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GOA SUES BIDEN DOJ OVER ‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ WAITING PERIOD FOR ADULTS UNDER 21
A “no compromise” gun rights group is suing the Biden administration over part of the bipartisan gun safety law enacted last summer, arguing that the law imposes unconstitutional waiting periods to purchase firearms on young adults under 21. Senior Vice President, Erich Pratt, shoots a rifle at a range. GOA argues that …
The Armed Citizen® May 12, 2023
On the morning of March 1, a 29-year-old man allegedly broke into a home in El Paso, Texas, and shot a dog. A 37-year-old resident returned fire before the perpetrator could do more after which the suspect fled. He was found at a nearby intersection yelling for help and saying …
Consider The Bullet
A few years ago, a friend of mine was taking some clients fishing in Alaska. Their fun trip was interrupted when they were charged by a grizzly at very close range. My friend killed the grizzly with his handgun, a 9mm. Now, when this was reported, just about everyone was …
Three Drills For Low Round Count Training
Shooting skill, like all other skills requires repetition. New gun owners need to learn the proper fundamentals and repeat them until they become second nature. A new shooter with a lesson in basic safety and marksmanship is at the same level as a driving student after their first experience on …
Some Good News About Suppressors
If you’re one of the many buyers whose suppressor or other restricted item is stuck in review limbo, things might be getting better. According to interviews with senior employees at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the agency is hiring additional staff to help relieve the backlog …
Rifle Roundup: Ruger MPR With A Leupold Patrol6HD Optic
This week on Rifle Roundup, it’s the Ruger AR-556 MPR rifle, along with a Leupold Patrol 6HD low power variable optic and a Magpul bipod. Ruger AR-556 MPR Rifle MSRP $2049 One of the reasons why the AR-15 is so popular these days is that just by adding a few …
First Look: 1911 Operator in 9mm From Springfield Armory
Springfield Armory is releasing the new 1911 Operator 9mm, a 1911 pistol with a feature set that appeals to people who expect their pistol to perform on-demand. This new pistol builds on the 100-year plus legacy of the 1911 and Springfield Armory’s reputation for making solidly built pistols used by all …
Fit for a King
He was born in Buckingham Palace as Charles Philip Arthur George on Nov. 14, 1948. At the age of three, he became the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom; at nine, the Prince of Wales; at 20, a Knight of the Garter; King at 73 and on May …
Beretta Launches A300 Ultima Sporting Shotgun
Beretta has announced the launch of a brand-new semi-automatic shotgun, the A300 Ultima Sporting. This new shotgun is engineered to be reliable and evenly balanced for clay target shooting. Featuring the gas operating system of the A300 platform, this new sporting gun features a 30-inch (12 gauge) or 28-inch (20 gauge) barrel …
3 Unique AR-15 Lower Receivers
Many of the typical tweaks and changes we see to ARs tends to happen out around the edges of the platform. Each year, we can count on a variety of freshly minted muzzle devices, pistol grips, handguards and shoulder stocks making their way to the marketplace. But once in a …