A 39-year-old licensed concealed carry holder shot one of two men who attempted to rob him at gunpoint in Chicago’s Cragin neighborhood early Tuesday. Both suspects were quickly taken into custody by Chicago police, and the wounded attacker is reported to be in good condition. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHICAGO, IL (2-minute read) — The Cragin neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest ...
In today’s article, Justin Opinion evaluates the Mission First Tactical (MFT) Minimalist holster for the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol. The holster was provided by MFT for the review. Once upon a time, Springfield Armory changed the game regarding concealed carry with the introduction of the XD-S pistol. Suddenly, there was a handgun you could conceal comfortably with minimal clothing, without ...
Chiappa Firearms is starting out the new year by introducing a new L-Frame Rhino chambered in .44 Magnum, the new Chiappa 60 DS series. This product expansion represents the brand exploring larger-bore revolvers in its unique bottom-barrel, low-bore-axis revolver designs. Built around the Rhino’s trademark bottom-chamber-firing geometry, the new .44 Magnum 60 DS reduces muzzle rise and straightens recoil impulse, ...
In the complex landscape of American public safety, the debate over firearms often revolves around the tragic tally of lives lost. However, a comprehensive analysis of federal mortality data contrasted with expansive defensive utility surveys suggests that the narrative of “gun violence” is incomplete without acknowledging the overwhelming frequency of guns saving lives. While the United States records significant annual ...
A woman in her late 70s was killed early Monday morning during a shootout with two masked home invaders in Houston. Despite the fatal outcome, the homeowner successfully wounded both intruders, one of whom remains in critical condition. Others inside the home were also saved by this woman’s bravery. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HOUSTON, TX (2-minute read) — A Monday ...
In today’s article, skilled outdoorsman Wayne van Zwoll teaches us how to start a fire. This basic survival skill was once commonly held by Americans. In the modern world, fewer men and women understand the basics of firestarting. If you spend any time outside of the house, this is a valuable ability to learn. “The man flung a look back ...
We know that when we are faced with the threat of serious bodily injury or death, our focus will be on the threat. This is not so much a conscious effort as a fact that our natural survival system has taken over. For that reason, our manipulation of our defensive equipment must be practiced until its operation and deployment almost ...
A prepared homeowner in Jamaica Estates, Queens, used his lawfully owned Sig Sauer P365 to deter an intruder who had broken into his home to steal a high-end vehicle. The incident, caught on security cameras, highlights the growing trend of “car quotas” among theft rings and the vital role of the Castle Doctrine in residential safety. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ...
Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory introduced us to the SA-35 pistol, and it became an immediate “must have” for enthusiasts. It quickly established itself as the best-in-class modern production model of the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 pistol. I was one of the fortunate writers to get an early copy of the gun and test it thoroughly. I purchased ...
With the recent public announcement of the new Gen6 Glock pistols during the early part of December 2025, Safariland has also been developing holster fits across its various product lines to accommodate these new handguns. “Glock has long been the industry leader for duty handguns,” said Greg Freeman, vice president and general manager of Safariland Duty Gear. “Safariland is proud ...