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4 days ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
The resurgence of the 10mm Auto cartridge and handguns chambered for it continues, and so does our coverage of pistols chambered for the powerful round, as well as the 10mm-caliber but shorter 40 S&W. In the last few years, we’ve added many more tested 40-bore pistols in the pages of Gun Tests.
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2 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
For the rifleman, there is nothing that soothes the soul and brightens the day like a good-quality bolt-action rifle. For the serious rifleman who hunts, a centerfire rifle offers strength, efficiency, dependability, and accuracy. Some shooters realize a more expensive rifle may be needed for precision work, but it’s still possible to have a great gun that doesn’t break the bank. In most models, the bolt-action rifle will exhibit superior reliability compared to a semi-automatic or lever gun.
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3 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
You’d never know it from watching television, but civilians stop more active shooters than police and do so with fewer mistakes, according to new research from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC).
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3 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
Banking giant Citigroup has reversed its policy of discriminating against members of the firearms and ammunition industry and once again will open banking services to this manufacturing, wholesale, and retailer segment. Edward Skyler, head of Citibank’s enterprise services and public affairs, said in a June 3 statement, “We will no longer have a specific policy as it relates to firearms.
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3 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 on June 5 that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PCLAA) bars Mexico’s claims that firearm manufacturers “aided and abetted” illegal firearms trafficking to narco-terrorist drug cartels in Mexico. In Smith & Wesson v.
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3 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
A June 2, 2025, decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear appeals in the Snope v. Brown and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island cases can only mean the right to bear arms will remain “a second-class right,” as Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in his dissent disagreeing with the denial of review. Those cases sought review of Maryland’s ban (Snope) on AR-15s, AR-10s, AK-47s, and AK-74s among other semi-auto mechanisms) and Rhode Island’s ban (Ocean State Tactical) on standard-sized magazines.
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3 weeks ago | 
gun-tests.com | Todd Woodard
Oklahoma’s Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act, which prevents corporate banks with discriminatory policies against firearm industry members from collecting taxpayer dollars through state contracts. “Governor Stitt delivered on his promise that Oklahoma would only do business with entities that respect the lawful commerce of arms in the Sooner State,” said Darren LaSorte, NSSF’s Director, Government Relations – State Affairs.
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1 month 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 month 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 month 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.
