As I write this editorial, I have just finished reading the January, 2025 issue of the American Rifleman – the flagship publication of the National Rifle Association. Before I go any further, let me make two qualifying statements. Firstly, I want the reader to remember that this is an editorial, which, by definition is merely one person’s opinion and secondly, I am not currently an NRA member. I was for many years, but when I began to detect an unhealthy smell from within the organization, I ceased to renew my yearly membership, sending my money to other pro-Second Amendment groups instead. The fact that ultimately my sense of that situation was correct is not something that I’m proud of. ...Read More >

The issue’s cover photo was submitted by our contributing writer, Leo Remiger, courtesy of Robert Summa. It features N. C. Nash in his somewhat unorthodox offhand position with the Maynard rifle. ...Read More >

We begin our article with the following letter, which N.C. Nash wrote to the Massachusetts Arms Company. It was consequently used as a testimonial in the 1886 booklet/catalog titled, The Maynard Rifle. ...Read More >

I recently attended the 2024 BPCR Nationals at the Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico. The matches were held in early July, and the range fully lived up to its reputation of hot and dry conditions, with no shortage of mirage and rapidly changing conditions. In contrast, there was a 22 BPCRA match before the black powder big bore match. Thunderstorms occurred daily, and there was enough moisture to grow mosquitoes in the desert. ...Read More >