The 2025 NRA F-Class Nationals take place at the Winnequah Gun Club in Lodi, Wisconsin, August 2-9, 2025. And this is peak summer vacation time. So we know many of our readers will be driving to other states in the days and weeks ahead. If you plan to travel across state lines with your guns, this book can really help. With over 100 changes from last year, the 2025 edition of Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States is a must-read for anyone planning to travel around the country with firearms. In addition, the book also covers the firearms travel laws for Canada and Mexico.
For $16.95 you can purchase a state-by-state Traveler’s Guide to firearms laws. This book can help ensure you comply with all state laws during your trip. Highways Magazine states: “If you carry a weapon in your rig, you need this book.” This 68-page guide covers all firearms types and all 50 states. It even has info for Canada and Mexico. The Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States has sold more than 2,000,000 copies since it was first released in 1996.
This 28th edition of the Traveler’s Guide covers important topics such as carry of firearms in a motor vehicle, concealed carry reciprocity, which states preempt local gun regulation, tips on handling a traffic stop, concealed carry in state and National Parks, vehicle carry and possession on college campuses and much more. Best of all, the text is in plain, easy-to-read English.
Written and researched by J. Scott Kappas, an attorney and Class III Firearms Dealer, the 2025 Traveler’s Guide has a preface that defines many key terms important for anyone traveling with a firearm across state lines. The latest edition also has new formatting for easier reading.
The Traveler’s Guide is especially useful for shooters traveling in RVs and motorhomes. The American Rifleman Magazine declared: “This book is a must-have for truck drivers, motor home enthusiasts, campers and other travelers…easy to read and understand, well-organized and concise….” One reader from Texas adds: “I used to think that my RV was the same as my home when it came to gun carry….the Traveler’s Guide set me straight. Now I know my motorhome is subject to the same laws as any vehicle when it comes to guns.”
Plan Your Visit: Top 5 Areas to Explore Near Camp Perry Feature based on article by Ashley Dugan, CMP Writer
This summer, many of our readers will visit Camp Perry, Ohio to participate in the historic CMP annual National Matches. There will be smallbore and centerfire rifle matches, along with pistol matches. And this year there will be a number of new mid-range (600-yard) rifle matches. For those competing at Camp Perry this summer, there are many interesting nearby places to visit along the shores of Lake Erie. This article covers some tourism highlights in the area — the Top 5 areas visitors can explore outside of Camp Perry this summer. Many of these tourism attractions are featured in Ohio’s useful Shores and Islands website.
Marblehead and East Harbor State Park
Marblehead is a small village about 18 miles east of Camp Perry. The downtown area offers a strip of quaint shops and restaurants along with an eclectic array of artist galleries and events. Here, catch the Kelleys Island ferry or drive slowly down the picturesque coastline of the peninsula to reach the Marblehead Lighthouse – a state park with the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes (since 1822). The spot has a good nautical museum on the grounds. Fish off the rocks, have a picnic or take in views of the world-famous amusement park, Cedar Point, located just across the bay. For more outdoor activities, Marblehead offers East Harbor State Park, with a public beach, a marsh pond, camping and breathtaking views.
Port Clinton, Put-In-Bay, Liberty Aviation Museum
Port Clinton is the city where Camp Perry is located. Nestled along the shore of Lake Erie, Port Clinton offers beaches, restaurants, festivals. and live outdoor music during the summer months. Ride the fast, Jet Express catamaran ferry to Put-In-Bay, visit the old Port Clinton Lighthouse, reserve your spot on one of the many charter fishing boats or grab a basket of fried Lake Erie perch.
Visitors may also visit the Liberty Aviation Museum, which showcases several authentic World War II aircraft and a fully operational Ford Tri-motor “Tin Goose” — one of only a few still flying. Learn more about Port Clinton at PortClinton.com.
Catawba Island
No more than a 10-minute drive from downtown Port Clinton is Catawba Island, which offers several fun options. The Gideon Owen Wine Company serves up local wines, with roots dating back to the 1870s. Just down the road, The Orchard restaurant offers farm-to-table options in an upscale atmosphere. Try fresh seafood or Wagyu beef, and listen to the live entertainment. Visit the farm stand next door for a salad or hot honey & whipped feta dip, or simply sip on some wine in the garden area. Later you can watch the sunset over the lake at Catawba Island State Park, find yet another ferry to Put-In-Bay, play putt-putt or maybe even take a tour of African Safari Wildlife Park, a member of the Zoological Association of America and home to many exotic animals and drive-through encounters.
