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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Texas AG: McDonald Part of a Larger Fight

(GunReports.com)--Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has set his sights on striking down strict state and local gun laws, and a pending Supreme Court case could help him do it, according to the Kansas City infoZine.

Abbott attended oral arguments at the Supreme Court March 2 in the case of McDonald v. Chicago, which could topple the ability of state and local governments to pass restrictive gun laws.

Abbott said that, if the case is decided in Chicago's favor, states and cities could continue to infringe on Second Amendment gun rights.

"It is a growing trend and desire of many municipalities to regulate handguns," Abbott said. "The trend could threaten Texans' right to keep and bear arms."

Abbott, along with more than 30 other state attorneys general, submitted a friend of the court brief expressing concern about the case.

"This is part of a larger fight to protect individual liberties," Abbott said. "That fundamental issue in America is being challenged today."

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Reader Comments

As I have stated many times before, The government wants to run everything. In consideration of personal liberties they have taken our ability to make any choices away. Helmets, seat belts, hands free telephones in cars only, motor size of the car we buy, and even things as finite as your banking security. Mr Abbott's battle for individual liberties is commendable but rather futile given the scope of the Feds reach. Obama and his merry band of zealots are doing more damage to America than Godzilla did to Tokyo!Being a life member of the NRA helps in the battle for civil liberties. Semper Fi

Comment by: Sharps | March 11, 2010

I have to agree with Sharps. I am fortunate enough to live in Texas and even as "gun friendly" as Texas is the threat remains from anti-gunners at every turn. We have to take back our individual rights from the government and tell them to stay the hell out of our lives. i, for one, refuse to live in greater servitude.

Comment by: ajwrangler | March 11, 2010

As most in this forum are aware, I am delighted to live in the state of Texas. On the whole, Texas is a pretty conservative state, and as such we enjoy a pretty good climate of pro-Second Amendment laws and policies. It is instructive to note, however, that all elective state offices of the executive branch are Republicans. Of course Republicans can be and have been guilty of anti-Second Amendment actions, but in our case, we enjoy a "gun friendly" state because our state officers are pretty conservative. The picture dramatically changes when we look at the large cities of our state. Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, and others are literally liberal islands in a conservative ocean. You can count on it that these large population centers would dearly love to infringe on the Second Amendment rights of their residents. It is our state firearms pre-emption law that keeps them at bay, and which has also been credited with reversals in cities who chose to violate the Second Amendment rights of their residents. May God bless Texas, and may God bless the United States of America!

Comment by: canovack | March 11, 2010

The blue/red maps are always telling when they break it down by county.

I keep waiting for GOA or NRA to draw one of those superimposed on one with violent crime rates and HCI ratings.

Comment by: P V B | March 11, 2010

It seems that liberals live in the big cities and conservatives live in the country. More land coverage in the country, more population in the cities. If I were to pick who this country should be run by it would be conservatives in the country rather than the sheeple who live in the city.

Comment by: Robert J | March 12, 2010

And, Robert J.....There is an understandable reason that conservatives generally live in the country or in the small towns and cities, while liberals generally inhabit the large cities and metropolitan areas. Those who choose to live in the rural setting or in small municipalities are generally those who are self-confident, self-responsible, do-it-themselves, independent of government welfare, loyal American citizens. The liberals, on the other hand, like the big cities, because they can get more for doing less, they depend on government assistance, and they need an audience so they can tell others what to do. The liberals also need the comfort of being members of groups, because individually they lack the self-confidence to take care of themselves. Now, of course, there are exceptions to everything.....We can still find some conservatives living in large metropolitan areas, but the overwhelming numbers of city dwellers tend to be liberals, because the liberals just can't hack it by themselves. I am reminded here of the lyrics of a song that ring pretty true: "A country boy will survive"!

Comment by: canovack | March 12, 2010

Canovack - all this time, I thought liberals lived in the city because they felt they could contribute more to society. Had to burst my bubble, didn't you! ;)

When I was stationed in California, we were mobilized to help quell Rodney-mania in LA. Once the gang-bangers were killing away at will, and we needed the National Guard to silence the thugs, (I think some of our LAV's rolled into town, but it was over when we started issuing ammo) everybody in Southern California was conservative and truly appreciative of our military.

Comment by: P V B | March 12, 2010

Where's Gaviota? Is he out in the yard picking up tree branches from the recent storms that rolled through Arkansas? These pages are like a magazine with one round missing (pun intended).

Comment by: Jeff W | March 12, 2010

Bad bout of gastroenteritis. I'll spare you the ghastly details. You all are doing great work without me. Thanks for asking.

Gaviota

Comment by: Lee W | March 12, 2010

Feel better Gav. I had c. diff once....

Comment by: P V B | March 12, 2010