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The Baby Browning: A .25 ACP Pocket Pistol For Personal Protection

The Baby Browning: A .25 ACP Pocket Pistol For Personal Protection

Ever since I began my study of defensive handguns, I've been fascinated with pocket pistols. These are the smallest of the small semi-automatics designed to be discreetly concealed for up close-and-personal defensive situations. I believe my preoccupation with petite pocketables can be traced back to one gun in particular: the Baby Browning .25 ACP. Not only is it an exceptionally well-made example of the vest pocket size pistols of the mid-20th century, it's also a little piece of family history as well. Read More

Introducing the New EAA/Girsan High Powerâ„¢ MCP35 PI Light-Weight

Introducing the New EAA/Girsan High Power™ MCP35 PI Light-Weight

European American Armory Corp is excited to announce the new Girsan High Power™ Light-Weight – built on an aluminum alloy frame, this is our lightest Girsan High Power™ to date, removing 1/2lb of overall weight. Available in multiple configurations (OPS or Match) and in an all-black or two-tone tungsten finish. The MCP35PILW comes with all the modernized features of the original Girsan High Power™, extended beavertail, flat smooth trigger, fiber optic front sight, optic ready (RMS/RMSc footprint), no magazine disconnect and G10 grips. Available in 9mm with a 15+1 round capacity. This is the ultimate Girsan High Power™! Read More

24-Hour Hunting! Pulsar Thermion Duo Full-Color/Thermal Riflescope

24-Hour Hunting! Pulsar Thermion Duo Full-Color/Thermal Riflescope

Pulsar Thermion Duo Riflescopes deliver 4K color and rich 640x480 thermal resolution for true 24-hour pursuits. Mix color and thermal palettes simultaneously with picture-in-picture. The Duo also boasts an 8-color display palette, 2000-yd detection range, onboard video, Wi-Fi and 8-hr battery life! Read More

I Trust M&P | Smith & Wesson

I Trust M&P | Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson's commitment to excellence shines through its M&P family of polymer-frame pistols, renowned for their reliability and performance. The M2.0 rises to the challenge with its enhanced features that have made it a top seller in the industry. Trust in Smith & Wesson's legacy. 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

The KDS9c is the latest high capacity offering from Kimber!

The KDS9c Is The Latest High Capacity Offering From Kimber!

The NEW KDS9c from Kimber is a testament to over 4 decades of the highest level of firearms manufacturing. The KDS9c was built from the ground up as a personal protection masterpiece. The barrel is fully fluted, crowned, and ramped. Our proprietary bore sizing process delivers match grade accuracy with every shot. Our engineers specified 7075 aerospace-grade aluminum to develop the frame featuring a fully integrated cross-hatch textured design for the front and the back strap that flows with the grip to deliver superior grip ergonomics. The magazine release is reversible for left and right-handed shooters. A crisp 3.5-4.5lb trigger pull comes standard as well as two 15-round magazines which anchor the KDS9c as the premier personal protection platform that enhances your ability to defend yourself no matter the situation. Read More

Taurus PT1911 Government Model: An Ideal Budget 1911 Pistol?

Taurus PT1911 Government Model: An Ideal Budget 1911 Pistol?

The semi-automatic 1911 pistol, developed by John Moses Browning, is a highly esteemed handgun with a rich military, law enforcement and sporting history that spans more than a century. You can find plenty of folks in all three of those shooting categories who will gladly sing its praises, and with good reason. This handgun is still here and selling well because there's a good deal to like about it. Read More

Military Surplus Collecting For Beginners—6 Guns Worth Knowing About

Military Surplus Collecting For Beginners—6 Guns Worth Knowing About

Owning and shooting a real piece of world history in the form of a military-surplus firearm is one of the most exciting facets of gun ownership. It can also be the source of quite a bit of frustration. With these "antiques," frustrating circumstances can arise for even the most seasoned collectors and shooters. Read More

8 Great Backcountry Defense Guns

8 Great Backcountry Defense Guns

From rifles and shotguns to pistols and revolvers, these eight sidearms will keep you safe when you're far from help. Read More

The En Bloc Clip: Don't Blame John Garand

The En Bloc Clip: Don't Blame John Garand

One of the best-known and most-respected U.S. military service rifles of all time is the "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1," popularly known as the "Garand" after its inventor, John C. Garand. The M1 was the primary American service rifle during World War II and the Korean War and garnered an enviable reputation for its performance on countless battlefields around the globe. Like any firearm, however, the M1 was not above criticism. Read More

Review: SIG Sauer MCX Spear-LT

Review: SIG Sauer MCX Spear-LT

As justification for its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program, the U.S. Army stated "...the current 5.56 cartridge has been maxed out from the performance perspective..." The program resulted in the selection of the XM7 rifle (originally designated the XM5), as designed by SIG Sauer, and a brand new 6.8 mm cartridge. Read More

Judge Orders New York to Pay the NRA

Judge Orders New York to Pay the NRA

A New York judge recently ordered the state of New York to pay the NRA nearly half a million dollars in legal fees following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen (2022). "The NRA regards the $447K award in the NYSRPA V. Bruen case as a pivotal victory, a symbol that justice is definitively on our side," Michael Jean, NRA director of the Office of Litigation Counsel, told Fox News Digital. Read More

Review: Marlin Model 336 Classic

Review: Marlin Model 336 Classic

A handsome lever-action chambered in .30-30 Winchester, the Marlin Model 336 Classic is smooth, precise, accurate and has a great wood-to-metal fit. 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

The 5 Most Underrated Hunts in North America

The 5 Most Underrated Hunts in North America

Sure, everyone wants a bull elk or a record-book whitetail, but these five hunts should also be on your bucket list. Read More

Retrieving Freedom: Service Dogs for Service Members (& More)!

Retrieving Freedom: Service Dogs for Service Members (& More)!

All dogs play fetch, but not all of them can retrieve your freedom. This is the story of Retrieving Freedom ... the soldiers, the handlers and the very, very good boys and girls who deserve plenty of pats and treats. It's a story that goes back much further than you may know. Read More

How To Improve Grip With The Presentation Process

How To Improve Grip With The Presentation Process

There's a common theme among first time online or in-person lessons I have with people. I usually start with a question, "What issues are you currently seeing in your shooting?" I use this to guide the session to make sure each individual gets the most value out of the time we spend. Read More

Fixing Fundamentals: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Shooting with an Optic

Fixing Fundamentals: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Shooting with an Optic

Do you want to see better and faster through a rifle optic? Here are a few easily fixed mistakes that will help even novice firearm owners. When you set up a rifle with an optic, make sure the optic is positioned to give the proper eye relief to the person who will use it. Little in rifle shooting is as frustrating as trying to get the proper eye relief if the firearm is set up with the scope positioned too far forward or too far backward. 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

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

3.0 Carbine Drill: Practical Exercise For The M1 Carbine

3.0 Carbine Drill: Practical Exercise For The M1 Carbine

I have always had a soft spot for the M1 carbine. The '.30 carbine' combines history, utility, handiness and sheer fun in a way few other long guns can match. I was excited to see a wave of surplus M1s make their way back home in the last couple of years. Every shooter should get to experience and enjoy the prolific, little long arm of the Second World War. Read More