Sandusky and Cedar Point
Just a short drive across the bay, you’ll find Sandusky, which is home to Cedar Point, a large amusement park opened in 1870 that now has over 70 thrill rides, including 18 roller coasters. The park is built within its own peninsula and holds a mile-long sandy beach and water park. Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, located in Sandusky, is Ohio’s largest indoor water park. Buy a day pass to the many pools and water slides. This is the USA’s #1 indoor water park according to USA Today. Other Sandusky amenities include the Sandusky Mall, a Merry-Go-Round Museum, a speakeasy bar, and the Jackson Street Pier with a variety of restaurants to enjoy. Learn more about Sandusky at CityofSandusky.com.
Lake Erie Islands
The Western Basin of Lake Erie, where Camp Perry is located, is home to several unique islands. Just a short ferry ride away, guests may rent golf carts, bikes, or take their own transportation. Such islands include South Bass, home to Put-In-Bay. The island is also home to Heineman Winery, founded in 1888. While at the winery, explore Crystal Cave, one of the largest geodes in the world, and Perry’s Cave, a limestone cavern discovered in 1813. Families may also visit the Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, at 352 feet, one of the tallest monuments in the USA.
Viewable from South Bass is Kelleys Island, another fun destination in Lake Erie. The island offers historic homes, bed & breakfasts, and a State Park where you can camp, sunbathe, swim, or rent kayaks. Next to the beach is the Glacial Grooves, a natural phenomenon created when a massive glacier moved through the area millions of years ago, forming the Great Lakes.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a print resource at your fingertips that has hundreds of true-size cartridge illustrations, plus technical descriptions of thousands of popular cartridge types? That could be a real time-saver. It’s no wonder this book is an Amazon category best-seller.
If you’re a serious shooter, the latest 7th Edition of the Ammo Encyclopedia belongs in your library. Released in late 2022, this 928-page book is probably the most comprehensive and up-to-date book in print covering current and obsolete cartridge and shotshell types. The Ammo Encyclopedia is a massive resource work with 100+ chapters, covering thousands of handgun, rifle, and shotgun cartridges from the past century and a half. This 928-page edition includes over 150 new cartridge profiles. An expanded Trademark Index lists contact information for all current ammunition manufacturers.
One of the best features is a full-color section with actual size drawings of over 320 current rimfire/centerfire cartridges and shotshells. You won’t find that many “life-size” cartridge drawings in one place even on the internet. Cartridge profiles and ballistic charts have been expanded to include many new factory cartridges. An updated Cartridge Index lists both the standard and alternate names for each cartridge in chronological order. The authors have even included air rifle pellets and historical images and charts. This 928-page softcover book is now just $19.99 on Amazon, 60% off list price.
Comments from guys who bought the book:
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“It’s a great reference book for individuals who reload their own ammunition. There is a lot more info in this Edition. Everyone who likes this information should have it in their library.” – Reloader
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Erich Mietenkorte Wins 2025 Canadian Rifle Silhouette National High Power Championship.
Team Lapua’s Erich Mietenkorte took top honors at the 2025 Canadian High Power Rifle Silhouette National Championships, winning the 240-shot High Power Aggregate with an impressive combined score of 195/240. Held at the Bull River Shooters Association range in Cranbrook, British Columbia, from June 29 to July 5, the national championship featured both Smallbore and High Power rifle disciplines, with competitors engaging steel silhouette targets from the standing offhand position at distances of 200, 300, 385, and 500 meters.
Mietenkorte competed in both High Power categories — Standard Rifle and Hunting Rifle — scoring 99/120 with his 6.5×47 Lapua in the Standard division, and 96/120 with his 6mm BR in the Hunting Rifle division. Mietenkorte’s combined performance earned him first place overall in the High Power aggregate and national titles in both rifle categories.
