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Pocket Pistol Shootout: .380 ACP vs .38 Special
In the United States, the two most popular handgun calibers for ultra-compact defensive handguns are arguably the .38 Spl. and .380 ACP. It’s fair to point out that these days, rimfire compact pistols (or other centerfire guns such as .32 ACP) are making waves, but still aren’t as popular as either .38 Spl. …
The Carjacking Dilemma
I’m seeing reports that carjackings are on the rise in some cities. This form of robbery depends upon the criminal acting quickly and violently before the victim realizes what is going on or has a chance to respond. Still, carjacking can be defeated if the intended victims…that’s you & me…will …
The Armed Citizen® January 13, 2023
A homeowner in Kokomo, Ind., awoke around 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 15 to strange noises in his living room. He investigated and discovered a stranger in his home. He attempted to get the intruder to leave, but the man instead attacked the homeowner, who then fired at the assailant and …
Review: Canik Mete MC9
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to conduct an evaluation of the Canik TP9 Elite SC 9 mm pistol, which is manufactured in Turkey and imported into the United States by Century Arms. Like other members of the successful TP9 series, this subcompact carry gun proved to be rugged and reliable …
Gun Of The Week: Smith & Wesson M&P FPC
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re on the range with a compact defensive carbine from Smith & Wesson. The FPC, or Folding Pistol-Caliber Carbine, is a 9mm Luger-chambered, semi-automatic rifle that conveniently folds up for easy transport and storage, all while offering a host of …
Preview: Winchester XPR Left-Hand
Lefties just received yet another dedicated rifle option in Winchester’s XPR bolt-action, which is now offered in a mirrored format for southpaws. Two models of the XPR Left-Hand are available, one with a black polymer stock and one Hunter model (shown) finished with a TrueTimber Strata camouflage stock and a …
California Loves Illegal Aliens, Hates Guns – What Happens When Illegals Want Guns?
Obama illegally carried out a unilateral amnesty for some illegal aliens. That amnesty was bizarrely kept in place by courts even though it had no legislative basis and was a purely ‘pen and phone’ move. The LAPD, which operates at the heart of California’s illegal alien ground zero, has a …
VA: THIS NIGHTMARE IS VIRGINIA’S FUTURE…
Dear friend, Let me paint a dystopian future for you. Virginia, the Commonwealth that birthed the author of the Second Amendment, no longer enjoys this Constitutional protection. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal patches Get your Vitamin B17 & Get 10% Off With …
INDIANA LAWMAKER LOOKS TO END GUN CONTROL’S MANIPULATIONS OF COURTS
If one Indiana lawmaker is successful, the abuse of the legal system by gun control advocates in Gary, Ind., might finally end after nearly a quarter century of costly litigation. Indiana Republican state Rep. Chris Jeter introduced House Bill 1235, legislation that “provides that only the state of Indiana may bring …
NSSF RELEASES MOST RECENT FIREARM PRODUCTION FIGURES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, the Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data 2023 Edition (reporting 2021 data) to its members. The report compiles the most up to date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, …