The Armed Citizen® March 24, 2023
In Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 5, a man and woman repeatedly walked in front of the doors of a tower apartment building. The apartment manager, who had her young son at her side, finally opened the door to ask if there was a problem, whereupon the two strangers allegedly …
Florida: House Passes Constitutional Carry
Today, the House voted 76-32 to pass House Bill 543, the constitutional carry bill. It will now go to the Senate for further consideration. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT HB 543. House Bill 543, constitutional carry, strengthens the right to self-defense in Florida by recognizing the …
Taking Stock(s)
One of the internet groups that I enjoy visiting is pretty much all about DA (double action) revolvers. I really enjoy seeing the wide variety of aftermarket stocks that are available for today’s revolvers, and it is interesting to see the number of folks who select their stocks because they …
Montana: House to Vote on Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Bill
Today, March 24, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on House Bill 674. This bill proposes an optional, enhanced concealed carry permit that would allow recognition of Montanans’ concealed carry permits in five more states: WA, MN, NM, SC, and DE. It is imperative that you contact your representative NOW …
Non-Toxic Shot Roundup
A few years ago, I wrote an article that appeared in a waterfowl hunting magazine describing how I made the transition from steel to tungsten non-toxic shot. In that article I discussed “in the field” differences in knockdown power and penetration, and the overwhelming superiority of the tungsten alloy shot. Since then, …
I Carry: Taurus GX4XL 9 mm Pistol in a N8 Tactical Holster
Pistol: Taurus GX4XL (MSRP: $469.99) Proving that the company still has its finger on the pulse of the concealed-carry community, Taurus expanded its excellent GX4 line of pistols to include the new GX4XL, a slightly longer version of the popular GX4. The XL version adds about a half-inch to the overall length …
First Look; Lucid L7 1-6x Scope
Wyoming based Lucid Optics is releasing an updated version of the L7 1–6×24 mm LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic). The shooting public has reached a point where it is now more common to see LPVOs mounted on general purpose, tactical and competition oriented AR-15 rifles along with other semi auto …
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Winchester Model 1895 Texas Rangers Edition
The Texas Ranger Division is one of the most storied outfits in law enforcement, having maintained law and order long before Texas was its own nation or part of the United States. The year 2023 marks its 200th anniversary, and Davidson’s Gallery Of Guns is offering this limited-edition Winchester 1895 to commemorate …
My Preferences For Defensive Firearms
As an author, columnist, radio talk show host and pastor who is outspoken in my support of the Second Amendment, I often receive inquiries from people asking for my personal preferences regarding firearms. This column is devoted to answering some of those inquiries. I’m sure this column will not provide …
PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR PROVES WHY NO ONE TRUSTS MORE GUN CONTROL
Let the gun control zealots defend this. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón had to be shamed into doing his job to protect his community from a would-be school murderer. DA Gascón refused to bring charges against a teen who allegedly posted threats against a school on social media and was allegedly …