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10 Popular Concealed Carry Guns
In the ever-evolving landscape of concealed-carry firearms, the market is filled with options which cater to a wide range of preferences and needs. Among the myriad choices, ten handguns have risen to prominence, capturing the attention of concealed carry practitioners across the United States. Are they the only good choices …
American Hunter’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Another hunting season has come and (almost) gone, and if you’re anything like us, that means two things. First, of course, you’ve still got hunting on the brain, but second, you’re getting ready for Christmas. If those two interests happen to converge for a few of the loved ones on …
First Look: Colt CBX Tac Hunter
Colt has introduced the CBX Tac Hunter—a bolt-action hunting rifle with accuracy-enhancing features, targeted squarely toward avid hunters. The rifle is crafted to deliver tight groupings and reliable performance, for the confidence needed to take down targets at even far distances. The Tac Hunter is a hybrid rifle, offering the precision, …
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Compact 10 mm OSP
While Springfield Armory has expanded its handgun line-up in many ways in recent years, notably with the SA-35, Hellcat Pro and Echelon, the company still retains a number of capable models in its XD line, and one of the best balances of power, size and features is its XD-M Elite 10 mm OSP. Watch our “American …
Walther’s P99 AS Final Edition: The Last Of The First
What do James Bond, John Wick, Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan all have in common? Besides the obvious, it’s the Walther P99. Used in more than 70 movies and more than 30 television shows, it has been a staple for screens big and small, for both heroes and villains, for …
New For 2023: Marlin 1895 Dark Series
Despite that the words “tactical” and “lever-action” may seem like an odd pairing, several manufacturers have proven that combining modern features with the fast handling of a lever gun is a winning combination. Ruger breathed life back into the Marlin brand with its re-introduction of the 1895 in 2022. The original SBL model, which was given …
Another Armed Californian Saves His Family
On Dec. 2, a Los Angeles homeowner fought off several armed intruders with his handgun, possibly saving his own life and the lives of his grandmother and young son who were also in the home at the time. At about 5 a.m., four men, at least one of them armed, …
The Politics of Futility and the False Promise of the “Assault Weapons” Ban
Last week saw another episode in the dismal political theatre that surrounds gun control in America, as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made a phony attempt to resurrect a failed, 30-year-old “assault weapons” ban in the Senate by unanimous consent. Needless to say, no idea could be less universally …
More Than Half of State Attorneys General Demand Answers from Biden
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R) recently announced he has joined with Kansas AG Kris Kobach (R) and Iowa AG Brenna Bird (R) to lead a coalition of 26 attorneys general, along with the Arizona State Legislature, against the Biden administration’s blatantly unconstitutional attack on law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment rights. Specifically, the …
By the Numbers
Our alert last week described a recent NBC News article on rising gun ownership in America, which cited national polling numbers showing that “[m]ore than half of American voters – 52% – say they or someone in their household owns a gun.” This represents “the highest share of voters who say that …