2023-12-01 20:55
Gun blogs and magazines are always reviewing the latest handguns, many of which are carry guns. By carry gun, I mean a gun that is small and light enough to be practical for everyday carry (… Read More
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2023-11-28 21:34
We’ve all heard them. The stupid things people who know nothing about guns say to gun owners, both in print and in person. Some of them are the result of ignorance and a lack of knowle… Read More
2023-11-28 19:44
MARYVILLE, TN – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announces the release of its latest Spec Series K… Read More
2023-11-21 22:00
If you have ever worn body armor for long periods, you know it is hot, heavy, and restricting. That’s especially true of Level IV rigid armor designed to stop rifle bullets. Outside th… Read More
2023-11-21 21:39
GARY, IN – A 2-year-old was tragically shot by his 3-year-old brother, who gained access to a pistol he found in his mother’s purse.
Around 7:20 PM last Friday, a mother of two l… Read More
2023-11-17 20:43
Gun-free zones are killing grounds for mass murderers, period, full-stop. FBI data shows that over 90% of mass shootings transpire in locations that prohibit concealed carry. No uprise. Even… Read More
2023-11-17 19:38
A few years ago, I was riding to a business activity with a female colleague. We began talking about guns, and she told me she had a carry permit and kept a gun in her car. She related how h… Read More
2023-11-15 18:34
A lot of active killers are stopped by armed citizens despite what the mainstream media hides from you. The Crime Prevention Research Center estimates that 34% of active killer attacks… Read More
2023-11-13 21:21
WAKE FOREST, N.C. – A domestic incident in a grocery store parking lot erupted in gunfire recently, but the shooter found himself under fire as a pistol license holder drew his conceal… Read More
2023-11-13 20:57
One of the longest-standing tropes surrounding the armed citizen lawfully defending themselves is armed/forceful defense of property. Texas’ statutes are frequently referenced –… Read More
2023-11-13 17:40
A recent road rage incident turned into a knife attack, according to Fox 5 Atlanta, forcing the victim to defend themselves with a pistol.
The victim was following a black SUV on Octob… Read More
2023-11-09 16:50
LOS ANGELES, CA – Two suspects attacked an armed victim as he was unlocking the door to his home in California. The attacker had the drop, but as the homeowner tossed his drink at him… Read More
2023-11-08 19:18
Let me start this article by saying I hate the term ‘assault rifle.’ It is thought to have been originated by Adolf Hitler to describe the Sturmgewehr 44, both for propaganda and… Read More
2023-11-08 18:02
WAKE FOREST, N.C. – A home invasion turned deadly after an intruder failed to heed the warnings of a homeowner in Wake Forest, N.C., recently. The homeowner was alerted to the in-progr… Read More
2023-11-03 23:05
CHICAGO, IL – A permit holder in Chicago drew her pistol and shot a man she was fighting with recently in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of the Second City. The man was deceased… Read More
2023-11-03 22:54
The frightening reality remains that we have a border that is wide-open, and many foreigners are entering the continental United States illegally. Especially in the wake of foreign events, t… Read More
2023-11-03 16:38
VANCOUVER, WA – This guy knows where his line in the sand is after a thug tries to take his car.
The thug entered the driver’s door, and the would-be victim jumped in through the… Read More
2023-11-02 20:38
Most of us who have been around for a while know who Jeff Cooper was and what he accomplished. But it’s possible that many folks who are new to handguns and concealed carry may not kno… Read More
2023-11-02 17:56
A Chicago man is facing child endangerment charges after his 2-year-old daughter found his handgun and discharged it, wounding herself in the hand. Luckily, she only suffered a flesh wound… Read More
2023-11-02 17:41
EUGENE, OR – A Free Palestine rally in Eugene, Ore., was driven into by a masked counter-protestor, who blocked the protest march with his truck and began shooting a splatter gun into… Read More
2023-11-01 21:33
CQB (Close Quarters Battle) is the art and science of fighting in confined quarters, specifically manmade structures. It is a gunfight with carbines and handguns at a knifefighting range. Yo… Read More
2023-10-30 17:54
Chicago Police arrested a concealed carry holder last week after a group attacked him at a pro-Palestine rally north of Chicago.
There was a rally in Skokie, Illinois, where about 200 protes… Read More
2023-10-27 15:39
Yes. It can be done. It has been done many times. Consider the following:
According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, 34% of active killer incidents are stopped by armed citizens, not… Read More
2023-10-26 13:00
“Mechanical accuracy” can be loosely defined as the precision of fire a firearm is capable of, and a lot of people will pay a lot of money to get it.
