Inside ‘The Vault’ of the National Museum of the Marine Corps

By Mark Oliva Memorial Day holds special meaning to the firearms industry. Like nearly all Americans, we pause to remember and honor those whose lives were sacrificed defending our freedoms. For firearms manufacturers, the small arms the fallen carried into battle remind us of the unique connection of those in uniform and our industry. There’s … Read more

Bird Colonel Trashes Tin Eagles With False Testimony in California ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Case

By Mark Oliva Retired Marine Colonel Craig Tucker is throwing in his 25 years of Marine Corps service, combat experience and military expertise to deny Californians their Second Amendment rights. The problem is, he’s doing it on a bed of verifiably false allegations of what today’s Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) is and isn’t. He discloses … Read more

Terry McAuliffe Thinks Lying About Gun Control Will Make Him Governor of Virginia Again

By Mark Oliva Former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe is showing Old Dominion voters that he’s ignorant of the most basic facts surrounding gun ownership. That’s not good news for Virginia gun owners, since McAuliffe is taking a second run at the Governor’s mansion. This time, his anti-gun baggage is overflowing. McAuliffe tweeted on July 6, “Call me … Read more

Listen: Interview With NSSF Director of Public Affairs, Mark Oliva

By Gabriella Hoffman I recently had the opportunity to visit the National Shooting Sports Foundation‘s Washington, DC offices to talk with Mark Oliva, the NSSF’s Director of Public Affairs. The NSSF, the firearms trade association, is often confused for the NRA, Gun Owners of America, or similar advocacy groups. While the organization strongly believes in … Read more