Despite the efforts of several firearms historians over the past 30-plus years, some questions concerning the Fenian Needham Conversion Rifle’s origins, its development, its use and its effectiveness, are still with us. These questions have remained unanswered, or only partially so, such as: Why are most of these Needham conversion rifles Bridesburgs? How …

In 1974, Tom Volquartsen spent many nights and weekends in the basement of the home he rented in Carroll, Iowa, pursuing his passion for tinkering on guns and improving their performance. His work was impeccable, a fact that didn’t escape his friends. Word spread, and he was soon working on other enthusiasts’ …

There may have been a time when gun owners thought that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) served a legitimate role in the federal government, helping to arrest violent criminals and dangerous gang members. But those days are long gone! These days, we all know that the ATF …

The process for buying a firearm from a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), like your local gun shop, is simple enough—for the consumer. The potential gun buyer first fills out and signs a Form 4473 published by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The FFL then relays the …

Media headlines heralded “Americans Want Stricter Gun Laws!” based off a recently released poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Chicago. But a close reading of the data, including quotes from respondents within, demonstrate that’s not actually the case. Swallowed Whole The new survey by AP-NORC suggests …

With Joe Biden’s gun control executive orders going into effect TOMORROW, the American Firearms Association is gearing up for a MASSIVE LEGAL BATTLE with Attorney General Merrick Garland and the DOJ / ATF! AFA’s legal team has been fighting and winning against state level gun grabbers and Biden’s DOJ for years. In …

On September 6, the Democrat-controlled Senate will return to DC with one major goal in mind — ramming the Nancy Pelosi / Dianne Feinstein “Assault Weapons Ban” through the Senate (H.R. 1808 / S. 736). As you can see, Bloomberg / Soros-funded David Hogg was celebrating with Pelosi at the …

Armed Citizen® Today A Riverton, Wyo., woman took action when an intruder broke into her home on May 21, 2022. The woman was at home with her current boyfriend early that Saturday morning, when an intruder allegedly forced his way in through the secured front door of the home. Once …

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has an established track record of making innovative rifles for the civilian market based off the firearms it makes for the Israeli Defense Force. This includes the well-known Tavor family of bullpup rifles, which includes the Tavor SAR and X95 carbines chambered in 5.56 NATO. With the Tavor 7, many of …

As a group, defensive shooters seem to be extremely gear-oriented. Listening to gun shop talk and reading posts on the internet, one gets the impression that a lot of folks fear they won’t survive unless they have just the right gun, the proper ammo and the latest in accessories. Well, …