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New For 2023: Beretta APX A1 Tactical
Beretta jumped into the striker-fired, polymer-frame handgun market in 2017 with its APX, updating the model with an A1 version last year. New for 2023, Beretta is introducing what it calls “the cream of the crop” of its APX pistol line-up with the APX A1 Tactical pistol. The APX A1 Tactical is …
Preview: Burris RT-3 Prism Sight
Between its fixed 3X magnification, 33.8 mm objective lens and small but information-dense reticle, the RT-3 from Burris is a prismatic riflescope that affords the shooter an uncommonly generous and uncluttered field of view that is perfect for tactical and competitive applications. Compact and light for a prism sight, the …
The Synthetic Jacket Revolution: Coated Bullets On The Rise
For centuries, bullets were nothing more than plain lead balls. These lead balls morphed into more efficient shapes as muzzleloading guns and paper cartridges continued to evolve. The tail end of the 19th century saw a massive jolt in small-arms innovations, not just with repeating action designs, but also with …
Looking Forward to the U.S. Supreme Court Standing Behind Its Bruen Ruling
“A year ago today, the Supreme Court ruled to strip away the rights of a governor to protect her people from concealed carry weapons. We refused to go backwards,” tweeted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on June 23. This tweet—and other statements from Gov. Hochul—is an admission she is obstructing a …
The Armed Citizen® June 30, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today A family from Memphis, Tenn., visiting Little Rock, Ark., fought off an assailant inside a parking garage as they wrapped up what was intended to be an enjoyable family trip. The vacation was a gift for their daughter’s seventh birthday, and the parents took her and their …
VA: MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND “CELEBRATING FREEDOM” PICNIC IN WINCHESTER
Dear friend, You may recall when the city of Winchester foolishly banned firearms in parks and other locations in the city. However, when sued by GOA, VCDL and US Lawshield, Winchester eventually removed the ban on guns. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal …
California: Senate Committee Hearing Credit Card Surveillance Bill
On Wednesday, the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee will hear Assembly Bill 1587, to require credit card issuers use specified Merchant Category Codes to designate firearm and ammunition retailers. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE AB 1587. Since the federal government is prohibited by law from creating and maintaining a registry of …
Alternatives to Red Dot Sights For Astigmatic Eyes
Last month we talked about the impact astigmatism of a human eye has on the use of red-dot sights. If astigmatism is comparatively mild, there are usually ways to work around it, at least for the comparatively short distances where you often have to engage the target quickly. There are several approaches …
Rifle Roundup: APF AR-15 In .300 BLK With A Lucid Optics P8 Sight
This week on Rifle Roundup, it’s an APF Guardian AR-15 in 300 Blackout, along with a Lucid Optics P8 4x sight and a SIG Sauer suppressor. The AR15 is a versatile platform that, with a few modifications, can shoot a number of different calibers. If you’re looking to shoot something …
First Look: Outdoor Edge Pivot Knives
Outdoor Edge has just released the new line of Pivot fixed blade knives. The Pivot family is a modestly priced utilitarian knife line that is meant for outdoor use, camping, hiking, backpacking or survival. Both blade options in the Pivot line average just over two and a half inches and have …