The Brief: On May 13, 2026, a fatal shooting occurred in Austintown, Ohio, following a high-speed vehicle pursuit. Zachary Fisher chased his ex-girlfriend’s car, crashed his truck, and then attacked her vehicle with a handgun. A passenger shot Fisher in self-defense while two children were inside the targeted car. Austintown police confirmed that surveillance footage supports a claim of justified ...
The USS Saratoga (CV-3) was one of just three United States Navy aircraft carriers — along with USS Ranger (CV-4) and USS Enterprise (CV-6) — to survive the entirety of the Second World War. Although outdated by 1943, as the newer and more capable Essex-class entered service, CV-3 was one of the American flattops that fought for time in the ...
In today’s article, the author reviews the Fiocchi CovertX 9mm ammunition. Range testing was conducted with ammo provided to the author by Fiocchi. Those of us who live the EDC (Everyday Carry) lifestyle are always searching for the latest and greatest gear and ammunition. We want rounds that are reliable, accurate, and — most importantly — effective if we ever ...
The Brief: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines effective July 1, 2026. However, Commonwealth’s Attorneys in four counties have announced they will use prosecutorial discretion to decline charges under the new law, arguing that the prohibitions violate constitutional protections for firearm ownership. State officials maintain that local prosecutors are obligated to uphold state statutes ...
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. One of the more difficult aspects in the application of force is threat assessment. Very often, both the ...
The Brief: Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 334, prohibiting the sale and manufacture of many striker-fired handguns in Maryland starting January 2027. The law targets pistols with cruciform trigger bars, classifying them as convertible to machine guns. This legislation effectively bans popular firearm models used by many law-abiding citizens. In response, gun rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging ...
To me, there’s nothing quite as sad as a well-made machine not being used in the role for which it was created. Life’s too short for Corvettes that only sit in climate-controlled garages, beautiful timepieces that won’t ever be strapped to a wrist, or “safe queen” 1911’s that never see trigger time. By the same token, I know far too ...
The Brief: A 22-year-old man used a secondary firearm to defend himself during an armed robbery near downtown Des Moines. After a group ambushed the man in his vehicle and a 17-year-old suspect stole his primary handgun, the victim drew a backup weapon and critically wounded the teenager in a shootout. Des Moines Police and the Polk County Attorney’s Office ...
The Brief: Selecting a first concealed carry handgun requires balancing concealability with shootability. Beginners should prioritize reliable, 9mm compact or slim-line pistols that allow for a secure grip and manageable recoil. Smaller firearms are often harder to control, while oversized models can be difficult to carry consistently. Success depends on more than the firearm itself. A complete system includes a ...
Aimpoint’s COA, an enclosed-emitter red-dot pistol sight, has been the hottest and most exclusive pistol accessory of the past two years. Springfield Armory is in a great position when it comes to dedicated A-CUT integrations (more on that in a moment), first introducing COA-equipped Echelons and now expanding to 1911 Operators and TRP pistols as well as 1911 DS Prodigy ...