INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATES AMERICA’S FIREARM HERITAGE
Want to celebrate America’s independence like a Founding Father? Consider getting to a range. It’s what they would have wanted. The celebration of America’s independence, self-determination and revolutionary spirit is rooted in a heritage of responsible firearm ownership. John Adams, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and later the …
NRA Files Suit Against ATF and DOJ Over “Pistol Brace Rule,” Defends Members Against Draconian Measure
The National Rifle Association of America (“NRA”) today announced it filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”), the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), ATF Director Steven Dettelbach, and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (“Defendants”) in opposition to the unlawful “pistol brace rule.” “The NRA …
The Armed Citizen® July 3, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today When a 77-year-old homeowner in Ann Arbor, Mich., heard what sounded like someone opening his screen door around dinnertime on May 24, he went to investigate. The man, who lives alone, found an intruder inside his kitchen. The stranger had apparently forced his way through a window …
Defending Your Vehicle
A man’s home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but these days, we also tend to look at our cars, trucks or vans as a castle as well. They’re our refuge in the stormy maelstrom of traffic. They provide us with soothing music from the stereo and cool …
Review: Walther WMP
Anything that .22 LR can do, .22 WMR can do better, in a bolt gun, at least. While the magnum rimfire shines in manually operated actions, getting it to run reliably in a semi-auto is a rather large ask. The problem lies in the cartridge’s power factor, as it is …
Ruger Reintroduces the Marlin 1894 Lever-Action Rifle
Sturm, Ruger & Company has reintroduced the Marlin Model 1894 Classic chambered in .44 Mag. The Model 1894 Classic retains all the traditional characteristics that made the rifle truly iconic and beloved by enthusiasts. “We’re very excited to introduce our first Ruger-made Marlin Model 1894,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. “We …
I Have This Old Gun: L.C. Smith No. 3E
Since its introduction in 1886, the L.C. Smith Hammerless has held the distinction of being the only side-by-side sidelock shotgun made in America, garnering legions of fans that encompass both shooters and collectors. The L.C. Smith legacy began in 1884, four years after Lyman Cornelius Smith became the sole proprietor of W.H. …
Bushnell Celebrating 75th Anniversary In 2023
Bushnell is celebrating its 75th anniversary of developing “innovative, affordable and high-quality optics that enhance the pursuit of outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike.” For three-quarters of a century, Bushnell has been at the forefront of designing products that are “Built for the Pursuit,” whether that’s hunting, shooting, birdwatching or any …
Another Financial Attack on Gun Owners
As Americans frequently utilize credit to purchase a wide array of things for everyday living, it should come as no surprise that one anti-Second Amendment congressman has decided that firearms purchases using one form of credit should be illegal. Specifically, it should be illegal for semi-automatic rifles that might fall …
Did Hollywood Learn Anything From the Fatal “Rust” Shooting?
In the fall of 2021, Hollywood turned upside down when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the New Mexico film set of “Rust.” The tragedy immediately evoked comprehensive calls for reforms and safer sets, but more than 18 months in, industry veterans claim little has changed beyond the hurried …