Custom and semi-custom… Read More
2023-10-25 19:09
CHICAGO, IL – A woman recently turned the tables on a knife-wielding attacker in Chicago by drawing a pistol and shooting, killing him. The man approached her in her home near midnight… Read More
2023-10-25 16:43
Everyone has heard the saying your home is your castle. It means your home is your refuge and fortress, and you can do what you please there and fight to defend it. The concept is as old as… Read More
2023-10-24 20:36
Read the original story: Gun Companies Get Sued Over MEMES Read More
2023-10-24 18:52
LIVERMORE, CA – A man thought he would successfully rob a store arming himself with a hammer. Unfortunately for him, it was a gun store.
Around 2:30 PM this past Sunday, a man entered… Read More
2023-10-23 22:37
JONES COUNTY, MS- Late on Thursday evening a domestic incident spiraled out of control, resulting in a son being shot by his own father.
Responding to a call about a shooting at a home on Ca… Read More
2023-10-23 19:28
Carrying a gun, concealed on your person, facilitates a tremendous advantage if you are unfortunate enough to face interpersonal violence. The fact that the gun is concealed is the greatest… Read More
2023-10-23 18:25
CHICAGO, IL – When a couple got caught in a street takeover Friday night, they didn’t have many options except to hit the gas and plow their way through multiple cars attempting… Read More
2023-10-20 18:50
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fortress Safe, of Naperville, Illinois, are announcing the recall of about 61,000 biometric gun safes due to a… Read More
2023-10-20 18:11
BAINBRIDGE, GA – When Taurus USA launched the first ever optics ready defensive revolvers, the 856 and 605 Taurus Optics Ready Option (T.O.R.O.) revolvers, consumers loved them. Now, T… Read More
2023-10-20 17:57
HOUSTON, TX — A recent shootout at an apartment complex in east Houston has brought to light the potential dangers and legal implications surrounding the use of firearms to protect per… Read More
2023-10-19 17:38
MARYVILLE, TN., (10/19/2023) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announces the release of its new pistol… Read More
2023-10-18 23:01
KOKOMO, IN – On October 15, 2023, at approximately 8:44 p.m., an Indiana resident called 911 to report a shooting incident following a break-in at his home. Kokomo Police responded and… Read More
2023-10-18 20:13
BLOOMINGTON, CA – On Friday, October 13, 2023, at around 8:15 a.m., deputies from the Fontana Station responded to a call regarding a vehicle burglary in progress on the 18600 block of… Read More
2023-10-18 18:50
The most common small caliber rifle besides the AR-15 in circulation is the humble .22 rifle. Plinkers, squirrel guns, whatever you want to call them, they are and have been with us for more… Read More
2023-10-17 20:10
The majority of people who carry a handgun for self-defense within the United States do so concealed. While some cling to open carry, arguing that there are benefits to that solution, most w… Read More
2023-10-16 18:49
LOS ANGELES, CA – A woman was forced to defend herself with a firearm this past Sunday after an intruder didn’t heed her warning to go away.
On Sunday night, a homeowner in the H… Read More
2023-10-16 17:55
On October 12, 2023, a French Muslim of Chechen origin walked into a high school in Arras, France, with a knife. He killed a teacher and wounded three other people before being arrested. It… Read More
2023-10-13 23:02
MIDWEST CITY, OK – A couple were victims of a home invasion when a woman’s estranged husband broke into the residence, forcing her new boyfriend to shoot in self-defense.
B… Read More
2023-10-13 21:10
DETROIT, MI – A Detroit man was shot by his girlfriend’s mother after pursuing her to her parent’s home. The woman he was chasing had left their home after a heated argumen… Read More
2023-10-13 18:37
BEAUMONT, TX – An intruder was stopped in his tracks by an elderly couple when the forced entry alerted them to his presence, and they responded with gunfire. The homeowner was woken u… Read More
2023-10-12 18:57
The coordinated attack on Israel on October 7 has undoubtedly caused many of you to think about something like that happening here. Trust me when I say you are in good company. How likely is… Read More
2023-10-12 18:32
BATON ROUGE, LA – A man is in jail after thinking it was a good idea to break into his ex-girlfriend’s house and then open fire on her, her child, and her new boyfriend, who was… Read More
2023-10-11 20:02
SAN ANTONIO, TX – If you are going to steal cars, then you may want to learn how to drive a manual transmission. The suspect in this incident didn’t, and he wound up getting hims… Read More
2023-10-11 17:43
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – In a daylight robbery attempt on October 6, 2023, a band of five hooded suspects descended upon Prestige Jewelers at approximately 12:40 PM, brandishing hammers t… Read More
2023-10-11 01:01
When I was providing training for contractors and NGO staff working in high-risk locations, I generally emphasized that they were at the greatest risk when traveling. The same holds true for… Read More
2023-10-10 19:47
History has repeated itself again, and we should learn a lesson about gun control from it. The Second Amendment grants us those rights, and the time to find out you need a firearm is not aft… Read More
2023-10-10 15:51
Use your brains–don’t feed them to the brain-dead!
