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New For 2023: KelTec R50
KelTec joined the 5.7 mm rebirth with the introduction of the P50 pistol, a unique handgun that utilized the 50-round magazines of the FN P90/PS90 and shared its 5.7 x 28 mm chambering. The pistol made a splash when it was introduced in 2021 and was named the American Rifleman Tactical Product of the Year for 2022. …
Surveys Show Changes In Ammo, Shooting Gear Preferences
Shooting and hunting equipment sales were steady in 2022, according to the latest results from Southwick Associates’ online ShooterSurvey and HunterSurvey. The stabilization from 2020 and 2021’s record-setting pace allowed retailers to continue replenishing inventory and, with more gear and accessories from which to choose, some of the brands retailers that are ringing …
Davidson’s Pietta 1873 Great Western II
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Davidson’s Pietta 1873 Great Western II. A classic single-action revolver, the Great Western II is a throwback to the best of the guns of the cowboy era. With wide-blade front sight, and a barrel-to-cylinder gap that enables it to fire black-powder cartridges, this …
Review: Safariland ALS Optic Tactical Holster for Red Dot Optics
While there are a ton of holster companies out there—most of them excellent—there are very few that make truly dedicated duty rigs. Some civilian OWB (outside the waistband) holsters can be requisitioned for duty use, but only a few companies design holsters specifically for the unique needs of law enforcement …
ATF DATA CONFIRMS ‘OPERATION SECURE STORE’ HAS POSITIVE IMPACT
New ATF Data on FFL burglaries, robberies and the number of stolen guns confirms the firearm industry’s Operation Secure Store® makes communities safer. Keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals takes a monumental effort. Partnerships between neighborhood gun store retailers, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) …
The Armed Citizen March 17, 2023
An evening of bingo in Pensacola, Fla., took a strange twist on Jan. 4. Two women attempted to walk up to the doors of the bingo hall, seeking jumper cables to help start one of their vehicles. The women noticed a man and woman standing outside of the business and …
New Hampshire: House Defeats Another Round of Anti-Gun Bills
On Thursday, the New Hampshire House held several floor votes on anti-gun bills. Thanks to the strong support of NRA members and Second Amendment supporters, the bills were defeated and will not move forward this session. NRA-ILA would like to thank all those Representatives who defended the Second Amendment for law-abiding …
Ranger’s New Duster Shooting Glasses
Shooting glasses manufacturer Ranger, based in Randolph, Mass., released a new product line last year aimed at the recreational shooting market, specifically beginners. The Duster model is a bit of a departure for Ranger, a leading player today in the competition shooting glasses arena. The new Duster model comes in …
First Look: GPO Spectra 1.5-9x44i Scope
Resettable turrets and an illuminated G4i reticle are just two of its features. A new reticle choice is now available for the GPO (German Precision Optics) Spectra 6X 1.5–9x44i premium riflescope, one of the company’s best-selling optics. This traditionally configured MRAD compatible riflescope has a standard 30 mm main tube and wide …
I Carry: Glock G19 Gen5 MOS Pistol in a Bravo Concealment Holster
Firearm: Glock G19 Gen5 MOS (MSRP: $745) We’ve chosen the Glock G19 Gen5 MOS for today’s kit as yet another testament to the robust aftermarket for the Glock line of handguns. We’ve discussed previously how large the aftermarket is for these pistols: triggers, barrels, magazines, slides, holsters and more are plentiful and …