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Anti-Gun States React Differently to Bruen Decision
In the wake of the landmark NYSRPA v. Bruen decision, some states have accepted the ruling and begun working to get their laws in compliance, although many overly-burdensome requirements may still need to be addressed. Others, sadly, have chosen to thumb their noses at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) …
5 Great Pepper Spray Options
Sometimes hostile encounters don’t escalate to deadly force, but you still need an effective, non-ballistic way to neutralize a threat. One great way to deal with these sorts of attacks is by deploying pepper spray. If you’ve ever been sprayed – I’m talking to you, military veterans and police officers …
First Look: Virdian E Series Green Laser For PSA Dagger
Viridian Weapon Technologies is now shipping E Series green lasers for the Palmetto State Armory’s Dagger compact pistol, as well as holsters for this popular firearm. The latest E Series green laser sights are made for the concealed carry owner who wants power and affordability for their daily carry pistol and …
Review: Vortex Venom 5-25X Scope
As Americans, we enjoy a freedom that most others do not, and that is the right to bear arms. Being able to own many of the same firearms that have helped defend that right is precisely what the Founding Fathers had in mind. Therefore, few projects are as satisfying as …
Rifleman Q&A: Flush-Seating Wadcutters
Q. It is necessary to flush-seat the wadcutter bullet in the .38 case when reloading for the S&W Model 52. But is this procedure more accurate than conventional overall-length bullet seating when using the cartridge in revolvers? Is better accuracy obtained minimizing bullet jump from the cylinder to the barrel by …
Flashlight IP Rating & Performance: What Does It Mean For You?
The southwest’s flooding, power outages and tragedies are painful reminders that Mother Nature can unleash her fury at any moment. The hurricane season is napping, although the notice will be short when it awakens, If your gear isn’t rated to weather that storm, there’s more trouble on the horizon. A …
Don’t Believe Anti-Gun Lies About Armed Self-Defense
Most America’s 1st Freedom readers are well aware that anti-gun politicians, gun-ban advocates, and the so-called “mainstream” media tend to play fast and loose with the facts. One specific area where they tend to flat out lie is in the frequency of armed self-defense episodes by law-abiding Americans. “People very rarely use guns …
Thoughts on Home Invasions
We see a lot of articles concerning how to best deal with home invasions. Essentially, they boil down to keeping your doors locked with good locks, staying alert, and having a defensive firearm close at hand. However, I would suggest that the most dangerous are the ones that occur after …
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 2, 2022
Armed Citizen® Today A man in Tuscaloosa, Ala., defended himself and his girlfriend when they were allegedly confronted by an enraged motorist on May 26, 2022. The man had just pulled his vehicle into a parking lot, when another vehicle pursued him. The driver of the other vehicle, a Tuscaloosa …
First Look: SIG Sauer P-365X Macro Pistol
SIG Sauer has just released the latest variant of their popular line of SIG P-365 semi automatic striker fired polymer framed handguns, the SIG P-365X Macro. This new pistol is a slim and compact 9mm striker fired handgun with “full size” 17+1 round capacity. Until this P-365X Macro’s release, a 9mm …