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1 week ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
Since President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 4 about new tariffs — a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, plus targeted reciprocal tariffs — I’ve seen ammunition retailers talking about how the U.S. ammunition industry could be affected, and downstream, how consumers like you and me would feel the pinch.
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1 week ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
I loved the article on S&W N-Frame Revolvers. The reviews were informative and the history of the big guns was fascinating. One question: The cylinders hold six rounds. Why were the accuracy tests done with five rounds? Keep up the good work. — Robert
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1 week ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
Gun Storage Check Week is a national campaign of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)—the firearms industry trade association—to encourage all gun owners to check their firearm storage practices and, if necessary, take action to Make Sure It’s Secure. FIREARM STORAGE OPTIONSSecurely storing firearms is one of the most effective methods of helping to reduce suicide, accidents and theft.
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2 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
Home Gun Tests+ Hi-Power Clone Vs. the Real Thing: Is the SA-35 Worth It?
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2 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
On May 21, 2025 the House Rules Committee amended H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to include Sec. 2 of the Constitutional Hearing Protection Act—fully removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act of 1934. Sec. 112029 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates the NFA’s excise tax and registration of suppressors.
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2 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
The Firearms Policy Coalition announced priority policy reforms and urged the White House and Department of Justice to take immediate and meaningful action to safeguard and support the rights of peaceable gun owners across the country. The gunowners’ rights organization submitted a report to the White House and DOJ outlining numerous positive key reforms that the Trump Administration can enact to address unconstitutional and burdensome rules, regulations, and enforcement practices.
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2 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
On May 16, 2025, the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) and Texas Gun Rights (TXGR) entered into a settlement agreement that stops further litigation and enforcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs).
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2 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
Defined as a “lightweight, short-barreled variation of an existing rifle model,” the carbine was first employed by cavalry. Fighting in a very confined area, they needed something much shorter than an infantry rifle. Shorter barrels affect muzzle velocity negatively, as did the recoil on the shoulders with a standard cartridge in a trimmed down rifle — sometimes to the point where different ammo had to be loaded for the carbines.
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3 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
The 12-gauge pump shotgun or shotshell-firing pump firearm is a mainstay for home defense and as a truck gun. Pump actions offer ease of use, easier maintenance, and versatility because they can be loaded with shells that range from non-lethal types and bird shot to 00 buck and slugs that can still be cycled through the gun. Also, pump shotguns are typically less expensive than semi-autos, which require more maintenance and can be finicky with light target loads.
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3 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
According to Cartridges of the World 17th Edition, the 22 Long Rifle was developed by the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. in 1887. The Peters Cartridge Co. is supposed to have first manufactured it, specifically for Stevens. The company’s 1888 catalog lists the Nos. 1, 2, 9 and 10 model break-open rifles as available in the new chambering with increased rifling twist. The New Model Pocket or Bicycle rifle also chambered it.
