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The DSA, USA, and Your Gun Rights: Shooting News Weekly Article
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The DSA, USA, and Your Gun Rights: Shooting News Weekly Article

This is a forum consisting of individuals who value their 2nd Amendment gun rights under the US Constitution. As such, I will be providing links to critical information to assist you in making important decisions this year. Rather than me telling you the DSA is notoriously anti-2nd amendment, read for yourself. We have DSA candidates on tickets in PA.

This information came from the Shooting News Weekly on July 22nd, 2026. I am providing a link below to the story for your review.

Excerpt

"There’s a dark mood creeping into American politics that has even the most die-hard gun control politicians worried. Democrats, typically (but not always) aligned with gun control, are facing the prospect of their political party turning their gaze to complete control.

Enter the Democratic Socialists of America.

These candidates for political office aren’t your grandfather’s Democrats or even limousine liberals. They can’t even honestly call themselves socialists. They’re cosplaying communists who are shredding any pretense of respect or admiration for the U.S. Constitution."

Read the full article at Shooting News Weekly and draw your own conclusions.

Don’t DSA My USA: Just Say No to Commies - Shooting News Weekly

u/MarksmanPA — 7 days ago
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TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY: THE DSA HAS A CITIZEN DISARMAMENT AGENDA FOR PA AND ALL OTHER STATES

So many want to believe DSA has a supportive and benign platform for America. Nothing could be further from the truth despite the attempts of some to mask their tyrannical endgame.

Read this article from 07/27/2026, if you have interest in retaining your 2nd Amendment Rights and freedom as gun owners in PA.

My 2nd Amendment Today: DSA’s Citizen-Disarmament Agenda Exposes Its Tyrannical Endgame

Despite the emotional response from those denying this reality, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) holds an organizational platform that broadly opposes individual constitutional gun rights, advocating instead for strict federal and state limitations—including the repeal of the Second Amendment, bans on semi-automatic firearms, and universal licensing.

In Pennsylvania, where pro-Second Amendment sentiment and groups like Gun Owners of America are deeply entrenched, the political influence of DSA-aligned candidates is creating sharp pushback from gun owners concerning future state firearm restrictions. We must do everything we can to inform those who are not aware of this development.

DSA National Position on Firearms

  • Second Amendment Opposition: The official national DSA platform views the Second Amendment as a public safety threat and has proposed replacing it to ban the manufacture, import, and possession of semi-automatic and pump-action firearms.
  • Regulatory Measures: Supports raising the minimum ownership age to 21, establishing a national gun registry, mandatory psychological evaluations, and high liability insurance requirements for gun owners.

Take this seriously. The November election is not a football game between the blue and the red. DSA has captured and replaced the Democratic Party as we knew it: blue, for better or worse, is gone.

The DSA platform is rooted in communism, Marxism, and anarchy as publicly stated by CONTROLLING members of the DSA committee. November's election is a vote for law and order, our constitutional granting 2nd amendment gun rights, innovation, law enforcement, religion, private property and government.

Choose wisely for yourself, your families, and America.

u/MarksmanPA — 10 days ago
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PA Gun Owners Update: DSA Seeks Constitutional "Public Safety" Amendment Prohibiting Commonly Owned Firearms (Quick Read)

Someone commented on one of my posts by asking me: what do the Democratic Socialists of American (DSA) have to do with guns?

After explaining, the individual responded: This is politics and not about guns. Gun ownership is ALL about politics. For the majority of us, it is obvious that we as 2A advocates need to be more attentive about who we are electing to office in PA--and in national elections.

The DSA warrants our attention now as they are rapidly becoming a political force in America and many PA Democratic House and Senate Members are leaning in that direction. Gun owners need to pay attention to the DSA and what they are saying. They’re telling us exactly who they are. and the potential impact on our constitutional right to BEAR ARMS.

For years, Americans were told that warnings about repealing the Second Amendment were a joke. The DSA previously called for replacing it with a constitutional amendment prohibiting broad categories of commonly owned firearms.

This issue now reaches FAR beyond firearms. DSA proposal for a "Public Safety" amendment involves sweeping changes to the federal government, the balance of power, and control over resources and production.

This is not another minor dispute over one gun-control bill. To the DSA, it is a debate over whether constitutional rights--including the right to bear arms--should continue to exist.

American gun owners cannot evaluate political movements without knowing what those movements have proposed.

Keep this is mind when you vote in November.

Context of the DSA Proposal (See Link)

The DSA’s public safety amendment — drafted by members Leone H. and Jordan E. — is part of a larger update to the DSP that also addresses housing, labor, immigration, and climate policy dsa-la.org. The amendment reflects a growing push from progressive groups to limit access to firearms that are in “common use” by law‑abiding citizens, arguing that these weapons pose disproportionate risks to public safety.

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u/MarksmanPA — 25 days ago
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PA Gun Owners Update: 3rd Circuit Ruling for NJ Set Binding Legal Precedent for PA, DE, and U.S. Virgin Islands

This ruling is monumental in terms of its impact on all the states under the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals jurisdiction. PA is included in this binding legal precedent within the circuit.

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling striking down New Jersey’s assault weapons and large-capacity magazine bans directly governs New Jersey and other states--PA, DE and US Virgin Islands--within the Third Circuit with its immediate practical effect primarily affects New Jersey.

