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NRA Gun of the Week: Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ Pistol
American Rifleman’s Mark Keefe reviews a budget-friendly and simple-to-operate .380 ACP pistol.
Tested: CMMG Guard Carbine
Combining the ever-popular AR platform with the iconic .45 ACP cartridge, the Guard, reviewed here, required CMMG to design a completely new operating system that it claims minimizes the carbine’s overall weight and felt recoil.
Springfield 911 Pistol Now in Black Nitride Finish
Black nitride is a high-grade corrosion- and abrasion-resistant finish that allows the pistol to withstand hard wear and tear.
The Armed Citizen® June 15, 2018
Women have been buying an increasing number of firearms in recent years, and that trend is starting to make itself felt against those who try to commit criminal acts.
The Model 1903 In World War I
When the Doughboys went to France, starting in 1917, they took with them arguably the finest bolt-action military rifle ever made—the ’03 Springfield.
Fear & Loading: Update—Gunsite and Intuit Come to Terms
Intuit has voluntarily contacted the famed firearm training facility and has agreed to cover the cost of manpower required to recover the rerouted funds.
Snapshot: Flexible Gunnery School
At its height, the U.S. Army Air Forces (AAF) comprised more than 2.4 million men and women, and its operations spanned from 1941 to 1947. As the need for combat aviation grew, the AAF trained more than 300,000 defensive aviation gunners.
Leupold Expands BX-5 Santiam HD Binocular Line
Folllowing the success of the existing 15x56 model, Leupoldhas added 8x42 and 10x42 variants to the BX-5 Santiam HD binocular line.
Aimpoint Launches New ACRO Series Sight
In response to requests for a small, enclosed red-dot sight for handguns, Aimpoint has introduced a new line of red-dot sights.
PepperBall Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Non-Lethal Protection
The United States Army recently announced that PepperBall has been awarded a $650,000 contract.
Alien Gear Announces Modular Shoulder Holster
Alien Gear Holsters has added its 10th model to its ShapeShift Modular Holster System, this time a modular shoulder holster with hybrid materials.
The M1 Carbine in Vietnam
The M1 Carbine was introduced into Vietnam by French troops during the late 1940s in their war with the communist Viet Minh forces.
Fear & Loading: Howell Munitions Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Howell Munitions & Technology, parent company of Freedom Munitions, has petitioned a Nevada court for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection.
Product Preview: Mosin-Nagant Timney Trigger
Timney Triggers’ Featherweight Deluxe is made in the U.S.A. and provides an adjustable upgrade to Russian-designed, military-surplus Mosin-Nagant rifles.
Hogue Inc. Removes Dick's Sporting Goods as Authorized Dealer
Hogue Inc. has announced it stands with its industry partners and has removed Dick’s Sporting Goods and its subsidiary Field & Stream as an authorized dealer of Hogue Inc. products.
Back to Basics: 10 Handloading No-Nos
Avoid these bad practices and your handloads will be more accurate, more reliable and a whole lot safer.
Latest Loads: 7 mm Rem. Mag.
The prospect of long-range shooting opportunities motivates hunters to purchase rifles chambered in 7 mm Rem. Mag.
Product Preview: Maglite ML300LX Flashlight
Maglite’s ML300LX LED-powered flashlight runs off two D-cell alkaline batteries and provides up to 69 hours of runtime while set to its 58-lumen ECO mode.
Remembering the .375 Winchester Cartridge
Although over the years a lot of dirt has been shoveled on the cartridge for various reasons, the author is still singing its praises.
The Armed Citizen® June 11, 2018
Online transactions can be scary for both the seller and the buyer when meeting in person to complete the purchase.