Firearms

A home-defense shotgun needs to be a few things. It needs to be compact enough to maneuver through a home or apartment; it should be easy to use so that everyone in the household can use it in the worst of circumstances; and it must be utterly reliable. I would add that a defensive shotgun

Good things come to those who wait. Well, after about 13 years, it looks like Magpul will prove that old adage, emphatically, with the announcement of the ZEV Technologies FDP-9 — its long-awaited folding pistol. That’s right, we’re getting our first true look at Magpul’s concept, Glock-based folding pistol first seen at SHOT Show 2008.

Springfield Armory just announced the release of the latest addition to its wildly popular Hellcat line of pistols. Both the Hellcat and Hellcat OSP platforms gained a 10-round version for restricted locales. Springfield Armory 10-Round Hellcat Pistols The Hellcat quickly gained a wide appeal after its release last year. The 3-inch barreled micro compact pistol

What makes holographic sights special is that they offer extremely fast and easy target acquisitions. With the holographic display, you can shoot with both eyes open, and it’s optimal for “off-axis” usage where you can’t achieve a proper cheekweld or align sights in a more traditional matter. The reticle’s center dot does not increase in

Last year, Magpul made a huge splash with the release of its first-ever knife, the Rigger. The company followed up with Stonewashed Titanium Rigger and Rigger Green Micarta, each to a positive response. Now the Magpul Rigger EDC debuts, at nearly half the price of previous knives. First Look at the Magpul Rigger EDC Different

I have to admit I didn’t pay much attention when Sig Sauer first introduced their polymer framed, striker-fired Model 320 in 2014. Anyone over 50 will probably know what I mean when I say age had suddenly made my arms too short for most conventional iron sights. At the time, I had just started to

An alleged robber took on the wrong store recently, the SO Cal Smoke Shop in Barstow, California. The robbery turned fatal when the smoke shop clerk shot the armed intruder several times Jan. 6, ultimately killing the suspect. Smoke Shop Clerk Fights Back Police said officers arrived on the scene, finding a male subject suffering

The AR-15 remains the most popular rifle type in America. In a defensive role, the AR offers tremendous utility, especially given its incredible modularity. Simply bolt on pretty much any accessory you will ever desire. Now Sport Ridge adds to that huge field of accessories with its AR Sights. Sport Ridge AR Sights The low-profile

One of our most popular video series, Personal Defense World’s Everyday Carry, is back with all new episodes. In this season, host Rob Orgel of Emergency Response Tactical covers off holster options, draw & drill tips & shot placement tips.  This series is designed to provide food for thought when it comes to considering your

When it comes to 1911s, they can be finicky. And a common culprit is often the magazine feeding the system. Now you can swap out your old magazines for new, better ones via the Ed Brown 1911 Magazine Exchange Program. Ed Brown 1911 Magazine Exchange Program The program gives shooters the opportunity to try out

Members of the 2A community usually believe in defending the things that matter most. Now a new partnership between the NRA and Federal Premium brings us a product that does just that. Proceeds from Federal Personal Defense NRA Buckshot goes to support NRA’s mission to preserve the 2nd Amendment. Federal Personal Defense NRA Buckshot But

Whether for plinking or competition, duty or defense, our gear has gotta work. It needs to work every time, all the time. The new Vortex Sparc Solar red dot delivers 150,000 hours of battery life. Now that’s a good start toward being dependable. Vortex Sparc Solar Red Dot The Sparc Solar sports auto D-TEC technology.

Analysts expect Washington State legislators to file SB 5078. If passed, the bill would reportedly ban open carry and so-called large capacity magazines in the state of Washington. Washington Magazine, Open Carry Ban Washington State gun owners have been under siege for sometime. Anti-gun legislation passed in 2018, making the state one of the worst

N8 Tactical just announced the company’s first-ever outside-the-waistband holster design, the Pro-Lock. Designed for all-day carry, the Pro-Lock includes fits for numerous semi-automatic platforms. N8 Tactical Pro-Lock Details The firearm-specific polycarbonate pocket mates with designated firearms. The design delivers superior fit and durability, featuring a durable material to last a lifetime, according to N8 Tactical.

With a new Congress going into session earlier this week, we saw the introduction of H.R. 95. The Hearing Protection Act is back for 2021, again attempting to remove suppressors from its 1934 National Firearms Act (NFA) status. Hearing Protection Act Returns for 2021 Representative Jeff Duncan (R-SC) introduced the bill in the House. It

Congressman Richard Hudson introduced H.R. 38 Monday. Dubbed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, the legislation boasts 154 original cosponsors, a record. But the big question remains. Is it “about time,” yet again, or “too little, too late”? Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Introduced in U.S. House “Our Second Amendment rights do not disappear when we cross

[embedded content] Congresswoman Lauren Boebert officially swore in as a newly elected member of Congress over the weekend. And she’s already making anti-gun heads spin. The pro-gun representative, and small business owner from Rifle, Colo., just posted a brash video. It defiantly claims Boebert will carry in Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Heads to DC

If we can find a silver lining in the dumpster fire that was 2020, it has to be firearms sales. And to close things out, the NSSF just reported a new official record of guns sold in 2020 — a massive 21 million. Guns Fly Off the Shelves in 2020 “The fact that more than