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It would be funny, if it weren't so pathetic. The overlords who seek to disarm us just don't know anything about guns, which makes them both arrogant and dangerous. Three recent eyebrow-raising examples.

We tip our hat to Reader Pipken, who suggested we compare high-cost Weatherbys to ‘Wal-mart' Weatherbys. Also, Reader Gray scratches his own Mosquito bite. And praise for the Rhino.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry based in Newtown, Conn., issued the following statement new gun-control laws in the state:

Ryan Cleckner shares his process for properly setting up your rifle and scope combination so that it naturally aligns with your eye. (NSSF Video)

Ryan Cleckner shares his process for sighting in a scoped rifle. There are some basics here, including bore-sighting, starting with a short 25-yard shot to get on the paper, and shooting groups before making adjustments at 100 yards. Two items at the end are also worth considering: slipping the scales and finding mechanical zero.

There are many reasons for the shotgun ‘smith to lengthen these internal dimensions. Here's how to accomplish the tasks.

Gun Tests’ Houston- and Idaho-based test teams take detailed looks at two very different sets of handguns in the April 2013 issue of the magazine.

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that there is no Second Amendment right to carry a concealed firearm in public. The broad wording of the decision in Peterson v. Martinez creates a far-reaching national precedent against carrying a loaded handgun outside the home. The case began on a challenge by a Washington State man against Colorado's law to issue CHL permits only to state residents. But the final ruling held, "In light of our nation's extensive practice of restricting citizens' freedom to carry firearms in a concealed manner, we hold that this activity does not fall within the scope of the Second Amendment's protections." The federal court also rejected arguments that Colorado's CHL law infringed on the Equal Protection Clause and the Privileges and Immunities Clause.

I have read Gun Tests for many years and have the highest regard for your policy of being free from commercial interests, and the technical expertise of the writing staff. I was frankly shocked that R. K. Campbell would declare Ed Sanow an expert on ammunition or anything else.

Gun Tests’ Houston- and Idaho-based test teams take detailed looks at traditional bolt-action hunting rifles by Weatherby, Howa, and Thompson/Center in the April 2013 issue of the magazine.

Since an article appeared in the Cheaper Than Dirt! Shooter's Log last week about a handful of manufacturers not selling equipment to state and local law enforcement that local citizens can't own, 65 additional companies have joined the effort.

Ammunition maker Hornady is asking its customers to 'protect your rights' by providing a form letter gun owners can use and send to political representatives.