Scope of the Ruling

The 3rd Circuit, sitting en banc, held that New Jersey's restrictions on semiautomatic rifles, including ARstyle firearms, and magazines over 10 rounds violate the Second Amendment. The decision expands previous lower court rulings to encompass all semi-automatic rifles and standard-capacity magazines in common lawful use, citing precedent from District of Columbia v. Heller and New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.Jurisdictional Reach

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. While the ruling directly applies only to New Jersey at this time—because the other jurisdictions do not have comparable assault weapons bans—it establishes binding legal precedent within the circuit.Broader Implications

The ruling contributes to a wider national legal conversation. Federal appeals courts in other circuitssuch as the Second Circuit (Connecticut), Fourth Circuit (Maryland), Seventh Circuit (Illinois), and Ninth Circuit (California)have upheld similar bans, creating a circuit split. This split increases the likelihood that the U.S. Supreme Court will resolve discrepancies regarding assault weapons regulation nationwide.

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u/MarksmanPA — 28 days ago
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PA Gun Owners Alert--H.R. 7599S & S. 889, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Bills (Red Flag Law/Gun Confiscation), Have 110 Democrat Cosponsors in the House and Senate

(Typo in H.R. Reference Above: Should Read HR 7599)

It's time to make a critical decision--and it is based on the drastically changing political scene.

The Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that New Jersey's assault-firearm and large-capacity magazine restrictions violate the Second Amendment--a huge victory for gun owners as this is likely to accelerate SCOTUS to render a final decision in 2026 on the AR-15 and related weapons as "common use" and not "dangerous and unusual."

Specifically, this federal appeals court struck down New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, prompting the National Rifle Association (NRA) to call the decision a "historic victory" in a case the gun-rights organization has litigated since 2018.

With that said, this will not stop Democrats and RINOs from continuing to infringe on our rights. H. R. 7599 and S. 889, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (Red Flag Law)/Gun Confiscation Bills, have heavy Democratic sponsorship.

According to Chris Dorr, "The details of how a federal Red Flag law would work are every bit as shocking as you would expect, because legislation like this is designed to flip due process on its head and make gun owners prove their innocence after the damage has already been done.

»» It authorizes federal judges to order the confiscation of ALL firearms and ammunition even when criminal charges have never been filed.

»» It allows courts to consider emergency orders through ex parte proceedings, meaning the gun owner may not know what happened until after the order is issued.

»» It allows the recent purchase of a firearm or ammunition to be treated as supposed “evidence” in the process.

»» It opens the door for petitions from people who may have a grudge, including a bitter ex-spouse, a jealous coworker, or a neighbor looking to cause trouble.

»» It creates a system where once a gun owner is dragged into the process, the renewal machinery can keep the punishment going long after the first order is issued."

Like it or not, this is a political decision for gun owners across PA and the nation, and the Democratic Party of the past is rapidly being overtaken by the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA).

DSA’s committee identifies publicly as being 39.3% anarchists, 35.7% Marxists and 10.7% Democratic Socialists.

Under the DSA, a vote for the Democrats will be a certain vote for the elimination of the constitution and your 2A gun rights.

The DSA platform is bent on:

• Eliminating the US Constitution and 2A Gun Rights

• Eliminating God and Religion

• Eliminating the US Senate

• Eliminating the Free Market and Capitalism

• Making the Executive and Judiciary Chosen by and Subordinate to the Congress

• Giving Amnesty and Funding to All Illegal Immigrants

• Defunding the War Department

DSA’s Web of Caucuses Includes: The Red Star, Reform & Revolution, Marxist Unity Group, and the DSA Liberation Caucus

The Marxist Unity Group is rallying thousands of Marxists in the DSA around a shared vision for the future. This is based on the Minimum-Maximum Platform.

The Minimum-Maximum platform refers to the party’s comprehensive platform—the policies that it will immediately implement upon taking power. The Maximum platform refers to the results of this process: a world free of the markets, borders, classes, and all other oppressive structures that exist under capitalism, in a word, communism.

Voting is not a game where the Blue Team Competes Against the Red Team. The Blue Team is vanishing before our eyes, and YOU need to understand what is now at risk.

We are at a critical impasse as a nation, and it is only through our determination to do the right thing that we can avert the destruction of our freedoms as we know them in America.

Sign the petition here to send it to Senators Fetterman and McCormick along with your Congressmen:

Don’t Let the Dems Red Flag America!

u/MarksmanPA — 29 days ago
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2A Rights Alert: PA HB 2244 Passes House Judiciary Committee

The House apparently has nothing better to do than to go after law-abiding citizens for their gun ownership. This is the latest assault on our gun rights.

House Bill 2244, which would impose mandatory firearm storage requirements on law‑abiding gun owners, passed the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee on June 8, 2026 by a 14–12 vote.

About the Bill

HB 2244 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new offense of unauthorized access to firearms. It would require that a firearm be “securely stored” when not in use, defined as being carried by the possessor or within close proximity so they can readily retrieve it and prevent unauthorized access.

Violations would be graded from summary offenses to misdemeanors depending on circumstances, and the bill also creates civil liability for damages if bodily injury or property damage results from an unsecured firearm.

