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First Look: Walther P99 AS Final Edition
Walther Arms, Inc. is rolling out the new Walther P99 AS Final Edition 9mm polymer-framed, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol. The P99 dates back to the late 1990s where it started its career as a sidearm designed for military and police groups in Germany. At the time of its introduction, it was …
First Look: Wilson Combat WCP365
The SIG Sauer P365 Series is one of the most popular mini-compact pistols ever built, and redefined what a small 9mm pistol could do. Now Wilson Combat takes the P365 one step further and is introducing the WCP365, which adds a host of proprietary custom modifications with the goal of improving the handling, shooting …
Davidson’s Winchester Model 1895 Texas Ranger’s Edition
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Davidsons’s Exclusive Texas Ranger 200th Anniversary Edition of the Winchester Model 1895. John M. Browning’s final design for Winchester, the Model 1895 was originally designed to utilize the then-modern smokeless carriages. This exclusive model has been updated further to fire classic .30-06 Springfield, and sports ornate …
How to Select New Sights for Old Rifles
It’s called presbyopia, and if you are past 40 you probably have it. It’s the loss of the eye’s ability to focus on close objects. Most of us deal with its progression until our arms grow too short, and then we get glasses. It’s left me with an inability to …
Product Preview: TriggerTech AR Safety
Although primarily revered for its superb drop-in bolt-action and AR-platform triggers, TriggerTech also offers a safety selector upgrade for AR-15 rifles that incorporates a number of convenient features. Not only can the AR Safety’s bilateral levers be configured for either a 45- or a 90-degree throw (a cap is provided …
SAAMI Accepts And Standardizes 360 Buckhammer
Remington Ammunition announced that the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has accepted the 360 Buckhammer. The organization has already published detailed specifications [PDF]. Its chamber and cartridge dimensions—adhered to throughout the industry—ensure pressure remains within safe limits and cartridge compatibility, regardless of the ammunition or firearm manufacturer. “The acceptance of cartridges …
Review: Savage Model 110 PCS
Sometimes a long-barreled firearm is called for when the shooter wishes to squeeze every little bit of ballistic performance out of a cartridge. But many times the improved handiness and totability of a firearm with a shorter barrel and markedly less overall length more than make up for the velocity …
Washington: Senate Committee Vote Scheduled on Bill to Bankrupt Firearm Industry
On Friday, the Senate Ways & Means Committee will hold an executive session and likely vote on Senate Bill 5078, to allow anti-gun zealots to bankrupt the firearm industry with frivolous lawsuits. NRA testified in opposition to SB 5078 at the committee’s January 31st hearing. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE SB 5078. …
CALIFORNIA GOES FULL ‘WOKE’ ON BANKING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM INDUSTRY
Never underestimate the ability of California lawmakers to embrace the wildest ideas when it comes to eliminating gun rights. Other states are pushing back on “woke” banking discrimination. Not California. There’s an effort there to require it. State Sen. Dave Min introduced SB 637, which requires that California’s public finances cease …
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 20, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today A wounded suspect is facing charges of attempted burglary of habitation, criminal mischief and criminal trespass after being shot by a homeowner in Bosque County, Texas, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. According to the homeowner, the alleged intruder rammed his vehicle through a locked gate to access …