As our country was celebrating its centennial 150 years ago, Oliver Winchester dominated the lever-action market with his Models 1866 and 1873 and was just introducing the Model 1876. But there were problems. The Winchesters 1866 and 1873 were only chambered for, respectively, .44 rimfire and .44-40 centerfire cartridges— mid-range, medium-game loadings at best—while the new Model 1876 still couldn’t handle some of the popular big-game chamberings of the day, most notably the coveted .45-70 Govt. To add to Oliver Winchester’s issues, in 1881, his neighbor in New Haven, Conn., the nascent Marlin Firearms Company—which previously made only rimfire derringers,…

Along with all of the other items that a seasoned Prepper has, barter items are critical. You undoubtedly will need items that you forgot to stockpile during the good times. This area of prepping needs to be approached with the same meticulous logical order as all of your other prepping gear. Your trading partner, the one with those critical items that you need to survive must be satisfied. You’ve gotta have stuff that he really needs, not just stuff that fit into the category of general prepping items. He may have no need for ammo but desperately needs antibiotics. So…

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Armed Citizen® Today In Houston, Texas, an electrical/HVAC business owner was traveling to work around 5 a.m. on March 25 when he received a notification that his building’s metal gate was opening. When he arrived, he saw two men inside, who apparently saw him as well, as they reportedly approached “aggressively.” The business owner shot both alleged intruders. The suspects’ conditions were unknown and police were still investigating the incident, including reviewing security footage, at the time of reporting. (abc13.com, Houston, Texas, 3/25/26) From the Armed Citizen® Archives –May 1987 Cathelene and Robert Price were preparing to leave their Indianapolis, Ind., home…

From its vaunted CZ 75 to modern competition and concealed-carry guns, CZ USA has offered a range of designs to suit the needs of today’s handgun enthusiasts. One of the latest models to hit the consumer market is the company’s Shadow 2 Carry. Watch our “Gun of the Week” episode above to see the details of this carry-oriented design. “Now the Shadow 2 is a name that we’re pretty familiar with, and if you’re in the competition circuit, you’re very familiar with it because it is a stellar line of competition-oriented handguns,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan Brune said. “And…

When the boys at Double Bull unleashed their first camouflage cubes on the turkey market, it wasn’t exactly a quick burn. Until then, most turkey hunters just put their backs to a tree and then went into statue mode to fool gobblers. Some hunters employed camo netting or stake-out style blinds, but no one entered into voluntary confinement to kill a bird.Born largely out of the desire to be able to bowhunt turkeys more effectively, pop-up blinds have now become a standard tool in the turkey arsenal. And why not? They are comfortable and provide a huge advantage when used…

On Tuesday, March 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced sweeping changes for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Notably, the Trump Administration will move the headquarters of the federal agency, which manages 193 million acres of multi-use public land, from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, there will be a major shakeup of how USFS organizes its office and research facilities.The administration’s decision to move the headquarters west was explained as moving decision-makers closer to the land that they manage. “Moving the Forest Service closer to the forests we manage is an essential action that will improve our…