What do you need to survive a zombie outbreak? A great shotgun, a fantastic long-range silenced rifle, two handguns, ammo, and… Read More
2023-10-09 21:39
Hunting season in Montana has caused several run-ins with grizzly bears, as a hunter has had to shoot a grizzly in self-defense in southern Montana. It’s at least the third in the past… Read More
2023-10-09 21:23
Some of the most common sub-caliber handguns that some consider for concealed carry, either as a deep carry option, a “Rule One” gun, or as a primary in a lower-risk/non-permissi… Read More
2023-10-09 20:56
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE, aka the ATF) has directed the Ultimate Training Munitions company to cease all sales to civilians in the United States, leadin… Read More
2023-10-07 00:06
PHOENIX, AZ – In an era where the sanctity of our homes is increasingly under threat, the story of a home invasion late Thursday night serves as a stark reminder of the importance of b… Read More
2023-10-06 20:56
If BlackbeardX hasn’t crossed your radar yet, let me explain what it’s all about. It incorporates the feedback of the MantisX technology, combined with an auto resetting tr… Read More
2023-10-06 18:57
MEMPHIS, TN – In two separate incidents, two men who were open carrying had their guns stolen out of their open carry holsters while standing in line at a store.
In the first incident… Read More
2023-10-05 20:52
LAS VEGAS, NV – A misunderstanding on an RTC bus in Las Vegas this spring escalated quickly when Dominic Johnson, 25, allegedly shot another passenger, leading to his arrest out of sta… Read More
2023-10-05 18:13
A story broke on Reddit of a young man who went to a gun store in Albuquerque, N.M., to purchase a holster for a pistol he put together using a Polymer80 pistol frame.
The store is sai… Read More
2023-10-04 19:58
Read the original story: Breaking: ATF’s Pistol Brace Ban Struck Down Again – What’s Next? 🇺🇸 Read More
2023-10-04 19:42
The FBI gel test standards are generally held to be the benchmark by which ammunition is judged, both for law enforcement and – because the trend has always been for civilians to carry… Read More
2023-10-04 19:12
CHICAGO, IL – On a regular Tuesday afternoon in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood, a sudden shooting incident erupted involving a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus supervis… Read More
2023-10-02 17:09
If you are reading this article, you enjoy reading about guns. That means you have probably read articles that refer to MOA when discussing accuracy, which includes comments like “this… Read More
2023-09-29 20:27
For those of you who live in free states, a gun show is a typical weekend, but for those who don’t, it’s nice to see what you can’t own. At least you can dream.
Gun shows i… Read More
2023-09-29 20:16
Every skill has a number of foundational tasks that you have to be able to perform and reloads are one of those foundational skills in shooting…up to a point.
We’re certai… Read More
2023-09-28 19:55
WEST MIAMI-DADE, FL – A three-year-old is recovered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the hand after she gained access to a relative’s gun while the relative cheered for a t… Read More
2023-09-27 19:50
FAYETTE COUNTY, GA – A Georgia homeowner shot an early morning intruder twice to defend himself and his family; the intruder is suspected of having fatally stabbed a 77-year-old woman… Read More
2023-09-27 17:41
FALL CITY, WA – A gun store owner spent the night in his store for security reasons and fended off robbery suspects who smashed a stolen vehicle through the storefront.
Lee Stallman, o… Read More
2023-09-27 16:17
Bainbridge, GA — September 28, 2023 — Taurus USA proudly announces the launch of the highly anticipated Taurus GX4 Carry, the latest addition to the award-winning GX4 series. Set… Read More
2023-09-26 20:15
OAKLAND, CA – A woman narrowly escaped an armed carjacking after another car pulled out in front of her and blocked the traffic lane this past July.
A woman was driving along Skyline B… Read More
2023-09-25 23:39
RIVERSIDE, CA – Two armed robbers broke into a massage business in Riverside, CA, and got more than they bargained for when one of the customers had a gun and fired in self-defense.
La… Read More
2023-09-25 22:29
LAS VEGAS, NV – A Las Vegas homeowner’s son was forced to use his gun in self-defense when him and his dad found two suspects attempting to break into their home.