The Politics and Public Reaction

  • Opponents (including the Pennsylvania Firearms Association and NRA‑ILA) call it a “deadly gun lockup” mandate, arguing it could make it harder for law‑abiding owners to access firearms in emergencies.
  • Supporters frame it as “safe storage” legislation aimed at preventing unauthorized access to firearms.
  • All 14 Republicans on the Judiciary Committee voted NO, while Democrats split the vote.

Where It Is Heading

After passing Judiciary, HB 2244 is now reported to the full Pennsylvania House for floor consideration. It could be voted on soon, and if passed, would move to the Senate before becoming law.

If you want to influence the outcome, advocacy groups are urging House members to oppose the bill before it reaches the floor.

You can also reach lawmakers to voice your opposition to this restriction which does not consider individual circumstances here: Pennsylvania: House Judiciary Committee Passes Gun Storage Mandate

u/MarksmanPA — 2 months ago
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New Memorandum About Concealed Carry: Republican PA House Member Andrea Verobish Pushing Legislation to Remove Concealed Carry Permit Requirement to Carry Firearm in Vehicle

I am Fast Tracking all 2A-related activities taking place in Harrisburg. This breif memorandum is worthy of your attention.

From Andrea Verobish, Republican, PA House of Representatives

In the near future, I will be introducing legislation to remove the requirement that individuals first obtain a concealed carry permit before being permitted to carry a firearm in their vehicle.

Under current law, individuals who wish to carry a concealed firearm on their person, or transport a loaded firearm in their vehicle, must first obtain a concealed carry permit. While our Commonwealth recognizes the right to openly carry a firearm without a permit, that same right is not recognized once an individual enters a vehicle.

In 2022, the United States Supreme Court decided New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, reaffirming that the right to “keep and bear arms” is not a second-class right subject to special burdens or discretionary government approval. The Court made clear that when conduct falls within the plain text of the Second Amendment, the government bears the burden of demonstrating that any restriction is consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.

The right to own and bear arms is a fundamental constitutional right. Law-abiding citizens should not be required to obtain government permission before exercising that right while traveling in their vehicle.

Please join me in co-sponsoring this important legislation to help ensure that the constitutional rights of Pennsylvanians are fully protected and upheld.

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u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
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Pre-Midterm Election Update #1—Senate Republicans and Four Democrats Advancing Pro-Gun Legislation

Your efforts are working!  The Senate Judiciary Committee, in which House Democrats sent gun-control bills including HB1593* and SB200** for passage, is now ADVANCING PRO-GUN LEGISLATION. 

According to Chris Dorr at the Pennsylvania Firearms Association, this Senate Judiciary Committee, in which Democrats expected gun-control bills to gain momentum, just moved SB822, Constitutional Carry legislation under the sponsorship of Cris Dush, through committee. It passed the Senate, and it is now in the House.  Importantly, FOUR DEMOCRATS voted for the bill: Lisa Boscola, Martin Fylnn, James Andrew, and Nicolas Millers. ONE Republican voted against it: Joe Picozzi. All of the votes can be seen here: Roll Call: PA SB822 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | LegiScan

These victories are important, but realize Shapiro will veto pro-gun legislation, and Democratic Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton still controls most of her party.  They still want AR-15 bans, mag bans, statewide gun registration, red flag confiscation, and much more.

This is why we must continue our 2A efforts to be heard by our representatives in Harrisburg.  They need to be reminded that we are fighting for our rights and expect them to support pro-gun legislation.  In particular, those of you who reside in District 20 need to maintain communications to ensure undecided Republican Senator Lisa Baker votes for pro-gun legislation.

Under the election pressure created by gun owners, wavering Republicans and Democrats will stiffen their spines and walk away from Bloomberg-backed gun control in PA, and support gun owners.

I will be keeping you up to date with developments in the 2A arena up to the November PA Midterm Election.  In the interim, please continue to inform your Republican and Democratic representatives that we are seeking their strong support for our 2A gun rights!

 

*HB1593--In Pennsylvania, HB1593 (2025–2026 Regular Session) is a law that amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to require background checks for all firearms sales and transfers, closing a loophole that previously allowed private sales of long guns without checks.

**SB200—In brief, there is Bill SB200 being pushed by the Democrats in the PA Senate which, if passed, would ban AR-15s and semi-automatic handguns.  Existing owners would be “grandfathered” but would need to pay for and secure a Certificate of Possession for each of their guns.  If this were to be defeated, there is still HB2126 which, if passed, would require you to apply for government permission to purchase a firearm by submitting an application to your sheriff, undergoing PA State Police investigation, and paying a licensing fee, completing training, and waiting for government approval.

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u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
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PA Gun Owner Alert: House Bill 1593 for Universal Gun Registration Needs Your Attention

Many anti-2A gun bills are sitting in Judiciary, but that does not mean they cannot move forward, especially if members of the Senate are not reminded by PA gun owners that we are watching.

In brief, HB1593 for Universal Gun Registration would outlaw nearly every private long gun sale in Pennsylvania by forcing private transfers of rifles and shotguns through the government background check system.

As another step in restricting and limiting PA Gun Owners rights, we need to inform our Senators to hold the line.

