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Researcher Admits Massachusetts’ Severe Gun-Control Laws Aren’t Stopping Crimes
How much does crime go down when the avid gun-control crowd gets what they want?
Researcher Admits Massachusetts’ Severe Gun-Control Laws Aren’t Stopping Crimes
How much does crime go down when the avid gun-control crowd gets what they want?
Six of Biden’s Most Anti-Second Amendment Lines From 2021
With 2021 in the rearview mirror, and the first anniversary of the Biden presidency nearing, it is useful to remember what President Joe Biden has said about the Second Amendment since assuming office.
Six of Biden’s Most Anti-Second Amendment Lines From 2021
With 2021 in the rearview mirror, and the first anniversary of the Biden presidency nearing, it is useful to remember what President Joe Biden has said about the Second Amendment since assuming office.
Top Second Amendment Stories of 2021
Let’s take a look at the biggest Second Amendment stories of last year.
Top Second Amendment Stories of 2021
Let’s take a look at the biggest Second Amendment stories of last year.
Speed Reloading Revolvers
Though most defensive shootings involve very few rounds actually being fired, the low capacity of small revolvers means that you’re more likely to need to reload. So, you need to know how to reload quickly.
Speed Reloading Revolvers
Though most defensive shootings involve very few rounds actually being fired, the low capacity of small revolvers means that you’re more likely to need to reload. So, you need to know how to reload quickly.
Rock Island STK100
I’ve been recommending Rock Island Armory’s traditional 1911-style pistols for a long time. Now RIA has branched away from the traditional with its new STK100, a striker-fired 9 mm with a 17+1 capacity, and I’ll be recommending them even more.
Rock Island STK100
I’ve been recommending Rock Island Armory’s traditional 1911-style pistols for a long time. Now RIA has branched away from the traditional with its new STK100, a striker-fired 9 mm with a 17+1 capacity, and I’ll be recommending them even more.
What Will the U.S. Supreme Court Decide?
The U.S. Supreme Court heard New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, a challenge to New York’s “may-issue” regime. As we wait for the Court’s ruling, here is what was said by both sides in this critical case.
What Will the U.S. Supreme Court Decide?
The U.S. Supreme Court heard New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, a challenge to New York’s “may-issue” regime. As we wait for the Court’s ruling, here is what was said by both sides in this critical case.
How the Pros Carry Their Freedom
Everyone who has embraced the armed lifestyle has gone on a journey of self-discovery before arriving at the decision to carry their freedom. Here are the stories of five people along with the savviest advice they have to give.
How the Pros Carry Their Freedom
Everyone who has embraced the armed lifestyle has gone on a journey of self-discovery before arriving at the decision to carry their freedom. Here are the stories of five people along with the savviest advice they have to give.
This is My Rifle
A BB gun came first, but then Serena Juchnowski was introduced to a .22 LR and finally to an AR-15 in .223. To many of us, this is a normal progression. To her college friends, her experience and earned point of view was counterculture.
This is My Rifle
A BB gun came first, but then Serena Juchnowski was introduced to a .22 LR and finally to an AR-15 in .223. To many of us, this is a normal progression. To her college friends, her experience and earned point of view was counterculture.
How to Secure America’s Houses of Worship
Houses of worship strive to be open and inviting; they are places of refuge for the vulnerable and needy; their doors are often left unlocked; strangers are welcome. So, then, how do we protect their congregations?
How to Secure America’s Houses of Worship
Houses of worship strive to be open and inviting; they are places of refuge for the vulnerable and needy; their doors are often left unlocked; strangers are welcome. So, then, how do we protect their congregations?
The Armed Citizen® December 29, 2021
A 77-year-old retired Chicago firefighter and CCW holder was working in his garage just after noon on Nov. 6, 2021, when he noticed a vehicle pull into the alley next to him.
The Armed Citizen® December 29, 2021
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.