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Why Smith & Wesson Packed Up 200 Years of Massachusetts History and Moved to Tennessee
Smith & Wesson’s move from Massachusetts to Tennessee was not just about geography. It was a collision of gun politics, labor economics, manufacturing strategy, and a company trying to protect its future in a changing industry.
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The Rifle Brand the Military Almost Adopted That Civilians Bought Up Anyway
Sig Sauer built a rifle family so closely tied to the U.S. Army’s next-generation push that civilian buyers rushed in before most people even understood what made it different. The result was a rare case where military development, commercial hype, and real engineering advances all hit at once.
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Why the Modern Springfield Armory Has No Actual Connection to the Historic US Government Armory It’s Named After
The modern Springfield Armory is a private gun company from Illinois, not the old federal armory in Massachusetts. The shared name is real, but the institutional, legal, and manufacturing connection most people assume simply is not.
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The Recognizable AR-15 Brand That Quietly Changed Hands in the Same Bankruptcy Sale That Broke Up Remington
When Remington was carved up in bankruptcy, most attention went to the famous names. But one of the most recognizable AR-15 brands in America, DPMS Panther Arms, also changed hands in the same sale, and that move says a lot about the modern rifle market.
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Do Trophy Management Programs Benefit Average Hunters?
Trophy management can produce older bucks and better age structure, but the payoff for average hunters depends heavily on access, patience, local habitat, and how rules are designed. In many places, the biggest gains go to disciplined private-land programs, while public-land hunters see a more mixed result.
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Why Gun Owners No Longer Have to Pay the $200 Tax Stamp for Suppressors and Short-Barreled Rifles
A major federal change cut the long-standing NFA tax on most suppressors and short-barreled rifles to $0. Here is what changed, why it happened, and what gun owners still have to do before taking one home.
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The ATF Is Quietly Rolling Back Dozens of Rules and Most Gun Owners Have No Idea It’s Happening
A major ATF rewrite is underway, and many gun owners have barely noticed. The agency has launched a sweeping package of repeals, withdrawals, and proposed changes that could reshape how firearms rules are enforced in America.
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Why Married Couples May Soon Be Able to Register the Same Suppressor or NFA Firearm Together
A new ATF proposal could let married couples jointly register suppressors and other NFA firearms without setting up a trust. If finalized, it would simplify lawful sharing, cut paperwork, and reduce extra cost for many households.
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The New Rule That Could Make It Easier to Import Certain Training Ammunition Into the US
A proposed ATF rule could make it simpler for licensed importers to bring certain non-combat training rounds into the United States. The change would mainly affect products used for simulation, marking, and force-on-force training rather than traditional live ammunition.
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Why the M14 might be the worst rifle the US Army ever put in a soldier’s hands
The M14 was powerful, accurate, and handsome on a rifle range, but war is not a rifle range. In the field, its weight, recoil, awkward length, and troubled rollout made it a serious mismatch for the kind of combat American soldiers actually fought.
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Unique 2019 Commercial and Residential Haven in Island Park, Idaho, Featuring Tree Houses Nestled Amongst Majestic Douglas Firs
Charming cabins with porches and hot tubs, nestled among towering Douglas firs, await your discovery!
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Spectacular 1998 Retreat in Jackson, Wyoming, with 920 Feet of Snake River Frontage and Miles of Scenic Trails for Every Season
Discover exquisite period details in three distinctive homes, nestled among the breathtaking Teton peaks and serene rivers.