Gun Of The Week: Ruger LC Charger
We’re at the range to get a closer look at the latest evolution of the Charger concept from Ruger, only chambered for an easy-recoiling, flat-shooting centerfire cartridge made popular by the Belgians, 5.7×28 mm FN. Watch our Gun Of The Week video above to see the LC Charger in use on the …
Tech Wisdom: Using Rat-Shot in A Revolver
We live on a grain farm where the rats are eating well. I have been trying to reduce the population with my dad’s .45 Colt revolver and some shotshell cartridges that I have assembled using loose lead shot and cardboard wads in standard .45 Colt cases. I have three problems: …
Barrel Cooling: 5 Things To Do While You Wait
It’s hard to believe, but a 50-round load development can be one of your most time-consuming range days. Now, I bet you’re reading this and thinking to yourself, “That’s not very many rounds; how can it take so long?” Well, the answer doesn’t lie in the shooting; it lies in …
PARTIAL VICTORY AGAINST NY’S MISNAMED “CONCEALED CARRY IMPROVEMENT ACT”
We finally have an update for you on our lawsuit against the badly named Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) in New York! This past Friday, GOA secured a partial—yet significant—victory in our legal fight to repeal the onerous concealed carry restrictions enacted by Gov. Kathy Hochul. This battle is not …
NRA Adds ACLU As Co-Counsel, Bolstering Legal Team on First Amendment Case
The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announced the addition of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as co-counsel with Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors in its First Amendment case, National Rifle Association of America v. Maria T. Vullo. The case, which is one of the most closely watched First Amendment lawsuits …
State of the Dot
Though workable, adaptor plates are a less-than-ideal solution to fitting myriad MRDS to factory-cut slides. Newer, innovative mounting systems and the gradual standardization of footprints continue to improve the situation. It’s interesting to note that the original, modern miniaturized optic suitable for mounting on a duty handgun slide—the Trijicon RMR—debuted 14 …
10 Popular Concealed Carry Guns
In the ever-evolving landscape of concealed-carry firearms, the market is filled with options which cater to a wide range of preferences and needs. Among the myriad choices, ten handguns have risen to prominence, capturing the attention of concealed carry practitioners across the United States. Are they the only good choices …
American Hunter’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Another hunting season has come and (almost) gone, and if you’re anything like us, that means two things. First, of course, you’ve still got hunting on the brain, but second, you’re getting ready for Christmas. If those two interests happen to converge for a few of the loved ones on …
First Look: Colt CBX Tac Hunter
Colt has introduced the CBX Tac Hunter—a bolt-action hunting rifle with accuracy-enhancing features, targeted squarely toward avid hunters. The rifle is crafted to deliver tight groupings and reliable performance, for the confidence needed to take down targets at even far distances. The Tac Hunter is a hybrid rifle, offering the precision, …
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Compact 10 mm OSP
While Springfield Armory has expanded its handgun line-up in many ways in recent years, notably with the SA-35, Hellcat Pro and Echelon, the company still retains a number of capable models in its XD line, and one of the best balances of power, size and features is its XD-M Elite 10 mm OSP. Watch our “American …