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Ohio Fights Back

By now, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has probably gotten some very nasty notes and messages from the gun prohibition lobby for signing legislation last month that...
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First Look: Armscor AL22M
The Armscor...

In this First Look, Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington takes a look at the Armscor AL22M — an eight-shot .22 Magnum revolver.
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Rim Rock Bullets...

For those who’ve yet to pour bullets from the silver stream there’s another option. Custom cast bullet shops like Rim Rock Bullets come to mind.
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United States Supreme Court rules in favor of right to carry
Supreme Smack...

You could tell this was the chance Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has been waiting for, an opportunity to weigh in with a precedent-setting opinion on a...
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The Last Dance

Twenty years; a long time by anyone’s standards and a good run for what began as a gathering of friends to raise money for a good cause.
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Astronomical...

The space shuttle was 4.48 million pounds of unfiltered awesome. This 122-foot hybrid space plane could boost more than 60,000 pounds into low Earth orbit.
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The Future Is Now

The greatest freedom you’ll ever experience is being self-sufficient. Why would you want to rely on others when you’re perfectly capable of doing it...
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The Armed...

A new report from the FBI about active shooter incidents in 2021 provided ample evidence that armed private citizens actually do take down active shooters;...
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The Theory Of...

In 1905, Albert Einstein published his theory of special relativity. Special relativity concerns all physical phenomena in the absence of gravity.
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Interrupting...

While spending a week bear hunting with Andy Larsson, there was much conversation covering every imaginable subject in the Universe.
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Montana A.G....

When was the last time you heard about an attorney general, the top legal officer in the state, showing up at a gun rights group’s banquet?
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Potty Training...

One night while taking call for our busy medical practice I got a most extraordinary inquiry. A woman called the clinic after-hours line to report an...
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9mm Thumb...

For better or worse, due to the popularity of today’s poly-framed, striker-fired semi-auto’s, the 9mm is the most popular centerfire handgun cartridge...
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Biden Ballistics 101

Biden was holding forth on the latest gun he’d like to ban, which happens to be a typical 9mm pistol.
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Springfield Armory xd-m elite 4.5
Springfield...

In this First Look, Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington sends a wall of lead downrange with the new Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5" OSP in 10mm. Could...
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RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius
Kimber RAPIDE...

Kimber has added the RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius to its  1911 family. Chambered in 9mm, both 1911s have 5″ stainless steel, match-grade barrels with...
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Life’s Not Fair

You do what I do long enough and you make some deep connections. I am ever amazed at the intimacy implicit to my job. You close the door to that little exam...
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John...

Sir Samuel Baker stated, “Bullet diameter and weight are constant, velocity is the only diminishing characteristic.” This statement is the heart and...
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In The Supreme Court

Sometime next month, the United States Supreme Court will hand down a long-awaited ruling in a case challenging the restrictive and arbitrary carry...
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Umarex GLOCK 17 Gen 5 T4E Paintball Marker
Umarex GLOCK 17...

Umarex's most recent addition is a dead nuts perfect replica of a GLOCK 17 that is CO2-powered and fires .43-caliber projectiles. Unlike many toys on the...
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What’s in the...

The young woman walked into the labor and delivery suite of the University hospital unannounced. She carried a big red biohazard bag with the top tied in a...
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Old Dogs, New...

Reliability brings us the same comforts as a warm shelter and full stomach does. Maybe that’s why everyone loves Stan so much?
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Vindicated By...

Old Report By Mr. Skelton Reinforces My Gun Loyalty
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Springfield Armory emissary
How Does the...

In this First Look, Special Projects Editor Roy Huntington spends some time going over the features of the new 9mm Springfield Armory Emissary 4.25".
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Umarex paintball pistol GLOCK G17 gen 5 t4e
New Umarex...

The all-new Umarex paintball pistol is an authentic counterpart of the GLOCK 17 Gen5.
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The Relentless...

I came of age in a small town in the era before the internet. Back then when a kid was trying to figure out what he or she wanted to do for a living we just...
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For The Love Of Mom

Everyone thinks their mom is the best and they’re all right. I’m no exception. I had a wonderful mom. Since we recently celebrated Mother’s Day, I...
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The Date from Hell

I ultimately got the girl. Some 39 years later, we have had some pretty epic dates. Dinner at King Stefan’s in Cinderella’s Castle sitting by the window...
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Victory For...

Something so remarkable happened recently in Washington — one of the original “preemption” states where the Legislature has sole authority to set gun...
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MasterPiece Arms DS9 Commander
MasterPiece Arms...

