The Armed Citizen® Oct. 20, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today A San Antonio, Texas, homeowner defended his property against three armed intruders on the evening of Aug. 11, 2023. At 11:55 p.m., according to police, the three suspects arrived at the homeowner’s residence, and one of the suspects kicked in the front door. Officials said the man …
First Look: Alien Gear Slim Holster for the Glock G17
Alien Gear Holsters has just released the new Alien Gear Rapid Force Level 2 Slim Holster for 5th generation Glock G17 pistols. This new holster fit now joins the rest of the lineup which already includes holsters for other Glock pistol models such as the Glock G45 and previous Glock pistol …
I Carry: Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 Pistol in a Safariland Holster
Firearm: Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 (MSRP: $679) We’re taking another look at the Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 9 mm pistol today for a number of good reasons. First, the MR920 is in what you might call the “sweet spot” for a concealed firearm, with a 4-inch barrel, 7.13-inch overall length, …
Gun Of The Week: Marlin Model 336 Classic
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in the above video to learn about an iconic lever-action rifle—the Marlin Model 336 Classic in .30-30 Winchester. This is a modern gun that, following the production pause after Remington’s bankruptcy, is now being made once again, thanks to Ruger. The iconic Marlin brand first began in the late …
BY THE NUMBERS… WHY PRESIDENT BIDEN IS WRONG ON HIS REPEATED GUN BAN CALLS
President Joe Biden is, again, telling his donor class that he’s committed to violating his oath of office and will continue to seek to ban AR-15s – or Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs). It’s not the first time, but he continues to show his ignorance of firearms in general and contempt …
ATLANTA CAMPAIGN TARGETS ILLEGAL GUN PURCHASES
ATLANTA — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), announced a month-long public education campaign reminding the Greater Atlanta area public about stiff penalties facing individuals convicted of unlawful firearm purchases. The “Don’t Lie …
Hornady Primer Facility Explosion Claims The Life Of One Worker
On Friday, Oct. 13, an explosion at the chemical compounding building at a Hornady Manufacturing facility west of Grand Island, Neb., claimed the life of one worker. A nearby hospital treated two others for non-life-threatening injuries—concussion symptoms and smoke and fume inhalation. A statement issued by Steve and Jason Hornady—president and vice-president …
Stability: The Foundation of Accuracy
Perhaps one of the most acclaimed competitions shooters in the history of the sport and founding father of contemporary performance shooting, Rob Leatham, defines the shooting process as “bringing stability to alignment and breaking the shot” – that is pressing off a round without changing muzzle orientation to the target. What …
First Look: Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph
The new Garmin Xero C1 Pro is a pocket-sized chronograph that accurately measures projectile velocities from 100 to 5,000 feet per second. The Xero C1 Pro also features a button-operated design and an intuitive user interface. Along with the chronograph itself, the new ShotView smartphone app organizes the velocity data and makes …
First Look: Smith & Wesson Response Carbine
Smith & Wesson is releasing a new pistol caliber carbine, the S&W Response. The Response is the first pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) from Smith & Wesson to be based on the popular AR-15 chassis, which makes it compatible with many existing parts and accessories for other PCCs. Chambered in 9mm, the Response …
