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The Truth About Trace Data: Why Isn’t Bloomberg Ashamed?
by Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, and Michael J. Sullivan, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg claims law enforcement officers can’t get to firearm trace data. But now that his lies have been exposed by the heads of both the ATF and the Fraternal Order of Police, Bloomberg shows no sign of having the good manners to even be embarrassed.

D.C.’s Gun Ban: Round 2
by Dave Kopel

A federal appeals court has refused to rehear the Parker case, likely moving the battle for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms to the U.S. Supreme Court.

One on One: Chris W. Cox
by NRA Staff

A conversation with the head of the nra Institute for Legislative Action about the dangers gun owners face.

Triggering Thought
by Blaine Smith, Associate Editor

University of Toledo Professor Brian Patrick is teaching an honors class in American gun policy to 18 of the school’s best and brightest, all in an effort to topple towering anti-gun bias in the national media.

The Secretive Semmerling
The Semmerling line of manual repeaters included the world’s smallest and most powerful multi-shot pistols ever offered.


Cover Story

Schizomedia
by James O.E. Norell, Contributing Editor

Don’t be fooled by legislation touted by the “mainstream” media as a deterrent to terrorism. Drafted by the U.S. Justice Department, S. 1237 would allow any U.S. attorney general to deny any American’s firearm rights in secret with no due process.


NRA President John Sigler: Preserving Our Firearm Freedom for Future Generations
by Tes Salb, Managing Editor, Shooting Sports USA

Newly elected NRA President John C. Sigler discusses his hopes and plans for making the National Rifle Association stronger and more relevant than ever before.

Barnes Bullets: The Meaning of “Premium”
by Laurie Lee Dovey

Grit, determination—and several industry-changing innovations—have made Barnes Bullets one of the most respected ammunition manufacturers in the world.