“Success in this discipline requires absolute confidence in your equipment. When it comes to consistency, reliability, and performance,?Lapua cases and bullets,?Vihtavuori powders, and?Berger bullets?are unmatched,” commented Mietenkorte. “I used Lapua 108gr and 139gr Scenar bullets in my 6.5×47, and Berger 95gr and 115gr bullets in my 6BR, all handloaded with Vihtavuori N140 powder. These components gave me the precision and consistency needed[.]”
What’s next? Mietenkorte will be competing at the U.S. NRA Rifle Silhouette National Championships at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, NM, July 20-26, 2025.
In addition to his success in the Canadian High Power competition, Mietenkorte finished 4th overall in the Smallbore Standard Rifle category. In the video below Eric demonstrates Smallbore Silhouette marksmanship skills.
Silhouette Champion Shares His Skills
In the video below, silhouette champion Eric Mietenkorte explains proper hold: “Consistency is key! Form a solid stance that is repeatable and allows you to have a natural point of aim. If you don’t come down on target adjust your feet, don’t rotate your body with your torso muscles.”
Erich explains his aiming method: “Pick a spot on the target and shoot for that. Try not to hesitate, if you’re on target, take the shot. It’s easy to get locked up by trying to make a great shot better. Make sure to follow through, keep that trigger pulled back. Don’t forget to have fun!”
The CMP’s hugely popular Rimfire Sporter event runs Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Camp Perry, Ohio. Prior to the Sunday match, on Saturday, July 19th, the CMP will host the Rimfire Check-In and a CMP Rimfire Clinic.
New Range Location Will Have E-Targets
Unlike past years, the 2025 National Rimfire Sporter match will be held on Camp Perry’s Petrarca Range — equipped with CMP eTargets. This should please the hundreds of Rimfire Sporter competitors. The Petrarca range features more conveniences, such as a covered firing line and adjacent parking. Moreover, the eTargets should improve the experience for competitors. Brian Williams, CMP Highpower Manager, explained: “The matches should run faster, without the need to hang targets and do the scoring.”
E-Targets for Rimfire Sporter Match This Year
For the first time, this summer the CMP will utilize the electronic targets of Petrarca Range for the National Rimfire Sporter Match. Featuring Kongsberg Target System (KTS) technology, the system includes monitors at each firing point.
The eTargets will permit the Rimfire Sporter Match to run more smoothly and efficiently. Competitors won’t have to walk down-range between relays to change targets, and scores will be tracked and recorded instantly. Monitors placed alongside each competitor will instantly show shot placements during the match, while suspended displays above the firing line will allow spectators to follow along with each shot in real time.
Popular Match for Junior and Adult Competitors
The National Rimfire Sporter Match, one of the most well-attended events of the annual National Matches, is open to both adults and juniors of all experience levels. Using .22 caliber rifles at 25 and 50 yards, participants in the match traditionally chose from three separate classes: Open Sight (O), Telescope Sight (T) and Tactical Unlimited (TU). Due to high demand, the CMP has added an “M-class” for 2025 to give competitors the option to use U.S. military rimfire training rifles during competition. Competitors may enter in Single or Double Entry options and then select the rifle class(es) in which they will fire.
Firing is done at 25 and 50 yards in prone, sitting, and standing positions, in slow and rapid-fire modes. For each Class, awards are offered to High Juniors, High Seniors, and High Women as well as Overall Winners.
If there is a single CMP event at Camp Perry every summer that offers the highest level of shooter satisfaction, the most diverse group of competitors, and the lowest cost of entry, that would have to be the annual Rimfire Sporter Match. Shooters range in age from young juniors to seniors in their 70s and 80s. And persons with disabilities can compete as well, with Adaptive Shooting Programs for physically-challenged competitors.
Each year, the Rimfire Sporter Match attracts hundreds of shooters to Camp Perry. National Rimfire Sporter competitors can use affordable sporter rifles with either scopes or iron sights. All you need are a .22 LR rifle, a simple sling, and ammo. Rifles may be manually operated or semi-automatic, in four classes: the standard “O Class” for open-sighted rifles, “T-Class” for telescope-sighted rifles, the “TU Class” for Tactical and unlimited rifles, and the new “M-Class” for Military Rimfire Training Rifles.
