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What’s Your Position?
I really enjoy seeing some of the debates and arguments over whether the Isosceles stance or the Weaver stance is the best, so let’s look at reality. I can’t tell you exactly what a criminal will be doing when an attack begins, but one thing is almost certain—they won’t be standing …
Biden-Appointed Judge Issues PI against New Jersey Anti-Gun “Public Nuisance” Law
New Jersey’s losing streak trying to defend its recent gun control laws in court continued last Tuesday when a federal judge – appointed by Joe Biden, no less – issued a preliminary injunction against enforcement of a law designed to get around the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). …
Anti-Gun Group Wants California to Continue as Petri Dish for Failed Anti-Gun Policies
In a move that could have been predicted by anyone with a pulse, anti-gun extremists are calling for more anti-gun policies to be implemented in arguably the most anti-gun state in the nation: California. The gun-ban organization Giffords recently put out a wish-list of 10 “priorities” it would like to …
New: Magpul Barricade Stop
Magpul’s new Barricade Stop provides shooters a rugged hand stop to brace their firearms off barricades for a stable platform and more accurate shots. The company announced the new product last month at SHOT Show 2023. With a hybrid polymer and metal construction, the Magpul Barricade Stop has a textured …
First Look: SnapSafe Magnetic Safe Accessories
Most people could probably use more storage space and organization, and do without the hassle of a major purchase or a remodeling project. This is why SnapSafe is introducing several new accessories to help keep your gear organized, maximize storage space, and increase the functionality of your gun safe. The SnapSafe Magnetic …
First Shots: Maxim PDX-SD
Maxim Defense is known for making PDW (Personal Defense Weapons) sized guns using the AR-15 as a base platform. They are also known for making high- quality suppressors and folding stocks, and the new PDX-SD combines all of those products into one gun. The PDX-SD is a short-barreled rifle in either …
Colt Anaconda 4″
American Hunter Editor in Chief Scott Olmsted was on hand in December at Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Ariz., when Colt introduced its four-inch-barreled Anaconda. The little .44 Magnum holds six rounds, and packs the perfect punch for a bear-defense gun. The Hogue grip is rubberized for maximum hold in adverse conditions, while the revolver’s Linear …
S&W’s Model 350: The ‘Mild-Mannered’ X-Frame
Until just recently, Smith & Wesson had only ever chambered its mammoth X-Frame revolvers to fire two cartridges of its own design. Both of these were expressly devised from the outset to be record-breakers intended to assert the company’s dominance over the rest of the wheelgun market and secure its place in …
Australia’s Lee-Enfield ‘Jungle Rifles’
This article appeared originally in the March 2007 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. During World War II, Australia’s small-arms factory at Lithgow in New South Wales built a number of prototype and trials rifles specially modified for jungle …
New For 2023: Bond Arms Stinger 22LR
Following the success of the company’s lightweight Stinger derringers in several centerfire chamberings, Bond Arms has developed what is certainly the most easily shootable derringer in the bunch with its .22 Long Rifle Stinger. Built on an anodized-aluminum frame, the single-action Stinger 22LR, unloaded, weighs only 14 ozs. and measures …