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The Rifleman Report: Creative Minds At Work
As all of us who experience this “mortal coil” eventually learn, the days seem more fleeting with each passing year. For those of us who make a living observing and reporting about the firearm industry, they eventually result in a somewhat disorganized pile of memories about companies, products and the …
Handloads: A 10 mm Auto Loaded For Bear
The fear of a bear attack has likely sold more 10 mm Auto handguns than all firearm advertising combined. The 10 mm does deliver some impressive ballistics for a cartridge chambered in semi-automatic handguns. It fairly well mirrors the .357 Mag., and its recoil is much milder than stout .44 Mag. …
New For 2024: Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III
In a crowded AR-15 market, consumers are looking for the best bang for their buck, and most look no further than the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport. The Sport is a well-made and reliable rifle at an affordable price backed by the S&W brand, which has led to it becoming …
How is American Freedom Too Sensitive for Public Spaces?
If a freedom-loving NRA member from, say, 1994, had been able to look into a crystal ball and see 30 years forward to today, they’d no doubt be pleased and perhaps a bit jealous, but also a little perplexed. They’d notice the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in D.C. v. Heller (2008), McDonald v. Chicago (2010) …
Who Is The American Gun Owner? All Of US!
Many in the mainstream media and in Hollywood have long painted a stereotypical portrait of the American gun owner: He is supposed to be an old, balding, poorly educated white guy, possibly with a Southern accent. But, while the anti-Second Amendment legacy press may be more interested in politically useful …
WY: REPEAL OF GUN FREE ZONES AND ADDING FIREARMS PRIVACY PROTECTIONS
Repeal Gun Free Zones and Firearms Privacy Protections Get Critical Votes Monday! GREAT NEWS! A GOA-backed bill to Repeal Gun-Free Zones is one day away from passing the Wyoming House! Friday night, the GOA-supported Repeal of Gun Free Zones SURVIVED TWO ATTEMPTS TO WEAKEN IT ON THE HOUSE FLOOR! Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to …
What To Look For in a Firearms Trainer
When you’re choosing a firearm instructor, you are choosing someone to teach you how to potentially save your life and the lives of those close to you. So, choosing the cheapest one available makes as much sense as choosing the cheapest skydiving instructor. The minimum amount of training needed to …
WATCH: All About Modern Colt Revolvers
After ending production of the custom-shop-produced Pythons in the early 2000s, now Colt has returned to its revolver heritage with the revival of the Cobra, King Cobra and Anaconda, as well as the Python. In this “American Rifleman Television” clip, learn how Colt found a way to resurrect old names …
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 26, 2024
Armed Citizen® Today A 32-year-old suspect died at a Wichita Falls, Texas, hospital from injuries sustained when he allegedly attempted to rob an armed 33-year-old man. Just after 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2024, law enforcement responded to a call of shots fired at an area apartment complex. According to …
First Look: Watchtower Spec Ops Type 15 Rifle
The new Watchtower Spec Ops Type 15 Rifle offers a unique combination of billet precision and military heritage for both the civilian and law enforcement markets. The Spec Ops Type 15 features a receiver set machined from high-grade 7075-T6511 billet aluminum to secure a wobble-free fit and to prevent dust and debris …