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Review: EAA/Girsan Witness2311
One of the main criticisms of the 1911 platform is the (comparatively) low ammunition capacity compared to polymer-frame, striker-fired semi-automatic pistols. This criticism has some validity, of course. Traditional 1911’s use seven- or eight-round magazines, usually in .45 ACP, while the polymer handguns boast 9mm magazines often holding twice that …
Pennsylvania: House Democrats Return Next Week With More Gun Control
It should come as no surprise that anti-gun Majority Democrats in Harrisburg are already back with more gun control in the new year. On Wednesday, January 17, the House Judiciary Committee will vote on another package of gun control bills. Fortunately, the new Majority leadership doesn’t seem to be able …
Another Year, Another Lie from Newsom and Everytown
While many Americans saw the first week of the new year as an opportunity to work toward and achieve new goals in 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) chose instead to publicize some of the same tired propaganda constantly repackaged by gun-control groups and politicians over the past several years. …
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 12, 2024
Armed Citizen® Today A food-truck owner in Maine was forced to shoot at a knife-wielding assailant as he set up to do business in the parking lot of a T-Mobile store ahead of a local town holiday parade. As he prepared his food truck to serve the coming holiday crowds, …
Pocket Pistol Shootout: .380 ACP vs .38 Special
In the United States, the two most popular handgun calibers for ultra-compact defensive handguns are arguably the .38 Spl. and .380 ACP. It’s fair to point out that these days, rimfire compact pistols (or other centerfire guns such as .32 ACP) are making waves, but still aren’t as popular as either .38 Spl. …
The Carjacking Dilemma
I’m seeing reports that carjackings are on the rise in some cities. This form of robbery depends upon the criminal acting quickly and violently before the victim realizes what is going on or has a chance to respond. Still, carjacking can be defeated if the intended victims…that’s you & me…will …
The Armed Citizen® January 13, 2023
A homeowner in Kokomo, Ind., awoke around 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 15 to strange noises in his living room. He investigated and discovered a stranger in his home. He attempted to get the intruder to leave, but the man instead attacked the homeowner, who then fired at the assailant and …
Review: Canik Mete MC9
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to conduct an evaluation of the Canik TP9 Elite SC 9 mm pistol, which is manufactured in Turkey and imported into the United States by Century Arms. Like other members of the successful TP9 series, this subcompact carry gun proved to be rugged and reliable …
Gun Of The Week: Smith & Wesson M&P FPC
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re on the range with a compact defensive carbine from Smith & Wesson. The FPC, or Folding Pistol-Caliber Carbine, is a 9mm Luger-chambered, semi-automatic rifle that conveniently folds up for easy transport and storage, all while offering a host of …
Preview: Winchester XPR Left-Hand
Lefties just received yet another dedicated rifle option in Winchester’s XPR bolt-action, which is now offered in a mirrored format for southpaws. Two models of the XPR Left-Hand are available, one with a black polymer stock and one Hunter model (shown) finished with a TrueTimber Strata camouflage stock and a …