MasterPiece Arms adds the MPA DS9 Commander to its wide-body, double-stack 1911 pistol line.
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Ruger Ramblings...

The twenty-two rimfire is undoubtedly the most fired cartridge in existence. Even during these torrid times of ammo drought, it maintains its popularity for...
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One Solid Sixgun

Everything about the New Model Blackhawk impressed me, including the adjustable rear sight, the action, the use of coil springs instead of a leaf spring,...
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Just Another Day...

Last week we began our time together discussing what it was like to cut a woman’s head in half with a hand saw.
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The CrossBreed...

Most times, simpler really is better. The new CrossBreed Liberty Band is a minimalist solution to packing a gun in the real world.
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The Ruger...

Ruger’s Security Six series is a favorite of mine and was one of the best Bill Ruger ever produced.
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Just Another Day...

I had to crawl up on a chair to get the angle just right. Two of my co-conspirators held everything steady. I took a deep breath, hefted a standard Stanley...
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Ghost Stories:...

“Ghost Guns” are firearms allegedly home-manufactured from kits and un-serialized parts purchased by people who either shouldn’t have guns or by...
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Ronnie Wells...

Consistency is the key for accurate handgun shooting. This includes loads, stance, whether you’re using a rest or not, trigger press, follow through and grip.
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Numbers That...

Earlier this month, the National Shooting Sports Foundation released its annual report on the economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry,...
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Desert Dessert

I discovered this on my hard drive recently. Apparently, I penned it on some forgotten military deployment many decades ago.
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EAA Girsan MC P35
A Turkish...

EAA’s newly introduced MC P35, manufactured in Turkey by Girsan, is a faithful reproduction of the proven Hi-Power design and retails for a shockingly...
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The Charming .44...

While the .45 Colt is my favorite cartridge, the .44 Special holds a dear spot in my heart. Granted, the .45 Colt has more history and versatility with...
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Born Loser?

Accused cop-killer Richard James Rotter already had what news agencies in Washington State described as “a lengthy criminal history including at least 18...
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True Manliness

One of the implicit aspects of the relationship between modern American soldiers and Uncle Sam is decent health care. The government expected us to go off...
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The SilencerCo...

Amidst a cluttered landscape of sound suppressor manufacturers these days, SilencerCo remains firmly ensconced at the top of the heap.
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Reloading...

When you buy your reloading press, don’t be shocked to discover you need something else for every caliber you want to reload. It’s called a die set and...
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The Short End of...

The pandemic combined with politics is a recipe responsible for making shooters blood boil. As we appear to be easing back to some semblance of...
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Listen To The...

Whether you like her politics or not, one has to give credit to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for being a cut-to-the-chase chief executive who obviously had no...
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Who’s Your...

The discussion invariably gravitates around to whether Shemp, Curly, Joe, or Curly Joe was the best third arm to the classic Vaudeville trio.
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Building a...

Lee Precision’s Challenger Press Kit has everything you need to get started except individual caliber die sets
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Damascus 1911
Running the...

American Handgunner field editor Jeremy Clough put the Standard Manufacturing Damascus 1911 through the gauntlet at Gunsite Academy in Arizona and shared...
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Old West...

Life was better when Westerns ruled the roost! It was a simpler era when we knew the difference between good and evil.
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Constitutional Carry

Before and especially after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill removing the permit requirement to carry a firearm, one would have thought the...
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A Budget...

AMERIGLO, the American-made leader in tritium, fiber rod, and custom OEM iron sights, has recently announced their all-new AMERIGLO Haven red dot sight.
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Tribulation:...

Mark and Linda came into town for a big omnibus Walmart run about once a month. Without children the logistics were greatly simplified. This recurrent...
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True Confessions...

For as many different shooting disciplines there are, handloader’s share a host of common traits, no matter their chosen shooting activity. Should the...
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“I Will Not...

Nothing makes less sense than politicians who know zip about firearms, to say nothing of personal protection, passing laws that put restrictions on guns...
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Dinosaur Farming

I had a free day, and my Aussie buddies suggested I check out the local crocodile farm. I’m from Mississippi. I had never actually seen a real crocodile.
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New! SIG SAUER...

Legendary firearm manufacturer SIG SAUER just entered a new product category with the release of the P322, a semiautomatic rimfire handgun.
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Not Your Average...

