Stephen P. Halbrook, a senior fellow with the Independent Institute, recently authored a piece for America’s 1st Freedom about what firearms have “common-use” protections. In that piece, he asks a question that is uncomfortable for gun-control activists. To view that full article, click here. He also took some time to speak with America’s 1st Freedom Editor in …

Springfield Armory is adding a new pistol to their popular XD-M Elite series — the XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm. This new optics-ready pistol sports a 4.5 inch match grade Melonite finished barrel and an ergonomic frame which houses a double-column stainless steel magazine that provides a 16-round capacity in the …

Much has been written about the technical details of acquiring an optimal grip on your handgun. One expert says, ‘this is how I do it’ and another expert says ‘this is how I do it.’ You can ask twenty different grandmasters and you will get twenty different answers–which is not necessarily …

Tulsa, OK — Just 8 days after one of the worst mass shootings in recent history, another deranged psychopath walked into a Tulsa hospital and started shooting people. Before turning the gun on himself, the shooter was able to kill four innocent people inside the Natalie Medical Building at the …

Mauser’s a storied name in firearm lore. Perhaps more than any of its creations, the Model 1898—with its staggered magazine and controlled round feed—permanently cemented the firm in small arms history. It was years ahead of other designs, issued to German troops during World Wars I and II and is …

Smith & Wesson is no stranger to the concept of rimfire revolvers, and the company has a long history of producing such pistols. In recent years, the company decided to take a new approach on the design of the classic rimfire revolver with the Model 648-2. American Rifleman staff had an opportunity to …

Taurus is launching the new 856 Executive Grade revolver, the first in a new series of handguns for the discerning revolver enthusiast. The small frame, smooth operation, and easy-to-conceal profile of the 856 has made it favorite of revolver fans who are want a dependable EDC handgun. The 856 Executive Grade …

Federal Premium has announced the introduction of its new Hevi-Bismuth shotshells, giving hunters the opportunity to pursue both upland birds and waterfowl with a hard-hitting, lead-free option, and will be available in both 12- and 20-gauge offerings. Hevi-Bismuth shot gives the confidence of lead performance in a non-lead pellet, boasting a heavy-hitting payload …

Springfield Armory has announced the newest addition to the popular XD-M Elite series—the XD-M Elite 4.5-inch OSP in 10mm. The pistol combines impressive capacity with powerful performance. The 4.5-inch match-grade Melonite-finished barrel maximizes ballistic performance, and the ergonomic frame houses a double-column stainless steel magazine that provides a 16-round capacity in …

While all eyes were focused on Texas and the obvious false flag event that took place there with either complicit or cowardly cops arresting and tasering parents desperately trying to rescue their children, while the police went in for their own, another shooting took place, but because what happened goes …