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Review: FN America Reflex
According to the dictionary, a “Reflex” is an automatic or unthinking response to an external stimulus. That makes the chosen nomenclature of FN America’s newest pistol only half true. While it’s certainly a response to outside stimuli, it’s far from unthinking. We should probably start by delving into the market forces …
First Look: Tisas Nightstalker 1911
SDS Imports recently unveiled the new Tisas Nightstalker single stack 1911, which is available in three different calibers: 9mm, 10mm and .45 ACP. The Tisas Nightstalker series of 1911 pistols take all the classic elements found in a traditionally configured “70 Series” Colt Style full size government pistol, while also adding some modern …
Review: Howa Carbon Elevate
In order to find the most elusive game, one needs to be willing to put in the miles—and that could very well mean a day’s hike in and a day’s hike out of hard-to-reach hunting grounds. For that reason, manufacturers have always sought ways to make rifles lighter without sacrificing …
CZ Recalls All-American Single Trap Shotguns
CZ is voluntarily initiating a safety recall for all CZ All-American Single Trap shotguns. The recall was initiated in an abundance of safety for its customers after it was discovered there is a potential for an unintentional discharge if the gun’s trigger is pulled with the safety engaged, or if the …
Senators Demand Biden Undo Attacks on School Programs
The Biden administration’s misuse of last year’s ill-conceived Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) to threatening to withhold federal funding from elementary and secondary schools for their hunting or archery programs is drawing a strong rebuke from many in Congress. As we recently reported, Biden’s Department of Education cited the BSCA, which …
National Review Wrong on ATF Frame or Receiver Rule
Political observers expect the Washington Post and the New York Times to carry water for Joe Biden’s Department of Justice gun control agenda. It’s surprising when the conservative National Review seemingly bends over backwards to defend the weaponized agency in a poorly researched and written piece. On August 9, National Review published …
Skill vs. Gear
If you read just about any gun-related magazine or website, you’ll see articles and advertisements talking about how the latest gun or gadget will help you hit the target. To be fair, a lighter, shorter trigger pull means there’s less of a chance you’ll move your gun as you press …
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 21, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today A Tulsa, Okla., homeowner shot and killed a trespasser who approached him and eventually attacked him with trimming shears, according to the Tulsa Police Department. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the homeowner was working in his yard when an unknown man allegedly approached him. …
The Kar98az
By most standards, the Mauser Gewehr 1898 (Gew 98) can be considered the ultimate bolt-action rifle. In the United States alone, the Springfield Model 1903, Winchester Model 70 and Remington 700 all owe design and feature elements to the Gew 98. The two-lug bolt, the charger (stripper) clip and other …
Stocks and Grips: An Evolution
The evolution of rifle stocks and pistol grips, from wood to modern polymers, has played a pivotal role in shaping human history, from their early emergence as tools for hunting and protection to their modern significance in sport, defense, military and law enforcement. Over the centuries, the materials and designs …