Gun: RG 14Manufacturer: RG Industries (Miami, Fla.)Chambering: .22 LRManufactured: c. 1980Condition: NRA Good (Modern Gun Standards)Value: $125 Established as an industrial manufacturer in 1909, the Röhm company of Sontheim/Brenz, Germany, created a subsidiary, Röhm Gesellschaft, in the 1950s to manufacture the blank-firing, gas and alarm pistols that were popular in Europe at that time. It soon moved into producing firearms with a line of inexpensive handguns. The Röhm product that most Americans are probably familiar with is the RG 10, a double-action/single-action, solid-frame, six-shot revolver chambered for .22 Short. Loading was done through a hinged loading gate, and a pin…

Can claiming a hunting addiction keep you out of prison for wildlife crimes? A man from Sacramento, California, recently tested out the argument before a federal judge, after being convicted for smuggling an endangered Ladakh urial sheep home from a Pakistani hunting trip.“When I hear the word addiction, it seems to refer to drugs, alcohol, or gambling,” defendant Jason Keith Bruce wrote in a letter to a U.S. District Judge, obtained by SF Gate. “But I have definitely felt a deep compulsion about hunting, so much that I see it clouds my decisions.”The plea didn’t hold up, and Bruce was…

On March 3, 1863: Congress authorized a US mint at Carson City, Nevada, with its coins identified by the mint mark ‘CC’. — And on March 3, 1791, the first US internal revenue act was enacted, taxing distilled spirits and carriages. — We are pleased to welcome our newest advertiser: Heaven’s Harvest.  This Georgia-based company offers a full line of long-term storage foods  (freeze-dried and dehydrated) as well as heirloom (non-hybrid, open-pollinated) seeds. Use the coupon code “SURVIVALBLOG” at checkout for a 10% discount on any order!  They offer free shipping for any  $99+ order sent to the U.S..  About…

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Armed Citizen® Today On Feb. 21, a man with a knife allegedly threatened a couple outside an apartment complex in Clearwater, Fla. Fearing for their lives, the male victim shot and injured the suspect. Once released from the hospital, the 37-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of aggravated assault. He was also charged with battery on a person 65 or older for a separate incident the day prior, in which he had allegedly thrown a water bottle at a 70-year-old woman, striking her in the face. (wfla.com, Tampa, Fla., 2/22/26)   From the Armed Citizen® Archives – August 1983When Richard…

Holosun is known for its lineup of affordable electronic optics for handguns and rifles, as well as laser sights and weaponlights. New for 2026, the company is releasing new versions of two of its most popular handgun optics with the 407 Comp, 407C-X3, 507C-X3 and 507-Promax. The 407 Comp is Holosun’s new base sight for competitive shooters. The 407 Comp is designed as a minimalistic sight for competitive shooters. Its aluminum housing has a 1.1×0.87-inch window. Powered by a single CR1632 battery, which is installed in a side tray and can be replaced without removing the optic, it uses an…

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Built around a rugged windage and elevation adjustment tool for the front sight of AK-pattern firearms, the Midwest Industries AK Multi Tool is a great range-bag-companion for the AK owner. Constructed of heavy-duty, nickel-plated 4140 steel, the tool provides a gas tube wrench, handguard cap lever wrench, and multi-function knubs for muzzle brake detents or recoil button compression in addition to the windage and elevation adjustment tool. The tool comes with a clear set of directions for those who are new to adjusting the sights on an AK. It is made in the U.S.A., and cost $84.95 at midwestindustriesinc.com at…

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On March 2, 1793, Alexandre de Beauharnais, the first husband of Joséphine de Beauharnais, was arrested during the Reign of Terror. He was later executed. — And on March 2, 1799, Congress standardizes US weights and measures. — Please pray for peace in the Middle East, and the replacement of the Iranian Islamic theocratic regime with a reasonable, limited government. After 47 years of tyranny, the Iranian people deserve better! — Today’s feature piece is by  Field Gear Editor Ton Christianson. Read the full article here