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The Armed Citizen® March 27, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today An elderly Pennsylvania man defended himself against a pair of alleged armed robbers with his concealed-carry revolver late on the evening of March 2, 2023. The 71-year-old victim was out picking up Chinese takeout at 11:15 p.m. in north Philadelphia when two armed men allegedly exited a …
Seattle’s Gun Tax: A Textbook Case on the Law of Inverse Consequences
The law of inverse or unintended consequences refers to outcomes that are the reverse of the planned or expected results. As described in another context, “the law of unintended consequences could create a perverse effect contrary to what was originally intended and ultimately making the problem worse.” Back in 2015, Pete Holmes, …
Bloomberg and His Anti-Gun Apparatus Continue to Mislead Voters
It’s no deep secret that anti-gun billionaire Mike Bloomberg will do anything, and at any cost, to promote his agenda of eradicating the Second Amendment. He launched an anti-gun organization, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, then rebranded it as Everytown for Gun Safety—likely to sound more relatable to those who are …
This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things… In San Francisco
Most Americans understand that our country has had a problem with a surge in crime over the last couple of years. In response, there has been a surge in gun purchases, and millions of law-abiding citizens have become first-time gun owners, as they understand that one of the most effective tools …
Question the Digestion
A 100-round test is a start, but ammunition reliability is something that should always be monitored. Manufacturers can make slight changes with loads that your pistol might not like. Is ammunition the most common reason for stoppages? If you’ve received quality defensive-firearm training, you’ve learned to deal with stoppages through …
First Look: Safariland Nexbelt L930
Nexbelt and the Safariland Group are now selling the new L930 Nylon EDC Belt, an EDC (every day carry) belt that is designed for those who regularly carry a concealed firearm.. This collaborative effort resulted in a sturdy nylon belt that best caters to professional end users in the firearms industry, or anyone …
First Look: Anderson Manufacturing Kiger 9C Pro Pistol
Anderson Manufacturing is now selling the new Kiger 9C Pro 9mm striker fired polymer framed pistol. The Kiger 9C Pro sports features that should be appreciated by beginner and expert shooters alike. Its contoured frame with grippy and assertive texturing includes an undercut trigger guard in addition to a Picatinny slotted …
Fightin’ Iron: The Hi Power Returns
Guns may have all kinds of meanings to different people, but in the cold light of commerce, they are products. In addition, if sales are not sufficient, they are discontinued. Invariably, a small minority of potential buyers misses their last chance to get theirs and ends up unhappy. I hope …
Eyepiece Focus, Part 2: FFP Precision Scopes
Eyepiece adjustment, aka ocular adjustment, only has one purpose: adapting the scope to your eye. If the scope is not properly set up for your individual vision, the eye will do the adapting instead. Over time (and not that long of a time), this will cause significant eye fatigue and …
Sako S20 Hunter
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Sako S20 Hunter. A modular chassis rifle, the S20 Hunter is fully at home in the field with its thumbhole stock, even though it can easily be restocked into a precision chassis rifle at a moment’s notice. The gun’s trigger is adjustable both …