
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 1, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today An armed son defended his father outside a Papa John’s pizzeria in Lumberton, Texas, on Nov. 15, 2023, killing the suspected assailant in the process. Police are calling it a clear-cut case of self-defense, and no charges have been filed. “It’s pretty much cut and dried,” Lumberton …

Reactionary Zones Part 2
Last month we dove into The Complete Combatant’s Reactionary Zones Part 1, which focused on the “most” amount of time to react, act and respond to a threat. The most distance is around 25 feet and beyond. We often say that “distance equals time” so this zone gives us the most distance …

Montana’s AG Explains Why NRA v. Vullo is a Critical Supreme Court Case
When the NRA petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to accept the case NRA v. Vullo, a case in which the state of New York clearly trampled on the First Amendment rights of the NRA, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R) gathered 17 other states’ attorney generals together to write and submit …

New: Fix It Sticks Hardcase Rifle And Optics Toolkit
Fix It Sticks now offers its Rifle and Optics kit with a premium Nanuk 225 hard case and customized, form fitted foam interior. The Hardcase Rifle and Optics Toolkit combines Fix It Sticks torque limiters in the most needed torque values, or is available with the All-In-One torque driver. The …

First Look: NEBO Slyde King Lights
NEBO, an ACG Brands Company, has just put out an improved version of the Slyde King 2K light with a Mossy Oak external camo pattern finish. This 2,000-lumen flashlight also doubles as a work light, and the user can “stretch” the Slyde King’s body to reveal an internal LED work light. …

First Look: Walther PDP Steel Match
New from Walther Arms is the PDP Match Steel Frame, based on the proven Walther PDP pistol but with the addition of a precision-machined steel frame and other new features. The core of the Walther PDP Match Steel Frame is a precision-machined, all steel frame that is built to endure the harshest conditions, with …

Gun Of The Week: Browning X-Bolt Target Max
Thanks for joining us for another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video. This time, we’re taking a closer look at an improved X-Bolt rifle from Browning. The Target Max is the latest iteration of the famed X-Bolt action, and it’s designed for long-range work, thanks to its Target Max customizable stock, adjustable trigger, …

Judge Strikes Down Lawless Federal Ban On Handgun Sales For 18-20-Year-Olds
The Second Amendment is pretty clear, don’t you think? The right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. There is an implication that the obtaining of those arms through a purchase or manufacturing it yourself seems to be clear in order for one to both …

Personal Defense And The Law
Not long ago, I heard about an incident I want to bring to your attention. A motorist, traveling outside his state of residence, was the victim of a minor traffic accident. However, during the investigation, an officer found two handguns in his car. The motorist was arrested for carrying without …

A Gun-Control Amendment?
The only positive thing that one can say about the governor of California’s ongoing attempt to add a gun-control amendment to the U.S. Constitution is that his effort is more transparent than usual. Instead of having a set of corrupt judges wave their wands and remove the right to keep …