INTRODUCED BY WARREN, VENKAT, VITALI, SCHLOSSBERG, KHAN,

SAMUELSON, SANCHEZ, PIELLI, KINKEAD, HANBIDGE, HOWARD, HILL-

EVANS, GIRAL, CIRESI, DONAHUE, BRENNAN, FRANKEL, HOHENSTEIN,

FIEDLER, SHUSTERMAN, FREEMAN, BOROWSKI, O'MARA, OTTEN, DEASY,

CERRATO, MALAGARI, CURRY AND MARKOSEK, JUNE 11, 2025

If you are concerned at all about the encroachment on our PA gun rights, simply click the following link prepared by PFA's Chris Dorr and ask your Senator to:

• Publicly oppose HB1593
• Block Universal Gun Registration in the Senate
• Vote NO if this bill reaches the floor
• Refuse any “compromise” version of this gun control scheme

Please contact your senator right away and tell them to hold the line against HB1593.

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u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
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PA Primary Results: List of PA State Senate and House Members Who Signed the Pennsylvania Firearms Association's Survey on Constitutional Carry, Red Flag Gun Confiscation, Gun Registration, and AR15 Bans

All,

It appears that we are making progress in PA on the 2nd Amendment front.

What follows is a list of all the PA State Senate and House Members who affirmed their support for our 2nd amendments rights in PA. The list consists of Senate and House members who won Republican primaries.

The PA mid-term will determine the future of 2A rights in PA for years to come. I will continue to provide all of you with information in the months ahead to support your voting decisions.

For 2A Gun Rights and Our Resulting Freedom!

MarksmanPA

The following communication is from Chris Dorr, Pennsylvania Firearms Association:

Tuesday night was a very good night for Pennsylvania gun owners.

Across the Commonwealth, candidates who signed the Pennsylvania Firearms Association survey and put their positions in writing won Republican primaries for Congress, the State Senate, and the State House.

And that matters.

Because every election season, politicians SAY they support the Second Amendment.

But when PFA asks them to answer direct questions about Constitutional Carry, Red Flag Gun Confiscation, gun registration, AR15 bans, and standing up to party bosses in Harrisburg...

...a lot of politicians suddenly get quiet.

The candidates below didn’t get quiet.

They signed the survey, put their positions on the record, and told gun owners where they stand.

And Tuesday night, PFA survey signers won across Pennsylvania.

That didn’t happen by accident.

It happened because Pennsylvania gun owners are paying attention, sharing voter guides, talking to friends and family, and demanding written answers BEFORE Election Day.

That’s how political pressure gets created.

Now comes the real test.

Because signing a survey is one thing. Standing firm when the pressure starts in Harrisburg is something else entirely.

The gun-control lobby is not going away.

Josh Shapiro is not backing down.

And weak Republicans will still be tempted to “compromise” when the media, lobbyists, and consultants start leaning on them.

That’s why PFA exists.

We’re going to keep tracking votes, exposing anti-gun politicians, pressuring weak Republicans, advancing Constitutional Carry, and making sure gun owners know EXACTLY who keeps their word... and who doesn’t.

And believe me, the politicians know we’re watching.

Thank you for helping us build a no-compromise gun rights movement in Pennsylvania that is only getting stronger.

For Freedom,
Chris Dorr
Pennsylvania Firearms Association

P.S. Politicians love campaign slogans. What they fear are written commitments, organized gun owners, and political consequences.

That’s exactly why the PFA survey program matters.

PFA Survey Signers Who Won Tuesday Night:

U.S. House

  • Dan Meuser (CD-9)
  • Scott Perry (CD-10)
  • James Hayes (CD-12)

Pennsylvania Senate

  • Greg Rothman (SD-34)
  • Tom Jones (SD-36)
  • Camera Bartolotta (SD-46)

Pennsylvania House

  • Jake Banta (HD-4)
  • Roman Kozak (HD-14)
  • Robert Smith Jr. (HD-22)
  • Jason Ortitay (HD-46)
  • Joe D’Orsie (HD-47)
  • Charity Grimm Krupa (HD-51)
  • Abby Major (HD-60)
  • Brian Smith (HD-66)
  • Dallas Kephart (HD-73)
  • Stephanie Borowicz (HD-76)
  • Andrea Verobish (HD-79)
  • Scott Barger (HD-80)
  • Joe Hamm (HD-84)
  • David Rowe (HD-85)
  • Perry Stambaugh (HD-86)
  • Chad Reichard (HD-90)
  • Marc Anderson (HD-92)
  • Wendy Fink (HD-94)
  • Dave Nissley (HD-100)
  • Jonathan Fritz (HD-111)
  • Jamie Walsh (HD-117)
  • Miguel Vasquez (HD-126)
  • Melissa Brewer (HD-130)
  • Craig Staats (HD-145)
  • Donna Scheuren (HD-147)
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u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
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Range Report: Limited Run CNC Gunworks Akira 5.0 Island; New Naga Island to Follow in Greater Quantities

I enjoy shooting a variety of pistols, but the 2011 has become my primary focus in recent years.  I managed to secure one of the 25 in the limited run CNC Gunworks Akira 5.0 Island, and these are being distributed between now and the 1^(st) of June as the result of a collaboration between CNC Gunworks and Not Just Guns.