Rimfire Sporter Course of Fire
Competitors will complete slow fire prone, rapid fire prone, slow fire sitting or kneeling, rapid fire sitting or kneeling, slow fire standing, and rapid fire standing shot sequences. To learn more about the National Rimfire Sporter Match, CLICK HERE.
Learn more about the National Rimfire Sporter Match at TheCMP.org website.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), together with Pennsylvania resident Bonita Shreve, have filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS), seeking to overturn the Prohibition-era federal ban on the mailing of handguns. The Complaint alleges that this ban is “inconsistent with Founding-era historical tradition” of firearm regulation.
Since 1927, federal law has denied ordinary Americans the right to utilize the mails to ship handguns. Yet all the while, the USPS handles handgun shipments on behalf of businesses and government officials every single day. This ban is as arbitrary and discriminatory as it is violative of the Second Amendment — and its criminal penalties are steep.
Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, stated: “This complaint demonstrates that the federal government’s Prohibition-era ban on mailing handguns violates the Second Amendment. GOA is proud to stand with its members and supporters to ensure that their constitutional rights are protected, and we are committed to ending all anti-gun ‘rules for me, but not for thee’, in any form they may take.”
Sam Paredes, speaking for the Gun Owners Foundation, added: “This law was passed in a different time. Our complaint makes clear that every day this ban remains in effect, it infringes on the rights of law-abiding Americans who are fully entitled to exercise all of their Second Amendment freedoms. In America, using the Postal Service to mail handguns to other law-abiding individuals should not be a felony.”
Smart Option for Shipping Handguns Currently
Until Federal policy changes, persons without FFLs cannot use USPS to ship handguns — doing that can get you arrested! But there IS an efficient, cost-effective way to ship handguns — ship via UPS (United Parcel Service) using ShipMyGun.com labels.
If you want to ship handguns, as a private party (non-FFL), there are now very limited options. You cannot use the U.S. Postal Service, and, since September 2021, you cannot use FEDEX. Yes, that’s right, FEDEX no longer allows non-FFLs to ship handguns.
So UPS is currently the only choice for handguns (for non-FFLs). But this can be very expensive because of rules requiring overnight shipping. There IS an alternative that can save you significant money. By ordering your shipping labels from ShipMyGun.com, you could save $50 or more on UPS handgun shipping. It is quick and easy.
ShipMyGun.com has a large FFL database, so you can verify the recipient’s address and FFL status. The ShipMyGun.com website has a simple to use label-printing process. All handgun shipments are fulfilled via next day air. Long guns are shipped quickly via ground and typically arrive within 3-5 business days. (NOTE: For rifles and shotguns it is still possible to use U.S. Postal Service following USPS rules.)
If you’ve been thinking about a big purchase at Brownells, here are some money-saving codes. Brownells is currently offering $50 Off a $500+ purchase, $25 Off a $250+ purchase, and 10% Off most purchases (through the end of July). It’s simple to get these discounts — there are no buyers’ clubs to join, no forms to fill out. Just use the appropriate Discount Code during online check-out.
Listed below are the Codes to use. Simply use the appropriate Code for your purchase at Brownells.com. As these Codes may be deactivated without notice, if one Code doesn’t work, try a different Code and you can still save some buck$. Also if the highest value code no longer works, try a lesser value CODE.
Coupon Code: OUTLAW10 — 10% Off sitewide
Expiration date: 7/30/2025
Coupon Code: PRIMER10 — 10% Off sitewide
Expiration date: 7/29/2025
Coupon Code: JULY50 — $50 off $500 or more
Expiration date: 7/31/2025
Coupon Code: JULY25 — $25 Off $250 or more
Expiration date: 7/31/2025
NOTE: If a specific code does not work, try another code. Some of these codes have no listed expiration date, so Brownells could terminate them at any time. Accordingly, we recommend you do your shopping soon.
Are you getting started in .22 LR rimfire shooting? Or perhaps you just got a new rimfire rifle and want to find the most accurate and consistent ammo for your new rig? Well, here’s good news. ELEY has started selling 5-packs of select ammunition samples that let you easily acquire five different ammo types for testing and evaluation. This allows you to easily find optimal ammunition for their firearm. There are six different five-pack variations, created to make particular disciplines and budget levels. ELEY says: “Whether you’re an elite competitor, club shooter, or hunter, there’s a pack curated just for you.”
