Some lawmakers hate the Second Amendment so much that they’re willing to rip up the rest of the U.S. Constitution to get to it. Such is the case in New York state where legislation has been introduced to regulate access to 3D printers by requiring retailers to run background checks on prospective …

Armed Citizen® Today Two armed men posing as maintenance workers for a Dallas, Texas, apartment complex attempted to break into one of the units, which was occupied by a resident armed and willing to defend his family and property. Around 6 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2023, one of the suspects …

Close your eyes and imagine the feeling of a full-size handgun that you can grasp in your hand and slide from your holster which feels like it was made just for you. Envision reaching the magazine release and the slide stop with minimal effort. How about a gun shaped and …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P 2.0 10mm. A long-slide 10mm with elevated night sights and an optic-cut, this M&P 2.0 would make the perfect sidearm for a hunter afield. A ported barrel and slide help keep follow-up shots quick and accurate for …

Pugsley was correct in using the past tense for this now-famous phrase, for, by that time, the West had pretty much already been won. And whether or not Pugsley was specifically referring to the Winchester Model 1873, that gun became indelibly linked to the slogan, given its role in the …

In his 1895 poem entitled “The Young British Soldier,” Rudyard Kipling cautions the new recruit against blaming his rifle for his own poor marksmanship, and mentions the name of the longarm that secured the British Empire of the Victorian period: “When ’arf of your bullets fly wide in the ditch, …

With the AR-style rifle and pistol becoming ever more popular for self-defense use, there are some idiosyncrasies to consider, especially when using with an optic in close-quarter areas. One of these is bore/optic offset. Bore/Optic Offset What is optic offset? Simply put, a sighting system will never be 100 percent …

Armed Citizen® Today A San Antonio, Texas, homeowner defended his property against three armed intruders on the evening of Aug. 11, 2023. At 11:55 p.m., according to police, the three suspects arrived at the homeowner’s residence, and one of the suspects kicked in the front door. Officials said the man …

Alien Gear Holsters has just released the new Alien Gear Rapid Force Level 2 Slim Holster for 5th generation Glock G17 pistols. This new holster fit now joins the rest of the lineup which already includes holsters for other Glock pistol models such as the Glock G45 and previous Glock pistol …

Firearm: Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 (MSRP: $679) We’re taking another look at the Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 9 mm pistol today for a number of good reasons. First, the MR920 is in what you might call the “sweet spot” for a concealed firearm, with a 4-inch barrel, 7.13-inch overall length, …