Taurus has always been a value-for-money firearm firm. The latest handgun in its line is the GX2, a compact daily-carry pistol packed with features, but not stuffed with price. Here are the basics you need to know: The GX2 is a compact pistol, which means despite the best efforts of Taurus, there must be some compromises. As in, it has ...

Glock’s list of discontinued models swelled to 34 models—54 if you include Gen variants—this month, which caught many fans by surprise. The news first leaked on Oct. 20. The next day the famed Austrian manufacturer issued a press release stating, “Yesterday, a retailer NOT affiliated with Glock Inc. made premature statements concerning the availability of certain Glock pistols. The individuals ...

Bear Creek Arsenal is introducing a new product line consisting of budget-priced, imported shotguns with semi-automatic, pump-action and bullpup models. “Our goal was simple: bring customers feature-rich shotguns that meet Bear Creek Arsenal’s performance standards, at prices that make sense,” said Eugene Moore, CEO, Bear Creek Arsenal. “These models are imported only for Bear Creek Arenal, inspected and tested by ...

Auto Ordnance and Kahr Arms are releasing two new commemorative special edition “US Navy” and “US Marine Corps” Thompson M1 .45 ACP semi-automatic carbines. The Auto Ordnance M1 Thompson model is a replica of the famous American submachine gun of World War II, the M1. Even though these models have 16-inch barrels and fire in semi-automatic mode only, Auto Ordnance ...

Glock has officially confirmed the existence of its new “V” series pistols after an unauthorized retailer and an individual not affiliated with the company leaked details ahead of schedule. In an email sent to Concealed Nation, Glock acknowledged the leak and verified that the new line is real, but made it clear that the premature disclosure was not part of ...

FN America delivered test and evaluation samples of two all-new weapon systems, along with ammunition, as part of a long-term development contract with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) early this month. The company also conducted new equipment training (NET) and armorer’s training for both systems to demonstrate maintenance at the unit level. “FN’s ultimate goal ...

For us “Drill Practice” is isolating an individual part of a skill and focusing intently on improving or mastering said skill. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort. Success equals consistency over time.  This close-range pistol drill emphasizes speed, precision, and shot cadence in a high-pressure scenario. We all know how important ...

Readers of this site are likely familiar with Springfield Armory’s excellent Echelon handgun, thanks not only to the exceptional level of interest the gun has generated, but also due to previous coverage and shooting impressions from our team of expert gunwriters. Pistoleros in the Golden State recently got some good news in that they’re now (finally) able to purchase an ...

A Cartersville man was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after his family warned police he planned to “shoot up” the airport; officers found an AR-style rifle in his truck and 27 rounds of ammunition. Quick family action and fast police response prevented what officials say could have been a mass-casualty event. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ATLANTA, GA (3-minute read) ...

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether habitual drug users, specifically marijuana users, can be prohibited from owning firearms, a case that could redefine the scope of the Second Amendment. The case revolves around Ali Danial Hemani, whose indictment challenges the constitutionality of the federal gun-and-drug law. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, DC (4-minute read) — The U.S. ...