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Springfield Armory is releasing a new model of the XD-M Elite 4.5” OSP 10mm, now in Desert FDE. The XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm that has all the features of a modern optics-ready, polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, combines that with 16 rounds of 10mm in each magazine. The 4.5-inch, match-grade Melonite finished …

Burris has bridged the gap between the company’s advanced rangefinding riflescopes and rangefinding archery sights with the introduction of the Signature LRF 2000 handheld rangefinder. Built into the Burris Signature LRF 2000’s rugged armored-rubber exterior is a sophisticated program and laser-rangefinding system that allows the user to customize the operation and data feedback …

There are myriad lessons to be learned from how gun owners are treated in other countries. Perhaps the most important one is: We must always be thankful our nation’s Founders had the foresight to recognize the importance of enshrining the protection of our right to arms in the Second Amendment. …

Armed Citizen® Today A suspected burglar is dead after kicking in the door of a San Antonio, Texas, apartment and allegedly attempting to burglarize the residence on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. At 7 a.m., the alleged intruder entered an apartment building and began kicking down the door to a unit …

La-la land: palm trees, swimming pools, movie stars, and hotbed of the “follow- home crime surge,” in which victims in elite commercial and entertainment areas are tracked by criminal gangs to their homes or businesses. An analysis using publicly-available Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) data concluded that last year, overall crime in the city increased …

For us, “Drill Practice” is isolating an individual part of a skill and focusing intently on improving or mastering it. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort. Success equals consistency over time. Shooting strong-hand only or one-handed shooting is challenging. Still, there …

For now, the CS9 will have to share a Bianchi thumb break holster, as most holster makers no longer support these 1990s-era pistols. As 2022 drew to a close, I began to weigh the options for my next carry-gun project. Regular readers of this column will know I strenuously discourage …

Greeley, CO, based Burris Optics is introducing its new rib-mounted electronic red dot sight base for use with vent rib shotguns of any kind. The Burris Speed Bead Vent Rib mount is compatible with the company’s Fast Fire product family or any other micro reflex sights that share the Fast Fire’s footprint …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Browning X-Bolt Speed. A mountain-style rifle, the X-Bolt Speed boasts a composite stock and a steel barrel and action with a Smoked Bronze Cerakote. Its OVIX camouflage makes the gun perfect for blending into a wide variety of terrain. For more information on this lightweight bolt-action, …

From gasoline to sliced bread, everything is getting more expensive these days. The firearm world is not immune to inflation, as anyone who has experienced sticker shock when pulling a box of ammunition off their local gun retailer’s shelf well knows. It is into this economic reality that KelTec introduces the P15, a …