The Armed Citizen® April 7, 2023
At around 5 a.m. on Jan. 18, a man came into a gas station in Avondale, Ariz., with his face covered, mumbled something about “rob” and “money,” and then pointed a gun at the clerk and at a customer. However, when the suspect became distracted by another customer, the clerk …
First Look: Galco Parabellum 2.0 Shoulder Holster
Galco Holsters is unveiling the new Galco Parabellum 2.0 Shoulder Holster system which features design cues from the original Parabellum holster, with a 21st century update. The Galco Holsters Parabellum 2.0 uses a hybrid construction that combines kydex materials with top grain leather and premium center cut steerhide as well as a …
I Carry: Ruger-5.7 Pistol with a Riton Red Dot in an Alien Gear Holster
Pistol: Ruger/Davidson’s Ruger-5.7 (MSRP: $959) When it comes to the long, interesting tale of the 5.7×28 mm cartridge, there’s a player in the game you might not have expected: Ruger. While FN introduced the cartridge as a PDW-based round in the 1990s, first for the P90, then the civilian-legal PS90, it …
Gun Of The Week: Marlin 1895 Trapper
This week, on the range, the American Rifleman staff had a chance to shoot Marlin’s new 1895 Trapper, a short, handy version of the company’s longer SBL model, and like the first of the Ruger-made Marlins, this one performed admirably on the range. Watch our Gun Of The Week video above to see it in …
Ben Dorr “Minnesota Gun Rights” Joins Bradlee Dean LIVE (Video)
“So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.” -1 Samuel 13:22 We all know that …
Charter Arms .44 S&W Spl. Bulldog: The ‘Wrong’ Revolver For The Right Reasons
Not too long ago, I was reading a post in an online forum in which a participant shared a description and photo of his preferred trail gun, a snub-nose, five-shot revolver chambered in .44 S&W Spl. It had a mixed-metals construction to reduce its weight, a surprisingly compact grip for …
Idaho: Gov. Little Signs Gun Owner Credit Card Privacy Bill
Yesterday, Governor Brad Little signed the NRA-backed House Bill 295, to prohibit payment processors from requiring the use of a firearms-specific MCC to distinguish purchases at a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or a sporting goods retailer, and to prohibit the misuse of payment card processing systems to surveil, report, or disclose these legal transactions. NRA …
New Mexico: Governor Announces Push for So-Called “Assault Weapons” Ban in 2024
Yesterday at a press conference in the Roundhouse, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her intention to press forward with a ban on so-called “assault weapons” in the 2024 legislative session. Even-numbered year sessions are normally reserved for budget deliberations, but governors have the authority to “message” bills and make them germane to the fiscal session. She will …
Indiana: Gov. Holcomb Signs Carry Permit Privacy Bill
Yesterday, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1323 into law. It prohibits the release of carry permit holder and applicant data to federal entities, except for single entry queries only for individuals who are subjects of criminal investigations or following an arrest. This ensures that such information held by Indiana cannot be …
South Carolina Constitutional Carry Bill Amended to NRA-Backed Language
Yesterday, April 5th, a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee amended Senate Bill 109 to address the NRA’s concerns and adopt our preferred language. After amending the legislation, the subcommittee reported out S. 109 to the full Senate Judiciary Committee on a 3-2 vote. This bill recognizes the fundamental right of law-abiding adults to carry firearms for self-defense without having …