They may be familiar to some, but not every gunsmith knows the ins and outs of drill bits. Here are the basics.

The graceful, light, and distinctive L.C. Smith Hammerless Double sidelock is a favorite of American shotgunners. Here’s how to fix its most common problems. If you own a Smith and want to make it suitable to shoot again, or if you are presented a Smith to repair, here’s what you need to know about the shotgun.

In June 2010, Kahr Arms purchased Minnesota-based firearms manufacturer, Magnum Research, Inc., maker of the Desert Eagle Pistol and BFR Revolvers in .44 Magnum, .45 LC/.410 or .45/70. Kahr Arms offers a selection of other niche-type firearms, such as the “Tommy Gun” and Auto-Ordnance line of M1 .30 caliber carbines. In this video, Gun Tests Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine shows off two of the company’s big-hole BFR wheelguns.

Beretta USA introduced the BU-9 Nano as its entry into the pocket 9mm pistol category last September. Initial shipments of the American-made pistol left the Accokeek, Maryland factory beginning in November 2011, with a suggested retail price of $475. In this video, Gun Tests’ Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine gets a detailed explanation of how easy the Nano is to break down for maintenance. The Nano's modularity provides for simple disassembly and easy cleaning. Safely disassemble the pistol by first engaging the striker deactivator, a patent pending safety mechanism that eliminates the need to pull the trigger prior to disassembly.

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Virginia Firearms Freedom Act Passes First Test

(GunReports.com)--A pro-gun bill pending in the Virginia General Assembly--the Virginia Firearms Freedom Act, HB 69--recently passed the House of Delegates overwhelmingly (70-29) and is now before the Senate's Courts of Justice Committee.

Introduced by Del. Charles Carrico (R-5), HB 69 is modeled after similar legislation which has been successful in other states, including Montana -- the first state to pass such a law.

HB 69 states that if a gun was made in Virginia, and then stays in the Commonwealth, the federal government may not regulate it under the Interstate Commerce Clause.

This is important because the Commerce Clause is the "hook" that Congress has used to justify almost every single federal gun control law.

Reader Comments

I am not a Lawyer, but can see many problems with this idea. Viriginia like most states has abuget problem which our General Assembly should be spending its time on!

Comment by: James H | March 5, 2010

I'm not a lawyer,either,but if this ruling improves intrastate commerce then it WILL help our budget.

Comment by: VCHawk | March 7, 2010

I'm not a lawyer,either,but if this ruling improves intrastate commerce then it WILL help our budget.

Comment by: VCHawk | March 7, 2010