Hold that dull bit up to the light, then head for the grinder. Your eyes can detect problems as well as any gauge.

We have yet to meet a gunsmith who knows all there is to know about repairing, improving and servicing all kinds of firearms. Nor have we ever met one who’s discomfort level fails to rise when a gun he’s never worked on, or hasn’t seen in years, comes in. Unless you specialize—rifles only, pistols only, shotguns only, stocks, engraving—you can ill afford to turn down work unfamiliar to you, yet you can’t afford not to if performing it could create a dangerous situation. That’s why books take up much space in the best shops. They’re our safety net, and they have proven their value many times by showing a way to fill a customer’s needs.

From MonroeRising.com: Recently, a friend and I were lamenting the steady dissolution of our Constitution. It seemed to us that the further our politicians have strayed from the spirit, meaning and intent of the Constitution, the more enervated, disunited and dispirited our nation and its people have become. Discussing how best to remedy the nation’s decline and to restore Constitutional governance, we briefly alluded to the discredited doctrine of nullification about which neither of us knew very much at all. So, I decided to briefly revisit the subject to see what I could learn. In a nutshell, this is it. I hope it will be of some interest to you.

WASHINGTON, D.C.--The United States Senate recently approved the FY2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Conference Report, which included an amendment to protect the use of pocketknives.

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Glock Releases New Rough-Textured-Frame Pistols: G19 RTF2 and G23 RTF2

SMYRNA, Ga. -- At the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Meeting/Expo, Glock released its two newest pistols: The Model 19 in 9x19 and the G23 in .40 S&W.

LaserMax to Add M&P Guide Rod Laser in mid-December

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In December, LaserMax will add a full-size 40-caliber Smith & Wesson M&P guide rod laser to its lineup of guide-rod lasers.

Search of Residence Results in ATF Seizure of 48 Firearms

SAN DIEGO -- David F. Morgan, 55, of La Mesa, California, has been arrested by agents of ATF for illegally purchasing firearms and ammunition in Arizona and transporting them into California.

Cabela's Announces Sale of Wild Wings

SIDNEY, Neb. -- Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) has announced the sale of its wildlife-art division, Wild Wings, LLC, to RDE Acquisition Company, LLC, which is owned by a former executive officer of Wild Wings.

Wilson Combat Chambers Four 6.8 SPC ARs

BERRYVILLE, Ark. -- Wilson Combat has begun chambering custom AR platform rifles in 6.8 SPC caliber.

AMU's Horner Crushes Tactical Div. Field At USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — Daniel Horner of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit crushed a field of nearly 85 shooters to win the Tactical Division title at the 2009 U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s (USPSA) Multi-Gun National Championships.

Long-Range Tactical Binocular Receives Armor Upgrade

MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Steiner's 15x80mm Military binocular and the more powerful 20x80 Military have been upgraded with a new NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) armor coating.

Troy Industries Makes Factory Move

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Troy Industries, Inc. is expanding operations and moving to a larger facility.

GunPal Ramps Up as Replacement for PayPal on Firearms Transactions

PayPal's 'Acceptable Use Policy' prevents electronic transaction of firearms and many firearms accessories, but the GunPal money-transfer service is expanding its services to solve that problem.