One morning early while in flight school he was driving out to the flight line in the pre-dawn darkness and struck a little spike buck.
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Here Comes The...

Red flags went up almost immediately after Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court drew near euphoric praise from...
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real avid ar15 tools
The Most...

Real Avid's AR15 Armorer's Master Kit Pro has all the tools needed to build, repair or customize your AR15. American Handgunner Editor, Tom McHales gets a...
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Happiness Comes...

There before me on top of an old roller table/night stand were some boxes of bullets from the old Rainier Ballistics, which once turned out millions of...
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Life Lessons in...

Star Trek is one of the most beloved science fiction franchises ever created. Gene Roddenberry crafted the original series as a classic traditional western...
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Musher Learns to...

Bridgett Watkins was on a training run last month when she and her dog team came face-to-face with a bull moose.
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Don’t Screw...

Built on a large-framed Ruger Bisley, I was using a favored heavy hunting load consisting of homegrown Lyman/Ideal 454424 cast bullets.
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The Thin, Blue...

LEOSA and retirement parties keep police officers in touch. The bond that ties cops together is a unique one.
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Rank Has Its...

It is frequently easier to get dehydrated in the arctic than it is in the desert. I’ve spent a lot of time in both, and each has its own unique miseries.
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Taurus 9mm G3XL...

Welcome to the family! Taurus’s newest release, the 9mm G3XL, falls right between the G3c and the G3X, but with a 4" barrel and no manual safety.
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GLOCK G44 .22 LR

GLOCK's G44 .22 LR pistol is a great rimfire trainer for concealed carry.
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Half of the...

Twenty-five state attorneys general—that’s half of all top state legal officials in the country, are urging the Supreme Court of the United States...
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Setting Up Your...

Make no qualms about it, I love LEE dies! Who wouldn’t? They’re priced competitively, they load accurate ammunition, and they even come with a shell...
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The SBIED

I despise shaving. My ideal facial state is about four days’ worth of scruff. Make that about two months in wintertime. I relish not having to fret about...
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Sport Ridge...

Sport Ridge reactive targets provide immediate feedback and are great for shooting by yourself!
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Worthy Gear...

Here’s a few sixgunner items I’ve come across and think are worthy of sharing to you. I sure like them!
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Hornady RAPiD...

Hornady's RFID-enabled RAPiD Night Guard Safe hides a firearm in plain sight while keeping it accessible around the house.
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Sixshot Spuds

Everyone has to eat. Here's a recipe for tasty potatoes in winter.
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Ruger's Wrangler...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington looks at Ruger's new Wrangler revolver chambered in .22LR.
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The Lyman 358156...

Savvy handloaders use Ray Thompson’s design — the Lyman 358156 —which incorporated a gas check (GC) for .357 Magnum and .38 Special.
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Howard Leight
Howard Leight...

Howard Leight has recently expanded its popular Impact Sport headphone line to fit youth, women and those with smaller heads.
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Frankford Arsenal Tumbler
Frankford...

Frankford Arsenal's Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler holds an impressive amount of brass, capable of cleaning up to 1,000 pieces of .223 brass at a time.
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Busy Year for...

There seems to be a misconception among some people Americans believe there are too many guns “out there” — wherever “there” happens to be....
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A Voice in the...

Human stupidity can lead to dire situations. This time a voice in the wilderness knew what to do.
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The Heritage...

A scant 1" barrel makes this Barkeep .22 caliber the ultimate concealable revolver.
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A Wonderful Time...

You know those Christmas card letters you get where people tell you about their year? You either love them or hate them? Well, this is kind of one of those…
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Streamlight...

Streamlight’s Bandit headlamp is designed to be lightweight and low-profile for a variety of uses. At 180 lumens on high and 35 lumens on low, it isn’t...
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1791...

I never imagined concealed carry could be so comfortable. 1791 Gunleather’s Smooth Concealment Holster is the very first IWB holster I’ve forgotten...
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The 30 Super...

Falling smack-dab in between the .380 and 9mm, the 30 Super Carry  from Federal/Vista Outdoors offers higher capacity than a 9mm (up to two or three...
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Legislatures are...

State legislatures are back in session, and no man’s life, liberty or property are safe.
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Professional...

I’m on my fifth career. The optimist would say I’m a Renaissance Man. The pessimist would say I never stick with anything. My longsuffering bride is...
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Never Give Up!

This “never give up” attitude also has other applications, such as self-defense. The first rule to self-defense is avoidance.
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A Combat Mini...

