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County Sheriffs in Illinois are defying the unconstitutional actions of the state. 80 of the 102 counties have now declared their defiance of the so-called “assault weapons ban” in Illinois. The defiance of the sheriffs is an act of interposition and a demonstration of the lesser magistrate doctrine. Governor Pritzker responded to the …

The ATF has finally unveiled its “final rule” regarding pistol braces. This rule, also called “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces,” could result in serious criminal charges for owners of up to 40 million guns if they do not register their braced firearms with ATF.   Activate Your …

Armed Citizen® Today A Vancouver, Wash., homeowner defended himself when an alleged intruder broke into his residence on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Around 11 p.m. that evening, the intruder managed to get up to the second story of the home and broke a window before crawling his way inside. As …

Henry Repeating Arms has released two limited-edition models to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. The rifles pay tribute to the beginnings of Henry Repeating Arms as a company and the origins of the lever-action rifle’s enduring legacy in America. “In the gun-making business, 25 years makes us a new kid on …

Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc. (POF), based in Phoenix, AZ, is releasing its first-ever tactical lever-action carbine, the Tombstone, chambered in 9mm. While the POF Tombstone lever-action PCC operates like the lever action carbines of the old west, it’s built with modern materials such as polymer, modern steels and aluminum. The …

Maxim Defense, based out of St. Cloud, MN, is introducing their new PRS Suppressor, which joins their existing MSX suppressor product line. All MSX suppressors, including these new PRS Suppressors are designed to mitigate any increase in cyclic rate and the gas blowback of any suppressed firearm in addition to …

EOTech, the popular electronic holographic sight and optics company, is now making their G43 and G45 optical magnifier units with a flat dark earth (FDE) finish. EOTech Magnifiers are typically mounted behind an EOTech holographic sight unit on a modern carbine or rifle. When combined, the magnifiers will provide either …

New from Remington Ammunition for 2023 is the 360 Buckhammer—a rimmed, straight-walled cartridge aimed at the Midwestern states which have cartridge regulations for deer hunting. Though regulations vary, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan all put specific demands on the deer hunter to use a cartridge which is either straight-walled, or of …

American Hunter Editor in Chief Scott Olmsted was on hand in December at Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Ariz., when Colt introduced its new CBX Precision Rifle. The CBX is a bolt-action chassis rifle with an adjustable MDT stock and features ideal for hunters seeking a super-lightweight platform. It is highly customizable for fit, …

It has been only a few years since Calhoun, Ga.-based NovX Ammunition (novxammo.com) announced—and immediately created quite a buzz around—its unique Engagement: Extreme Self-Defense ammunition, which featured injection-molded, lead-free, light-for-caliber, non-expanding bullets with a most distinctive appearance. The latter wasn’t just for aesthetics; rather, the polymer-copper bullet’s patented, three-flute design …