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Remington Faces Uncertainty Post Bankruptcy Breakup
Remington’s Ilion, NY, plant, once the bustling hub of the firearm giant, faces an uncertain future in the wake of the company’s bankruptcy and breakup. The primary divisions of Remington Outdoor Corporation were sold to separate high bidders in September. Owners have already taken command and are executing strategies to return them …
Mossberg MC2c
Mossberg, a well-known name for shotguns, moved into the semi-automatic pistol market last year with the MC1sc, a subcompact 9 mm. The MC1sc was a hit with concealed carriers, and a hard act to follow, but Mossberg has nonetheless one-upped themselves with the MC2c, a sharp-looking, compact, striker-fired 9 mm boasting some very …
FK Brno PSD Multi-Caliber Pistol
Need breeds innovation. Whether it’s the need to be able to communicate with colleagues all around the world or the need to accurately and consistently hit a target at 100 yards with a concealable handgun, only innovation can help meet those requirements. Sure, telephones have existed for 145 years, but …
ATF Withdraws “Guidance” for Stabilizing Braces
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) withdrew its recently published proposal for “Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with ‘Stabilizing Braces’” guidance. “Upon further consultation with the Department of Justice and the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, ATF is withdrawing, pending further Department of Justice review, the notice and request …
NRA-Backed Stand Your Ground Legislation Introduced in Arkansas
FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action is pleased to announce the filing of NRA-backed legislation, Senate Bill 24, in Arkansas. This important piece of legislation would eliminate the duty to retreat for victims of a crime — if passed, a victim who is attacked will no longer …
ARTV Preview: The History of Colt; Springfield Armory Waypoint 2020; Calisher and Terry Carbine
In this week’s episode of American Rifleman TV, we take a look at the history of the early Colt revolvers and the exploits of the company’s founder, Samuel Colt. Reviewed this week is the Springfield Armory Waypoint 2020, a rifle incorporating carbon fiber to both the stock and the barrel as well as being the company’s first …
Handgun Hunting: Top 5 Big-Game Cartridges
There is no shortage of reasons why big-game hunters might take to the field with a handgun, however, the challenge of “getting close” usually tops the list. Other drives can include that a smaller, more compact, and usually lighter arm delivers less recoil to the shoulder than a rifle would. Whatever the …
Authorities Issue Multiple Warnings on Concealed Carry Text Message Scam
Law enforcement officials are warning recipients of text messages that claim their concealed carry permit is ready for pickup or that provides a URL for renewal—or any variation of the CCW theme—should delete the message immediately and not click on provided links. Personal information could be compromised in doing so, …
How To Solve Minor Pistol Barrel Fitting Issues
One brilliant thing about many semi-automatic pistols is that you can change barrels to expand their versatility. A different barrel can enhance accuracy, allow the use of a suppressor or compensator, or change calibers. Depending on your goal and who makes the barrel, it might require fitting by a gunsmith, …
Making an Impression: Kimber’s Rapide Black Ice 10mm
Will Rogers once said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” But that may not be the case with Kimber’s top-notch series of Rapide fullsize M1911 pistols. Launched in 2019, the first version of the Rapide featured a golden-hued, titanium nitride-coated barrel that contrasts nicely with …