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Preview: Holosun AEMS
Intended for use with long guns, the new Advanced Enclosed Micro Sight (AEMS) is a closed-emitter reflex sight from Holosun that takes advantage of many of the company’s premium features. Although it has a side-mounted compartment for one CR2032 battery, the AEMS also employs a solar-powered backup system, giving the …
EXAMINING THE SOROS CONNECTION TO AG’S SUPPORTING MEXICO’S GUN MANUFACTURER LAWSUIT
It should raise eyebrows when 14 state attorneys general side with a foreign nation to sue U.S. gun manufacturers out of business. After all, these are individuals sworn to defend the rights of the citizens of their states and defend the Constitution. It raises the question of who and what …
New: SIG Sauer Romeo2 Red-Dot Sight
SIG Sauer Electro-Optics has announced the Romeo2 red-dot optic (MSRP: $779.99) is now shipping. About it’s new reflex sight, the company says it’s “built for maximum durability and tested to withstand the extreme environments of every mission.” SIG says the Romeo2 boasts a long battery run time of 25,000 hours …
Washington’s Pistols At West Point
The winter of 1777-1778 was a cold and bitter one for the battle-weary Continental Army at Valley Forge, as it contended with shortages of food, clothing and medical supplies and suffered from starvation, exposure and sickness. George Washington, the commander-in-chief, elected to winter over with his 12,000 troops, plus 400 …
Review: Magnum Research BFR 350 Legend
The single-action revolver may seem like a fixture from our shooting history’s past. Some may think of it as a 19th-century relic that’s kept in production only by nostalgia and enthusiasts who enjoy the Single Action Shooting Society’s weekend competitions. But two decades ago, Magnum Research, Inc., recognized that this sturdy, …
Beto Tries to Backtrack
“Hell, yes, we’re going to take your AR-15,” said Beto O’Rourke (D) from the stage of a presidential primary debate in September 2019. He suspended his campaign for president just over a month later. Now, he’s backtracking on the very issue he made a cornerstone of his presidential campaign. “I’m not interested …
First Look: Holosun AEMS Core Red-Dot Sight
Holosun is releasing the new AEMS Core, a smaller-sized optic that provides all the features of the Holosun Core at a competitive price point. The AEMS Core is constructed from a durable cast aluminum housing that offers excellent protection and durability. AEMS Core features a 2-MOA dot with 12 brightness settings, …
Handgun Trigger Fundamentals
In the process of building fundamental shooting skills, few handgunners delve into mastering every one of the nine pistol trigger positions. What and where exactly are those nine trigger positions? Why is it so critical that they be identified and controlled? What are the best-kept secrets of mastering each to …
How Important is Dry Practice?
Given the ammunition-availability situation of recent times, many shooters learned the value of dry practice as part of their regular personal-defense program. Practicing the basics of defensive marksmanship with an unloaded firearm can improve shooting skills, and actually serves as a shortcut to getting better scores and performance with live …
Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout. A lightweight bolt-action rifle, the Ridgeline Scout is a downsized version of Christensen’s popular Ridgeline rifle series. With a carbine-length 16-inch barrel, a light carbon-fiber composite stock, and a flat-shoe TriggerTech trigger, the Ridgeline Scout combines accuracy and extreme …