Beater guns make perfect project guns. A few years back, I had Ken Kelly of Mag-na-port International fame transform a beater of mine into something marvelous.
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SIG SAUER Makes...

Earlier this month something historic happened, as SIG SAUER became the first-ever “Double Diamond” multi-year corporate sponsor of the Second Amendment...
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Smith's Rescue...

Released in 2021, Smith’s Rescue 2-Blade Knife is ready for adventure. I keep mine in my car, but it is handy to keep in a hunting pack or tool chest as well.
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Nick

Helicopters, survival, and St. Nick.
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The Christmas Buck

The sound of the gravel lane leading to one of my favorite hunting spots is soothing to my ears. I wave to Charlie, the live-in groundskeeper of the farm....
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SK Customs...

SK Customs just announced their second edition, “Zeus,” to the Gods of Olympus Engraver Series. This work of art has a limited production run of 200 and...
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Cold

I thought I had been cold before. I have come home from deer hunting with my dad in the Mississippi Delta to find ice formed on the inside of my boots. I...
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Make Your...

Now is the best of time for customizing that old shooter of yours. And it’s better than a new gun, because you’re calling the shots, making all the...
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Federal Premium...

Federal Premium's 135-grain Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm personal defense ammo boasts excellent groups and performance.
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Buck Knives 840...

Buck Knives' Sprint Select is an ergonomic, affordable and durable everyday pocket knife.
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Ichthyophobia

It turns out my problem has a name. It’s called Ichthyophobia. The word comes from the Greek “ichthus,” meaning “big fish,” and “phobos,”...
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Northern...

Made of a mostly lead alloy, this bullet has a copper bottom on it to scrape away any “fouling” that may pollute your barrel. Northern Precision Custom...
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Making the .38...

It wasn’t until Elmer Keith started experimenting with the anemic round when the .38 Special reached full potential. It was also the seed planted for...
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Versacarry...

Versacarry’s Multitool (OWB) Holster keeps essential tools within reach and easily accessible.
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Springfield...

Springfield Armory has taken their 1911 Ronin series and added to the family – just in time for the holidays. New is the 1911 Ronin Enhanced Micro Pistol...
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Party Like...

Oddly, it was early Saturday afternoon that was invariably the most fascinating. The typical MO involved the obligatory massive frat party the night before.
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CrossBreed...

Designed for strong side carry — the 3:30 to 5 o’clock area for right-hand draw, 7 to 8:30 for left-hand draw— the CrossBreed MiniTuck® IWB does not...
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The Classic Junk...

Certain junk drawer items spark long ago memories. For instance, my drawer has the pocketknife my pap gave me when I was seven. The blade is ground down...
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Making Babies

Delivering babies was one of the more rewarding things I got to do during medical training.
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SHOOTING...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington gives a complete review of Springfield Armory's new all steel Garrison 5" 1911 in .45 ACP!
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The Sixgunner:...

The Freedom Arms Model 97 is a natural for the .32 Magnum and my first is a 7-1/2″ version with the added versatility of a .32-20 cylinder.
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Springfield...

Springfield Armory's latest entry in the race to provide top-notch firearms at affordable price points is the anchor of a new family of 1911 pistols — the...
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Fighting...

Fighting back against vaccination mandates by the President, assorted governors and some big city mayors — local police departments and their unions took...
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Fascinating People

I’ve always been a pretty trusting guy. I find that if I treat people the way I would like to be treated, then most of life turns out rosy.
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An Inside Look...

Lately, I’ve been getting my Elmer on. Yup! Been reading up and researching the Grand Old Man of Handgunning. Up until seven years ago, there was a place...
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The Sixgunner:...

The .32 Magnum begins with the .32 S&W Long and is nothing more than an elongated .32 Long — a most pleasant shooting and accurate cartridge especially...
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A Dark Continent...

My friend Dick showed his confidence with cast bullets and big revolvers by using it on an out of country hunt — not an inexpensive proposition.
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A Tale of Two...

On September 5, 2021, a 12-year-old boy in Long Beach, California boarded a crowded public transit bus alone to go visit his grandmother.
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A Dark Continent...

Dick’s no ordinary hunter, choosing to limit himself with sixguns and his cast bullet handloads. Both Dick and I know he’s not limiting himself...
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Black Bart

Captain Nicolae Bartholomew commanded a company of Rangers, ran like a wraith, and effortlessly knocked out a cool 100 textbook pushups in two minutes on...
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Springfield...

