Practical Prepping

If you have been paying attention, then you know this world doesn't look to be headed in a good direction. Bad things may be coming, and nobody knows how much time we have to prepare. The cynics say we have very little. We have dodged Armageddon so far, but how many times can that happen? Read More

EAA/Girsan New MC 14T Lady "A Solution, Not Just A Cute Name"

Introducing the EAA/Girsan MC 14T Lady Tip-Up™ - the ultimate solution for ladies seeking an effortless .380ACP pistol. No slide racking needed! Engage the Tip-Up™ barrel for easy loading and unloading. With engraved Lady wood grips, glossy black finish, and gold accents for elegance. The barrel's 4 ported holes make the EAA/Girsan Soft Recoil Pistol design, reducing muzzle rise and felt recoil. Faster follow-up shots and superior range experience. SRP $682 Read More

NEW Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire – Now Available

The Model 2020 Rimfire family offers shooters a refined rimfire rifle with all the quality and performance you've come to expect from Springfield Armory. Offered in both Classic wood-stocked and Target synthetic-stocked versions, the Model 2020 Rimfire carries an impressive accuracy guarantee and the heirloom quality of a firearm you will keep in your family for generations. Read More

TRUSTED BY THE WORLD'S BEST HUNTERS AND SHOOTERS

The American west is home to the most obsessed, dedicated and passionate ammunition engineers and craftsmen on the planet. We utilize the most advanced technologies from around the world, so you can bring it home. Read More

You Vs. The Crowd

While violent encounters in public spaces are rare, they can and do occur. If you should find yourself in the middle of such an event, the rationale behind the actor or actors is not important. What is important is that you are prepared, aware and capable. Read More

With Or Without A Side Of Jam?

I bought two new, nearly identical pistols made by the same manufacturer. One is chambered in 9 mm., the other is in .45 ACP. The 9 mm fires flawlessly with both ball and hollowpoint ammo. I could not be happier with this gun for a lot of reasons. Read More

Peripheral Vision: The Benefits of Seeing More

You have come to a full stop at a stop sign. Out of the corner of your eye, you see some movement on the street to the right of your car. Your brain picks up peripheral vision quickly and it says, "What was that?" so you turn your head. Read More

Review: N8 Tactical Magna-Clip Magazine Carrier

I'm always looking for gear that enhances the comfort and effectiveness of my EDC setup while allowing me to quickly access everything I need—i.e., the best way to "break glass in case of emergency." When N8 Tactical sent me their Magna-Clip Magazine Carrier, I was intrigued by its promise of convenience and discreetness. Read More

6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 Win: Which is Better?

Long-range shooting has taken off and is undoubtedly here to stay. There is a science involved, along with highly specialized tools and a specific skill set. While all sorts of cartridges have been used for long range shooting – the .30-'06 Springfield was once a favorite 1,000-yard cartridge... Read More

4 Frontier Revolvers That Won the West

It is probably true that Wyatt and his brother Morgan Earp, as well as the tubercular dentist "Doc" Holliday, carried Colt Peacemakers on that autumn day in 1881. Virgil Earp reportedly preferred the Smith & Wesson marque and was so armed when he joined two of his five brothers on their legendary stroll down to the OK Corral. Read More

The Drawbacks of a Subcompact Single-Stack 9mm

Probably the hottest niche in concealed-carry guns right now is the slim, subcompact, single-stack 9mm semi-automatic pistol. What a biologist would call the "type specimen" of the single-stack 9mm species would probably be the early Kahr models from the late 1990s. Read More

10mm Auto: What's the Big Deal?

So, if you're newer to the shooting world, you're probably wondering at all these offerings that are chambered for the 10mm Auto cartridge popping up from various manufacturers. "What's the deal with this cartridge?" you wonder "I mean, is it some halfway cartridge between 9mm and .45ACP? And don't we already have a cartridge like that in the .40 S&W?" Read More

I Carry: Ruger LCP Max Pistol in a N8 Tactical Holster

In a world full of micro-9 mm double-stack handguns, it's easy to overlook the Ruger LCP Max. Released a few months after Ruger's own entry in the micro-9 double stack market, the Max-9, the LCP Max brought a similar effort to the company's tiny .380, increasing magazine capacity to 10 from the 6 of the standard LCP. Read More

First Look: Nextorch WL14 Compact Weapon Light

Nextorch Industries has just unveiled the new 500 lumen and rechargeable WL14 Compact Weapon Light. This small light only weighs 1.7 ounces and is less than two and a half inches long. The light uses shaped claws in order to interface with accessory rail surfaces. Read More

First Look: Holosun SCRS Rifle Sight

The new Holosun SCRS flips the script on the red dot sight. It's quite common for a red dot optic to have a solar backup option attached to an optic will power the optic reticle but not charge the device battery. Setups like these use a replaceable battery, and the solar panel is there to kick in when the battery fails. Read More

First Look: MDT ORYX Bipod

MDT Sporting Goods is launching two models of the new MDT Oryx Bipod. The first is for use with the popular M-Lok accessory system, while the second uses the more-traditional sling swivel stud to mount to your rifle. Read More