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Do Criminals Target a Specific Age Group?

Do Criminals Target a Specific Age Group?

I have been curious about what age group is most vulnerable to crime, so I did some research and it looks like the elderly population "wins" the proverbial jackpot in several different styles of victimization. There are tons of articles and information out there that support my research, so much so, that I have had to narrow down my article's subject matter to just theft/burglary. Read More

Tradition Meets Innovation: Stag Arms Pursuit Bolt Action Rifle Is Here

Tradition Meets Innovation: Stag Arms Pursuit Bolt Action Rifle Is Here

Introducing the Stag Arms Pursuit Bolt Action Rifle – a revolutionary firearm meticulously designed in collaboration with seasoned hunters and shooters, setting a new standard for off-the-shelf accuracy. Available at select fine retailers now or pre-order online at www.stagarms.com/pursuit-bolt-gun.

3 EXTRA MAGS & RANGE BAG FREE!

3 EXTRA MAGS & RANGE BAG FREE!

Gear Up is back. Receive 3 extra magazines and a range bag FREE when you purchase select new Springfield Armory® handguns September 15th - December 31st, 2023. Read More

Nosler Ballistic Tip Ammo: An Off Switch for Whitetail

Nosler Ballistic Tip Ammo: An Off Switch for Whitetail

Ballistic Tip Ammunition is made for knocking down whitetail, right where they stand. Nosler's original Ballistic Tip bullet is the key: it delivers the controlled expansion and punch you need turn a whitetail's lights out. For off switch-level performance, it's got to be Ballistic Tip Ammo. Read More

Straight Talk: Resolving Conflict

Straight Talk: Resolving Conflict

Most of the time when we are talking about tactics for dealing with violent attacks, we concern ourselves with robberies, home invasions and other assaults by criminals. What we may not consider often enough are those confrontations with acquaintances, strangers and even friends or family that aren't as obviously problematic, but can turn violent. Simply following the news shows that these can be just as deadly. Read More

Get a Grip: Five Great Grip Modules for the SIG Sauer P320

Get a Grip: Five Great Grip Modules for the SIG Sauer P320

In the world of firearm customization, the SIG Sauer P320 is a popular choice for enthusiasts and professionals because of its modularity. For this reason, it even won the military's modular handgun replacement contract a few years back, beating out many other manufacturers in a hotly debated contest. Read More

Carbine Optics Magnification

Carbine Optics Magnification

There's no shortage of optical options for AR-15-style carbines and a short time back I was considering which might be best. More specifically, I was curious about what magnification or magnification range would best compliment an AR-15 with an intended primary purpose of home defense. To make that determination, I conducted a shooting test at what I felt would be a moderate engagement distance... Read More

Do You Need Snap Caps For Dry Fire Practice?

Do You Need Snap Caps For Dry Fire Practice?

Dry firing is one of those controversial subjects upon which everyone seems to have an opinion. I am a big proponent of dry firing handguns and rifles, particularly when using my Wall Drill to improve. It also helps sustain trigger control and sight alignment as a collective rather than a separate effort. Read More

Review: CrossBreed OutRider MultiFit Modular Holster and Magazine Pouch

Review: CrossBreed OutRider MultiFit Modular Holster and Magazine Pouch

In the leather holster world, the available offerings tend to be hit or miss, pun intended. Some aren't that great, some are okay and some are downright abysmal. But every once in a while, a company comes out that fits a niche exceptionally well and can hold your gun securely, with a bit of nostalgia thrown in for good measure. Read More

Rifle Roundup: FN America FN15 Guardian Rifle With A Swampfox TriHawk Optic

Rifle Roundup: FN America FN15 Guardian Rifle With A Swampfox TriHawk Optic

In some ways, the strength of the AR-15 is its weakness. Currently, the ATF defines the "gun" part of an AR-15 as the lower receiver, which holds the trigger pack. This means that all manner of accessories like different grips, stocks and whatnot can be added to the lower receiver. In addition to this, the upper receiver of an AR-15, the part which holds the barrel, chamber, sights and recoil mechanism, can be changed out simply by popping out two pins on the lower receiver. Read More

Review: Glock Gunsite Service Pistol

Review: Glock Gunsite Service Pistol

Jeff Cooper was never a fan of the Glock. He considered the 9 mm caliber an antique cartridge and the Glock a disposable, plastic gun. Then, Glocks started to show up at American Pistol Institute, later to be renamed Gunsite. Cooper kept tabs on the then-new Austrian "Wonder Nine," soon realizing the Glock was reliable, accurate, safe and worked for students. Read More

The History Of The FN FAL

The History Of The FN FAL

The story of the FN FAL is one from which legends are born. It has been in constant use since its initial manufacture in 1950, with seven million rifles produced and in use/adopted by 90 different countries around the globe. From the jungles of Malaysia to the front lines in the current Ukrainian conflict, this venerable rifle has proven itself on the battlefield for more than seven decades. Read More

The Proper Order

The Proper Order

Like a lot of you, I grew up reading articles and books by that grand old man of sixgunning, Elmer Keith, and one of the things that I enjoyed most was seeing photos of his engraved handguns with their carved ivory stocks. Probably my favorites were his Colt single action and his engraved 4-inch Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum. Read More

First Look: Radian Guardian and Six Optics Mount

First Look: Radian Guardian and Six Optics Mount

Radian Weapons is known for cutting edge design in modern firearms and accessories. has just announced the new Guardian pistol slide mounted optic guard along with the new Six backup iron sights. The Guardian and Six are also designed to work in conjunction with each other and are sold as a pair. Read More

First Look: Buck Knives 663 Alpha Knife

First Look: Buck Knives 663 Alpha Knife

Buck Knives has just launched a brand new fixed blade hunting knife, its new Buck Model 663 Alpha Guide knife. This large size hunting knife is the latest member of the Buck Knife Alpha product line along with the Buck 664 Alpha Hunter and the smaller Buck 662 Alpha. Read More

First Look: Taurus TS9 9mm Pistol

First Look: Taurus TS9 9mm Pistol

Taurus International Manufacturing is introducing the Taurus TS9, a full-size, duty-oriented, polymer frame, striker-fired semi-automatic 9mm pistol into the United States This service handgun is popular with police and military units in Brazil, and has passed all the tests and standards for the extremely rigorous NATO proofing requirements. Read More