The Armed Citizen® Dec. 2, 2022
Armed Citizen® Today A homeowner in Walterboro, S.C., took action when he encountered two alleged robbers trying to break in on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Around 10 p.m., the homeowner was inside his house when two men, both armed with handguns, attempted to force their way in through the front …
SIG Sauer Romeo2: A Modular Red Dot
SIG Sauer has been leading the charge in innovation in handguns with the P365 and P320 handguns when it comes to modularity. Now the company is doing the same thing with optics. SIG Electro-Optics, based in Portland, Oregon, has been bringing new products to the market at a rapid pace, …
I Carry: Kimber KHX Ultra 9 mm 1911 Pistol in a DeSantis Holster
Firearm: Kimber KHX Ultra (MSRP: $1,468) For those that either don’t care for striker-fired pistols or simply prefer the lighter trigger of a single-action 1911, Kimber’s Ultra size 1911s might be something to consider. With a 6.8-inch overall length, 3-inch barrel, 4.75-inch height and 25-ounce weight, it’s not significantly larger than …
First Look: GForce Arms Tactical Lever Shotgun
GForce Arms is now adding the Model GFLVR410SK, a tactical lever action shotgun to its Huckleberry family of .410-bore shotguns. This product line is built around .410 shotguns manufactured in Turkey and imported by GForce Arms out of Reno, NV. The Huckleberry shotgun family is offered with several different fit and …
Rifleman Q&A: M1903 vs. M1903A1 Rifles
Q. I’ve seen references to an M1903A1 rifle. I’ve looked around at a bunch of gun shows, and I have not found a rifle marked “M1903A1.” How does that variant differ from a standard M1903 rifle? A. In 1929, a full-pistol grip (Type C) stock was standardized to replace the previous …
NRA Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5” OSP In 10 mm Auto
Back in 2009, American Rifleman selected a unique striker-fired pistol design for its coveted “Handgun Of The Year” award. That gun, the XD-M, continues to be improved upon, and the top-tier “Elite” version of the match-ready pistol came to fruition back in 2020. Now, Springfield’s hard focus on expanding the power …
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S LAST-DITCH GUN CONTROL DOOZY
The White House experienced another case of “clean up on aisle 1600” after President Joe Biden declared unambiguously that all semiautomatic firearms have, “no redeeming social value.” After being asked about the recent murders of innocent Americans at the hands of deranged individuals in Colorado Springs, Colo., and Chesapeake, Va., …
5 Common Grip & Stance Mistakes
While I pride myself on my rifle-shooting skills, I believe I am a far better pistol coach. The reason behind this paradox is that I’ve made every imaginable error possible regarding stance and grip when learning to shoot a handgun. Therefore, I can quickly identify the same quirks when I’m …
Colorado: Broomfield City Moves to Adopt Gun Control Package to Diminish Second Amendment Rights!
Earlier this week, Broomfield City Council advanced a gun control package to impose on law-abiding citizens. The second reading will be held in January. In truth, none of the slew of regulations will stop criminals from stealing firearms, getting them on the black market, or getting them from straw purchasers. According …
PrairieFire Emerges Following Front Sight Chapter 11 Filing
PrairieFire announced this week that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada confirmed the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization under which it will acquire 100 percent of Front Sight Management’s equity. The final order officially consummating the change in ownership is expected this month. At that time …