American Sniper and the country's deadliest sniper. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go to The Chris Kyle Memorial and The FITCO Fund, a non-profit started by Chris Kyle to help veterans overcome PTSD.
Obama: Shooting All the Time
The White House released a photograph that they claim depicts President Obama skeet shooting at Camp David. They warned the internet not to alter it, which is basically like demanding that an alcoholic ignore a free bar. Here are few modifications the staff at the The Patriot Post came up with. Feel free to add more in the comments below.