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The Armed Citizen® September 12, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
New Mexico’s Governor Blames the Law-Abiding
Gun-control proponents often invoke a fear of Old West shootouts when they talk about constitutional carry or concealed carry in general. Now we have a New Mexico governor trying to bring back the martial law we saw used in a few Hollywood westerns.
NRA World Shoot—Sponsored by Walther Arms—Is Back
The NRA World Shooting Championship is the ultimate all-encompassing tournament crowns the undisputed “World Shooting Champion” from a pool of both amateur and professional shooters.
Darryl Worley Is NRA Country
Darryl Worley grew up with the usual country life of hunting, fishing and going to church, with maybe a little scrap now and then and then. His music puts a touch of modern sheen on songs rooted in the traditionalist movement.
The Armed Citizen® September 8, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
NRA’s Battle to Save the Future of Hunting
The National Rifle Association does more to fight for the rights of hunters than any other pro-hunting organization on the planet. And the battle to save the sport—a lifelong tradition for many—is fought on many fronts.
Gun Skills: Concealment, Part 1
If you’re new to concealed carry or have experienced some discomfort with your carry rig, there are ways to improve your setup so your gun never gets left at home again.
Gun Review: Beretta APX A1 Compact
The reliability and ease of accuracy of this striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol make it a no-brainer to recommend.
It’s Election Time Again For Some
Though many elections are a year away, there are a handful of states that hold elections in odd-numbered years. As such, we must maintain our focus in working to help elect representatives who will uphold our constitutionally protected freedoms.
Furthering Hunting’s Cultural Acceptance
By being as passionate about increasing cultural support for hunting as we are about going hunting, we will ensure legal, regulated hunting remains safe on our watch and into the future.
Why a Biden Advisor Shifted a Question to Gun Control
Instead of answering a question about Biden’s age, his campaign co-chair pivoted directly to gun control.
The Armed Citizen® September 1, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
This Mayor Has No Shame
This mayor already admitted that she knows gun control doesn’t work, but knowing about the ineffectiveness of such laws hasn’t stopped her from pursuing even more schemes to curb citizens’ civil rights.
Of Course Kamala is the Gun-Control Point Person
Vice President Harris has been tasked with being the “leading voice” in the Biden administration’s ongoing gun-control efforts. Here’s what that means for our continued fight for freedom.
Why The Gun-Control Narrative on Armed Citizens is Plain Wrong
Armed citizens save lives. This has been shown time and again, but gun controllers try to lie about them. Here are a few ways you can refute their misinformation.
A Brazil-Sized Problem ... for Gun-Control Groups
It should come as no surprise that when armed citizens lawfully defend themselves, crime drops. Brazil is yet another example of how this holds true.
Please Don’t Put These Crime “Experts” in Charge
Today’s gun-control “experts” masquerade as an authority on firearms and are buoyed by a similarly partial mainstream media, but we can still fight back with facts and the truth.
Shooting Straight with Rep. Jim Jordan
As attacks on the Second Amendment are increasingly coming from all directions, defending our right to keep and bear arms takes an active, smart tenacity. Rep. Jim Jordan is one such defender of our freedom.
What The Hunter Biden Saga Should Teach Even Second Amendment Haters
What has transpired with Hunter Biden should teach even gun-control supporters that the legal system doesn’t work when you focus all its resources on controlling good citizens while making special deals to let the elites off.
Tennessee Special Legislative Session Targets Gun Owners
Several anti-gun measures that were rejected by the Tennessee General Assembly earlier this year are back in play in a special session that recently convened.