In a snapshot, this CNC-manufactured 2011 with hand-fit components is masterfully designed, accurate, fast, and beautifully balanced. Some of the key components include:

·        KKM Precision 5.0” Island Tri-Ported Barrel in Rose Gold (hand lapped by pushing a lead slug covered in very mild abrasive back and forth through a barrel) 

·        Atlas Gunworks Trigger (my trigger breaks at under 1 pound)

·        Atlas Gunwork RMR/SRO Optic Plate

·        Atlas Gunworks Toolless Guide Rod with a 7-9 lb. Recoil Spring

·        Atlas Gunworks Pin Stop

·        Atlas Gunworks Barrel Link

·        Atlas Gunworks Reverse Plug

·        Atlas Gunworks Magazines (2)

·        19lb Main Spring (Not sure if it is AGW)

·        Satin DLC Finish with Rose Gold Components and Accents

·        Aluminum Grip with Medium Aggressive Texture

·        Tactical Magwell and Rail

·        IDPA Ambi-safety

I picked the hottest and least ideal day of the year so far with temperatures in the 90s F to test fire the Akira 5.0 Island.  I brought 100 rounds of PMC 124gr. FMJ and 200 rounds of Sellier & Bellot 124gr. FMJ to test fire, and both the ammo and pistol were in full sun for hours. 

The gun as tested was set up with a Trijicon SRO and a Surefire x-300 Ultra B.  Upon receipt, I field stripped the pistol and lubricated the parts with Gun Butter.  I noticed during the disassembly and assembly process that the recoil spring used with the AGW toolless guide rod was on the strong side, so I am assuming it is a 9-pound spring.

The range exercise was outstanding.  After the first few shots, it felt comfortable in hand and as if I had been shooting this 2011 for years. Muzzle flip is negligible, and the recoil feels like a slight linear pulse.  The process of zeroing the pistol was quick, and after it was done to my liking, I moved to a metal silhouette to see how this work of art would perform in the heat. 

The Akira 5.0 Island ran like a sewing machine. The 300 rounds of PMC and Sellier & Bellot 124 gr. FMJ shot perfectly without any issues—not one burp.  Ping after ping, the pistol proved to be quick, accurate, and RELIABLE.  Reliability is top of the list for any pistoI that I purchase.  I did not experience any thermal drift or failures to feed during the 2 hours of shooting at 15-20 yards despite the excessive heat.

Based on my experience shooting the Akira 4.6 and 5.0, they are both outstanding guns.  Is the Akira 5.0 Island noticeably better?  Yes.  The 5.0 Island provided me with an overall better shooting experience as it is softer shooting with less pronounced slide velocity, faster, and has less muzzle rise and a longer sight radius to improve accuracy and control.    

Conclusion:  I shoot many of the finest 2011s.  Rather than doing the brand name-dropping game, I will say CNC Gunworks “nailed it” with the Akira 5.0 Island.  Their manufacturing process is all about precision, and the gun’s design is nearly as perfect as a pistol can get. Range performance is over the top.  Some reviewers have stated that they would like to have a slightly tighter ambi-safety.  My position is that a safety should be easy to engage and require slightly more force to release, so for me the safety as adjusted does the job for me.  Admittedly, I rarely use a safety at the range, and when I shoot the thumb on my dominant hand rides it.

What’s Next from CNC Gunworks?  While you can no longer purchase the Akira 5.0 Island, which was exclusively limited to 25, I was recently told by CNC Gunworks that they will be launching their “Naga” Island within the next 2-3 weeks.  This will not be a limited-production pistol, so there will be more of them to address current demand.  If I had more details, I would share them with you. 

Judging from my experience with CNC Gunworks, I am expecting the Naga to be another outstanding and innovatively designed 2011.

 

u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
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Range Report: Limited Run CNC Gunworks Akira 5.0 Island; New Naga Island to Follow in Greater Quantities

I enjoy shooting a variety of pistols, but the 2011 has become my primary focus in recent years.  I managed to secure one of the 25 in the limited run CNC Gunworks Akira 5.0 Island, and these are being distributed between now and the 1^(st) of June as the result of a collaboration between CNC Gunworks and Not Just Guns.

In a snapshot, this CNC-manufactured 2011 with hand-fit components is masterfully designed, accurate, fast, and beautifully balanced. Some of the key components include:

·        KKM Precision 5.0” Island Tri-Ported Barrel in Rose Gold (hand lapped by pushing a lead slug covered in very mild abrasive back and forth through a barrel) 

·        Atlas Gunworks Trigger (my trigger breaks at under 1 pound)

·        Atlas Gunwork RMR/SRO Optic Plate

·        Atlas Gunworks Toolless Guide Rod with a 7-9 lb. Recoil Spring

·        Atlas Gunworks Pin Stop

·        Atlas Gunworks Barrel Link

·        Atlas Gunworks Reverse Plug

·        Atlas Gunworks Magazines (2)

·        19lb Main Spring (Not sure if it is AGW)

·        Satin DLC Finish with Rose Gold Components and Accents

·        Aluminum Grip with Medium Aggressive Texture

·        Tactical Magwell and Rail

·        IDPA Ambi-safety

I picked the hottest and least ideal day of the year so far with temperatures in the 90s F to test fire the Akira 5.0 Island.  I brought 100 rounds of PMC 124gr. FMJ and 200 rounds of Sellier & Bellot 124gr. FMJ to test fire, and both the ammo and pistol were in full sun for hours. 

The gun as tested was set up with a Trijicon SRO and a Surefire x-300 Ultra B.  Upon receipt, I field stripped the pistol and lubricated the parts with Gun Butter.  I noticed during the disassembly and assembly process that the recoil spring used with the AGW toolless guide rod was on the strong side, so I am assuming it is a 9-pound spring.

