It’s hard to believe that 2023 is almost in our rearview mirror and 2024 is looming straight ahead of us. The year has flown by, at least for me, but before we put it to rest, I wanted to take a moment to thank our VIP and VIP Gold members here at Bearing Arms for all the support you’ve shown the site throughout the year. You are a foundational part of our mission to cover the fight for our right to keep and bear arms, and your dedication to the cause and support for our work is greatly appreciated.

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