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The Armed Citizen® Feb. 6, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
New For 2023: Bond Arms Stinger 22LR
Following the success of the company’s lightweight Stinger derringers in several centerfire chamberings, Bond Arms has developed what is certainly the most easily shootable derringer in the bunch with its .22 Long Rifle Stinger.
Australia’s Lee-Enfield 'Jungle Rifles'
While the British No. 5 Lee-Enfield “Jungle Carbines” are well-known guns, the Australian No. 1-based jungle rifles have languished in obscurity. They never went beyond the trials phase and are commonly faked. Here’s the real story on what are likely the rarest versions of the World War II Lee-Enfield.
Suppressor Ownership Growing In Popularity
The number of applications for a National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamp—federally required for lawful ownership of suppressors, short-barreled rifles and similarly configured shotguns, among others—has more than doubled in the past four years.
The Colt 1895: America’s First Browning Machine Gun
Despite the U.S. Army's initial rejection of the Colt M1895, the "Potato Digger" soldiered on with a fruitful service history around the world.
Rifleman Q&A: Sidehammer Navy Revolver
Can you identify this .36-caliber percussion pistol? It has no serial number or markings of any kind, save the number 17 on two of the parts. I did not completely dismantle it.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 3, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Rifleman Review: Kimber R7 Mako
Kimber's R7 Mako micro-compact handgun was a serious departure from the company's traditional lineup of handguns, but as we uncovered in our testing, there's a lot to like about this latest concealed-carry gun.
5 New Optics For 2023
Today's optics are a far cry from the glass used yesteryear. Now, optics incorporate amazing technological innovations, all ensuring that shooters can get on target quickly and easily.
Preview: 5.11 Tactical Apex Pant
Clothing choices are highly subjective, but when it comes to functionality, the purely objective qualities of an ordinary pair of pants can either make them the default everyday choice or relegate them to the back of the closet.
2023 Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon
You won’t be seeing any exotic bolt-actions chambered in .22 LR winning Olympic gold if you attend the Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon and Winter Shoot, which takes place February 11-12 at Skinner Hollow Farm in Manchester, Vt.
Favorite Firearms: A Sentimental Colt Single Action Army
My favorite firearm is a .45-cal. Colt Single Action Army that I purchased new in 1980. The old Colt exudes Western adventure, both real and imagined.
Review: ATN ThOR LT 320 3-6X
Whether it be in smartphones or sport optics, the natural evolution of technology follows a path that usually results in lighter, less-expensive options eventually being made available to the consumer. Optic company ATN has been aggressively working to mitigate this shortcoming, and its ThOR LT 320 3-6X demonstrates its progress.
Preview: BulletSafe VP3
Far less cumbersome than traditional plate carriers laden with ceramic plates, the Vital Protection 3 (VP3) is a soft-armor bulletproof vest from BulletSafe that can be painlessly donned and doffed in only seconds.
Remington Recalls Premier AccuTip Slug Ammunition
Remington Ammunition has determined that some boxes of Remington Premier AccuTip Slugs may contain shells loaded with an incorrect propellant. Owners of the ammunition should not use them until they check to determine those they have on hand are not part of the limited number included in this safety recall.
New For 2023: Benelli Super Black Eagle BE.S.T. 28 Gauge
Benelli announced the expansion of its highly prized third-iteration of the Super Black Eagle shotgun line to include 28 gauge and its durable BE.S.T. finish.
'Limited Standard': The M1919A6 Machine Gun
The U.S. M1919A6 machine gun was a modification of the M1919A4 intended to give a single trooper comparable firepower in a lighter-weight package. It was a compromise gun, and like many such designs, it could not do everything well.
Preview: Osprey Compact 3-9X 42 mm
True to its name, the Compact 3-9X 42 mm riflescope from Osprey Global measures 3" shorter than most scopes on the market of similar magnification range and objective diameter.
New For 2023: Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator
Announced at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nev., the new 110 Carbon Predator builds upon a legendary design with noteworthy components that make for a lightweight and fully capable hunting rifle.
New For 2023: KelTec KSG410
That’s right, KelTec has unveiled its latest iteration of its innovative KSG-series shotgun for 2023 with an exciting and light-recoiling chambering option for home defenders nationwide: .410 bore.