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NEW MEXICO’S GOVERNOR REVEALS EMPIRICAL AMBITIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL CONTEMPT
New Mexico’s Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham created a Constitutional crisis when she published an emergency public health order banning law-abiding citizens from exercising their Second Amendment rights. Or – she didn’t. She may have revealed that she’s nothing more than an emperor with no clothing. Gov. Grisham issued a public health …
The Armed Citizen® September 12, 2023
A man in Houston, Texas, was taking money out of a cash machine on April 15 when an armed man suddenly came around a corner and demanded money. The customer was complying, but the robber nonetheless began to pistol-whip him, according to reports. Fortunately, an armed citizen driving by witnessed …
Steel Pennies And Alternative Ammo: A Different .30-06 M2 Ball
So many billions of .30 Caliber M2 Ball cartridges were manufactured during the 20th century that they still remain fairly ubiquitous today. However, an uncommon variant, “M2 Alternative,” produced temporarily during World War II, is a little-known cartridge that piques the interest of both shooters and collectors. M2 Ball .30-06 …
Review: Holosun 507COMP Reflex Sight
Holosun entered the reflex sight market in 2013, and since then has earned an excellent reputation among competitive shooters. The company’s latest optic introduction won’t disappoint. The new 507COMP is available with a red dot ($435) or a green dot ($470). It uses the popular Trijicon RMR mounting footprint, making …
SIG Sauer Issues Light-Bearing Holster Safety Bulletin
SIG Sauer has issued a reminder about the risks associated with the use of light-bearing holsters, which have been involved in a number of alleged unintentional discharge incidents. Large openings in these holster designs, which are around the trigger to accommodate the bezels of attached weaponlights, may allow fingers or foreign …
Preparing for a Basic Pistol Class
You just bought your first gun—or are considering getting one—and need to learn how to use it. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. It’s normal, just like the first time you sat behind the wheel of a car as a teenager as Mom or Dad tried to teach you how …
10 Great Low-Recoil Hunting Cartridges
Physics dictates that in order to harness the energy required to send a projectile downrange, some level of recoil (the “equal and opposite reaction”) must be tolerated. And the larger the projectile, or the faster it is propelled, the greater the recoil level will be. There a number of methods we hunters …
Review: TriStar American Classic Commander 1911
Whenever an initial design is thought to be near-perfect, modern renditions eventually follow, often garnering a “classic” label. These products closely resemble their original counterparts but are built with better features, tighter tolerances or, in the case of the American Classic line of M1911 handguns, both. Imported by TriStar Arms, these …
Preview: MDT .308/6.5 Creedmoor Polymer AICS 3-Round Magazine
To address the dearth of low-profile AICS-compatible magazines on the market, MDT has developed a new three-round design molded of high-strength, glass-filled polymer that weighs only 1.3 ozs. and accommodates a variety of chamberings, including: .308 Win./7.62 NATO; 6.5 mm and 6 mm Creedmoor; .22-250 Rem. (at reduced capacity); .243 …
NEXTORCH Opens Two U.S. Facilities
NEXTORCH Industries, a leading manufacturer of illumination tools and specialized equipment for law enforcement, first responder, tactical and outdoor applications, has opened its new United States headquarters in Cleveland, Tenn. The site will enable the company to serve its customers, dealer base and vendors efficiently into the distant future. “We’re excited …