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Senators Demand Biden Undo Attacks on School Programs
The Biden administration’s misuse of last year’s ill-conceived Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) to threatening to withhold federal funding from elementary and secondary schools for their hunting or archery programs is drawing a strong rebuke from many in Congress. As we recently reported, Biden’s Department of Education cited the BSCA, which …
National Review Wrong on ATF Frame or Receiver Rule
Political observers expect the Washington Post and the New York Times to carry water for Joe Biden’s Department of Justice gun control agenda. It’s surprising when the conservative National Review seemingly bends over backwards to defend the weaponized agency in a poorly researched and written piece. On August 9, National Review published …
Skill vs. Gear
If you read just about any gun-related magazine or website, you’ll see articles and advertisements talking about how the latest gun or gadget will help you hit the target. To be fair, a lighter, shorter trigger pull means there’s less of a chance you’ll move your gun as you press …
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 21, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today A Tulsa, Okla., homeowner shot and killed a trespasser who approached him and eventually attacked him with trimming shears, according to the Tulsa Police Department. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the homeowner was working in his yard when an unknown man allegedly approached him. …
The Kar98az
By most standards, the Mauser Gewehr 1898 (Gew 98) can be considered the ultimate bolt-action rifle. In the United States alone, the Springfield Model 1903, Winchester Model 70 and Remington 700 all owe design and feature elements to the Gew 98. The two-lug bolt, the charger (stripper) clip and other …
Stocks and Grips: An Evolution
The evolution of rifle stocks and pistol grips, from wood to modern polymers, has played a pivotal role in shaping human history, from their early emergence as tools for hunting and protection to their modern significance in sport, defense, military and law enforcement. Over the centuries, the materials and designs …
First Look: Wilson Combat SFT9 Lightrail
Wilson Combat has just launched a new version of the SFT9 9mm metal framed single action pistol, the Wilson Combat SFT9 Lightrail, which has a railed Picatinny dust cover for use with mounted accessories. The Wilson Combat SFT9 is a full-size single action, double stack 9mm pistols with a 4.25-inch barrel …
First Look: CVA Scout Pistol in 350 Legend
Kinsey’s Inc. has announced the release of an exclusive variant of CVA’s Scout Pistol in 350 Legend. This handcrafted handgun is based-around a reliable, single-shot, break action design. Its barrel is fluted and ported, while all metalwork is Cerakoted for protection against the elements. Atop the barrel sits a stretch of Weaver rail, …
Exploded View: Luger P08
In 1893, the German firm of Ludwig Loewe offered what was designed to become the first commercially successful self-loading pistol chambered for a high-velocity smokeless-powder cartridge. Known as the Borchardt, after its American inventor Hugo Borchardt, this new pistol featured a revolutionary toggle-breech mechanism designed in principle by Sir Hiram …
Editor’s Choice: Tristar Viper G2 Pro Sporting
TriStar continues to expand its semi-automatic Viper offerings, and this year offers three variations of the Viper G2 Pro Sporting. These guns are made in Turkey for TriStar, but the company has spent a lot of time and energy making sure that they are not only extremely reliable but also …