CPRC on Assault Weapon Bans Confirms “Relative Rarity” of Rifle Use in Murders
In 1994, Congress enacted the Title XI of the Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, imposing a ban on so-called “assault weapons.” The law prohibited the manufacture, transfer, or possession of a “semiautomatic assault weapon,” as listed (e.g., Colt AR-15) or defined (including any semiautomatic rifle that could …
Learning to Shoot: Information for New Shooters
If you would have told me we would see millions of new gun owners over the last few years, I probably would have rolled my eyes at you. Yet, here we are, welcoming so many new friends and family members to the world of shooting. The sport of shooting has …
SHOT Show 2024 Largest Ever Held
Last month’s 46th Annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show set new benchmarks with a record number of exhibitors attending and expanded show floor space to address what is one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries. It was the largest SHOT Show ever held. Hosted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)—the firearm industry …
2024 Great American Outdoor Show Sees Record Attendance
The National Rifle Association’s 2024 Great American Outdoor Show (GAOS), the largest outdoor expo in the world, saw record attendance over its nine-day run, beating the attendance of the 2023 show by thousands. Watch a recap of the show above. “A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the recent Great …
You Can’t Make This Up! Lakewood Church Shooter Is Trans-Delusional Immigrant With ‘Free-Palestine’ Written On Rifle
I seriously question if some Hollywood writer who only made the B list is coming up with some of this. We have a man, who believes he is a woman, that is an immigrant, legal or illegal we don’t know, and he apparently wrote ‘Free Palestine’ on his rifle before …
5 New Products Seen At GAOS 2024
In the new year, the firearm industry, like many other industries, is racing to spread the word on up-and-coming products, announcements of which are heavily anticipated by industry professionals, and more so, consumers. And as many 2A followers know, coverage of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show has become an expectation, …
The Armed Citizen® February 9, 2024
On Nov. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn., three men entered a Dollar General store and held it up at gunpoint. A bystander witnessing the alleged assailants threatening the people in the store drew their own gun and fired at the suspects, killing one. Police quickly arrested another suspect, but the …
First Look: Military Arms Corporation MAC 5 / MAC 5K Pistols
Military Armament Corporation is bringing two HK MP5 pattern pistols into the fold this year, the new MAC 5 and MAC 5K, which are Turkish built and imported by Knoxville based SDS Imports, who also brings in the well-known Tisas brand to the United States. Both the Military Armament Corporation MAC …
Heritage Rough Rider Rancher Carbine
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and in this episode, we’re on the range with the unique Heritage Rough Rider Rancher Carbine. This fun, little rimfire rifle takes the company’s classic cowboy revolver concept into the world of long guns. Watch our video above to see the Heritage Rough Rider Rancher …
Springfield Armory Adds New Models to Firstline Program
Springfield Armory has announced that Firstline, which supports those who serve both our nation and its citizens through discounts on a select line of products, has added several new firearms to the program. New to Firstline are the TRP series of pistols, as well as the bolt-action Model 2020 Waypoint and …