The range exercise was outstanding.  After the first few shots, it felt comfortable in hand and as if I had been shooting this 2011 for years. Muzzle flip is negligible, and the recoil feels like a slight linear pulse.  The process of zeroing the pistol was quick, and after it was done to my liking, I moved to a metal silhouette to see how this work of art would perform in the heat. 

The Akira 5.0 Island ran like a sewing machine. The 300 rounds of PMC and Sellier & Bellot 124 gr. FMJ shot perfectly without any issues—not one burp.  Ping after ping, the pistol proved to be quick, accurate, and RELIABLE.  Reliability is top of the list for any pistoI that I purchase.  I did not experience any thermal drift or failures to feed during the 2 hours of shooting at 15-20 yards despite the excessive heat.

Based on my experience shooting the Akira 4.6 and 5.0, they are both outstanding guns.  Is the Akira 5.0 Island noticeably better?  Yes.  The 5.0 Island provided me with an overall better shooting experience as it is softer shooting with less pronounced slide velocity, faster, and has less muzzle rise and a longer sight radius to improve accuracy and control.    

Conclusion:  I shoot many of the finest 2011s.  Rather than doing the brand name-dropping game, I will say CNC Gunworks “nailed it” with the Akira 5.0 Island.  Their manufacturing process is all about precision, and the gun’s design is nearly as perfect as a pistol can get. Range performance is over the top.  Some reviewers have stated that they would like to have a slightly tighter ambi-safety.  My position is that a safety should be easy to engage and require slightly more force to release, so for me the safety as adjusted does the job for me.  Admittedly, I rarely use a safety at the range, and when I shoot the thumb on my dominant hand rides it.

What’s Next from CNC Gunworks?  While you can no longer purchase the Akira 5.0 Island, which was exclusively limited to 25, I was recently told by CNC Gunworks that they will be launching their “Naga” Island within the next 2-3 weeks.  This will not be a limited-production pistol, so there will be more of them to address current demand.  If I had more details, I would share them with you. 

Judging from my experience with CNC Gunworks, I am expecting the Naga to be another outstanding and innovatively designed 2011.

u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
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Vote Pro-Gun: 2026 PFA Primary Voter Guide

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u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
▲ 36 r/PAguns

PA Primary Alert: Senate and House RINOS with Anti-gun Records in Districts 20, 117, 36, 88 and 100

PA Guns,

It's not just the "Democrats" seeking to suppress and take away our rights as PA gun owners.

Spanberger just signed the AR-15 ban in Virginia. The NRA has filed a lawsuit, and Harmeet Dhillon from the DOJ will soon follow with another lawsuit. Do we want to get to this point in PA?

Chris Dorr sent this communication along. If you are in these districts, look for additional communications from PFA, and get out and vote on May 19th!

From Chris:

The May 19 Republican Primary is almost here.

And Pennsylvania Firearms Association is already spending money to make sure gun owners know exactly who they’re voting for before they walk into the polling place.

Because let’s be honest...

Some of the biggest threats to the Second Amendment in Pennsylvania are not Democrats.

They’re weak Republicans who campaign like conservatives back home, then fold under pressure in Harrisburg.

That’s why PFA is hammering key Republican Primary races RIGHT NOW with digital ads and direct mail exposing anti-gun records and forcing candidates to answer hard questions before they get elected.

In Senate District 20, we’re exposing Lisa Baker’s anti-gun record to Republican voters before Election Day.

In House District 117, we’re exposing F-rated Bill Jones who’s running against A+ rated Jamie Walsh.

In Senate District 36, A+ rated Tom Jones voted HELL NO on every single Democrat gun-control bill in the House and signed the PFA survey while Jere Swarr refused to answer it.

And in House Districts 88 and 100, we’re making sure gun owners know exactly which candidates signed the survey 100% pro-gun... and which ones refused.

That’s pretty dang important because when a candidate refuses to answer the PFA survey, gun owners know why.

The political establishment wants quiet primaries.

They want Republican voters kept in the dark until AFTER the election.

PFA is making sure that does NOT happen.

But this takes money, and Election Day is closing in fast.

Every ad costs money.

Every mail piece costs money.

Every voter we reach costs money.

So I need your help right now to mobilize a massive gun-vote turnout and keep this program running full blast through May 19.

Please contribute $100, $50, $25, or whatever you can afford immediately to help PFA expose anti-gun Republicans and fight for real pro-gun leadership in Harrisburg.

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u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
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PA Primary Gun Owners Alert for Potential Civil Liability Insurance Requirement: Sponsors of Pennsylvania SB 209 (2025–2026 Regular Session)

PA Guns,

As if we do not have enough anti-2A/gun legislation being pushed in Harrisburg, this is the latest ACTIVE attempt to impose financial constraints on gun ownership in PA.

Chris Dorr sent this along, and again you are encouraged to let them know that you should not be required to carry civil liability insurance at $660 per year for $1,000,000 in coverage. If this were to pass, you will not be able to keep your guns without a documented civil liability insurance policy. You can also expect the insurance ceiling to likely rise every year to further suppress your 2A ownership rights.

This is the list of FAMILIAR sponsors for anti-gun legislation.

