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Confiscation in Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (left) announced a complete “freeze” on the movement of handguns across Canada by using what is known as an “Order in Council.” As the anti-Second Amendment Biden administration continues to push for ever more infringements on our civil rights, the current situation in Canada …

Rampant Crime, No Consequences: The Perfect Storm of New York’s Criminal Justice System
Things must be bad in the Empire State if Democrat politicians are talking up their commitment to public safety. “There is no greater obligation than ensuring every New Yorker can live in safety, and that has always been my number one priority,” says New York State Governor and gun control champion Kathy …

The Armed Citizen® Jan. 30, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today A licensed concealed-carry holder used her personal handgun to stop an alleged attack outside a bank in Roseland, Ill., and she credited her CCW pistol for saving her life. The woman had left the bank with cash in her hand and was getting into her car, when …

CCW in Public Restrooms: When You Gotta Go…
Sometime, somewhere, you’ll require the use of a public restroom stall. After all, like we tell small children, “Everyone has to go.” If you carry a concealed handgun, you will face the universal problem of what to do with that pistol in the stall while your britches are down. Is …

Florida: Constitutional Carry Introduced
Today, Representative Chuck Brannan (R-10) filed House Bill 543, the NRA-backed constitutional carry bill. The Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee will hear it on February 7th from 4-6PM. Florida is currently in contention with Nebraska to become the 26th constitutional carry state. Please contact subcommittee members and ask them to SUPPORT …

Benelli Expands Lupo Bolt-Action Rifle Lineup With .308 Win., .30-06 Sprg. Options
Benelli at SHOT Show 2023 earlier this month in Las Vegas, Nev., announced the expansion of its Lupo lineup this year with two new calibers in a walnut stock platform. The Benelli Lupo bolt-action rifle in AA-Grade satin walnut is ideal for shooters who appreciate the look and feel of …

New: Baschieri & Pellagri NEXT Shotshell Series
Baschieri & Pellagri USA recently announced the NEXT line of shotgun ammunition, which the company described as providing competitive shooters “a new generation in shotshell innovation.” Shotshells in the Baschieri & Pellagri NEXT ammunition lineup are loaded with the company’s new Green Core wad, which is crafted from 100-percent biodegradable …

First Look: Armasight Contractor 640 Optics
Armasight is releasing a new flagship thermal optic line, the Contractor 640 series. The Contractor 640 thermal optic product line includes three different models, all which have different magnification levels and sizes. The Contractor 640 series is a long eye relief MIL-STD thermal scope and is ideal for night or …

A Recipe for Reloading .45-70 Government
Diving ever further down the rabbit hole that is reloading your own ammunition, I found myself on an unusually warm November morning trudging through the sand that makes up my Eastern Long Island Range towards a set of post-up targets. Not one or two, mind you, but ten individual targets. This can only mean …

I Have This Old Gun: Maynard Carbine
Dr. Edward Maynard listed his principal occupation as “dentist,” and in the mid-to-latter part of the 19th century catered to an elite Washington, D.C. clientele, serving in high-level positions at respected dental institutions. Today, however, he is best known for his achievements in firearm development, Maynard’s mechanical acumen being responsible …