A 70-year-old m… Read More
2023-09-25 19:11
Being involved in a defensive shooting situation while in a vehicle is about as unlikely as being struck by lightning…until it isn’t. There were 444 lightning strike deaths in t… Read More
2023-09-22 18:11
A recent, high-profile prison escape turned out to be quite interesting and, frankly, entertaining to watch play out. For those who have not kept up with current events, a convicted murderer… Read More
2023-09-20 19:57
WARREN, MI – According to the Macomb Daily (paywall; use a bypass like 12ft.io to get around it), a robbery was foiled outside Detroit on Sept. 6 when a CPL holder shot his would… Read More
2023-09-20 17:04
ESCAMBIA, FL – A man broke into his ex-girlfriend’s residence recently in Escambia, Fla., only to be met with gunfire as he attacked her. He forced his way into the residence and… Read More
2023-09-18 20:16
ALPHARETTA, GA – An armed citizen recently intervened in an attempted armed robbery in Georgia, shooting the armed robber and chasing him off. The alleged perpetrator attempted to rob… Read More
2023-09-18 19:15
Having taken many handgun classes from a lot of different instructors, I have gleaned much from what they have presented. Beyond this, however, I have synthesized the specifics of the draw i… Read More
2023-09-18 17:52
SAN ANTONIO, TX – An intoxicated man in San Antonio went to the wrong address by mistake and forced his way in through the back door but was shot by the homeowner. The homeowner is not… Read More
2023-09-15 16:24
PHOENIX, AZ – The Phoenix PD responded to a 9-1-1 call in the evening of September 8, according to Fox 10 Phoenix, reporting a home intruder. Arriving at the scene around 10 p.m., they… Read More
2023-09-15 14:58
Bainbridge, GA, September 15 2023 — Taurus Holdings, Inc., a leading innovator in the firearms industry, is proud to announce the forthcoming release of its latest masterpiece, the &ld&hell…Read More
2023-09-13 23:56
A New Mexico federal judge says he will issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the governor’s ban on carrying a gun. Now that the judge has granted the TRO against New Mexic… Read More
2023-09-13 20:53
Strong-side carry has hardly been abandoned, as many concealed carriers, and certainly the bulk of competitive shooters, use it. However, the increased popularity of Appendix-Inside-the-Wais… Read More
2023-09-13 20:03
BUTLER CITY, PA – A man on the run from police broke into a house in Butler City, Pa., and was shot by the homeowner when he refused to await the arrival of authorities. The homeowner… Read More
2023-09-13 18:14
A man recently opened fire on a crowd of people outside a funeral home in Florida, resulting in an armed bystander firing on the shooter and wounding him. The shooter and a bystander were wo… Read More
2023-09-11 16:26
Two men were recently pursued by a grizzly bear near Bozeman, Mont., resulting in one of the men drawing a gun and shooting the bear in self-defense.
Bear encounters can be dangerous… Read More
2023-09-11 16:12
CHICAGO, IL – A permit holder in Chicago shot an assailant in the hand during an altercation recently after the assailant had been asked to leave the place of business where the fracas… Read More
2023-09-11 15:31
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared gun violence and drug abuse a public health emergency after several recent deadly shootings.
New Mexico Gov. Grisham proclaimed gun violence a… Read More
2023-09-08 19:29
CHICAGO, IL – Just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, gunshots rang out in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side, which is not typically a hotspot of vio… Read More
2023-09-08 17:45
COLUMBIA, SC – On August 26, a sophomore attending the University of South Carolina was shot and killed when he mistakenly tried to enter the wrong home.
According to CNN, Nichol… Read More
2023-09-07 21:44
The USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) is having its “2023 USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Expo” in Milwaukee this weekend.
It’s a Second Amendment… Read More
2023-09-07 19:49
HOUSTON, TX – A potential home invasion was halted in its tracks in North Harris County, emphasizing the critical role of personal defense rights in ensuring one’s safety.
On a r… Read More
2023-09-07 19:21
METAIRIE, LA – A 23-year-old man thought a taxi cab driver would be an easy target, only to learn the hard way that you never know who is legally armed.
A Louisiana taxi driver was dri… Read More
Introducing The Taurus GX4 Graphene: Redefining Compact Firearms With First-Ever Graphene Technology
2023-09-07 18:24
BAINBRIDGE, GA – September 7, 2023 – Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc., a trailblazer in the world of firearms, proudly announces the latest evolution of its GX4 seri… Read More
2023-09-06 16:41
The most abundant of the sub-calibers is .22 LR, but instead of the obvious question of “.22 LR for self-defense,”…the question is more like, why NOT?
It isn’t… Read More
2023-09-06 15:53
The allure of shooting pistols is often accompanied by the sharp report of the gunshot, a sound signature that is both exhilarating and potentially damaging. Enter the world of suppressed pi… Read More
2023-09-05 18:47
In my experience, modern polymer pistols are, generally, one of the most reliable tools made by man. Think about the amazing engineering involved: the ability to withstand tens of thousands… Read More
2023-09-04 15:47
Get ready to upgrade your style and show off your support for responsible firearm ownership! We’re excited to announce a special limited-time offer exclusively for our loyal supporters… Read More
2023-09-01 20:47
NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 31, 2023) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the first-ever release of a California-compliant P320 – hailed for its unmatched modularity, unprecede… Read More
2023-09-01 19:10
BAINBRIDGE, GA – September 1, 2023 – Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc., a leading name in the world of firearms, is proud to announce the launch of its latest masterp… Read More
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