Anti-2A/Gun Ownership Sponsors:

  • Sen. Amanda Cappelletti (D, District 17) – Prime sponsor PA Legislature
  • Sen. Timothy Kearney (D, District 26)
  • Sen. Arthur Haywood (D, District 4)
  • Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D, District 19)
  • Sen. Nikil Saval (D, District 1)
  • Sen. Jay Costa (D, District 43)
  • Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D, District 2)
  • Sen. John Kane (D, District 9)
  • Sen. Katie Muth (D, District 44)

 

Message from Chris at the Pennsylvania Firearms Association

A few months ago, I warned you that gun-grabbing politicians in Harrisburg were working on a dangerous new scheme to make gun ownership more expensive for ordinary Pennsylvanians.

I told you they wanted to force gun owners to purchase civil liability insurance just to exercise their constitutional rights. And I told you this was not about safety, crime, or holding violent criminals accountable.

It was about control.

Well, now here it is.

Senate Bill 209 has been introduced in Harrisburg, and it would require firearm owners to carry liability insurance.

In other words, the gun-control lobby’s newest strategy is no longer just some theory floating around in the background. It is now an actual bill sitting in the Pennsylvania Senate.

SB 209 was introduced by Senator Amanda Cappelletti, and the goal is exactly what we warned about: forcing firearm owners to carry liability insurance for their weapons.

Let me put that in plain English.

They want to make you pay a government-approved financial penalty before you can exercise a right that is protected by both the Second Amendment and Article I, Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution.

This is gun control through financial pressure.

Not by banning every gun overnight. Not by showing up at your door tomorrow morning. But by slowly turning your rights into something only the wealthy, well-connected, and government-approved can afford.

Because once the politicians can force you to buy insurance before owning or carrying a firearm, what stops them from raising the requirements later? What stops them from increasing the coverage amounts? What stops them from adding more conditions? What stops insurance companies from denying coverage, canceling policies, or pricing ordinary gun owners out of the market entirely?

That is the trap. The anti-gun Left knows they cannot repeal the Second Amendment outright, so they are trying to make exercising your rights more expensive, more complicated, and more dependent on bureaucrats, regulators, and insurance companies.

And if SB 209 becomes law, ordinary gun owners will be the ones punished.

Not violent criminals. Not repeat offenders. Not the people actually making Pennsylvania less safe.

Law-abiding gun owners.

Single moms who want protection. Seniors who keep a firearm in the home. Young adults trying to defend themselves. Working-class families who already struggle with the cost of groceries, gas, utilities, and everything else.

That is who gets hurt by this.

And that is why Pennsylvania Firearms Association is sounding the alarm again.

We warned you this was coming.

Now it has a bill number: SB 209.

Please sign your petition immediately telling your State Senator to oppose this gun owner insurance mandate.

SIGN YOUR PETITION NOW

Gun ownership is not a luxury for rich people.

Self-defense is not a privilege for people who can afford another monthly bill.

And your constitutional rights should not depend on whether Harrisburg and some insurance company decide you can pay enough money to exercise them.

This is the kind of bill that can sit quietly in committee until the political conditions change. And if Democrats take full control in Harrisburg after the next election, do not think for one second they will forget about bills like SB 209.

They will come back to them. They will move them. And they will tell gun owners it is just “common sense.”

That is why we have to build opposition now.

Please sign your petition right away and tell your State Senator to oppose SB 209.

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u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
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Contact your Senator today and ask them to move SB 357 ahead!

We are entitled to our constitutional rights!

I received this Message from Chris Dorr PA Firearms Association:
Pennsylvania gun owners should not have to beg the government for permission to carry a firearm for self-defense.

That should not be a controversial statement.

If you are a law-abiding citizen, and you can legally own a firearm, you should not be treated like a criminal just because you decide to carry that firearm concealed to protect yourself and your family.

But right now in Pennsylvania, politicians still force gun owners through a permission-slip system before they can fully exercise their right to bear arms.

That is why Pennsylvania Firearms Association is urging gun owners to contact their State Senators in support of SB 357, Constitutional Carry.

SB 357 is simple:

No permit. No permission slip. No begging the Government to exercise your rights.

This bill would allow law-abiding Pennsylvanians to carry concealed without first obtaining a License to Carry Firearms.

And for gun owners who still want a License to Carry Firearms for reciprocity with other states, SB 357 keeps that option available.

That is exactly how it should work.

Your right to defend yourself does not come from a sheriff. It does not come from a bureaucrat. It does not come from a politician in Harrisburg.

It comes from God, and it is protected by the Second Amendment and Article I, Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution.

But rights do not defend themselves.

If gun owners sit back while SB 357 sits in Harrisburg, the political class will be perfectly happy to let it die there.

That is why I need you to use the link below to send your State Senator a pre-written email urging them to support and vote YES on SB 357.

EMAIL YOUR SENATOR NOW

We have seen this before.

Good pro-gun bills get introduced. Politicians claim they support the Second Amendment. Then the bill gets buried, delayed, ignored, or quietly killed because not enough gun owners are raising Cain back home.

That cannot happen with SB 357.

Pennsylvania gun owners have waited long enough for Constitutional Carry.

More than half the country has already moved in this direction, and there is no excuse for Pennsylvania to keep forcing law-abiding citizens to ask permission before carrying concealed for self-defense.

This is not complicated. Criminals do not care about carry permits. Only law-abiding gun owners are burdened by the current system.