These 5-pack sets are offered online at Killough Shooting Sports. Three trial pack types are available currently, with the others to come very soon. Prices range from $42.00 ($8.40 per 50ct box) to $80.00 ($16.00 per 50ct box). See the current Trial Pack offerings at Killoughshootingsports.com.
TENEX Signature Pack
This premium pack features a range of velocity variants from ELEY Tenex, the world’s leading .22LR cartridge. Designed for athletes at the highest level, it allows competitors to match their firearm with the exact performance characteristics required for podium-winning precision.
Elite Pack
Premium Accuracy Showcase — This 5-pack has five of ELEY’s most trusted performance rounds: Tenex, Match, Team, Tenex Pistol, and Semi-Auto Precision. Ideal for competitive shooters seeking to refine their ammunition choice across disciplines.
Target & Club Pack
Choice for New Shooters and Clubs — This versatile 5-pack features ELEY entry-to-intermediate level ammunition at great value. Ammo types are: ELEY Club, Bullseye Pistol X, Semi-Auto Outlaw, ELEY Ultra, and ELEY Target.
Semi-Auto Precision Pack
For semi-auto firearm users — This specialized 5-pack includes ELEY Club, Force, Semi-Auto Outlaw, Contact, and Semi-Auto Precision. These ammo types are engineered for reliability and accuracy in semi-automatic platforms.
Hunting & High Energy Pack
For the field and beyond. This pack delivers good stopping power and performance, with Subsonic Hollow, High Velocity Hollow, Contact, Force, and ELEY Ultra included. These ammo types are optimized for hunters, steel shooters, and shooters seeking maximum energy transfer.
ELEY has a been a trusted rimfire provider for 198 years. “These packs were designed to give consumers an accessible way to explore all levels of the ELEY range, without committing to large case quantities,” said Michael Atkinson, Director at ELEY. “We’re confident that once a shooter finds the round that matches their firearm, they’ll experience the ELEY difference first-hand.”
Guns & Ammo has launched a 10-part Personal Defense Video Series in cooperation with Kahr Arms, Trijicon, InForce, and C&G Holsters. The first episode, “Drawing from Hip Carry”, was released this week at: gapersonaldefense.com. Viewers can also now watch all 10 episodes online to learn more about personal defense equipment, tactics, and strategies.
Nine more Personal Defense videos are available online. Click these links to access all NINE other videos:
Designed for both new and experienced firearm owners, these videos cover both handgun and rifle use for for personal protection. The producers state: “By tackling myths, addressing tough questions, and providing actionable guidance, this series equips viewers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about self-defense and responsible gun ownership.”
“Guns & Ammo Personal Defense is more than just a series; it’s a resource for individuals committed to protecting themselves and their loved ones,” said Tim Cremin, Head of Programming and Production at Outdoor Sportsman Group. “We’re eager to work with industry leaders to bring this comprehensive and educational program to our audience.”
So… are you feelin’ lucky? Then enter now for a chance to win one of three firearms from CZ USA — a pistol, a carbine, and a 12ga shotgun. You may be the lucky winner of one of the following firearms:
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GunBroker.com has partnered with CZ USA for t his July 2025 Hot Shots sweepstakes, offering participants the chance to win one of three premium firearms. The contest started July 1 and runs through July 31, 2025. You can visit the site multiple times this month for additional chances to win. NO purchase is necessary. However, you will have to provide your name and email address and agree to receive emails from Gunbroker. Three winners will be selected at random to receive one of the following CZ firearms:
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Written and researched by J. Scott Kappas, an attorney and Class III Firearms Dealer, the 2025 Traveler’s Guide has a preface that defines many key terms important for anyone traveling with a firearm across state lines. The latest edition also has new formatting for easier reading.
E-Targets for Rimfire Sporter Match This Year
ShipMyGun.com has a large FFL database, so you can verify the recipient’s address and FFL status. The ShipMyGun.com website has a simple to use label-printing process. All handgun shipments are fulfilled via next day air. Long guns are shipped quickly via ground and typically arrive within 3-5 business days. (NOTE: For rifles and shotguns it is still possible to use U.S. Postal Service following USPS rules.)
