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Is the Smith & Wesson J-Frame Still Relevant for Personal Defense?
The .32 Hand Ejector I-frame (Model of 1903 shown) was a belt gun. Though the subsequent J-frames like the Model 31-1 could also be belt guns, the real impact of J-frames has been as small, concealable revolvers like the ultra-modern Model 360PD. As I write this, I’m dog-sitting for friends …
The FÉG AMD-65: A Hungarian AK In Afghanistan
Afghanistan shares an 86-mile-long border with Uzbekistan in Balkh Province along the Amu Darya River, about 50 miles north of Mazar-i-Sharif. At the town of Hayātān, on the Afghan side, a 2,600-foot-long bridge stretches across the river to the Uzbek side, and it is the only border crossing between the …
Chiappa Rhino: A Modern Revolver With A Twist
The Chiappa Rhino, an innovative Italian-made revolver that fires from the bottom cylinder to reduce perceived recoil, was unveiled to the public at the 2010 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show. Emilio Ghisoni, and Italian firearm designer who once patented a semi-automatic revolver, created the handgun to take advantage of a seemingly …
Over 21 Million Americans Now Carry Concealed
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear New York State Rifle & Pistol Association V. Bruen on November 3—a case in which the justices are poised to answer whether the Second Amendment protects a right for law-abiding citizens to carry firearms outside their homes (this is the “bear” in the Second …
Bloomberg Mayor Faces Child Endangerment And Firearm Charges
Things just keep getting worse for Lovely Warren, Rochester, N.Y., mayor and member of Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG). Back in October 2020, the mayor was indicted on scheme to defraud in the first degree charges stemming from alleged campaign-finance violations committed during her 2017 election campaign. It …
The Frugal Man’s Custom Precision Rifle
“I promised you fun,” I said. “You don’t look like you are having any fun at all.” It was the first time Paul Morris had tried long-range shooting, and he was having trouble with his rifle. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal patches …
Training for Personal Defense With and Without Glasses
I have reached the halfway point of this thing called life, and it has been a grand ride indeed. I think of myself as a high-mileage athlete. I have lived a lifestyle of pushing myself hard for as long as I can remember. Health and fitness are important subjects to …
Why You Need to Form Good Shooting Habits
Bill Jordan told the story about a fight that some Border Patrolmen were involved in down on the Rio Grande. It seems that it was a hot little fight that went on for quite some time and a number of officers were involved. When the fight was finally over, someone …
I Carry Spotlight: Gun Belts for Everyday Carry
While it may seem to save you money, utilizing a sub-par or cheap belt for your everyday carry needs is hardly an ideal choice. Instead, a quality carry belt may run a bit more than you’re used to spending, but is well worth the investment. What should you be looking …
Hardware: Tract Toric UHD 27-55×80
A good spotting scope is a “must-have” for hunters, even though many have not discovered that yet. It’s a great tool for scouting, even in the East where I live. You can watch from a distance with a good scope to judge deer without them knowing you are around. For hunting open …