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N.M. GOVERNOR SEEKS TO ‘NAME-AND-SHAME’ FIREARM MANUFACTURERS THROUGH EMERGENCY ORDER
New Mexico’s Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham kicked the hornet’s nest when she published her emergency public health order that attempts to neuter the Second Amendment and force standardless firearm retailer “inspections.” The order is Constitutionally baseless and there are no laws or regulations giving the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department …
Maryland: Anne Arundel County Proposes New Ordinance on Discharging Firearms
On September 5th, 2023, the Anne Arundel County Council proposed Bill 72-23, “to increase the distance a person must be from human occupied or used structures or camps” to be able to legally discharge a firearm. The proposed bill will increase the current distance of 100 yards up to 300 yards, tripling …
C-More Adds CRC Sight To Optic Lineup
With the advancement of technology, the world of firearm accessories has been evolving rapidly, meeting the specific needs and preferences of firearm enthusiasts. A testament to this evolution is the CRC sight, the latest red dot in the C-More lineup. The new C-More CRC sight’s super low profile simplifies co-witnessing with …
Review: Crucial Concealment IWB Ambidextrous Holster
I recently got my hands on the Crucial Concealment IWB (Inside the Waistband) holster and ran it through my usual paces for a review, which includes wearing it every day for several days (sometimes longer) and practicing draws and re-holstering with either live fire or dry fire. I’m picky about holsters and …
First Look: S&W M&P 5.7 FDE
The Smith & Wesson M&P5.7 debuted at SHOT Show 2023 with two models. Both have a black polymer frame and black Armornite slide finish. One model had a manual safety and the other did not. Now a new model joins the M&P5.7 lineup which combines the classic Armornite finished slide and black …
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Garrison 1911
At the tail end of 2021, Springfield Armory rolled out its Garrison collection of M1911 pistols. These guns feature classic M1911 styling and are built on forged frames with forged slides and barrels, providing an ultra-durable, yet still affordable, M1911 for enthusiasts. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” Rifleman Review segment above for the full story on …
New For 2023: Bear Creek Arsenal Genes1s II
While known for its AR-15 and AR-10 pattern rifles and parts, Bear Creek Arsenal released a semi-automatic pistol of the company’s own design in 2021 it called “the Genes1s.” For 2023, Bear Creek Arsenal is releasing an updated version with the Genes1s II. The Genes1s II is an updated version of the pistol …
NEW MEXICO’S GOVERNOR REVEALS EMPIRICAL AMBITIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL CONTEMPT
New Mexico’s Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham created a Constitutional crisis when she published an emergency public health order banning law-abiding citizens from exercising their Second Amendment rights. Or – she didn’t. She may have revealed that she’s nothing more than an emperor with no clothing. Gov. Grisham issued a public health …
The Armed Citizen® September 12, 2023
A man in Houston, Texas, was taking money out of a cash machine on April 15 when an armed man suddenly came around a corner and demanded money. The customer was complying, but the robber nonetheless began to pistol-whip him, according to reports. Fortunately, an armed citizen driving by witnessed …
Steel Pennies And Alternative Ammo: A Different .30-06 M2 Ball
So many billions of .30 Caliber M2 Ball cartridges were manufactured during the 20th century that they still remain fairly ubiquitous today. However, an uncommon variant, “M2 Alternative,” produced temporarily during World War II, is a little-known cartridge that piques the interest of both shooters and collectors. M2 Ball .30-06 …