SB 357 would put Pennsylvania on the side of law-abiding gun owners, not the bureaucrats who think your rights should depend on a government-issued permission slip.

Please send your State Senator a message right now urging them to support and vote YES on SB 357.

TELL YOUR SENATOR: YES ON SB 357

And after you send your message, please forward this email to every Pennsylvania gun owner you know.

The politicians in Harrisburg need to hear from gun owners loudly, clearly, and repeatedly.

For Freedom,

Chris Dorr
Pennsylvania Firearms Association

P.S. SB 357 is Constitutional Carry. If you can legally own a firearm, you should not need a government permission slip to carry concealed for self-defense. Please use the link now to email your State Senator and urge them to support and vote YES on SB 357.

EMAIL YOUR SENATOR NOW

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u/MarksmanPA — 3 months ago
▲ 73 r/PAguns

Gun owners across Pennsylvania must turn out in number for the May 19 Primary election to get the anti-2nd Amendment politicians promoting SB200* (and numerous other anti-gun laws) in PA off the Mid-term election ballot.  And yes, most of them are “Democrats.”  Still, you will need to be aware of the RINOs in your respective districts who are anti-2^(nd) Amendment and supporting SB200 to ban the AR-15 and semi-automatic handguns.

I have provided details in this link to assist you in your voting.

These are critical dates to know:

May 4, 2026 is deadline to register to vote. To register for the first time, update your registration, or confirm your registration, click here.

May 12, 2026 is the deadline to request a mail-in or absentee ballot. To request a ballot, click here.

Polls open at 7 a.m. on May 19 and will remain open until 8 p.m.

Completed mail-in or absentee ballots must be received by your county election board by 8 p.m. on Primary Day, May 19.

Please send this to every gun owner you know in PA.  We need to have an unprecedented turnout to get this done!

*In brief, there is Bill SB200 being pushed by the Democrats in the PA Senate which, if passed, would ban AR-15s and semi-automatic handguns.  Existing owners would be “grandfathered” but would need to pay for and secure a Certificate of Possession for each of their guns.  If this were to be defeated, there is still HB2126 which, if passed, would require you to apply for government permission to purchase a firearm by submitting an application to your sheriff, undergoing PA State Police investigation, and paying a licensing fee, completing training, and waiting for government approval.

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u/MarksmanPA — 4 months ago
▲ 101 r/PAguns

Despite the complacent position some PA gunowners maintain with regard to gun control law, PA’s primary and mid-term elections will determine the future of your 2A Rights and gun ownership in PA. 

The margin in the PA Senate is thin enough that IT WILL TAKE ONLY 2 REPUBLICAN DEFECTIONS to move the PA SB200* gun ban forward. Shapiro is sure to sign it into legislation, if he and his cronies are reelected.

Michael Bloomberg and George Soros contributed nearly $8 million to Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign. Out of state billionaires are doing the same to finance the gun control movement. 

A November Democrat mid-term victory in Harrisburg -- Governor, House, and Senate – means every gun bill which has been voted down for the last four years gets passed.

Why am I sending this communication? The critical Senate seats the Democrats need to flip to take the chamber are sitting right in the middle of heavy gun country. Lancaster County. The Lehigh Valley. Blue-collar Pittsburgh suburbs.

All of these areas have large segments of 2A supporters. It is critical that everyone in these areas gets out to vote in the primary and mid-term elections.  This is the only way to defeat the anti-gun supporters in Harrisburg.

SD-36 in Lancaster County is believed to be the most important race in Pennsylvania this year.  According to the Pennsylvania Firearms Association, Tom Jones is working to take that seat back that the Democrats won last year in a special election, which Democrats have the advantage in. Gun owners in Lancaster County have the needed election numbers to take this district back.

TAKE ACTION NOW:  The NRA has created a webpage that enables you to determine who in your specific District is pro 2A.  You can then print out your VOTING REFERENCE CARD.  Simply select State Senate and then State House, look for your District, and see the 2A scores for all individuals.  If your District’s candidates all have a “question mark” in the 2A grade column, you will need to dig for their positions on 2A.  I wish that I could make this easier for you, but we need to prepare for the May 19^(th) primary now.

NRA-PVF | Grades | Pennsylvania

Do not select any of these known, anti-2A PA politicians:

·        TIM BRIGGS—Anti-2A House Committee Chair

·        Joe Hogan

·        K.C. Tomlinson

·        Martina White

·        Craig Williams gun wo

The requested action is simple:  get out and vote this May and November!  Don’t let PA gun owners presume a gun ban will never happen in this state.  All you need to do is look at what Spanberger has perpetrated in a few months to turn Virginia’s gun owners upside down.

Pass this along to every PA gun owner you know. Our 2A rights are only as strong as our determination to defeat unconstitutional gun laws. Get out the vote in May and November!

*In brief, there is Bill SB200 being pushed by the Democrats in the PA Senate which, if passed, would ban AR-15s and semi-automatic handguns.  Existing owners would be “grandfathered” but would need to pay for and secure a Certificate of Possession for each of their guns.  If this were to be defeated, there is still HB2126 which, if passed, would require you to apply for government permission to purchase a firearm by submitting an application to your sheriff, undergoing PA State Police investigation, and paying a licensing fee, completing training, and waiting for government approval.

u/MarksmanPA — 4 months ago