Rise From Your Grave!

Can you resurrect a Springfield 1911 from the dead? Perhaps a better way of putting it might be, can one take a Springfield Armory M1911 .45 acp pistol that has sat dormant in a gun safe for more than twenty years and make it run again?

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Indiana Gun Permits and Sonny Puzikas | SOTG 1029

Representatives in Indiana are attempting to eliminate the requirement for a “gun permit” and institute a Constitutional Carry system that follows the Bill of Rights.

Colt Sold To CZG, Ceska Zbrojovka Group | SOTG 1030

Colt Manufacturing, the 175 year old American gun maker will be sold to CZG, Ceska Zbrojovka Group, parent company of CZ-USA. How and why did this happen?

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Zachary Markel, affectionately known as the Shipping Ogre, is an intricate member of the Student of the Gun team. Zachary co-hosts the radio show, publishes the material for public consumption and produces Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel. As the Shipping Ogre, Zach oversees the SOTG Gear store. He ensures that every package he touches is handled with care.