Armed Citizen® Today A driver in Charleston, W. Va., pulled over around 10:30 p.m. on May 18 because someone was “driving aggressively” and they wanted to avoid escalating the situation. However, the other driver—a 63-year-old man—made a U-turn, exited his vehicle and confronted the first driver. The aggressive driver then allegedly struck the first driver several times, causing him to respond by firing one shot into the suspect’s abdomen. The armed citizen then contacted police and remained at the scene for the investigation. The suspect was transported to the hospital but died of his wound. (wowktv.com, Huntington, W. Va., 5/19/26)…

Within the entire firearm marketplace, handguns continue to be some of the most popular offerings, and for good reason. Concealed carry continues to be a primary driver behind handgun sales, with 29 U.S. states enacting Constitutional Carry laws as of early 2026. Handguns also remain more affordable to own and feed than their long-rifle counterparts, allowing owners to spend more time on the range for less. Below are 42 of the latest new offerings in the handgun market, ranging from the competition-oriented to the historic to the compact and carry-ready. Archon | Type B Gen 2 CompensatedThe Type B Gen…

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The Litt Industries LED Upgrade significantly increases the battery life and brightness of an incandescent Mini Maglite 2 AAA flashlight. With the original xenon bulb, battery life for the flashlight was about 6 hours in my testing. With the LED upgrade, battery life was extended to more than 19 hours. The brightness was also increased from 12 lumens to 61 lumens. The upgrade is designed, developed, and manufactured in-house in Mesa, Arizona. At the time of this writing, the upgrade cost $13.99 at littindustries.com. By way of comparison, a brand new Mini Maglite LED 2 AAA flashlight cost $14.99 at…

On May 25, 1842, Christian Doppler presented his concept, now known as the Doppler Effect (through the changing colors of binary stars), to the Royal Bohemian Society, in Prague. — And on May 25, 1878: W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan‘s comic opera “H.M.S. Pinafore” premiered in London. It was their first international success. — Today, Memorial Day, is a day of solemn remembrance in the U.S. of the many who have given their all for our freedoms. We always thank those who are serving in our military and their families who have also made sacrifices, but today most of…

While the AR-pattern design, in both AR-15 and AR-10 guises, continues to be the most popular and prolific semi-automatic rifle platform in America, don’t think that means that there aren’t other great, new options emerging on the market. For 2026, we saw a few new semi-automatic platforms, with some based on legacy designs like the AK, while other manufacturers brought new concepts to consumers. Check out the latest and greatest in semi-automatics with the six new models listed below: Arsenal Inc. | SAM7SF-56Featuring an anodized-aluminum right-side folding stock with an ergonomic cheek rest, this AK-pattern rifle includes four non-rotating QD…

The U.S. Supreme Court has characterized handguns as the “quintessential” Second Amendment arm. Pistol braces increase accuracy and ease of operation for large-format handguns, especially for users suffering from physical disabilities. Yet not only have braced pistols been targeted by authorities in disproportion to their exceedingly rare use in violent crime, but it’s also currently impossible to determine their legal status. NRA-ILA is working to fix that. The issue dates back to 2012, when ATF examined a braced AR-type pistol and determined it was not a “short-barreled rifle” (SBR) for purposes of the National Firearms Act (NFA). Pistol braces then…

Today, the United States is facing a shortage of ammunition. Tariffs, foreign restrictions and international tensions are laying siege to our ammunition stores. Large plants such as Lake City are manufacturing ammo for the military, but ordinary citizens could be left out in the cold if ammo manufacturing doesn’t keep up with increasing demand. But this situation is nothing new, and a similar sort of circumstance faced our Founding Fathers at the beginning of the American Revolution. During the first two to three years following the opening salvos of the American Revolution, Washington’s army was faced with a scant stock…

In any struggle, but particularly in one for human freedom, we should stop and look back now and then, as a backward glance can remind us of our true course. When we look back at the intertwined history of America and the National Rifle Association, we see our nation’s Founding Fathers writing and then ratifying the U.S. Bill of Rights in 1791, just after bearing arms to win their, and now our, freedom. By including the “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” they showed they understood the importance of this fundamental right,…

Beretta’s 92 handgun is a classic firearm that not only defined the brand, but has served the U.S. military for four decades. The company keeps refining and updating the 92 design, and its latest collaboration is with Langdon Tactical Technologies that is designed for both competition and duty: the 92G Elite Combat LTT.  Beretta’s 92G Elite Combat LTT is an enhanced pistol designed for competition and duty. The Beretta 92G Elite Combat LTT is based on the company’s full-size, alloy-frame 9 mm Luger-chambered Model 92A1. The “G” designation means that the Elite Combat only has bilateral decocking-only levers mounted on…