Still the standard

Plus, national implications of state carry license numbers Exclusive items from americanhandgunner.com Milestone: Washington Tops 700,000 Carry Licenses By Dave Workman [Insider-420-Milestone-1 image]( Why It Should Matter To The Rest Of The Country On Aug. 6, Washington State reported that the number of active concealed pistol licenses had finally topped 700,000 after a very long wait through a couple of years with roller coaster statistics, and this is in a “blue” state politically. What does that say about public safety concerns? [READ NOW]( [LEARN MORE NOW]( The US Military’s M1911 Is Now Being Given The Savage Treatment Built from stainless steel, the Savage 1911 has a dual recoil spring and machined sear and disconnector. While the look pays homage to the original, the Savage 1911 is built for hard use. From its nitride-coated titanium firing pin to the target crown on the barrel, this 1911 delivers accuracy and reliability. This is Savage.  [LEARN MORE]( Still The Standard By Pat Covert [HGSO24-7_C-Reeves-Knives_Umnumzaan-Tanto-3826_HR image]( The Benchmark That Is Chris Reeves Knives If there were ever a benchmark for quality in the modern-day cutlery world, Chris Reeve Knives has set the standard. For over 30 years, this knife manufacturer quietly tucked away in Boise, Idaho, has produced top-shelf knives for discriminating cutlery consumers the world over without ever needing to shout it from the rooftops.  [READ NOW]( Selecting New Duty Sidearms: A Case Study By Massad Ayoob [HSO24-Cop-Talk-12 image]( Research & Testing When law enforcement agencies choose new sidearms, different forces may drive the decision. Sometimes, the chief law enforcement officer may simply have a personal preference. Sometimes, a gun salesman makes bean counters an offer they don’t think they can refuse. But, in the best of all police work worlds, solid research will drive the decision. [READ NOW]( Ruger MAX-9 With ReadyDot Package Giveaway [AHSO24_prz_pkg image]( Prize Package Value: $904 The September/October giveaway gun is the rugged and reliable Ruger MAX-9. Whether you’re new to firearms ownership, or you’ve been an enthusiast for years, the MAX-9 will meet your personal protection needs. This optic-ready pistol is paired with a factory-mounted Ruger ReadyDot Micro Reflex Sight. Also included in this giveaway are the [Sunnybag ICONIC backpack,]( tactical flashlight and TOPS Knives’ Papa Delta. [ENTER NOW]( Thank you for reading American Handgunner. Comments or questions? We'd love to hear from you! Sincerely, Ashley McGee American Handgunner || insider@americanhandgunner.com Interested in reaching handgun enthusiasts? Contact FMG now for more details advertising@fmghq.com Copyright © 2024 FMG Publications. All Rights Reserved. [Facebook](  [Instagram](  [Pinterest](   Publishers Development Corp | 225 W Valley Parkway Suite 100 | Escondido, CA 92025 US [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( [Constant Contact](