Brian McCombie

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Brian McCombie is a freelance writer from central Wisconsin specializing in firearms and outdoor sports. His byline appears regularly in Gun Digest and other national magazines.

Colt No Longer Exclusive Owner of M4 Rifle

Colt's M4 production duties may be changing soon, given that it is no longer the exlusive manufacturer of the model.

One-Per-Month Handgun Bill Goes to New Jersey Governor

New Jersey legislators have passed a bill limiting handgun purchases to no more than one per month. Whether or not Governor Jon Corzine (D) will sign the bill into law remains unknown.

Attorneys General Denounce Assault Weapons Ban

On June 11, 2009, attorneys general from 23 states faxed a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, in which they voiced their opposition to any new Assault Weapons Ban (AWB). This, following Holder's comments earlier this year that he and the Obama Administration had hoped to reinstate some form of the 1994 AWB.

Oregon: Concealed Carry Records Controversy Continues

Currently, information about who has a concealed carry permit in Oregon is considered a public record. A bill to make that information confidential was passed by the Oregon House in May. Recently, though, the same bill did not receive a vote by the Oregon Senate, effectively killing it for this legislative session.

California Ammo Bill Would Hurt Gun Owners

In California, an anti-ammunition piece of legislation, Assembly Bill 962, passed the state Assembly last week and moved to the state Senate for consideration. If passed, it will impose ammo restrictions and much, much more.

Oklahoma Parking Lot Law Stands

While at work, Oklahoma gun owners can store firearms in their locked vehicles parked on company property. State Attorney General Drew Edmondson announced that recently, when the filing deadline had passed for further legal appeals in a long-standing legal case.

Federal “Terrorist” Legislation Could Threaten Gun Owners

A bill to ban terrorists from buying guns is before congress. Newsflash: The definition of terrorist is being expanded to include gun owners.

Texas May Test State Sovereignty Over Firearms

A Texas state representative has set his sights on having Texas-made firearms exempt from some federal laws.