It’s 2021, and with new state legislative sessions underway, several states are renewing discussions of guns on college campuses. In Montana, H.B. 102 would, in part, “[prohibit] the Montana University System and Board of Regents from infringing on constitutional rights… .” Basically, it would legalize campus carry for those of legal age …

The military has long made use of verbal commands and hand signals in combat, and such means of communication can be equally useful for the armed citizen faced with a life-threatening emergency. When considering a personal-defense plan, people rarely consider the need to communicate with others who may be on …

The Las Vegas Sun recently published a year-old interview with then-presidential candidate Joe Biden under the rationale that “the interview was worth publishing to give readers a better idea of where Biden will lead the country.” It stands to reason that giving the American people this information prior to an election would have given them more …

The vast majority of those who legally carry a handgun use concealed carry. However, we rarely see them at the shooting range practicing making their pistol presentation from under a concealing garment. The fact is that drawing from under the concealing garment takes more time than an open draw. It can …

Looking at the target after firing can tell you a lot about your shooting. Here’s a quick guide to help you spot some of the more common marksmanship errors, all based upon shooting a pistol with two hands on the gun. No Group When there’s no group, this often means you …

Firearm: FN America FN 509 LS Edge (MSRP: $1,499) FN America upped the ante for 2021 with the introduction of the FN 509 LS Edge, a long-slide-equipped pistol aimed squarely at the competitive-shooting market. At first glance, the long slide with lightening cuts is the first indication this isn’t your standard …

SIG Sauer recently delivered its last lot of firearms, ammunition and matching equipment for testing by the U.S. Army in its search for a Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) system. The company shipped its first batch in June, 2020, and is one of three finalists still under consideration as the military branch …

We, as concerned and responsible citizens of a free republic, are today challenged by some of the most pressing questions of our time. What techniques are available to protect myself and my family if surrounded or attacked by a mob? How do you keep a calm mind in difficult situations …

This article, “Exploded View: Lee-Enfield No. 4 Rifle,” appeared originally in the April 2004 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. In 1939, the British soldier was still armed with the same rifle his father, or perhaps even his grandfather, carried. The Short, …

Yesterday, the House Public Policy Committee heard House Bill 1369, to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones. Please ask your state representative to SUPPORT this critical bill that improves self-defense in Indiana. House Bill 1369 allows any law-abiding adult who is legally eligible to obtain …