A quick look at the newly released Springfield Armory SA 35 9mm pistol.
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2020 FBI Crime...

The FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2020 revealed defunding police departments and reducing the number of cops on the beat results in higher crime. The body...
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Arctic River...

The year was 1986, and I was getting my first taste of soldiering. My initial foray into the real Army was Northern Warfare School. Did you know you can get...
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Learning the...

Prior to entering the Police Academy 36 years ago this month, I’d never shot a handgun. As a kid, I’d use crooked sticks shaped like handguns. Even...
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Gunnysack:...

Arms Preservation Inc. products feature VCI chemistry to prevent corrosion of firearms, parts, and ammunition during storage.
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Add Style to...

Find out how to take one of your favorite guns and stylize it with color case hardening by Turnbull Restoration. Roy Huntington demonstrates with the Ruger...
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How I Destroyed...

As a freshly minted gun owner, I got a bug up my butt to buy an old Walther. Money was tight, so I was looking for deals on the auction boards. One caught...
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Smith & Wesson...

When Smith & Wesson announced they were moving a major part of their operation out of Springfield, Massachusetts, where it has called home since 1852, to...
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Red in Tooth and...

A big male European boar reaches more than six feet long and weighs around 220 pounds. These animals are grouchy, mean and ravenous. Lured by the smell of...
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Should You Heat...

Ever since I started casting bullets with those Lee six-cavity molds, my tolerance for heat has increased. I got some after using their two-cavity molds for...
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Gunnysack:...

Hornady Security’s Keypad Safe is quite the upgrade from the barrel key lockbox I previously had, offering not only a quicker way to open but a much more...
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Firearms Survey...

The overwhelming majority of gun owners in the United States—a whopping 82.7 percent—own handguns and an impressive 16 percent carry a defensive sidearm...
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Cause of Death:...

It was scout pilot nirvana. We had four OH58 aeroscout helicopters and but two rated 58 drivers. We were therefore tasked to fly off our flying hour program...
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Spiff Up Your...

It’s been a few years now since Ruger released their budget-priced Wrangler, and boy, has it made an impact from kids to cantankerous codgers!
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John Wayne’s...

Rock Island Auction’s expects John Wayne’s personal Single-Action Army Revolver to bring between $20,000 and $40,000 in October 2021’s Sporting &...
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Lying is Like a...

One of ten seminal directives issued directly from the mouth of God Himself, the ninth commandment against professing falsehood represents arguably the most...
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Cast Bullet Buddies

Casting your own bullets, especially with scrounged lead, keeps cost to a minimum. It’s for this reason, as well as the independence casting your own...
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Four Sentences

I’m told I can explore a little fiction in this venue from time to time as long as I don’t make a habit of it.
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Don’t Eat the...

We were all poor and living hand to mouth. We each maintained a cabinet in the kitchen that we kept stocked with ramen, mac and cheese and similar low-cost...
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Catch .22 Escapes

When I turned eight, I got a Harrington & Richardson Plainsman bolt-action .22 rifle for my birthday. Now I had a means for big adventure. What started out...
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The Deep Magic...

How could something so ethereal and diaphanous be so unimaginably powerful?
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Old Gun Love

Interesting things start happening after completing our 50th ride around the sun, especially among hardcore gunmen and women.
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First Look:...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at an upland bird hunting vest by Chief Upland, that offers complete comfort and the ultimate...
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One-of-a-Kind...

In honor of American Handgunner’s 45th anniversary, Ruger is giving away a one-of-kind-commemorative SR1911® in .45 auto. This semi-automatic pistol is...
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Self Defense...

The American Handgunner staff shares our favorite EDC flashlights, weapon lights, and lasers.
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'Aloha'...

Federal judge says Hawaii handgun inspection requirement violates Second Amendment.
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CZ P-10 M CCW Pistol

Newsflash: CZ’s P-10 M semiautomatic pistol is now available in the U.S. Previously released overseas, public demand and special request has brought the...
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Arguments...

United States Supreme Court considers New York gun rights case this November.
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Raccoon Fever

The start of summer always brings back memories of going up to Grandma and Pap’s.
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Of Domesticated...

The year was 1913, and my grandfather was but eight years old. He lived on a rural Mississippi farm along with his parents and dozen siblings.
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The Super .38...

John Taffin's dream 1911 pistols in .38 Super from Volkmann Precision. Those two Luke Volkmann .45 ACP pistols were the Combatant Carry and the Custom...
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Cleanin’ Your...

