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First Look: Mission First Tactical EXD Free Float M-Lok Rail
Mission First Tactical’s new EXD free float rail system line has three different rails available in lengths of 10 inches, 13 ½ inches, and 15 inches. In developing the EXD rail system family, Mission First Tactical sought out make rail system installation a more streamlined process for shooters and end users. …
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 10, 2022
Armed Citizen® Today A resident of an East Hartford, Conn., home defended themselves when two youths allegedly broke in on June 17, 2022. The incident started when a 15- and 16-year-old walked up to the home and forced their way in that Friday. Once inside, the pair encountered a resident, …
Upsizing The Micro-Compact: Springfield’s Hellcat Pro
Back in the early 2000s, tech companies raced each other to the top in seeing who could create the smallest cellphone. You had phones that slid open, flipped open, had tiny mechanical keyboards and stamp-size screens, all while boasting the latest features packed into an ever-shrinking package. Then, consumer priorities …
I Have This Old Gun: Springfield Model Of 1903
This “I Have This Old Gun” column appeared originally in the April 2006 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. This M1903 rifle, serial number 404889, was manufactured during 1910 in .30-’06 Sprg. with a 24″ round barrel. Both Springfield Armory …
Installing a Suppressor Mount
Choosing between a flash hider and a muzzle brake for your quick-detach suppressor mount depends on numerous factors. Some of the most interesting topics with which I wrestle come to me in the form of excellent questions from fellow riflemen and women. When one of those questions comes up repeatedly, …
The Truth About New York’s Crime Rates
When he took the podium recently at the National Press Club, New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) blamed gun manufacturers for the surging crime rates in his city. He urged the media representatives present to “tell the story of how the gun industry has betrayed America. How the civilian firearms industry went …
First Look: Everyday Armor T-Shirt
Premier Body Armor is releasing the latest (Gen 2) version of its discreet and lightweight Level IIIA body armor system, designed with low visibility, comfort and everyday convenience in mind. “Keep your traditional soft armor vest ready and on standby for emergency situations, but for daily use consider the Everyday Armor …
The Quest: Long-Distance Marksmanship Training
Christensen Arms launched its Quest long-distance marksmanship school in June 2021, and it took only a few scattered mentions on social media and word of mouth for classes to fill. The company expanded sessions this year to seven, each booked fully, and it plans on holding a total of nine next year to …
Early History Of Three-Position Rifle Competition
The below is an excerpt from the 1978 book, Olympic Shooting, written by Col. Jim Crossman and published by the NRA. (Read about the early history of smallbore rifle prone competition here.) The Three-Position Rifle Matches By Colonel Jim Crossman The free rifle, three-position, 300-meter match has hardly changed in the last 50 …
Holster Review: 1791 Gunleather Tactical Paddle Holster
Every once in a while, the holster world throws us a curveball. Such is the case with the 1791 Gunleather Tactical Paddle Holster OWB (Outside The Waistband) holster because, well, it’s not leather. In fact, there isn’t a stitch of leather to be found anywhere on it. Not the shell, not the …