Rifleman Review: Marlin 1894 In .44 Mag.
Last year, American Rifleman staff took a look at Marlin’s modern rendition of the classic Model 1894 lever-action rifle before the company’s sale to Ruger following Remington Outdoors’ bankruptcy. Marlin made a name for itself with its lever-action rifles, and its modern Model 1895 was a top seller in 2020 as well despite the …
GUN CONTROL GROUPS GRASP AT STRAWS OVER RITTENHOUSE VERDICT
Gun control groups have gone apoplectic over the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wis. Looking at their statements, social media and reactions, gun control is no longer just gun control. Gun control is no longer about anything close to resembling common sense and has nothing to do with actual …
Review: Mossberg Patriot LR Hunter
While 6.5 mm Creedmoor took close to a decade to really catch on, that doesn’t seem to be the case with the 6.5 mm PRC. Both developed by Hornady, this “magnum” Creedmoor boasts higher velocities, flatter trajectories and greater downrange energy than its older brother, all without a major increase …
Marlin’s Return Scheduled For The Holidays
Comments made during Ruger’s quarterly report conference call, which took place the first week of October, indicate Marlins are scheduled to be back on the shelves during the holiday season. The current supply and shipping environment could alter the timing, but enthusiasts interested in getting one of the first produced after the brand’s resurrection …
Preview: Bushnell Prime 1800 Laser Rangefinder
A new laser rangefinder from Bushnell now offers the company’s latest technologies to today’s archers and rifle shooters, including ActivSync, in a 6-oz. package measuring 1.3″x4.2″x2.9″ compact and lightweight for precision readings out to 1,800 yards. The Prime 1800 6×24 mm Laser Rangefinder from Bushnell gives users a compact and fast-acting rangefinding …
Beto’s Back, Along with His Gun Ban
Everyone’s least favorite adrift office seeker is back in the national spotlight. On November 15, Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke announced his candidacy for Texas governor. Should the work-shy politico secure the Democratic nomination, it would likely set up a 2022 showdown with two-term Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R). In 2018, the perennial …
These Politicians Want to Weaponize Banks Against Gun Owners
If a number of politicians who are hostile to the Second Amendment get their way, American banks will essentially begin spying on American citizens who buy guns and/or ammunition. And if those citizens are buying what the politicians consider to be too much ammunition or too many firearms, those very …
Beto O’Rourke’s Anti-gun Gubernatorial Run is Officially Underway
Beto O’Rourke is back on the campaign trail. This time, he wants to be governor of Texas. He’s already touting his anti-Second Amendment agenda. In an interview with local media, O’Rourke said, “I think most Texans can agree — maybe all Texans can agree — that we should not see our friends, …
First Look: Apex Tactical Threaded Barrel for Springfield Armory Hellcat
The Springfield Armory Hellcat pistol breaks new ground in the micro-compact 9 mm market. Packing 12 or more rounds of 9 mm into a slim, easy to conceal package, it is effortlessly useful as an everyday carry defensive pistol. The popularity of the Hellcat has spurred the growth of aftermarket …
Brady Campaign v. Armslist Redux: Court Again Rejects Liability Claim
This month, a federal district court in Wisconsin dismissed a lawsuit against Armslist, the operator of an online marketplace for firearms, arising out of its role in allegedly facilitating or enabling the sale of a handgun that was later used by a prohibited person in a crime. The plaintiff, Richard …