When it comes to casting bullets, let’s face it, there’s a limited amount of people around to casually yack about lead alloys, different molds and cast...
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Alien Gear
Alien Gear...

The Alien Gear ShapeShift Driver Defense Holster simplifies vehicle concealed carry, providing easy and safe access to your firearm.
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Turnbullized...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at the Turnbullized Browning Buck Mark .22 lr pistol.
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The Super .38...

During the Roaring 20s, police were armed primarily with .38 Special revolvers whose ammunition would not penetrate car bodies. Colt’s answer to this...
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small arms firing school
Pistol Small...

Did you know federal law requires marksmanship training courses to be held annually at the National Matches?
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CCW Spike...

Last week I reported on the number of active concealed pistol licenses in Washington State, because it is an “indicator” state for many things,...
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Infante S6...

The Infante S6 Ultrasonic Cleaner makes quick work of carbon and debris on handguns, revolvers, gun parts and more.
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John Taffin's...

John Taffin has written many books on handguns, covering their history, development, carrying, field use, handgun hunting, custom guns and much, much more....
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DEMAND FOR GUNS...

We’ve been a busy bunch during the first half of 2021, as reflected in the raw number of background checks initiated with the FBI’s National Instant...
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Horny Toads &...

These past few weeks had me traveling through the high desert of the Southwest to do some visiting and shooting.
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CrossBreed...

The Crossbreed Holsters Bedside Backup provides a simple way to keep a firearm within easy reach at night.
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SELF-DEFENSE...

For anyone who has ever needed a quick history on why the right to keep and bear arms is as important today as it was in the early days of the United States,
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Doubtful In Denver

Heading for my yearly pilgrimage to the NRA Whittington Center (WC) for a Holiday of sorts found me frustrated and flabbergasted.
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SHORT CIRCUIT

A three-judge panel in the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled earlier this month that the ban on retail handgun sales to young adults under age 21...
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The Extinction Event

He was the last one. Like the dodo, the Tasmanian tiger, the passenger pigeon, or the Great Auk, William Strickland was the very last of his species.
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Knife Attack!...

“That’s what happens when you bring a knife to a gunfight,” is how the old saying goes.
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Quick Thoughts:...

Springfield Armory’s new 1911 Emissary dares to bridge the gap between defensive and custom pistols. The .45 semi-auto has a foundation of forged steel in...
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First Look at...

The .45 ACP 1911 Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in a defensive-minded handgun loaded with custom-grade features.
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Be Careful Where...

It was a torrid summer Saturday in the Mississippi Delta, and the air was so thick you could tear off a chunk and gnaw it.
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Closed Doors &...

After completing a 20-week police academy, which includes rigorous classroom studies, physical training, along with shooting, driving, defensive tactics and...
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‘YOU HAVE...

Last month, I reported on a federal lawsuit filed in Illinois challenging the Prairie State’s concealed carry statute that bans young adults aged 18–20...
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Beat Feet

It was Friday evening in the urban ER where I worked, and the freaks were out in force.
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Talking Guns

My first single-action sixgun was a 7.5" stainless Ruger Blackhawk, chambered in .45 Colt.
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Snow Globes,...

They were calling for a skiff of snow during the wee hours of the morning and tomorrow was the last day of the firearms season.
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Ruger LCP MAX:...

Special Assignments editor Roy Huntington reviews Ruger's new LCP MAX and compares it to the other pistols in the LCP family.
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HOW TO DRIVE...

Amid gun prohibitionists’ efforts to alternately cajole and intimidate Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to not sign legislation designating the Lone Star State a...
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Momentous Moments

This is likely to make you smile like a Democrat at a gun buyback event.
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Ruger LCP Max

Ruger’s recent addition to the LCP Family has greater capacity and more features than others in the line. The pocket-sized .380 is ideal for personal...
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Long-Range...

I’ve spent the past week in Raton, N. Mex. at the NRA’s Whittington Center (WC). For a shooter, it is the world’s largest playground and certainly the...
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The Gunsite...

Cold Steel introduces the Gunsite Counter Point 1 folding knife built around their heralded Tri-Ad locking mechanism. Featuring the Gunsite Raven logo...
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Green Dentistry 

There is this massive infrastructure focused on meeting the medical and dental needs of our boys and girls in military uniform. Sometimes, however, you...
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The Best Exercise

While writing his 15-year-old nephew, Peter Carr, in 1785, regarding what he considered the best form of exercise, Thomas Jefferson wrote “... I advise...
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