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Tails of the Chase
I’ve been called many things over the course of my short, amateur writing career, but “Scoop” is not one of them. In spite of having served in very specialized reconnaissance roles while playing Army in my younger days, I just don’t have it in me to birddog the shooting industry. …
Product Preview: OTTO Engineering NoizeBarrier Micro
Proudly made in America and powered by a rechargeable battery system, the NoizeBarrier Micro from OTTO is an inside-the-ear protection system capable of providing up to 40 dBs of impulse noise protection. The dual-mode earplugs provide a comfortable in-ear fit, and the IP67-rated water-resistant housing keeps the unit going in …
New For 2023: Rock Island Armory LI380
Rock Island is a company known for its importation of variants on the classic M1911 design. The company’s M1911-style .380 Baby Rock launched an entire line of “BBR” concealed-carry pistols (the .380 Baby Rock is now called the “BBR Standard”). This year, Rock Island is adding a new model to its BBR line-up, …
TN: LT. GOV. MCNALLY JOINS DEMOCRATS IN FAVOR OF RED FLAG LAW!
Tennessee Patriots, we already knew Lt. Gov. Randy McNally does not believe in true Constitutional Carry for Law-Abiding people. But this week, the Lt. Governor stated that he would support (with the anti-gun Democrats) passage of a Red Flag law in Tennessee! We all know that Red Flag laws are …
Colorado: Assault Weapon Ban Pulled from Committee Agenda
Earlier this week, the House Judiciary Committee pulled House Bill 23-1230 (“HB 23-1230”) from the agenda thanks to the strong opposition of NRA members and Second Amendment supporters. The committee received thousands of messages opposing HB 23-1230, a bill that bans the manufacturing, importing, purchasing, selling, offering to sell, or transferring ownership of …
Oregon: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Vote on Implementing Measure 114 Provisions
On Monday, April 3rd, at 1:00PM, the Senate Committee on Judiciary will hold a work session and vote on Senate Bill 348, to legislatively implement the provisions of Measure 114, which is currently paused while NRA-backed litigation works its way through the courts, and other gun control measures as well. Last Friday night, the …
The Armed Citizen® March 31, 2023
On Jan. 9, in the small community of Ellijay, Ga., a 39-year-old previously convicted felon walked into a convenience store and grabbed an energy drink. Then he allegedly pulled a pair of women’s panties up from his neck to his face, went behind the counter and pointed a .45-cal. pistol …
Empty Hands
When police respond to a call of shots fired, they have very little idea who the bad guys are and who the good guys are. Therefore, when they arrive on-scene, they’re probably going to consider anyone at the scene with firearm visible as a threat or a suspect. Now I …
Rifle Roundup: Springfield Armory Saint with a Holosun 510c
Welcome to this month’s Rifle Roundup, where we’ll be looking at a Springfield Armory Saint that’s topped with a Holosun optic and a SureFire light. Springfield Armory Saint M-Lok 5.56 AR-15 – MSRP: $1,023 The concept behind the defensive rifle is centuries old. From the Revolutionary War-era long rifles of …
First Look: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 10 Round Version
Springfield Armory is now selling a version of its popular Hellcat Pro 9mm polymer framed striker fired pistol with a 10-round magazine. This version is meant for gun owners who live in states or regions with magazine restriction capacities. Normally, the standard capacity magazine for the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro holds …