Armed Citizen® Today Two alleged burglars are facing charges of attempted murder and attempted burglary after attempting to force their way into a Binghamton, Maine, house and encountering an armed homeowner. The two suspects, aged 21 and 32, respectively, allegedly attempted to break into the residence around 10 p.m. on …

Both sides of this argument come up remarkably regularly. On one hand we have the bellicose old timer proclaiming that if you can’t do it with a fixed 4x (or 6x) optic, it does not need to be done with a rifle. On the other hand, there is always someone …

By now, you’d have to be living in a cave (digital or otherwise) to not know about the Taurus Judge revolver. Capable of firing both 2.5-inch, .410-bore shotshells and .45 Colt ammunition, it has been one of the best-selling firearms in Taurus’ portfolio since its introduction in 2006. To most experts, it …

Finnish craftsmen and manufacturers have long been associated with high-quality, accurate armaments. Initially formed to repair and refurbish surplus Mosin-Nagant 1891-pattern rifles, Sojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Osakeyhtiö, better known (and pronounced) as SAKO, has an interesting history of ups, downs, ownerships and odd products since its official beginning in 1921. Throughout that …

Athlon Optics has just launched a new open emitter Midas Flash Reflex Sight, a compact electronic dot sight that uses the ubiquitous Trijicon RMR/SRO pattern mounting footprint. Athlon Optics designed the new Midas Flash to have a true 1:1 RMR footprint to secure a snug and precise fit on any corresponding …

Throom Targets has just released a new dueling tree that uses proprietary “self healing” targets. Throom’s new dueling tree has an array of six, 6-inch round targets that attach to pivoting mounting brackets which secure the targets to a wooden 2×4-foot plank (provided by the user). Throom also includes a target …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Stag Arms Stag 10 Pursuit. A smooth-shooting AR-10 chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Winchester, the Stag 10 Pursuit is a perfect choice for anything from hogs to deer. With an adjustable stock and a full-length Picatinny rail, this is a gun that …

Federal Ammunition has added two 28-gauge, 3-inch, ¾-ounce loads in shot sizes No. 3 or 4 to its Black Cloud product lineup. “When first approached for developing a 28-gauge, 3-inch waterfowl load, Black Cloud was the obvious first choice out of all our product lines” said Federal Shotshell product director Dan …

Connecticut manufacturer Mossberg has a well-earned reputation for making affordable, top-quality shotguns, and while the company takes pride in this fact, its underrated pistols and rifles are often overlooked. One of these underappreciated product lines is the Patriot series, a family of bolt-actions that has served hunters and casual target shooters well …

Though its active official service life was less than a half-dozen years, Britain’s Pattern 1851 “Minié” rifle musket was an important step in the evolution of military longarms. It was the first gun of its type to be general-issue in an important conflict. The gun’s unofficial “Minié” honorific, while technically correct, rather …