By Frank Borelli In recent years, despite the seeming nudge to the left our government has (in general) taken, laws and outlooks empowering American citizens to protect themselves have increased. Across the country there are now at least 37 states that have “shall issue” laws. In several states no permit is required to carry concealed [...]
By Ralph Mroz Editor’s Note: This article was originally written for off-duty police officers. Much of the discussion also applies to civilians who carry concealed so I felt it would be of interest to our readership. Enjoy. – – – – Hopefully you carry a firearm off-duty. You can now legally do so nationwide, thanks [...]
By Chuck Bennett Regular readers of this publication will know that we are fans of the venerable .45 ACP cartridge. John Browning’s genius back in 1904 still packs a solid punch and all the newcomers to the dance haven’t improved things very much. Because of this affinity for the .45, I’m always looking for another [...]
Frank BorelliEditor In ChiefNew American Truth— Just recently, a man I’ve known nearly all my life (since I was four years old) called my attention to the fact that I’ve inappropriately been using the term “Pistol” in my reviews and articles. He, quite accurately, pointed out that – by definition – a revolver is a [...]
By Ralph Mroz *** Experienced gun-carriers often joke among themselves about the “drawer full” of holsters that they’ve accumulated over the years…and don’t use. The reasons are several. It takes a while to find just the right holster for you; you probably need a few different kinds of holsters for a few different guns; some [...]
Frank BorelliEditor In ChiefNew American Truth— In the 2008 rulling in District of Columbia v. Heller the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) affirmed that the 2nd Amendment Right to Keep and Bear Arms (RKBA) is an individual right. The anti-gun crowd immediately jumped on the decision as only applying to the District of [...]
Anyone who has read my previous handgun reviews knows that I’m a fan of the .45ACP. The Government Model 1911 was my first duty weapon when I started my law enforcement career as an Army MP and has just always stayed at the top of my list. The Government Model 1911 was the most rugged [...]
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