Article first appeared at American Rifleman. POF-USA, a company that established a presence in the crowded AR manufacturing world by offering a piston-driven rifle as far back as 2004, has introduced a new direct-impingement model called the Renegade Plus. Designed for competition, security, law-enforcement work and even hunting, the lightweight …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Although I have the utmost respect for those who choose to own firearms because they’re historically relevant, artistically engraved or valuable collector’s items, I prefer to invest in guns that are ready and able to be put to work at the range or in …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The Mossberg Varmint and Predator (MVP) LR Tactical is built around a solid, bolt-action receiver that accepts SR25 and M1/M14 detachable magazines. The threaded 20” medium contour bull barrel, iron sights and patrol-style stock give the gun its inherent tactical styling and capabilities. A …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. It’s a concept that dates back to the Old West when savvy cowpokes carried a carbine chambered for the same round as their revolver. Even in the 1870’s they understood the short rifle’s extra barrel length translated into extra velocity and energy. Long guns …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Trunk guns are rugged, reliable firearms that are stored safely away in cars or boats for casual shooting, hunting, and emergency survival situations. In the previous trunk guns list, I focused on firearms that cost around $500 or less. This time I eliminated the …

Article first appeared at Americas 1st Freedom. Many Americans are feeling a little uneasy these days. Polls show the vast majority of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and the never-ending news cycle of tragedy and chaos brings us the latest bad news in real time …

Article first appeared at Americas 1st Freedom. An Ohio man who holds a Right-to-Carry license was honored recently by his hometown police department for saving the life of a police officer who was attacked by a suspect and was losing the fight. Dylan DeBoard, 26, was in his front yard …

Article first appeared at Americas 1st Freedom. We think Carry Lifers should take a look at Patrick Blanchfield’s “They’re Coming for the Ones You Love” over at the Nation. While we ran a couple of highlighters dry marking the not-so-subtle mockery, eye-rollers and inevitable “outlier” quotes, his treatment of self-defense …

Article first appeared at Americas 1st Freedom. In June 2000, Hillary Clinton endorsed a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., that would have required anyone who owns a handgun to be licensed and to have their name placed in a national database. Clinton said, “I stand in support …

Writing for FreeBeacon.com, Elizabeth Harrington summarized a comprehensive report by a taxpayer watchdog group that chronicles the exponential increase in the militarization of police agencies in the United States during the past several years. Harrington writes, “There are now more non-military government employees who carry guns than there are U.S. …