Review: EAA Girsan MC1911 Noel 9mm
Since its introduction over 100 years ago, John Browning’s iconic 1911 pistol has been associated with the .45 ACP, and to a lesser extent the .38 Super. Recent years, however, have seen a pronounced shift among action-pistol competitors toward the 9mm. The Girsan MC1911 Noel, imported by European American Armory (EAA) …
Czech Government Endorses Human Right to Armed Self-Defense Constitutional Amendment
The Czech Republic continues to be at the forefront of the battle for gun rights in Europe. On July 13, the Czech government announced that it endorsed a plan to enshrine the right of individuals to use a firearm to defend themselves and others in the central European nation’s constitution. …
European Lead Ammo Ban Update
European firearm owners are in the midst of a three fronted war on the possession and use of lead ammunition. The battles are being fought against a European-wide ban on metallic lead (ammunition), a prohibition on the use of lead ammunition in terrestrial environments, and a ban on both the …
Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago Another 50 Shot, at Least 6 Killed
The silence of enemedia is criminal. The cover-up is nothing short of aiding and abetting, conspiracy to commit murder. Don’t underestimate their power. NYC Governor killed thousands of seniors by sending COVID stricken patients into nursing homes but his approval numbers are at an all time high. And that’s because …
Social Media Claims That Wearing Mask Negates CCW Permits Are False
Social media can be a valuable tool; but, it can also spread vast amounts of misinformation. One such piece of misinformation that has spread like wildfire through Instagram and Facebook is wearing a mask in public during the coronavirus plandemic means you cannot carry your concealed firearm even with a …
Heckler & Koch: The Gray Room
Watch our American Rifleman TV video above to learn about Heckler & Koch’s Gray Room and the designs that established the German-based firearm manufacturer. Residing in Ashburn, Va., at the U.S. home of Heckler & Koch (H&K) is The Gray Room, a hidden gem brimming with prototypes and rare examples …
Judge Rules New York Firearms Stores Deemed Non-Essential Businesses
A federal judge dismissed a recent legal challenge to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s declaration of firearms stores as “non-essential” businesses during the COVID-pandemic on July 8. U.S. District Judge Lawrence E. Kahn, a Bill Clinton appointee, wrote in his decision that “[the Cuomo Administration] made a policy decision about …
This Old Gun: M1919 Browning Machine Gun
The Model 1919 Browning, an air-cooled, upgraded version of the water-cooled Model 1917, was the prime machine gun in use by all U.S. Military forces during World War II. Used alongside the Garand, the 1911 and the BAR, it saw service in more than 20 countries and could be chambered …
Has the Gun Industry Been Kept from PPP Loans?
A review of the records released on July 6, 2020 by the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) shows the firearms manufacturing industry was able to use the massive Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to protect just 8,727 of its jobs. The PPP is overseen by the SBA as part …
First Look: Escort BTS Bullpup Shotgun
Escort recently introduced the BTS bullpup to its Versatile Tactical Shotgun line. The BTS offers all the perks of the VTS series shotguns, but in a more compact, portable package. Available in either 12 gauge or .410 bore, the BTS is offered with either black or FDE Cerakote finish. The new inline gas piston …